Dr. Dog and Snoopy
Dr. Dog (gray and white) is a timid and shy boy who needs time and patience to come out of his shell. With consistent interaction, he warms up quickly and will even curl up in your lap once he trusts you. He is easily startled and prefers slow, gentle movements. He does not like to be handled and will bite if pushed beyond his comfort zone. Dr. Dog is making great progress with leash training and is picking it up fast! He also requires a medicated bath twice a week to keep his skin healthy.
Snoopy(black and white) is more standoffish and struggles with trust. Fast movements scare him, and he may bite out of fear. However, once he builds a strong bond, he learns to accept affection at his own pace. Despite his initial hesitation with people, Snoopy enjoys playing with other dogs! Like Dr. Dog, he is also learning to walk on a leash.
These two are deeply bonded and protective of each other. They need a patient and understanding home willing to give them the time and space they need to flourish. Once they trust you, their loyalty and love are unmatched.
Hi, Future Geezer Guardian!
Our primary goal at OFSDS is to find lifelong placements for senior dogs where they can live the remainder of their lives as a part of a family. Most of our Old Friends that you see at the Sanctuary are available through our forever foster program.
Through sponsorships, donations, and grants, we provide medical care and basic needs to the dogs living in forever foster homes.
Being a Geezer Guardian to an Old Friend is different than fostering for other rescues in that we hope that our Guardians will be forever homes for the remainder of their Geezer’s life. Geezer Guardians must be within 100 miles of Mt. Juliet, TN, as we expect our Old Friends to continue seeing our in-house veterinarian. If you live outside our 100-mile radius and would like to adopt a senior dog, we recommend contacting your local shelter as there are many senior dogs in need of loving retirement homes. You may also consider sponsoring an Old Friend by clicking “Sponsor” on that Old Friend’s profile page!
Because our main goal is to place senior dogs in safe, lifetime homes, we do not charge any fees. For more information or to apply to be a Geezer Guardian, click here.
