MAX AND ROXY ARE OUR OLD DOGS OF THE WEEK!
Max’s existence is dogged by the question, “Am I a Good Boy?” whereas Roxy just tends to think, “Oh what fun it all is!”. Both are very well behaved, loving and friendly with people, dogs and cats. Max even has a star on his chest… as if to show you what shiny-hearted dogs they are! Please share this page!
Category: Adopt An Oldie
Please also consider our Overlooked Oldies- the dogs who have been patiently waiting for new homes longest of all. They desperately need homes of their own! You can submit an oldie for listing by our site editors here .
We also have some non-oldie dogs who need very special homes due to mental or physical problems, listed in Other Special Dogs Needing Homes. Please consider them!
If you are planning to adopt a dog and already own cats, you may want to read our article Dogs and Cats.
Max (Wonky Pets Rescue, fostered Shropshire)
Happy Max makes friends with everyone! Humans, other dogs even cats are… well cats are more like respected associates really, but everyone else has the potential for fuss or fun. He’s a good boy who would love to take you for adventures!
Scruffy & Trixie (Wonky Pets Rescue, fostered S. Birmingham)
This cutie twosome won’t take up much room on your sofa! They like to go out for a couple of walks a day where they enjoy meeting other dogs, then they’ll snuggle up together for a nap. They’re both very sweet, affectionate little people who love a fuss!
Milly & Molly (Irish Setter Rescue & Rehome, Worcestershire)
20/04/18 – Milly and Molly have been reserved, having been spotted on Oldies Club! Good luck ladies!
Cuteness overload alert! Milly and Molly are adorable Yorkshire Terrier sisters who love their walks almost as much as they love each other. They’re very affectionate and well behaved little ladies. They truly are Golden Girls!
Mitchell (Boxer and Bully Saviours, fostered Birmingham)
Sweet old Mitchell is looking for a nice quiet home where he can put up his paws and relax. He’s 13 years old so deserves some peace and quiet in his golden years. Mitchell is a lovely old boy who gets along with children of all ages and can even live with cats!
Companionable Murphy Beagle! (Oldies Club, fostered Staffordshire)
Beagle lovers this way please! Murphy is full of houndy character and is a fun chap to have around. He doesn’t like to be left on his own so needs someone home most of the time. He likes other dogs and might enjoy being part of a little pack.
Coquettish Cassie ballerina! (Oldies Club, fostered Wiltshire)
Cassie is a gentle and sweet Greyhound lady who despite her age, still does a joyful half-pirouette when she’s happy. She only wants short walks and you can rely on her to be ever so well-behaved! Good with other dogs AND cats, she’s a lovely restful presence to grace your hearth.
Scooby (Ark Animal Rescue, Lincolnshire coast)
Gorgeous Scooby needs a quiet home where he can enjoy chewing on a marrowbone and having a cuddle on the sofa. He enjoys walks so you’ll need to be fairly active. Due to past ill-treatment, Scooby has a fear of being touched around the neck, poor lad.
Pip (Wonky Pets Rescue, fostered South Derbyshire)
Pip is a beautiful soul, both inside and out. This gorgeous boy loves having human company and just being with you, whether walking or snoozing beside you on the sofa. He is dog, cat and kid friendly. He also acts much younger than he is!
Daisy (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Gloucestershire)
Wherever Daisy is, a toy isn’t far away! She loves to play, play, play: fetch and football are particular favourites. Daisy has a sad past but is a happy, loving girl, ready and waiting to find a home. She can live with children aged 8+ and can be left for short periods.
Carol (Friends of the Animals, fostered Staffordshire)
Adorable little Carol is an ex-breeding dog who has sadly never experienced the love of an owner and a comfortable home. She is extremely timid at the moment as she gets used to her new life as a beloved companion. She needs the most special, wonderful and kind person to who will devote himself to giving her the life she should have had all along.
Kenia (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
Kenia is blossoming now she’s in the UK and proving to be a calm and serene lady who finds that a gentle fuss is not to be feared.. She’s in a busy foster home with other dogs and would love to find a peaceful home where she can really thrive. She truly deserves that chance.
Albert (Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, fostered Gloucestershire)
Terrier Albert is very affectionate and has lots of love to give. He’s a typical terrier who loves his toys, treats and pottering in the garden. He shares his foster home with another dog but would like a quiet, retirement home as he is a little deaf and nearly blind. Could this dear boy have a home with you?
JR (Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, fostered Gloucestershire)
JR, short for “Jam Roll” as he is rather portly, loves his home comforts and cuddles. He would prefer to be the only pet in the home but is fine socially with dogs. He cannot live with young children or cats. JR enjoys toys, walks and watching TV with you. Is Jam Roll the one for you?
Charlie (Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, Gloucestershire)
This cute, little Terrier mix has had a rough start in life and needs a little help in his new home. Charlie loves his toys and food and quiet strolls as he doesn’t like noise. He is looking for an adult, terrier-experienced home without any pets though he doesn’t mind walking pals. Can you help Charlie?
Storm (Wonky Pets Rescue, fostered Derbyshire)
Storm is a very sweet, unassuming little Lurcher boy who loves the outdoors and a bit of sunshine. He’s no trouble at all, is quiet in the home, ignores cats and is good with other dogs. He’s hoping to find a home with best pal, Breeze, but could be rehomed separately if a perfect 5 star home comes along.
Breeze (Wonky Pets Rescue, fostered Derbyshire)
Breeze is a 10 year old Labrador cross who is perfect in every way. She loves other dogs, ignores cats, could live with children and is great on and off-lead. Such a well behaved lady deserves a perfect home, and if you have room for two you might want to consider adopting her pal, Storm, as well!
Ever cheerful Chip! (Oldies Club, fostered Oxfordshire)
10/04/18 – No more applications please! Chip has lots of wonderful offers to choose from already!
Chip loves meeting other dogs and having a gallop about with them! He’s always thrilled to meet new humans too but is nice and polite with it. Cats don’t find him so polite but apart from that, he’s the perfect dog. A real golden boy!
Levi (Evesham Greyhound & Lurcher Rescue, Worcestershire)
Dear old Levi is a gem of a dog and he’s looking for a comfy bed and someone to love. He’s a gentle soul, great to walk on the lead and could live with other dogs. Do you have room on your sofa for him?
Mason (Safe Rescue, fostered West Midlands)
Handsome Collie mix Mason is a fit and active lad who would like to join in with the family fun. He’s great with children and fine with other dogs but thinks cats and birds are for chasing. If you’re looking for a brilliant dog, then Mason is your man.
Ruby Roo (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Worcestershire)
Roo is a sweet girl who’s sensitive to her human’s mood and will cheer you up when necessary with a snuggle or the offer of a game of fetch! Her past has left her wary of new people but once the trust bond is there, she’s the soppiest Staffy ever! Please share her page to help her find her forever home!
Prince (East Anglia Dog Rescue, kennelled Cambridgeshire)
Prince is in kennels and is appealing for a quiet home where he can enjoy his golden years in peace. He has had an unsettled time of late and doesn’t want to live with children or lively dogs. Could you offer Prince a calm life?
Summer (Isle Rescue, Doncaster, Yorkshire)
Like her name, Summer is a bright spot of happiness to be welcomed after a cold winter. She is a lively girl, full of energy like a typical Springer. She is looking forward to an active retirement where she can be the only dog. She will brighten your life all year round!
Tess ( Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue, Cambridgeshire)
Sweet Tess was abandoned in a house by her previous owner. She is a loving girl who enjoys a wander around the block and particularly likes to find a sunny spot to have a snooze in the garden. Could you offer Tess the caring home she so deserves?
Yoshi (Friends of the Akitas Trust, Derbyshire)
Stunning Yoshi is your best friend in waiting. His name means good luck in Japanese and he is a true good luck charm with his affectionate, gentle nature. He is an intelligent boy who enjoys learning new things, especially with the aid of treats. But more than anything, Yoshi loves human company and cuddles. He is a perfect boy for cuddles with that thick fluffy coat. Don’t you want a big, fluffy bear of a best friend?
Rollo (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Cheshire)
Jolly old Rollo is an affectionate boy who’s great with children and loves being with his family… especially on adventures! He wants to be an only pet in an active household with a garden for playing in. He will reward all your cuddles and tummy rubs… by wanting more!
Vinnie (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Derbyshire)
Cuddles and kisses are top of Vinnie’s list of priorities, and he’d like plenty of them please! This handsome fella has spent most of his life outside, so he’s hoping for a retirement home where he can enjoy a comfortable warm bed. Do you have room on your sofa for Vinnie?
Rica (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
Rica is a sweet and submissive little crossbreed girl who carries the heavy burden of a lifetime in Romania. She is desperate for love and needs a quiet, calm home environment either as an only dog or with another laid back companion to help her confidence.
Zeus (Hilbrae Rescue Kennels, Shropshire)
Cute little Zeus is a lover boy who adores people of all ages. He will make a truly lovable and loyal companion. He enjoys family life and wants to be part of one where he can lavish all his humans with love!
Pearl (Hilbrae Rescue Kennels, Shropshire)
Pearl is a beautiful girl who offers so much. She is seeking a patient and understanding owner who will help her settle in and to get used to a new place with her limited vision. She is still an active girl who enjoys her walks and could possibly live with another dog. If you love GSDs please read about Pearl!
Cassie (German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Gloucestershire)
Sweet, sensitive Cassie is looking for a serene retirement home where the most exciting thing that happens is going for a lovely walk or playing with her ball in the garden. She wants to be an only pet in a quiet, adult only home where people speak gently… about how lovely she is!
Hatchikas (Suki’s Canine Rescue Crew, fostered Coventry )
Irresistibly gorgeous and seriously fluffy, Hatchikas is an Akita lady. She’s sweet and gentle, always eager to please and follow commands, especially where treats are involved. Hatchikas is great with older children and could live with a compatible male. All she needs is a loving home.
Alfie (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
With his “butter wouldn’t melt” looks Alfie will appeal to every dog-lover, but sadly he carries some baggage and needs an experienced home. Alfie has a lot of great qualities though and in the right home he will make a wonderful companion.
Zorro (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
Zorro has never had anything good happen in his life until now and he’s so grateful for any attention he gets. He just loves his food and regular walks and is hoping his special someone will come along and love him. Could you be his special person?
Chica (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Beautiful Chica originates from Portugal and travelled here with her owner. A change of circumstances means that she now needs a new home. Chica is loving and placid and would like a fairly active home with someone around most of the day. Could Chica come to live with you?
Bear (Ark Animal Rescue, at home Grimsby)
Just like his namesake, Bear is a truly soft, fluffy teddy and just as cuddly. He’s friendly and affectionate with people he knows but can be nervous of strangers. He loves living with a female Labrador and is used to cats. Bear is good with children but would be better living with teenagers. He’s gorgeous.
Jack (Ark Animal Rescue, Lincolnshire coast)
Jack the jolly Terrier just loves all people and has previously lived with a cat, but not other dogs. He likes playing with his toys and is looking for an active home where any children are older. Jack is good in the home and can be left.
Super Duper Syd! (Oldies Club, fostered North Yorkshire)
Syd has a keen mind and a joyful outlook on life which makes him look happily surprised a lot of the time! He’s good with older children and wants to be an only pet. He’s a big loving boy who will take you on jolly walks and will always find you fascinating!
Tye (Ark Animal Rescue, Lincolnshire Coast)
Tye is quite gorgeous isn’t he? He is a friendly boy who has recently been enjoying life more since getting treatment for his sore hips. He will make a great companion in an adult home where he can be your one and only. Just imagine cuddling with him on a chilly night by the fire!
Teona (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
Teona is looking lovely now that she is in foster care in the UK. All she needs is the home she’s never had, preferably with a lady owner, no children and the only pet please. She’s a happy, lazy girl who will devote herself to that special someone.
Lucky – Cardboard shredder extraordinaire! (Oldies Club, fostered Notts)
If you have any cardboard items that need shredding, Lucky is your girl. When she’s not ridding the world of pesky paper products, Lucky likes to play with her toys and be your little friend. Could you offer Lucky a terrier-loving home and lots of companionship?
Buster (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Snuggle-boy Buster is ever so soppy and docile almost all the time. Sometimes though his exuberance cannot be contained and he needs to express his ecstasy… by charging about and ripping up one of his toys. He’s funny, responsive and extremely cuddly! Please share his page to help him find his people!
Emely (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Noble natured Emely is very glad to be out of a Romanian shelter and in a cosy foster home in the UK. She still needs to find her human soul mate though. She wants someone special that she can devote herself to completely. Could you love her?
Mister Blue (Irish Setter Rescue & Rehome, Worcestershire)
Mister Blue is good with cats and sociable with other dogs of all sizes. He’s pretty big himself. Well, huge in fact! He’s gradually losing the podge with his new diet and gentle exercise regime. He’s looking for a comfy, spacious home with people worthy of big love!
Jojo (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Depressed and battered by his life in Romania, poor Jojo hardly moved from his bed of damp straw. But now he’s enjoying some home comforts and can’t wait to find a forever home. Jojo is loyal, kind natured and loves everyone. Could you fill his retirement with all the fuss and cuddles he deserves?
Paddy (National Animal Welfare Trust, Somerset)
Poor Paddy has been waiting so long. He needs his new people to visit NAWT a number of times so that he can get to know them. He’s quite aloof with strangers and needs a quiet home. He might like to live with a compatible dog, is good on the lead and loves a game of fetch. Has Paddy been waiting for you?
Dashing Footballer Flash! (Oldies Club, fostered Lincolnshire)
Dashing Flash loves to play football and have a zoom around the garden. He also loves good walks. But once the exercise is over, Flash is happy to relax while you go out to work. Loyal Flash needs someone to devote himself to. Could that be you?
Mary (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
There’s something about Mary…everyone who meets her loves her and she loves them! She’s placid, tactile, good with other dogs and children. Mary is a warm-hearted lady who always has a smile!
Mystical Merlin ‘Maraner! (Oldies Club, fostered Norfolk)
Merlin the Weimaraner loves a long walk followed by a spot of gardening and then a cuddle on the sofa. He’s great with children and dogs and has a wonderful nature. He doesn’t like to be left on his own so needs active retired owners or to go to the office with you.
Mr. Jingles (Leicester Animal Aid)
Big, beautiful but a cuddly gentle giant, Mr. Jingles is a friendly Bull Mastiff Cross. He loves to travel and enjoys light exercise and pottering in the garden. Mr. Jingles would be a true friend and loyal companion in a pet-free home where any children are older teenagers.
Cutie Tiger-Lily! (Oldies Club, fostered Oxfordshire)
Tiger-Lily (her foster carer calls her Lil’s) is a little sweetheart who still enjoys getting out and about. She’d love a home where she can be your cheery companion and also go for a couple of fun walks each day. Could Lily be your new friend?
Jessie (Ardley Rescue Kennels, Oxfordshire)
Gorgeous Jessie is good with dogs and children and still has plenty of energy for a game. She also loves cuddles and affection. Jessie sounds perfect! Could you offer her a home within 30 miles of Bicester?
Storm and Blizzard (Animal Helpline, Cambridgeshire)
Storm and Blizzard are a gorgeous pair of siblings who are looking for an outdoor, active life. They are typical Huskies full of energy and happiness. They are looking for an adult, experienced home with someone who has time to exercise them. They can live with dogs but no cats please. What an adorable pair they are.
Toffee (Animal Helpline, Cambridgeshire)
Toffee is a sweet 10 year old crossbreed girl who enjoys long walks in the woods. She’s a little nervous, but has a waggy tail for the people she trusts. Toffee would like a quiet relaxed home where she can settle at her own pace, and she’d really benefit from sharing with a confident canine partner.
Misha (Ashbourne Animal Welfare, Derbyshire)
If you’re a fan of big paws and equally sizeable ears, take a good look at Misha. That face shows how much fun she is! Misha loves people and would be a lapdog if there was a lap strong enough. She needs to be your only pet. Only apply if you eat your spinach…! 22/04/2018 – Misha’s still waiting!
Blossom (East Anglia Dog Rescue)
Beautiful Blossom is in emergency kennels hoping to find a cosy, quiet, retirement home soon. She is a gorgeous girl who loves cuddles and can live with children aged 8+. She’s not keen on other dogs and so needs a pet-free home. She has such a splendid nature. 22/04/18 – Blossom still needs a home
Albert (Leicester Animal Aid)
This glossy black Labrador/Rottweiler is known as Albert Einstein as he’s one wise gentleman. He’s affectionate, loyal and has a heart of gold. He loves life and travel plus the odd cuddle or two. Albert is looking for an adult home as the only pet as he loves his food and does not like to share. He’s such a handsome gent.
Bailey (Ark Animal Rescue, Lincolnshire coast)
White-toed Staffy x Collie, Bailey needs a home where he can spend all day with you. He’d be perfect if you have horses and love the outdoors. He’s good with dogs and can live with children who are big enough to not be knocked over when he’s feeling bouncy. Bailey is desperate to find a special person to love. Could that be you?
Lillie (Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary)
10 year old, sweetie girl Lillie has been in kennels since she was 5. That’s right, 5 years in kennels. “Why?!” – we hear you cry. Well, um… because she needs to be an only pet and she’s yet another Staffy? “But surely there’s lots of people she’d be perfect for!” – We couldn’t agree more. Please share her page far and wide so they can find her!
Teala (Animal Rescue Cymru, West Wales)
Teala is a gorgeous Labrador Cross who has been waiting far too long for that lovely home. She’s very loving, friendly, affectionate and typically just loves her food. A pet-free home where any children are older would be perfect so she can have all the cuddles she deserves. 08/12/2017 – Beautiful girl Teala is still sadly waiting :(
Silvio (Safe Rescue, kennelled Norfolk)
Safe Rescue are pretty pessimistic about Silvio’s chances of finding a home (because he’s big, “plain”, and doesn’t like other animals), but we think someone special out there will want to help him. He’s had a hard life and is so desperate to be loved that he cuddles right in to you so earnestly. Could you offer Silvio that elusive home? 08/12/2017 – Cuddly Silvio is still sadly waiting! :(
Ruben (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, Yorkshire)
Poor old Ruben has been patiently waiting in kennels for months, making the most of any human contact that comes his way. He’s a very good and loving boy who adores people and even gets on with cats! Big, soppy, cuddly Ruben is desperate to belong again! Please share his page to help him find his people. 02/07/2018 – Poor old Ruben is still sadly waiting!
Chouquette and Donnie (Terrier SOS, Norfolk)
Adorable Chouquette and Donnie are a pair of Fox Terriers who met up in rescue and became each other’s strength after a difficult life. They must be rehomed together in a rural area where they have a secure garden. They are people and dog friendly but cannot live with young children or small furries. They are the sweetest pair who deserve a chance of the good life. 08/12/2017 – This gorgeous twosome are still waiting for a loving new home :(
Grace (Southern Lurcher Rescue, fostered Suffolk)
Gorgeous Grace is a sweet Greyhound Cross who would like a quiet life with love, walks and a comfy sofa please in an all-female home. She has lived with other dogs but would prefer just one other dog or being the only dog. Grace is child friendly but does not want to live with cats/small furries. 08/12/2017 – Gorgeous Grace is still waiting :(
Jess & Maddie (Evesham Greyhound & Lurcher Rescue, Worcestershire)
Two Lurcher girls are so much better than one! Jess and Maddie keep each other relaxed and entertained so all they need from you is fuss, food, walks and a comfy bed each. They love other dogs, making them a joy to take out. They’re undemanding but extremely loving. If you want twice the cuddles for half the effort, then look no further! 22/02/2018 – This gorgeous pair are still sadly waiting! :(
Buddy (Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary)
And the award for the oldie with the longest tongue… goes… to… Buddy!!
And the award for the oldie with the pointiest ears… goes… to… Buddy!!
Could you offer award-winning Buddy an experienced home where he will be your only pet? 22/02/2018 – Still waiting! :(
Bluebell (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
While browsing Oldies for an hour,
My wandering glances fell
Upon a little trembling flower,
A single sweet Bluebell…
08/02/2018 – Gorgeous Bluebell is still waiting for her special someone to come and take her home!
Cooper (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Super Cooper is a soppy, snuggly boy once he trusts you, but that trust takes time to build up. He’s definitely worth the effort because not only is he gorgeous, playful and very affectionate, he’s also extremely bright! He even keeps a diary which you can read a thrilling extract of… 08/02/2018 – Gorgeous Cooper is still sadly waiting for someone to take him home with them! :(
Leyla (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Leyla’s kisses and cuddles are legendary. Why else would Eric Clapton write a song about her?! She’s got a lovely gentle nature and would be happy to live with children from 8 years old. She’d like a warm bed, sofa or spot in front of the fire and, most importantly, someone to just be with her much of the time. She’s the most genial and affectionate girl you could ever wish to meet, or cuddle! 08/02/2018 – Gorgeous Leyla is still waiting! :(
Chuckie (Greyhound Gap, Staffordshire)
If you are looking for a devoted older dog that loves walks, then look no further! Chuckie is a loyal Lurcher x Shepherd boy who gets overlooked because he is older, and yet he really doesn’t act like an old dog at all. He likes children and he could live with a mature female dog. Chuckie’s so fed up of waiting in kennels – is he waiting for you? 05/02/2018 – Chuckie still needs a home. :(