Senior Dog Club

Name: Django
Age: 11 years
Breed: Labrador
Sex: Male
Desexed & Microchipped: Yes
Weight: 36kgs
Size: Medium/Large
Located: South Auckland

Personality:
Django is a lovely, smart boy who knows lots of tricks & commands – loves his food and treats! He is used to living with cats and children. Django will bark when visitors arrive but always happy to meet them. He will never jump up or lick anyone. Django enjoys his own space and time to relax. Loves his bed, his humans, his toys, his food and pats. Django is used to being home alone for a few hours while his humans are out.

Current Medical Status:
Django has some fatty lumps (he had one removed a while ago)
He currently receives a monthly injection for arthritis, this will need to be maintained.

Does he like other species?
Yes. When meeting new dogs or cats, he can initially bark on approach but is happy once introduced. He is fine with children, and has lived with toddlers.

Walks:
Walks on lead max 10-15 mins every second day, even if just sniffing and getting fresh air.

At the Vets:
Maybe a good idea to muzzle Django at the Vet if he’s in pain.

Grooming:
Django usually goes to Animates for a wash once or twice a month

Email dearhumansnz@gmail.com to inquire about Django.

Name: Roxy
Age: 16
Breed: Fox Terrier
Sex: Female
Desexed: No
Microchipped: Yes
Weight: 5.5kgs
Size: Small
Located: Wellington

Personality:
Roxy is a quiet girl. She loves being in the company of humans, and needs to live with humans who are home most of the day. Roxy mainly likes to sleep, she likes having a good sniff outside, and gets small bursts of energy. Her two favorite things are: being in the sun, and in her bed, preferably both together. She doesn’t enjoy being picked up and held for long, she prefers to cuddle up next to you on the couch.

Current Medical Status:
Due to her age she has a couple of health concerns which need to be managed. Roxy has a recurring infection in one ear, and most likely undiagnosed arthritis in her hip. When Roxy was 13, she was diagnosed with Pyometra. She didn’t get surgery due to her age. A course of antibiotics will be needed if a flare up occurs, but this has not happened for a year.
Roxy also has incontinence problems during the night, she currently wears nappies. During the day she is fine as long as she has easy free access to outside.
Roxy is not currently on any medication, but will benefit from some arthritis & bladder support. Roxy drinks a lot of water, and on the odd day may not feel like eating. She is used to a mix of dry and wet food twice a day.

Does she like other species?
Roxy is fine in the company of respectful dogs who give her space.
She seems to be fine around children, cats and other small animals. But again due to her age she requires space and respect.

Walks:
Roxy walks well on and off lead, she only requires 15-20 mins per day. She loves to have a good sniff and be free, she prefers an off-lead park, and she will aways stay close to her human.

At the Vets:
Roxy is very reactive at the Vets, and requires a muzzle.
She doesn’t like it when they inspect her mouth, ears or eyes. She’s a little less worried about her body.

Grooming:
Roxy is short haired, she is used to having a bath and a brush at home.

Please email dearhumansnz@gmail.com to inquire about Roxy.

Meet Miss Lulu ! 

A beautiful 21kg, 11 year old Staffy/Collie X. Lulu is a well mannered, confident, happy lady, who listens well to direction. She just wants to hang with her human and show lots of love.
Lulu needs to be the only pet in the house. She is the perfect companion dog for humans, but is not keen on other dogs. She requires a fully high fenced yard.
She is a very healthy girl, desexed, microchipped and vaccinated.
Even though Lulu is a senior dog, she is still strong and active for her age.
She is crate trained, and prides herself in being a good guest:  no counter surfing, chewing (except on approved objects!) and very politely asks, before oooozing onto your lap.

Loves:  hanging out with her humans, going for a walk (or 2!) a swim, her toys & playing a bit of tug rope.  Also a huge fan of your lap, and a snuggle in bed.

Dislikes:  other dogs (especially big ones!).  Her foster humans have been working on desensitizing her to other dogs with some visible success, and would be happy to help you do the same.

View Video here of Lulu playing with her toys



Please email dearhumansnz@gmail.com if you would like to chat more about Lulu.

Senior Dog Club is very excited to announce….

Molly has found herself a fabulous beach house with a fabulous new Mum, where she gets to retire and be treated like a queen!

Long walks on the beach, skipping in the waves, swimming in the calm, daily meetings with the neighbours dog through the fence, lying in the sun in the garden….this is Molly’s new life! Wishing her happy days, lots of love and sun!

Molly’s new mum was one of the first applicants to adopt a senior dog, through the Senior Dog Club in 2022.
When we were asked to rehome Molly, I knew it would be a perfect match. She was thrilled to receive the invitation to welcome Molly into her home & heart.

If you would like to adopt a senior a dog through us, please apply here
If you would like us to rehome your senior dog, please apply here

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