Seniors for Seniors

Dogs can offer older people companionship, provide a reason to get out of the house, and offer many health benefits associated with daily walking. However, it is understandable that older people feel unable to take on the responsibility of puppies and younger dogs.

We often take in older dogs from owners who can no longer care for them. That's where our Seniors for Seniors program comes in. This program aims to support the re-homing of refuge dogs over 7 years old with older people, who may not want a younger dog. We maintain a register of people willing to adopt an older dog and make contact when a suitable dog arrives at the Refuge.

If you are interested in teaching an old dog new tricks, contact the Refuge to register for the program.

Through the Seniors for Seniors program, we hope to match people with exactly the right dog and, in doing so, enable our older dogs to find a good home where they will be well cared for.

You can also help the Refuge to continue caring for and rehoming lost and abandoned dogs in Perth by leaving a gift in your will. For further information, visit our Bequests page.

Older dogs currently at the Refuge


Millie - Fostered D.O.B. - APR 2001 \| Female \| Silky Terrier Millie has been a much loved companion and adored by her previous owner. She is a sweet and independent girl who knows what she wants and everything is on her terms. She does love sitting in your lap and being close to you. MY IDEAL HOME: I would be the perfect companion for a retire person or couple who will take me everywhere with them and let me inside when they are home. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I enjoy a stroll around the block. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with teenagers. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: I would prefer to be the only dog.	Fay DOB - JUL 2004 \| Female \| Kelpie X Cattle Dog What a darling!! Fay is an extremely social, gentle, soft and sweet natured girl who has quite a personality. She is quite calm girl who is simply happy to be around people. For her age she still likes the odd play but for most she adores attention. She will happily receive as much affection as the person is happy to give, however she is not overly pushy or demanding. She will make a wonderful companion dog who simply wants to be around people. MY IDEAL HOME: I need to be able to follow my new owners around and simply potter around with them all day. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I would like a short stroll each day and plenty of companionship. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with dog savvy children over 10 years. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet. .	Beatrice DOB - NOV 2003 \| Female \| Pomeranian Beatrice is a very sweet and gentle girl who loves people. She will come over and say hello and want to be picked up. She adores just sitting on your lap to receive all the attention she can get and will do so for hours. She can get a little disorientated now and then due to her age and will wonder off. But she has a very big heart and a wonderful nature and will love you unconditionally. MY IDEAL HOME: I would ideally suit a retired person/couple as I love people and love to spend a lot of time with my family. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I enjoy a slower pace in life. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with dog savvy children over 13 years. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet.

Daisy DOB - JUL 2003 \| Female \| Cattle Dog X What a sweet heart!! Daisy is a very sweet natured, mature girl, who simply wants to be around people. She will immediately initiate physical contact, and LOVES affection. She is true to her breed as she is very smart and loyal. She is a dear old girl who has a very sweet gentle way about her . She is a calm older lady who needs to be with you. MY IDEAL HOME: I would make a great companion for owners who want an older dog as company and loyal friend for life. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I would like a short stroll each day and plenty of companionship. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with dog savvy children over 13 years. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet.	Jock DOB - 2005 \| Male \| Blue Heeler X Rotti Jock is a boy who is full of life! He is an outgoing and happy boy who has energy to burn. He can be a tad boisterous but is very eager to please. Overall, he's a great dog. MY IDEAL HOME: I would love an active family who will provide plenty of stimulation to exercise my mind and body. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I am full of beans and love plenty of playtime and stimulation. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with calm, dog savvy children. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet, however cats may not be my friend.	Monty DOB - NOV 2004 \| Male \| Mixed Monty has a great personality. For his age, he is quite full of life and LOVES to play. He will push toys into you for you to throw as he is a little obesest with fetch. He is such a fun happy boy who truly does love life. He loves attention but most of all he loves just being with you. He will bring a smile to your face every time. Monty will be a fun happy companion for owners that want joy brought to there lives. MY IDEAL HOME: I need to be made a member of a family with a family who want a fun happy outgoing older boy to join their family. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I have energy to burn and plenty of companionship. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with dog savvy children over 13 years. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet.

Boss DOB - 2005 \| Male \| Mixed What a dog!! Boss is a real catch. He is the so gentle, sweet, loving boy who is quite laid back and nothing really facers him. He loves people and will want to be wherever you are. In saying that he is a non-demanding type of dog in that he is not pushy for attention. He loves to play and he adores his toys. He has great manners and all he wants to do is please. He will make a great companion who will be your friend for life. MY IDEAL HOME: I need a family who want a real loyal loving boy to join their family. I am a great all round dog who will need to be wherever you are. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I love daily walks and plenty of stimulation. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with dog savvy children over 5 years. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet.	Mr Fox DOB - 2003 \| Male \| Kelpie X Mr fox is a sweet boy who can be a little unsure of affection from new people. He hasn't had the best life previously and needs to be familiar before accepting touch. Once he gets to know you he is a dear boy who will follow you like a shadow. He has a very cute nature and he likes to talk at times, as he will tell you many stories. Mr Fox is a loving boy who is looking for someone he can count on and he will give you his heart. MY IDEAL HOME: I am looking for a loving home where I can retire in comfort. I need to be wherever you are as I love being with people. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I enjoy a slower pace to life and plenty of companionship. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with dog savvy children over 13 years. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet.	JD DOB - DEC 2002 \| Male \| JRT JD is the little man!! He is a robust kind of boy who takes most things in his stride. He LOVES to play, fetch is his favourite, and will bring it to you for play time. He has a great fun happy nature and truly is one little character. He is an easy going boy who will be a great companion for owners who love their JRs. MY IDEAL HOME: I would be best suited to owners love the JR breed will love this boy. I am a fun companion type of dog who will need to be an active member of the family. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I enjoy daily walks and plenty of companionship. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with dog savvy children over 10 years. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet.

Rebel D.O.B. ~ FEB 2002 \| Male \| Rotti Rebel is a stoic and mature boy who is very typical of the breed and perfect for someone wanting to offer a non-demanding and mature dog a calm and relaxed home to retire in. He does like his own space and although he is happy to greet he is not overly keen on lots of familiar affection from strangers. MY IDEAL HOME: I am simply looking for a quiet home to retire in. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I enjoy daily a daily stroll. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I would prefer an adult only household. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: I would prefer to be the only dog in my family.	Trooper DOB - DEC 2002 \| Male \| Shih Tzu Trooper appears to be quite and easygoing boy who is a true companion dog. He is quite affectionate without being pushy or demanding for attention, however he will lap up as much affection as is given. Poor Trooper was in appalling condition when he came in, so he is now seeking a new home where his owners will teach him the real meaning of 'living a dogs life'. He is simply a lovely, mature boy. Trooper is a joy to be around. MY IDEAL HOME: I am a very companionable boy who loves human company so must be included as a part of the family and be allowed wherever the family is. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I enjoy daily walks and lots of companionship at home. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with dog savvy children over 8 years. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet


Millie - Fostered D.O.B. - APR 2001 \| Female \| Silky Terrier Millie has been a much loved companion and adored by her previous owner. She is a sweet and independent girl who knows what she wants and everything is on her terms. She does love sitting in your lap and being close to you. MY IDEAL HOME: I would be the perfect companion for a retire person or couple who will take me everywhere with them and let me inside when they are home. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I enjoy a stroll around the block. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with teenagers. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: I would prefer to be the only dog.	Fay DOB - JUL 2004 \| Female \| Kelpie X Cattle Dog What a darling!! Fay is an extremely social, gentle, soft and sweet natured girl who has quite a personality. She is quite calm girl who is simply happy to be around people. For her age she still likes the odd play but for most she adores attention. She will happily receive as much affection as the person is happy to give, however she is not overly pushy or demanding. She will make a wonderful companion dog who simply wants to be around people. MY IDEAL HOME: I need to be able to follow my new owners around and simply potter around with them all day. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I would like a short stroll each day and plenty of companionship. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with dog savvy children over 10 years. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet. .	Beatrice DOB - NOV 2003 \| Female \| Pomeranian Beatrice is a very sweet and gentle girl who loves people. She will come over and say hello and want to be picked up. She adores just sitting on your lap to receive all the attention she can get and will do so for hours. She can get a little disorientated now and then due to her age and will wonder off. But she has a very big heart and a wonderful nature and will love you unconditionally. MY IDEAL HOME: I would ideally suit a retired person/couple as I love people and love to spend a lot of time with my family. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I enjoy a slower pace in life. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with dog savvy children over 13 years. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet.

Daisy DOB - JUL 2003 \| Female \| Cattle Dog X What a sweet heart!! Daisy is a very sweet natured, mature girl, who simply wants to be around people. She will immediately initiate physical contact, and LOVES affection. She is true to her breed as she is very smart and loyal. She is a dear old girl who has a very sweet gentle way about her . She is a calm older lady who needs to be with you. MY IDEAL HOME: I would make a great companion for owners who want an older dog as company and loyal friend for life. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I would like a short stroll each day and plenty of companionship. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with dog savvy children over 13 years. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet.	Jock DOB - 2005 \| Male \| Blue Heeler X Rotti Jock is a boy who is full of life! He is an outgoing and happy boy who has energy to burn. He can be a tad boisterous but is very eager to please. Overall, he's a great dog. MY IDEAL HOME: I would love an active family who will provide plenty of stimulation to exercise my mind and body. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I am full of beans and love plenty of playtime and stimulation. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with calm, dog savvy children. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet, however cats may not be my friend.	Monty DOB - NOV 2004 \| Male \| Mixed Monty has a great personality. For his age, he is quite full of life and LOVES to play. He will push toys into you for you to throw as he is a little obesest with fetch. He is such a fun happy boy who truly does love life. He loves attention but most of all he loves just being with you. He will bring a smile to your face every time. Monty will be a fun happy companion for owners that want joy brought to there lives. MY IDEAL HOME: I need to be made a member of a family with a family who want a fun happy outgoing older boy to join their family. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I have energy to burn and plenty of companionship. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with dog savvy children over 13 years. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet.

Boss DOB - 2005 \| Male \| Mixed What a dog!! Boss is a real catch. He is the so gentle, sweet, loving boy who is quite laid back and nothing really facers him. He loves people and will want to be wherever you are. In saying that he is a non-demanding type of dog in that he is not pushy for attention. He loves to play and he adores his toys. He has great manners and all he wants to do is please. He will make a great companion who will be your friend for life. MY IDEAL HOME: I need a family who want a real loyal loving boy to join their family. I am a great all round dog who will need to be wherever you are. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I love daily walks and plenty of stimulation. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with dog savvy children over 5 years. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet.	Mr Fox DOB - 2003 \| Male \| Kelpie X Mr fox is a sweet boy who can be a little unsure of affection from new people. He hasn't had the best life previously and needs to be familiar before accepting touch. Once he gets to know you he is a dear boy who will follow you like a shadow. He has a very cute nature and he likes to talk at times, as he will tell you many stories. Mr Fox is a loving boy who is looking for someone he can count on and he will give you his heart. MY IDEAL HOME: I am looking for a loving home where I can retire in comfort. I need to be wherever you are as I love being with people. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I enjoy a slower pace to life and plenty of companionship. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with dog savvy children over 13 years. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet.	JD DOB - DEC 2002 \| Male \| JRT JD is the little man!! He is a robust kind of boy who takes most things in his stride. He LOVES to play, fetch is his favourite, and will bring it to you for play time. He has a great fun happy nature and truly is one little character. He is an easy going boy who will be a great companion for owners who love their JRs. MY IDEAL HOME: I would be best suited to owners love the JR breed will love this boy. I am a fun companion type of dog who will need to be an active member of the family. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I enjoy daily walks and plenty of companionship. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with dog savvy children over 10 years. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet.

Rebel D.O.B. ~ FEB 2002 \| Male \| Rotti Rebel is a stoic and mature boy who is very typical of the breed and perfect for someone wanting to offer a non-demanding and mature dog a calm and relaxed home to retire in. He does like his own space and although he is happy to greet he is not overly keen on lots of familiar affection from strangers. MY IDEAL HOME: I am simply looking for a quiet home to retire in. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I enjoy daily a daily stroll. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I would prefer an adult only household. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: I would prefer to be the only dog in my family.	Trooper DOB - DEC 2002 \| Male \| Shih Tzu Trooper appears to be quite and easygoing boy who is a true companion dog. He is quite affectionate without being pushy or demanding for attention, however he will lap up as much affection as is given. Poor Trooper was in appalling condition when he came in, so he is now seeking a new home where his owners will teach him the real meaning of 'living a dogs life'. He is simply a lovely, mature boy. Trooper is a joy to be around. MY IDEAL HOME: I am a very companionable boy who loves human company so must be included as a part of the family and be allowed wherever the family is. MY ENERGY LEVEL: I enjoy daily walks and lots of companionship at home. MY SUITABILITY TO CHILDREN: I could live with dog savvy children over 8 years. MY SUITABILITY TO CATS & DOGS: Possible pending meet

Dogs for Adoption

Seniors for Seniors

Older dogs currently at the Refuge

Millie - Fostered

Fay

Beatrice

Daisy

Jock

Monty

Boss

Mr Fox

JD

Rebel

Trooper