A golden girl who has come back to Dogs Trust for the second time is looking for a retirement home to spend her twilight years.
Tia the 12-year-old American bulldog is currently living at Oakfield Oldies in Shrewsbury, with the older rescue dogs who prefer a quieter life.
She was adopted in 2015 and lived happily in a loving home for seven years, but due to a change in her family's circumstances, Tia found herself back at the centre.
Phoebe Parsons, a spokesperson for Dogs Trust, told The Mirror : "Tia is now a loving, older lady with a big heart and is looking for a home where she can rest her paws."
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The dogs in Oakfield have their own living area as well as a communal space, and enjoy walks with canine carers and volunteers, until it's time for them to head off with their own families.
Now she is an OAP (Older Age Pooch), Tia would like to find a calm, adult-only home with no other pets.
"Tia is really lovely and will easily fit into a family. She is happy to potter around by herself, as well as take short strolls and meet up with doggy pals," Phoebe said.
Dogs Trust is urging adopters to consider rehoming senior dogs like Tia, following an influx in the number stuck at rescue centres.
Shih Tzu Billy is Dogs Trust's oldest resident at 15 years old, and one of the many elderly animals struggling to get noticed.
Among him is 14-year-old Lowchen Princey, 12-year-old Jack Russell Arnie and nine-year-old Jack Russell Terrier Ella.
Dogs Trust Shoreham manager, Adel Burnett, said: "Not only can adopters of older dogs enjoy all the wonderful moments their canine companion brings, knowing that they have given a senior dog a peaceful and loving home for their later years is a heart-warming feeling which can't be matched."
If you have a place in your heart for Tia or her fellow OAPs, please visit Dogs Trust rehoming page.
Do you have a dog story to tell? Contact nia.dalton@reachplc.com.
