Dogs Trust Merseyside has found a new 'forever home' for it's oldest dogs - just three months after she arrived.
Lola, a 17-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross, arrived at the Huyton -based rehoming centre in April after her family could sadly no longer look after her.
Lola is now heading home to Llanfairfechan, Wales, with her new devoted owners Susie Dixon-Green and Roger Williams.
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The pair fell in love with Lola as soon as they spotted her on the charity's website.
Susie said: "For a long, long time I have adopted dogs that are poorly and need a little bit of extra TLC, or older dogs like lovely Lola.
"We were ready to welcome another dog into our lives, and there was Lola.
"We just thought she was beautiful. She didn’t look her age so although I’d been drawn to her photo, when I saw how old she was it just felt like it was meant to be.”
In the nine months prior to the end of March this year, only 5% of people looking to adopt a dog from Dogs Trust were interested in those who were aged eight or older.
Georgina Lowery, manager at Dogs Trust Merseyside, said: “Older dogs are often overlooked, and Lola is definitely the oldest dog we have had at the centre for a very long time, and possibly the oldest Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross we have ever had.
“She was a much-loved dog and it was so sad that her owners couldn’t keep her, but as soon as she came to us she went into one of our lovely foster homes so that she could continue to enjoy all her home comforts until she found her forever home.
"We are absolutely delighted that Susie and Roger adopted her and it’s wonderful to know that she is as loved as ever and will thoroughly enjoy her twilight years with them.”
Susie says Lola has settled in perfectly, is growing in confidence and enjoys gentle walks and pottering around the garden.
She added: “She seems to be really content. She follows me around and I love gardening so she is always with me, looking at what’s going on and sniffing around.
"She is the oldest dog I have ever adopted and I am just so pleased we’ve been able to give her the home she deserves.
"We have always found giving a home to an older dog so rewarding, it’s wonderful.
"We would encourage anyone thinking of rescuing a dog, to consider giving a golden oldie their forever home.”
If you think you could give a Dogs Trust dog their forever home, please go to www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming to start the virtual adoption process.
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