Toby

Toby 4000780

Breed: Springer Spaniel

Age: 13 years

Location: Scottish Borders

Gender: Male, neutered.

Good with CHILDREN: Yes, older

Good with OTHER DOGS: Yes

Good with CATS: Untested

Good with LIVESTOCK: Untested

Status: AVAILABLE

Hi, I’m Toby! I’m a very lovely oldie.  I am very loving and my fosterers say I’m a real gentleman. I am a very peaceful dog, and I love cuddles.

Energy Requirements:  Toby enjoys a walk in the park for around 15 minutes on level ground. He can be a bit sore if over-exercised. He loves wandering around the garden with the back door open so he can come and go as he pleases.

Training:  Toby walks well on the lead.

Visiting the vet:  Toby has had his SRS health check. His back legs are a bit arthritic, and he is on high strength YuMove which helps. He has had a recent vestibular episode but has recovered well. He is a bit deaf and his eyesight is not what it was. Considering his age he is in very good condition.  He is neutered.

Travelling: Toby settles well in the car.

Food:  Toby eats three good meals a day and is currently on Skinners Senior with oily fish and vegetables.

Sleep: Toby sleeps all night in his bed in the kitchen. There have been no accidents in his foster home.

Behavioural issues:  No behavioural issues. Toby is a contented, happy and quiet old boy.

Home needs:  Toby needs a very special home - calm and quiet  where he can have lots of TLC. He has lived with another older Springer. No young children or boisterous dogs as he can be a bit unsteady on his paws. He bonds particularly well with men. A safe garden to potter about in would be ideal, and gentle walks so he can have a good sniff. His fosterers say he is the best dog they’ve ever fostered, and there have been many!

Ongoing support: Springer Rescue for Scotland will be available for any support with your new dog and can offer behavioural support in case of any problems that may arise on adopting a dog.