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.
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.
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.
Rustie (The Mutts Nutts Rescue, fostered Lincolnshire)
Rustie is an active little chap who is full of beans. He needs a home with no young children and where he will get good walks and lots of love. He might prefer to be your only dog but he has lived with a cat previously.
Dan (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Gorgeous Dan is a quiet and rather humble boy who still needs to be encouraged to enjoy luxuries like sleeping in a soft dog bed. He mixes well with dogs but would prefer a quiet home without young, boisterous dogs and where he can make up for all his wasted years in Romania.
Scarlett (Leicester Animal Aid)
Perfect for lots of cosy cuddles, Scarlett is a gorgeous Labrador Cross who is looking for a comfy life and companionship. She loves to travel with you but doesn’t need long walks; pottering is just fine. Older children are also great for lots of fuss too.
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.
Raven (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Herts)
Raven arrived in rescue with her skin in a terrible state, but she rapidly improved with good care. This special little girl deserves a wonderful home. She is good with other dogs and is a real favourite at CDRS. Could Raven come to live with you?
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!
Mowgli (Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, Gloucestershire)
Super cute Chihuahua Mowgli is a slow-paced, calm gent who is looking for an equally quiet home where his owner is around most of the time. He could live with another similar dog and would make a great addition to the right family.
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.
Willow (Bid to Save a Stray, fostered Worcestershire)
Willow is a small girl who is behaving very well in her foster home. She loves cuddles and would like a home with gentle dogs and lots of human company. She’s so gentle that she might be OK with cats. She needs a fairly active owner as she still likes a run!
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!
Tika (Safe Rescue, fostered Norwich)
Steady lady Tika is very friendly, getting on well with most other dogs. She enjoys walks, home comforts and good company. She’s spent a decade living in kennels but now it’s her chance for a happy life!
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, dogs and cats too.
Charlie (East Anglia Dog Rescue)
Charlie needs a calm, adult-only home, ideally with an older person. He likes to sleep a lot but also enjoys a little walk. He could live with other small dogs but would need to be fed separately.
Butch (Good Life Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Smiley Butch is a gorgeous boy who found himself in stray kennels. He loves a custard cream and a cuddle. He also walks beautifully on the lead. Could you offer Butch a loving home with lots of snuggles on the sofa?
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?
Denzil (Cotswold Dogs and Cats Home, Gloucestershire)
Denzil is a handsome boy who is seeking a new family. He loves to have company so would like someone to be around for most of the day. He can live with older children. Denzil loves food and he enjoys stuffed kongs and puzzle feeders for entertainment.
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.
Penny (Starfish Dog Rescue, fostered Gloucestershire)
29/8/19 – Penny is now reserved!
Pretty little Penny seems to have had a hard life and yet it hasn’t affected her sweet temperament. She’d love a quiet, adult home where she can enjoy good walks and then snuggle up next to you for a snooze.
Bill and Ben the Chocolate Men! (Oldies Club, fostered Oxfordshire)
23/9/19 – No more enquiries for Bill and Ben please – they’re now reserved!
Feast your eyes on this double chocolate delight! Bill and Ben are kind-hearted Labs who are devoted to one another. They need a home where they won’t need to climb steps – a bungalow with a large garden would be perfect. They love a trip out in the car.
Mila (Halfway House, fostered N. Lincs)
Mila is a lovely, steady old girl who gets on with other dogs, confident cats and older children. She likes short walks and long lounges, either in a sunny spot in the garden or on the sofa with you! She’s easy going and a sheer delight to have around.
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 and guidance 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?
Rod (Lurcher Link, West Yorkshire)
7/9/19 – On a home trial!
Gorgeous boy Rod is looking for an active, adult only retirement home. He could live with a friendly female dog but probably not cats. He’s a dear old boy who’s generally laid back but has a sensitive side. He needs a garden, a sofa and love!
Poppet (Boxer and Bully Saviours, fostered Cambridgeshire)
If you’re looking for a sociable little poppet, then may we present Poppet! She loves other dogs, as long as they aren’t too rough, and she is currently living with five. She enjoys walks and a car ride too. Isn’t she lovely?
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 lovely, soft and soppy Staffordshire Bull Terrier who typically 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.
Ruby (Wellingborough Dog Welfare, Northamptonshire)
Ruby is a cute Jack Russell/Fox Terrier who would love a retirement home where she can feel safe and loved. She can live with children aged 12+ but needs to be the only pet in the home. Can you offer her a forever home?
Lenny (Derby & District RSPCA Animal Centre)
Lenny has had an indoors life up to now, but he is an active lad who wants fun walks and adventures with his new people. He’d like to be your only pet but he is OK with dogs on walks. He is desperate for love and companionship!
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.
Skipper (Leicester Animal Aid)
Black Lab Skipper is a clever boy who loves kisses, cuddles and being groomed, not forgetting his tennis balls. He would like to be the only pet in the home where any children are teenagers and experienced. He’s such a lovely lad.
Clive (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Poor Clive has spent so many years living a cruel existence in a shelter, but his spirit isn’t broken and he’s starting to blossom and enjoy the pleasures of the world around him in a foster home in the UK. He now needs a loving, forever home with perhaps one or two dogs to show him the way and people to give him lots of attention.
Bobby (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
18/7/2019 UPDATED
Cute little Bobby was terrified of being touched not long ago but now likes cuddles with his foster carer. He’s ready for a new life as a doted on only pet. He needs time to come round but is adorable when he does! Are you the kind human he needs?
Tango – female (St. Giles Animal Centre, Somerset)
This beauty with the lovely smile and perky ears is Tango! She’d like an active home with someone around for most of the day and would like to be your only pet. Tango can live with nice sensible children. Isn’t she pretty!
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
Yoshi (Friends of Akitas Trust, Derbyshire)
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 loves human company and cuddles. Do you want a big, fluffy bear of a best friend? 5/9/19 – Still waiting!
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? 5/9/19 – Buddy is still waiting!
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? 5/9/19 – Chuckie still needs a home!