The staff of RSPCA’s Lancashire East branch are hoping that two of their longest-staying dogs will finally get their happy ending, after spending their lifetimes at each other’s sides.
Aptly-named Romeo and Juliet, the nine and 11-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terriers first arrived at the Accrington animal centre in February after their previous owner struggled to cope with a multi-dog household.
In their years living together, Romeo and Juliet have become inseparable, with staff at the RSPCA describing them as ‘devoted to each other.’
The real tragedy here though, is that as slightly older dogs, they keep getting overlooked for adoption.
‘They are the most loving and affectionate pair of dogs you could ever hope to meet,’ Sue Abraham, Lancashire East Branch’s fostering co-ordinator, explained, ‘but being on the more mature side has not helped them and they are now our longest-staying dogs.’
’They’re both wonderful characters who are devoted to each other and they will bring so much joy to their new family,’ Sue added.
‘Being in kennels in their twilight years is not easy for them and they’ve been waiting for their happy ending for a long time. We’d love to see them settled in their own home and hope this appeal will help us find their perfect match.’
Romeo and Juliet are both confident walking on leads, although Romeo can be strong on the lead and vocal when passing other dogs. Meanwhile, Juliet is a little shyer and less keen on face-to-face interaction.
Still, the couple are very sociable and love human company, so an adult-only, pet-free household with people around for a good part of the day would be a perfect fit for them.
‘Puppies and dogs under a year of age seem to be rehomed much quicker and that is likely due to people’s perceptions that they are more adaptable and will fit into their lives more easily,’ RSPCA dog welfare expert Dr Samantha Gaines explained.
‘There is often a common assumption that older dogs and those approaching, or in, their senior years will need more specialist care and will have health problems. But that isn’t always the case.’
‘Just like people, every dog is an individual and some of our senior pooches can be more active and playful than other younger dogs, while some are looking for a quiet, calm home where they can snooze on the sofa and potter around in a garden.
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