November 9th 2026
November 13th 2026
Fred's Diary
From Louth County Council Dog Pound to CDPA foster care
Fred came into our care after finding himself in Louth County Council Dog Pound once again.
According to the information we received, Fred has been in the pound on several occasions over the years. This time, nobody came to collect him.
We were told he was 17 years old, although we suspect he might be a little younger, perhaps around 14 or 15. Your guess is as good as ours!
Fred is showing some signs of age. His hearing is very limited, his eyesight isn't what it used to be, and he appears to have some arthritis. But he's also surprisingly active, has a healthy appetite and has settled into foster care much quicker than we expected.
We've decided to keep a diary of Fred's time with us, starting with his arrival from the pound.
We'll share how he's getting on, his veterinary assessments, what we're learning about him and the everyday realities of caring for an older rescue dog.
Our hope is that Fred will find a permanent home. In the meantime, this page will follow his progress in foster care.
It's only been four days since Fred arrived, but he's already made himself quite at home!
After having some time to explore and settle in, he quickly discovered the couch and claimed one of the comfiest spots. His crate wasn't a favourite on the first night, but he's since decided it's not such a bad place after all.
Fred follows his foster mum everywhere and has settled well with the other dogs. Despite showing signs of arthritis, he's surprisingly active and enjoys his walks, even trying to keep up with the younger dogs.
He's also had a much-needed bath and nail trim, revealing a gorgeous, shiny black coat.
His hearing appears quite limited, and his eyesight isn't the best either. His nose, however, works perfectly, especially when there's food involved!
Fred has his veterinary appointment next week, which should give us a clearer picture of his health and any care he may need going forward.
For now, he's enjoying his walks, his comfortable sleeping spots and life in foster care.