Older Border Collies needing Homes

If you think you could provide a new loving home for one of our older dogs,
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Giving a home to an oldie is a special thing.
You have a completely different relationship with an older dog and some of the strongest bonds and ties we have personally had have been with dogs that came to us later in their lives.

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Wiccaweys is in Northamptonshire.
Please note that Wiccaweys do not have kennels, this is our home and we are not open to the public.
Meeting any dog is strictly by appointment only.
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An Old Dog's Prayer
Author:Unknown

One by one, they pass by my cage,
Too old, too worn, too broken, no way.
Way past his time, he can't run and play.
Then they shake their heads slowly and go on their way.

A little old man, arthritic and sore,
It seems I am not wanted anymore.
I once had a home, I once had a bed,
A place that was warm, and where I was fed.

Now my muzzle is gray, and my eyes slowly fail.
Who wants a dog so old and so frail?
My family decided I didn't belong,
I got in their way, my attitude was wrong.

Whatever excuse they made in their head,
Can't justify how they left me for dead.
Now I sit in this cage, where day after day,
The younger dogs get adopted away.

When I had almost come to the end of my rope,
You saw my face, and I finally had hope.
You saw thru the gray, and the legs bent with age,
And felt I still had life beyond this cage.

You took me home, gave me food and a bed,
And shared your own pillow with my poor tired head.
We snuggle and play, and you talk to me low,
You love me so dearly, you want me to know.

I may have lived most of my life with another,
But you outshine them with a love so much stronger.
And I promise to return all the love I can give,
To you, my dear person, as long as I live.

I may be with you for a week, or for years,
We will share many smiles, you will no doubt shed tears.
And when the time comes that God deems I must leave,
I know you will cry and your heart, it will grieve.

And when I arrive at the Bridge, all brand new,
My thoughts and my heart will still be with you.
And I will brag to all who will hear,
Of the person who made my last days so dear.

Willy Wonka - REHOMED
13 / 14 years


Willy has come to Wiccs from Romanian Underdogs. Poor Willy had been a resident of the shelter in Romania for at least 10 years! Yes, 10 years!! Willy was continously looked over by the European rescues because he was deemed as being too old for rehoming!! I met Willy when I went out to Romania and fell in love with him.

Willy is an absolute gent. He asks for nothing and expects nothing. He is grateful for everything he gets. He is loving, affectionate and just wonderful. He is brilliant in the house, considering he has always lived outside on a chain. He is excellent with other dogs and adores people. In his foster home he happily walks alongside his foster dads mobility scooter, and just recently he was a total star while meeting a child with learning difficulties. Willy was incredible patient and gentle with them.

Willy has had a miserable life up until now, but he bears no grudges and has put that life behind him. As far as Willy goes, he knows that his life start now and he has many years to make up for. Could you be the person or family to make his golden autumn years shine?






6th March 2012 Update from Willy's foster mum & dad:
Willy has been on foster with us for two weeks now and he settled in very quickly. The above photo was taken on his second day with us. Willy is amazing, it is hard to believe this lovely boy has been in a Rescue for 10 years. He has been clean in the house from day 1, he is not fazed by household noises like the vacuum, the washing machine or television, he wasn't even bothered when fireworks were being let off nearby last weekend!

Willy enjoys going out for a walk and he walks very nicely on a lead. He has learned to stop and wait by the curb and has just about cracked waiting for the "ok" before crossing. He has gone out several times with Mick & the other boys, with Mick being on his mobility scooter and Willie has not been the least bit bothered by it. He has no interest in traffic and will walk alongside traffic without any reaction.

He has met lots of people and is always friendly & gentle. The other day, five children from up the street, one of them a 6 year old learning disabled boy, all came up to meet him and he was relaxed & allowed them to fuss him. He has met lots of dogs and has also been absolutely fine with them. He CANNOT be rehomed with a cat in the house, as this would be too tempting for him, he would chase it. He sees cats in the street & mainly ignores them. If he looks at them, I just say "leave" and he carries on without a backward glance, nor does he pull towards them.

He soon cottoned on to after dinner treats, and now heads to the kitchen with the other two when they hear Mick's cutlery hit his plate when he has finished dinner. By day 4, he had figured out all on his own that Indy & Mack sit and wait for their treat so started doing the same, bless him.

Willy has no problem getting up and down the stairs, and the last few days he has been play bowing to Indy and Mack on several occasions. It is so lovely to see, but it does make our eyes leak. A couple of days ago he actually ran around and around the garden the garden for several minutes, came in for a drink and half an hour later was found curled up in one of the raised veggie beds.We wonder if this reminded him of his sleeping/living space in Romania :-(

Willy doesn't ask for much, he is an absolute doddle and a pleasure to have on foster, but we really hope that he has his own family very soon. He has waited long enough.


Buck - REHOMED
11 / 12 years


Buck has come to Wiccs from Romanian Underdogs. Buck is a playful and energetic character who has spent many years at the shelter in Romania, a well known face who has many followers around the world!

Buck is an older gentleman but a robust and playful boy with a lot to give. He lost his tail in an accident, and has also lost his left ear, but he is a lovely character who is always pleased to welcome anyone visiting him. He gets on well with other dogs and seems to be good with cats. He loves attention and fuss.