TWO elderly rescue dogs at Dogs Trust Salisbury are looking for a second chance at happiness in their twilight years.

Ten-year-old Chihuahua Thorn lived in his previous home since he was a puppy and 16-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier Bramble lived with her previous owners for six years.

They both found themselves at Dogs Trust Salisbury after a change in their owners’ circumstances.

They have been in temporary foster homes through the charity’s Home from Home scheme but the team is hoping dog lovers will see past their ages and greying muzzles and give them a retirement home for the rest of their days.

Emma Sainsbury, Home From Home co-ordinator at Dogs Trust Salisbury, said: “It is always sad when older dogs come to us as they are so used to their home comforts. Both Bramble and Thorn are very much used to having a loving family around so have had to adapt to a whole new way of life, but they are coping very well.”

Dogs Trust Salisbury is able to recruit dedicated foster carers and place dogs in temporary foster care thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery who help to fund staff like Emma who run the scheme at each of their rehoming centres so that the dogs are well cared for in an environment they are used to until they find new homes.

Emma added: “Some dogs just aren’t cut out for kennel life. This might be because they are young puppies, recovering from surgery or in the case of Bramble and Thorn, elderly and are used to living in a home. Thanks to the support we get from players of People’s Postcode Lottery, we’re able to have a fantastic network of foster carers who give dogs the care they deserve until they find a forever family.

“We believe a dog is for life and our fantastic fosterers really do show our dogs the meaning behind this statement, giving them a safe and loving environment to enjoy whilst they wait for their new families. Bramble and Thorn are enjoying their time in their foster homes but it would be wonderful to hear that they have found loving new families really soon.”

Dogs Trust Salisbury has rehomed 60 dogs through the Home from Home scheme this year and almost 240 since the scheme started in 2016.

To find out more about giving Thorn or Bramble a home email HFHsalisbury@dogstrust.org.uk or call 01980 880891.