Wilf is a fit and active Collie Cross who just loves his walks and playing fetch. He travels well, is good with other dogs and could also live with dog-savvy cats. As a stray, not much is known about his background, so any children should be 14+. He’s a great boy who will be a fabulous companion.
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.
Lizzie (Pawprints to Freedom, fostered Staffordshire)
Pretty Lizzie just wants to snooze the day away in front of the fire. She is fine with other dogs but very timid, so will flourish in a quiet home as your only pet. You’ll need to be patient on walks or have a big garden for her to enjoy.
Louis (Poodles In Need, Lincolnshire)
Louis is a young-at-heart miniature poodle who needs an active home with people at home the majority of the time. He loves his walks and is good on the lead. He also loves cuddles and attention.
Deloris (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Doloris has endured a life of struggle, hardship and cruelty in Romania but, despite this, she is friendly, affectionate, laid-back and mixes well with other dogs. She does have a nasty scar on her neck where abusers tried to hang her! Can you give this dear lady the love she deserves?
West Highland Lily! (Oldies Club, fostered Buckinghamshire)
Lily just wants to be your special little companion and have lots of fuss and snuggles on the sofa. She’d like you all to herself so needs to be your only pet. Lily enjoys walks and an outing – she is a good little traveller.
Milla (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Milla is lovely, friendly girl enjoying life in the U.K. after a long time in a Romanian shelter. She mixes beautifully with other dogs, lives happily with children and seems cat-friendly too. Such a perfect, little lady.
Sugar (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Sweet Sugar will be the ideal friend for newly retired people who enjoy walking and want a clever and engaging companion. He’s used to living with cats. Could you offer him an active lifestyle and a home with a secure garden?
Dena (Safe Rescue, fostered Norwich)
Dena is a shy and quiet girl who should really blossom in her new home. She gets on well with other dogs. Pretty Dena deserves a wonderful home where she will have interesting walks and plenty of peace and relaxation in the home. Bless her.
Bubba (Royston Animal Welfare, South Yorkshire)
Bubba is a beautiful, quiet, sweet Staffie lady who loves her cuddles and being out and about with you. She gets on well with other dogs but would like to be the only pet in an adult home. Could you give Bubba all the cuddles she needs?
Vinnie (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Vinnie is a quiet and dignified little man who has survived a tough existence in Romania. He is good with dogs but likes a bit of space when he sleeps. Could you offer him love and the quiet life he deserves?
Rocky (RSPCA Macclesfield, kennelled Derbyshire)
Rocky is looking for a home where he will have a guaranteed place on the sofa. Not too much to ask for a handsome old boy is it? Rocky is very upset in kennels – please could you rescue him?
Tiny (RSPCA Macclesfield, kennelled Derbyshire)
Tiny was rescued from an outside pen with just two planks for shelter. Cold, wet, matted and unhappy, Tiny had thankfully managed to retain his spirit. Could you offer super-intelligent Tiny the love and care he so deserves?
Rodney (The Mutts Nutts Rescue, fostered Lincolnshire)
Rodney’s owner of 17 years has sadly passed away. Little Rodney is gradually getting used to life without his owner and needs a lovely home for his retirement years. He enjoys a little walk and is good in the car. He’s lived happily with cats and dogs previously. Bless him!
Angel (Leicester Animal Aid, in a foster home)
Angel is a fun little character. She takes her time making sure people are kind but once she knows you, it’s kisses and cuddles all round. She likes to play and she loves to eat. She’s the best companion anyone could wish for!
Stefan (Leash of Life, fostered Wiltshire)
Sweet Stefan is a calm, clean and affectionate boy who is lookking for a quiet retirement home where he can potter in the garden. He’s described as the perfect dog and is happy to live with dogs, cats and older children.
Clive (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Clive would have languished, forgotten in a Romanian shelter were it not for a dramatic turn of events, one amazing rescuer and then a network of kind people. Now he’s blossoming in a foster home but his journey is not quite complete. Are you his human soul mate?
Anna (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Anna is a really lovely girl and very brave too. She went through a terrible time but is now getting used to having a nice life. She’d like living with other dogs and a good garden is a must. Can you give Anna a happy home?
Sandy (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Sweet Sandy urgently needs a forever foster home where relevant vet bills will be paid by Safe Rescue. She is looking for a quiet home to enjoy life with a special someone who is experienced with blind dogs. She’s not had much love in her life but it’s never too late.
Corny (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Cute Corny has wasted many years of his life in a shelter but his future looks bright now he’s safe in a foster home. A little patience will make him a confident and affectionate friend. He enjoys walks and would like a canine companion in his new home.
Stella (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Sweet Stella has a hard life and a sad story to tell, but now she’s enjoying life and is an affectionate, friendly lady. She loves to play with the dogs in her foster home and can live with children aged 10+. She just needs her own, forever, loving home now.
Sunrise (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Sadly, Sunrise’s owner has passed away so she now needs a special, loving home where she can continue to flourish. Originally from Romania, she still bears the trauma but tries to fit in and is no trouble. Sunrise would benefit living with another dog in a quiet, adult home.
Sierra (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Gorgeous Sierra is one happy lady now she’s enjoying the cosy comforts of a UK foster home. She would fit into a retirement home perfectly and would be equally content to live with or without other dogs. It’s her time to be spoilt and pampered in a forever home now.
Sky (Leicester Animal Aid)
Beautiful Sky is loving and loyal. She enjoys playing with toys and learning new things for a tasty treat. She needs a quiet home where she will be your only pet in order to lap up all the attention she desires.
Ruby (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
This lovely lady enjoys being with other dogs, especially males. She’s quite shy with new people and needs an adult only home. Gentle and unassuming by nature, she asks for very little out of life. A good garden and comfy sofa and she’ll be content.
Gilbert (Leicester Animal Aid)
Gilbert is a loving, steady, dependable companion. He wants to be the only pet at home and he’d like to come with you on your outings. It’s high time he had his own person or family to belong to again. He has so many cuddles still to give!
Buster (Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, Gloucestershire)
Buster is a handsome boy who is desperate to find a new home with a comfy sofa and people who will give him all the TLC he deserves. He needs to be your only pet.
Buddy (Friends of Akitas Trust, Notts)
Buddy is a very loving boy who’d rather have a fuss and a cuddle than a treat or a toy. He’s gentle and laid back. He likes getting out and about but doesn’t need much exercise. He’s an all round easy, steady teddy bear!
Micky (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Micky is settling well into life in the U.K. after being rescued from Romania and just loves being stroked. He is very friendly with children and the dogs in his foster home. Now he needs someone to love and a forever home of his own.
Yosephina (Leash of Life, fostered Wiltshire)
Yosephina is a very sweet, little lady who lives happily with children, dogs and ignores cats, She loves tummy rubs and will dance for her dinner. She would like a calm home with someone around a lot to love and look after her for the rest of her life.
Boss (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Big Bull Mastiff Boss is probably the most laid-back lad in the world and nothing fazes him. Sadly, he’s had to lose a leg after being badly bitten but he just enjoys a quiet life lazing around. He’s great with children and dogs.
Tramp (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Gorgeous Tramp was found abandoned, tied to a lamppost with another dog. He is an adorable boy who simply wants a quiet life and would be ideal for an older person or couple.
Nora (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Nora is a lovely older lady who is heartbroken to find herself in kennels. She just wants a home where she can go for a short potter and then snuggle up next to you on the sofa. Could you help her?
Lenny (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Lovely Lenny is a very friendly and loving little chap who can be defensive of those he loves. He gets on well with other dogs and is a pleasure to take out and about. He just needs a loving family to call his own.
Paddy (RSPCA Macclesfield, kennelled Derbyshire)
Paddy arrived in rescue emaciated, dehydrated and with sores. This poor old boy has suffered and he feels anxious in new situations. Could you offer him a wonderful home and the calm reassurance he needs?
Cookie (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
How handsome is Cookie?! This gorgeous boy loves playtime and cuddles. He walks nicely on the lead and likes to dip his toes in puddles. Could you offer Cookie a home as your only pet and with people around all the time?
Isaac (Animal Helpline, Cambridgeshire)
Isaac seems to have been a much-loved dog in previous years. It’s such a shame that he is in rescue. Could you offer this loveable teddy bear an adult home where he will be your only pet?
Tia (Friends of Akitas Trust, Worcestershire)
Tia is a sweet Akita who is friendly and partial to cuddles. She just wants to be loved and is looking for a home where she can be part of family life. Tia can live with older children and is fine with male dogs. She would thrive on routine, bonding and training.
Tia (Wellingborough Dog Welfare, Northamptonshire)
Tia is a soft and soppy Staffordshire Bull Terrier who loves lots of fuss and cuddles. She can live with children aged 10+, but would like to be the only pet in a loving home where her special someone is around most of the time. 3/11/19 – Tia still needs a home
Ruby (Wellingborough Dog Welfare, Northamptonshire)
Ruby is a cute Jack Russell/Fox Terrier who would love a retirement home where she will feel safe and loved. She can live with children aged 12+ but needs to be your only pet. Can you offer her a forever home? 3/11/19 – Ruby is still waiting
Beau (Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, fostered Gloucestershire)
Beau is very affectionate and loves having his humans around him for lots of fuss and cuddles as well as playtime. He likes a good lie-in and also getting out and about. Beau needs to be the only pet but does enjoy other canine walking pals. 28/10/19 – Beau still needs a home
Ike (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Cutie pie Ike would like a home with another friendly dog to show him the ropes. He can be shy with new people as he spent most of his life in a shelter in Romania. He’s learning that walkies are such fun, they’re worth getting in the car for! 12/10/19 – Ike still needs a home
Bentley (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
Bentley loves to show off on the agility equipment at the rescue. It’s good for his confidence too as he’s a sensitive lad who is wary of new people. He’d like a quiet home (and hopefully agility too)! 12/10/19 – Bentley still needs a home
Patty (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
Pretty Patty the Patterdale is a fun-loving, active oldie who would love owners who will take her for long walks. She also loves snuggles on the sofa. Could you offer Patty the home she’s been waiting for? 12/10/19 – Patty still needs a home
Zac (Friends of Akitas Trust, Notts.)
Zac is a friendly and loving boy. On walks, he’s good on the lead and calm around other dogs. He’d prefer to be an only dog at home. He’s been through some trials but is now read to love and be loved! 12/10/19 – Zac still needs a home
Teona (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Look at Teona’s adorable little short legs! This affectionate, cheerful girl wants a female owner and would be happy living with a friendly male dog. She’s a strong little character, with strong little legs! 12/10/19 – Teona still needs a home
Misha (Ashbourne Animal Welfare, Derbyshire)
Big, beautiful, bear-like Misha gives substantial cuddles! She’s good with children, especially if they like playing football as much as her. She loves her toys and greets people with a teddy! Her gentle nature and loving heart make her the perfect family dog. 12/10/19 – Still needs a home
Franky (RADAR Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Franky has so much love to give that everyone who knows him finds it incredible he’s been waiting in kennels for 2 years! He’s super affectionate, obedient and good with other dogs his size. He’s available to adopt or foster, as he desperately needs a home! 12/10/19- Franky is still waiting
Milo (RADAR Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Milo is a very handsome boy who is looking for a quiet, adult home with Akita-experienced owners. He is very loving and he forms a strong bond with his people. Milo walks beautifully on the lead and will do anything for treats! 12/10/19 – Still needs a home
Buddy (Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary)
Buddy is a very handsome crossbreed boy who loves chasing balls and frisbees. He would like to be your only pet but could live with teenagers aged 16+. Could you offer fun-loving Buddy the home he is waiting for? 4/11/19 – Buddy still needs a home
Chuckie (Greyhound Gap, Staffordshire)
Chuckie is a loyal Lurcher x Shepherd boy who gets overlooked because he is older, and yet he 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? 4/11/19 – Poor Chuckie still needs a home