Simba needs a new family - Pet forum for dogs cats and humans

Frenchy · #1 May 29th, 2007, 08:09 PM

Simba has been in our rescue for a while now , here's a few words from his foster mom :

Simba is a blond 10 year old male Golden. He has been sterilized and his vaccines are up to date. This little guy's world was turned upside down when he was abandoned just two days before his tenth birthday. He has done nothing to deserve this. His owners just grew tired of him and decided he had to go.

He is doing extremely well at his foster's home. At first, he was completely terrified by all the sudden change in his life, but it did not take long (one day !!) before his foster could see the real sweetie he really is. He is really outgoing, affectionate and loooves human attention, but will settle nicely if you have things to do. He is good in the car, does not bother much with cats and good with others dogs . He is good on leash, loves to take walks and to play ball. He would benefit from moderate and daily exercise since he needs to shed some weight and develop his muscle mass a bit. Do not be fooled by his age. He is quite energetic and playful for a 10 year old. He is looking for a family who is truly committed to provide him with a forever home.

Please pm me if you think you can be Simba's forever family (Simba is near Quebec city, but transport can be arrange)

angeldogs · #2 May 30th, 2007, 05:34 AM

That he finds his forever home.and he is a good looking boy.

Frenchy · #3 May 31st, 2007, 08:38 PM

Simba is still waiting for his forever family ....

rainbow · #4 June 1st, 2007, 05:51 PM

Good luck Simba......I hope you find the forever family you deserve.

mummummum · #5 June 1st, 2007, 05:56 PM

Ditto Simba... you're a gorgeous hunk o' lovin'

Frenchy · #6 June 13th, 2007, 04:00 PM

Still no calls for beautiful boy Simba, we don't understand , Simba is extremely adorable and still full of life. Please spread the word around you for this boy, spread the word about him, about older dogs, how they don't deserve to be dumped just because they are getting old , how they can be sooo thankfull when you give these dogs a second chance, franctly, for me , they are the perfect dogs

I should know, I adopted 3 of them

so please , keep Simba in mind.

Frenchy · #7 July 2nd, 2007, 08:19 PM

Simba is still waiting for his forever family

JanM · #8 July 2nd, 2007, 08:39 PM

If he could be shipped out here, I'd take him in a heartbeat!

Frenchy · #9 July 2nd, 2007, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JanM

If he could be shipped out here, I'd take him in a heartbeat!

I stop at Ontario, won't drive further

But I don't get it. I often get 8 yr old fosters and they get adopted. Simba is only 2 years older. He is still in good shape, he has still a couple years in front of him.

They have so much love to give.

TMac · #10 July 3rd, 2007, 05:43 PM

There must be some mental block that people have with a two-digit age! He looks gorgeous, Frenchy. Fingers crossed that he finds a home soon...do you guys have a 'senior to senior' program? Some of the rescues pair up older, mellow dogs with older people. Often older people want an older dog so that the dog doesn't outlive them!

Good luck, Simba!

p.s. how is it going with Paco, Frenchy? Any news yet?

coppperbelle · #11 July 3rd, 2007, 08:20 PM

The thing is you never know how long a dog will be in foster. I have had young dogs that are with me for weeks and then older dogs that are adopted within days. I believe there is a family for every dog but sometimes it just takes a little longer to find the right one. Last Christmas I had an older guy that was about 10 years old. Because of his age and health issues I thought I would end up adopting him myself because I was sure no one else would. I was wrong.
Someone will come along for Simba.

Frenchy · #12 July 3rd, 2007, 08:30 PM

We may have someone

An older lady has lost her golden and is looking for another senior. Another member of our rescue will be contacting her

Paco is doing fine, leaving for his forever family next Saterday. In Ontario.

rainbow · #13 July 4th, 2007, 02:52 PM

Good News !!! ....I hope Simba finally gets his new forever home.

TMac · #14 July 4th, 2007, 07:47 PM

Great news for both Simba and Paco!!! YAY!

JanM · #15 July 12th, 2007, 04:13 PM

Any news on Simba getting his new forever home?

Frenchy · #16 July 13th, 2007, 11:14 AM

No news on Simba. :sad:

JanM · #17 July 13th, 2007, 11:52 AM

What a bummer! He looks like such a sweet boy - I bet he would enjoy our ocean swims and hikes and lazy days too! hint... hint...

Frenchy · #18 July 13th, 2007, 12:03 PM

I think his foster mom is on hold right now. Her own senior golden just been operated on for a mast cell , might be cancerous. She is getting "support" from Simba. It helps her so she is not in a hurry to find him a new family, I suspect she might adopt him herself like many of us do when we get an older foster.

JanM · #19 July 13th, 2007, 12:57 PM

Well, it just isn't meant for him to come here I guess. I do hope he has a good future!

I'm sure not actively looking for another dog but when one comes along like him it just breaks my heart.

Frenchy · #20 August 8th, 2007, 10:08 AM

bump bump , Simba is still looking for his forever home.

I will say it again , older rescues are such nice dogs , no training needed as they are already clean in the house , they don't need 2 hours of exercise everyday to be satisfied , just one or two nice walk a day , they only want to love and please their new family. I know that all pets.ca members already have dogs , but it can't hurt to talk about Simba to your friends / family / coworkers , spread the word !

SableCollie · #21 August 9th, 2007, 04:53 PM

Awww Simba sounds like a great dog! Goldens are always in demand in this part of the US, even old goldens get adopted quickly. Maybe you could ask Yankee Golden to do a courtesy posting on their site of your older fosters? They've always helped me out. I hope Simba and Billy find their forever homes!