That’s the title that sprang to mind when I downloaded this photograph
Jasper and I decided it would be nice for him to have a page on facebook so that he can provide updates on what/how he is doing and also help promote Oldies Club and hopefully encourage others to adopt an older dog from rescue.
If anyone would like to become a “fan” please click here.
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… but today it is, with these two photos of our new old boy Jasper, adopted from Oldies Club.
Loving those fluffy paws – they remind me of cosy slippers!
He’s quite the poser, is Jasper
Jasper has been with us almost seven weeks now, after he was saved by Oldies Club and a kind vet from being put down. He is a real joy to have around.
Little things melt me – like the way he comes trotting in from the garden now when you call his name; and the waggy tail that greets you in the morning. Oh and he does a little jump for joy when it’s time for walkies.
A real treasure is Jasper
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Have you read Just a Dog?
So the next time you hear the phrase “just a dog.” just smile, because they “just don’t understand.”
Authored by Richard A. Biby
I have read this many times and I still can not read it without crying. It just sums things up perfectly and it is comforting to know that others out there feel the same way about these wonderful creatures as I do.
This is one of my favourite photographs of just a dog, taken last spring. Such wisdom, sensitivity and pure gorgeousness!
I have been having a bit of a play, not sure which variation I like best – what about you?
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As I sat and snuggled earlier with Jasper, our new old dog, who had climbed onto one of the armchairs for a sleep, I thought what a privilege it is to bring an older animal into our homes, lives and hearts.
Oldies are just such special creatures. Jasper has been with us almost a month now, which really isn’t long at all for a dog that presumably spent the first 12 years of his life in the same home, or at least with the same owner. Yet he has settled in so well with us that it feels as though he has been here so much longer. He really has become part of the family and it melts my heart and brings tears to my eyes when I see him in a relaxing on his bed, lying in front of the fire, snuggled in an armchair, or indeed trotting along beside us on a walk. I had a doze on the sofa last weekend and woke up to see he’d climbed onto the armchair opposite and was snuggled asleep
I’m sure he hasn’t forgotten those that loved him before us and I bet he has lots of wonderful memories, but I am so glad for him that he has fitted right in here and seems happy and content. He likes to be with us – which is good because we like to be with him too
In celebration of this post for the oldies I wanted to share some photographs I have taken of other dogs adopted from Oldies Club. I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting all the dogs Oldies Club has rehomed, but it’s been fantastic to meet those I have.
This is the lovely Jess, rehomed last year:
and this one sums Jess up I would say – I wonder if her mum and dad would agree?
This is the very handsome Joe:
This is the lovely Sid – my heart always thuds a little faster when I see a black Labrador, I just love them! Poor Sid spent about 6 weeks in the pound before a rescue angel saved him – he then developed pneumonia, poor boy, but thankfully made it through, went into Oldies Club foster care … and stayed there, in the most wonderful forever home.
This is the very sweet Peggy, previously called Mattie.
In order to appreciate how Peggy staffie looks now, you really need to look at the before photographs but *warning* they are upsetting. Her foster home and new mum and dad have done wonders with her and in spite of what she has been through, she’s a lovely little girl.
Trixie is a little collie x JRT who was adopted by a lovely lady last year. I went to see Trixie in her new home to see how she had settled in and she is a very sweet girl.
Trixie and her mum came on the Oldies Club Winter Walkies which a friend organised in December and had a lovely time:
Alice is a teeny terrier and another Oldies Club dog I visited in her new home, after adoption. She shares her home with a beautiful lurcher and a number of cats and she is a very sweet girl too.
Now I couldn’t post about oldies and leave out Jasper could I? So although you’ve seen it before, here is one of my favourite photos of him to date. He certainly knows how to work the camera!
It’s been a real privilege to meet these lovely oldies and I hope to meet more in the futureIf anyone reading this is thinking of getting a dog, PLEASE consider adopting from rescue. Thousands of healthy dogs are put down each year in the UK because there are not enough good homes available for all the dogs waiting.
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