Arthur is a friendly, cuddly chap who just wants a peaceful retirement as an only pet. He ignores other dogs when on walks, focussing on sticks! Available either to adopt or foster locally, he’s a gentle boy with a laid back attitude and a loving heart!
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.
Minnie & Marnie (Springer Rescue Scotland, fostered Glasgow)
Minnie and Marnie are a cute couple of Cocker Spaniels who want an active retirement home with lots of walks and cuddles but no resident children or other pets. Minnie will want to be near you all the time and Marnie like to carry socks around!
Lizzie (Loving Homes Dog Rescue, fostered Scottish Borders)
Lizzie is a delightful girl who can live with another calm dog and older children. She loves her walks, as well as playing with her ball and one of her favourite things is having a shower! Lizzie’s main priorities in life are comfort and company. Please help her by sharing this page!
Nancy (Boxer and Bully Saviours, fostered Dumfries)
After a sad life consisting of having pups, and not much else, pretty Nancy is loving her new-found favourite thing: snuggles! She also likes to play with toys, but doesn’t need long walks. Could you offer Nancy a quiet, lifetime foster home and loads of love?
Archie (Animal Adoption International, fostered Scotland)
Archie is super-sweet and affectionate, as well as adorable! He just wants kisses and belly rubs and will shower you with unconditional love and devotion in return. He isn’t very keen on other dogs so needs to be your only one. Otherwise, he is the most loving boy who will make a loyal companion for whoever adopts him.
Beauty (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Livingston, Scotland)
After life In a small cage, Beauty is urgently looking for a quiet foster/permanent home where she can come out of her shell and discover the joys of life. She’s quiet and nervous until she gets to know you and is unsure with children. She shows no interest in other dogs but will chase cats. Could you give Beauty the TLC she desperately needs?
Lucky (female) (Dogs Trust West Calder, Scotland)
How can pretty Lucky still be waiting? Could you offer her a quiet, rural home where she will be your only pet? You will need to visit Lucky a few times at West Calder so that she is confident to go home with you. 6/11/18 – Lucky still needs a home!
Biscuit – girl! (Dogs Trust West Calder, Scotland)
Biscuit is a pretty girl who can be a little shy at first but she soon becomes friends. Biscuit needs a quiet home with people who are around most of the time. She’s housetrained and loves a trip out in the car. Could you be the person Biscuit has been waiting for? 2/9/18 – Biscuit is still waiting!