An Evesham dog rescue centre is shining a spotlight on older dogs looking for their forever homes.

The appeal coincides with Grandparents Day, which takes place on Sunday, October 1.

Dogs Trust Evesham is hoping people looking to adopt a dog will consider one of its OAPs (Old Age Pooches).

Since June this year, almost 40% of people wanting to adopt a dog from Dogs Trust were looking for a four-legged friend under six months, compared to just 10% looking for a dog aged eight and over.

But the Dogs Trust Evesham team are hoping that these golden oldies will buck the trend and prove every dog really does have its day.    

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Rehoming centre manager at Dogs Trust Evesham Chris Slight said: “Sometimes older dogs can be overlooked in favour of younger pups, but they deserve just as much attention and care from new owners as their younger counterparts.

“There are lots of benefits of rehoming an Old Age Pooch. Often older dogs don’t need quite as much exercise and although they can be a little less energetic, senior canines can be just as fun and playful. 

“Older dogs are more likely to be fully house-trained and, as they are older and wiser, they usually know other training basics too, but you can certainly still teach an older dog new tricks.

“They can also make the perfect napping partner and enjoy a good snooze and a snuggle.”   

Golden oldies currently patiently waiting to find families to spend their twilight years with include Bobby the 11-year-old Border Collie Cross. 

Bobby is a delightful older gentleman on the search for a quiet retirement home where he can be the only pet. He would like his own secure garden for off-lead play as he loves to play fetch. 

Bobby would love to find a comfy bed to relax on and a secure garden for off-lead play with some new humans.

If you feel that you can give Bobby a forever home, visit: www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/dogs/collie-border/1250196  

Chris added: “Grandparents Day gives us the chance to put our golden oldies in the spotlight and we’re hoping this weekend sees Bobby’s special someone fall in love and realise he is their forever four-legged friend.”