A contender for Scotland’s oldest dog – Libby, a 20-year-old Border Collie/ Retriever cross has found a new home in Aberdeenshire following the death of her owner.

Libby was taken to the Banff & Aberdeenshire Rescue and Rehoming Kennels (BARRK) when her owner died and no family members were in a position to take her in.

But, thanks to BARRK and funds from a £6,000 grant from the Kennel Club Charitable Trust she is happy and settled in a foster home with long term foster parent Tanya Croucher.

Elizabeth MacKenzie, Secretary of BARRK said: “When her foster family took her to see a new vet, the vet couldn’t believe her age until he checked on the records that I got the previous vets to fax over. He was so shocked to find out she was 20.

"She really is a great dog and is very happy and settled in one of our long term foster homes where all her veterinary needs are met by us.”

Tanya said: “Libby suffers from epilepsy and is partially deaf and blind and also has arthritis in her back legs but this does not stop her - she still thinks she is a puppy and loves to play with my three other dogs.

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust recently gave BARRK a grant of £6,000 to assist with its work helping dogs in the region and neutering costs. This money has been put towards Libby and dogs like her, helping them live out their life to the fullest and has also helped prevent the birth of more unwanted dogs in the area.

Elizabeth continued: “We incur huge vet and kennel costs in any year so having a separate neuter fund is crucial for us. The grant from the Kennel Club Charitable Trust will enable us to continue to encourage owners that neutering is not only good for dogs’ long-term health but also prevents unwanted puppies and allows us to help more dogs like Libby.”