Old Timer
“Howdy! I’m Old Timer, and I’m not your typical senior. I’m an active guy who loves adventures – not so much into toys, though! My absolute favorite is meeting people and soaking up human attention. I might be a bit of an attention hog, and I’m not shy about giving kisses. I mostly get along with other dogs, with a few quirks my caretakers are helping me work through. Food is my motivation, and I’m a good listener if you offer a treat! I do have degenerative myelopathy, which causes progressive muscle weakness; it also makes it difficult for me to keep weight on – but I promise this does not slow me down at all! While I’m having a blast here, finding a Geezer Guardian would make me even happier. If you think we’d make a great match, let’s meet! I’m confident I’d be a fantastic addition to any home!”
Old Timer’s treats are sponsored by Mary Catherine Alcorn. Thank you, Mary Catherine!
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.
