Dalmatian Dottie is such a gorgeous girl who’s happy with a stroll followed by a long nap. She loves her food and cuddles and is happy to be the only dog or live with a calm, canine companion. She is used to children and has lived with cats. She’s so beautiful.
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.
Rolo (Active Animals Rescue and Rehabilitation, Hampshire)
This lovely face belongs to Rolo who has spent all of his 7 years in a shelter. He’s now in boarding kennels and is looking forward to finding a proper home. Rolo is gentle and affectionate and good with dogs and children.
Lucky and Rocky (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Adorable Jugs, Lucky and Rocky, are like an old married couple who are looking for a loving home to share together. They love nothing more than a cuddle and enjoy gentle walks and pottering in the garden. Lucky and Rocky can live with chlldren aged 8+. Can you help this adorable pair?
Sergei (All Animals Rescue and Rehome, Essex)
Spitz Cross Sergei is not only adorable, soppy and gorgeous, but also he is a happy boy who adores other dogs, can live with cats and children aged 14+ due to his small size. He’s just about perfect in every way and is desperate for a family to call his own.
Frankie – female (Essex Greyhound Rescue)
Fankie is a lovely greyhound girl who will be so grateful if you could offer her a caring, comfortable home in which to snooze away the days. She could live with another greyhound or lurcher and with children aged 8+.
Beauty & Megan (Essex Greyhound Rescue)
Greyhounds are such low maintenance dogs, so it makes perfect sense to adopt two! These best friends are Beauty and Megan and they are looking for a nice quiet home together where they can snooze the days away happily.
Lucky (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Lucky is a sweet, well-trained Beagle boy who’s looking for a new home or even a foster home for now. He’s used to living with dogs and can live with childred aged 8+. He knows his basic commands and will make a lovely companion.
Dorothy (Safe Rescue, fostered Berkshire)
Dorothy is a sweet and affectionate Crossbreed rescued from Romania. She mixes well with dogs and enjoys the company of children in her foster home. She is overweight and is looking for a loving home where she will be on a strict diet plus exercise to regain her lovely figure.
Harley (Safe Rescue, fostered nr Norwich)
Harley is a lovely, friendly boy. He’s good with other dogs and humans alike. He likes to snuggle with you on the sofa and will enjoy taking you out to meet all the nice doggy people nearby. He is a cutie boy!
Ace (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Ace is a cheerful, loving companion who’s good with other dogs, so walking him is a joy. He loves playing fetch with tennis balls and always enjoys a fuss. He’s a light-hearted, well balanced boy who will love you just for being you!
Saffy (NAWT Clacton, Essex)
Life hasn’t always been kind to poor Saffy and she is looking for a lovely owner to look after her from now on. She loves cuddles, walks and playing with her toys. Could you offer Saffy a wonderful new life?
Buddy (NAWT Clacton, Essex)
Affectionate Buddy is looking for an adult-only home where he can be your best buddy. He needs a big garden to play in and to be your only pet. He’s a strong lad on the lead, so you’ll need to be strong too.
Missie (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Missie is a very small staffy girl who loves her walks and would suit an active family with older children. She might be able to live with a compatible dog but she isn’t impressed by cats. She’s absolutely delightful!
Pretty Molly Patterdale! (Oldies Club, fostered West Sussex)
Molly is a proper little oldie at age 16, but she still enjoys good walks and outings. She wags her tail at everyone and her foster carer says she is the easiest and most polite girl to have around. Could you offer pretty Molly a lovely home?
Barney (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Barney is a dear and affectionate older boy who is from Portugal. He’s anxious and depressed in kennels so is looking urgently for a forever/foster home. He’s good with dogs and can live with children over 10 years, but not cats. Can you help Barney?
Lavender (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Lavender will be a super special dog in the right home. She has a wonderful personality! She is joyful, enthusiastic and very endearing. Good with other confident dogs and good at alerting you there’s someone at the door. She’s adorable!
Poppy (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Gorgeous Poppy is looking for calm, steady owners who like walks as much as she does! She’s an outdoorsy girl so a garden is a must. She’s good with other dogs and could live with a friendly one but it’s a no to cats or children. Poppy is altogether beautiful!
Lyra (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Lyra is looking for an adult only home with owners who like nice walks and who will show her how lovely life can be. She loves a tummy rub and a jolly game too. Good with most other dogs, Lyra is an easy-going girl with a big shiny heart!
Maxx (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Maxx is a tiny boy but full of life! He’s the perfect companion for a retired person or couple. He doesn’t need much walking but does need a secure garden and tennis ball. He’s good in the car, friendly with new people and utterly devoted to his loved ones.
Mogwei (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Mogwei is a very friendly Pug who’s depressed in kennels and needs an extra special, local home. He has intervertebral disc disease which means he loses the use of his back legs. He can manage short walks but is happy exploring in his buggy. He is child and dog friendly, but prefers a pet-free home. Can you help Mogwei?
Just look at Jasper! (Oldies Club, fostered Hertfordshire)
Saluki cross Jasper is a delight to behold. He is a calm and loyal boy who would love to be your adored only pet in a quiet, relaxed home.
Cyril (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
An adorably cute, red Pomeranian Cross, Cyril is full of character and loves to climb on a lap for cuddles. He can be grumpy with other dogs and is looking for an adult home where he is the only pet. He needs someone to be around for most of the time to give him lots of love and who can resist him?
Homie (Mayhew Animal Home, fostered NW London)
Happy Homie is a sociable, well-behaved chap who gets along with everyone he meets. He’s fine with dogs outside but would like to be the only pet in the home where any children are 10+. He knows his basic commands, travels well and could live in a flat. What a perfect boy.
Brian (Kent Greyhound Rescue)
Typical Greyhound, Brian is rather a lazy lad who enjoys snoozing the day away with the occasional walk thrown in. He loves people and is affectionate, but can be left with no problem. Brian would like to be the only pet and can live with older children.
Poppy (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Poppy’s main interests in life, besides having humans to love and to love her, are food and sleep, both in equal measure. She is an easy, quiet girl to have around. Just feed her and provide a comfy bed and she’s all yours. She’s a cute little angel who will bring you a lot of joy, so why don’t you adopt her?
Willow (Battersea Brands Hatch, Kent)
Lovely Willow finds walks stressful so would suit someone with a large garden who will instead play ball with her each day and keep her entertained with games. She’s fine to be left while you’re at work, as long as she gets a lunchtime break. What a star!
Archie (Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, fostered Kent)
With bags of personality, adorable Archie is a typical, Jack Russell/Parsons Terrier who equally enjoys exploring outdoors followed by lounging on the sofa with cuddles. He’s friendly with other dogs but would prefer being the only pet in the home as a cheeky and affectionate family companion.
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?
Jeezy (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Jeezy would love to be out of kennels and in a loving, quiet home where he belongs.. He’s an older gent who enjoys lots of fuss and can live with children. He’s fine with dogs outside but would prefer to be the only pet.
Dexter & Bips (NAWT, Berkshire)
2/7/19 – Bips and Dexter are now reserved!
This beautiful pair of fuss-loving Collies are looking for a quiet, adult only home with no other pets. They’re both friendly, sweet natured dogs but Bips is blind, so she needs a predictable life of love, gentle walks and quite a lot of brushing! Please help them by sharing their page!
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!
Blue (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Having come from the tough streets of Romania to a multi-dog foster home in the UK, Blue is loving home comforts and fuss! What he longs for now is a peaceful, adult only home as the only pet and nice strolls in nature with his own human or two.
Rufus (NAWT, Berkshire)
Rufus and his toy collection are seeking a adult-only, terrier-experienced home. He is quite a character and can be very sweet and cuddly, but he must wear his muzzle when he is out and about in public.
Phyllis (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Little Phyllis from Romania needs a quiet and comfortable home to retire to. Short, interesting walks and long, relaxing snoozes on the sofa are at the top of her list of requirements. Could this short-legged little darling be your new friend?
Zeus (East Anglia Dog Rescue, Essex)
Bright and bouncy Zeus is a medium sized boy with super sized joie de vivre! He’s good with children and can live with older ones. A female doggy friend should be fine too. He’s such fun, he’ll gladly play football with you anytime. Even when the ball goes flat! Please help Zeus by sharing his page!
Cracker (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Norfolk)
Cheerful Cracker is a very friendly boy and adores all humans! He loves a fuss, just like he loves his walks and rope toy. He can live with older children but wants to be an only pet. He really, really wants someone to love!
Patty (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Hampshire)
It’s OK! Patty just looks worried. She’s actually a happy, friendly girl who’s good with other dogs and gentle by nature. She truly deserves a human or two who will adore her… because she’s adorable!
Rose (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Kent)
Large and lovely Rose is looking for someone who can help build up her confidence and, especially, shower her with love and affection. She loves a fuss and lots of tummy rubs, but she is scared of sudden movements and wary of other dogs. Could you help her?
Dante (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Surrey)
Handsome Dante is flourishing in foster care and ready for an adult home. He’s a lovely litte fellow who adores other dogs, but he has not been cat tested. He just wants to be loved for the gorgeous boy he is.
Rodge (NAWT, Berkshire)
Rodge is a fun-loving lad who is rarely seen without a squeaky toy in his mouth. His owners sadly passed away and he is looking for a family who will take him for good walks and spend plenty of time with him.
Bruce (NAWT, Berkshire)
Beautiful Bruce was found as a stray. He is such a sweet boy who is enjoying being groomed regularly and eating well in order to reach his ideal weight. Could you offer Bruce a home and lots of love?
Bilbo (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Bilbo has come from a stressful home situation and he is feeling very stressed in kennels. He is a friendly little chap who needs to be your only pet. He loves playtime sessions at Foal Farm and chilling out in the offices there.
Prince (Kent Greyhound Rescue)
Cuddle monster Prince is a lovely, steady old boy. He still loves his walks and enjoys meeting other dogs when he’s out. He needs a peaceful home as an only pet, to have all his human’s affection. He’s a restful, noble, soppy old sausage! Please help Prince by sharing his page!
Winston (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Wise and affectionate Winston is looking for an adult only retirement home where he will get plenty of belly rubs and cuddles, have short walks and long periods of not very much at all, in comfort. He’s easy-going and excellent company!
Buster (All Dogs Matter, London)
Aw… Buster has been waiting for months for his forever human to find him! He’s a well behaved, affectionate old sweetheart who’s never happier than when snuggled up to someone. He can live with older children but wants to be an only pet. Oh, won’t someone say they want him?!
Sid (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Large and lovely Sid is a placid Boxer cross who is looking for a foster/permanent home. He knows his commands, is house-trained and has good recall. Sid can live with children aged 12+ but would prefer to be the only pet. Could you help Sid?
Sandy (RSPCA South Godstone, Surrey)
Sweet Sandy has had a very limited lifestyle and she’s a sensitive, gentle girl. She’s looking for a peaceful retirement in a home with a lovely big garden for her to enjoy. She’s a loving, loyal, pure-hearted beauty! 20/7/19 – Still needs a home
Rover (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Rover is a gentle and affectionate boy who loves people. He’s lived happily with children and other dogs but not cats. He’s urgently looking for a foster/permanent home for all those home comforts he loves. 21/7/19 – Rover still needs a home
Troy (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Rescued from Macau in China, Troy is a wonderful, comical Greyhound who absolutely loves life. He could live with another Sighthound but no small pets, furries or young children. Troy’s a smashing, affectionate boy who truly deserves a loving home. 21/7/19 – Troy 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)! 21/7/19 – 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? 21/7/19 – Patty still needs a home
Sasha (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Sasha is an outdoorsy girl who would love to live with at least one other dog. She’s very good company in an undemanding sort of way. She doesn’t see the point of fuss but likes just being with you… especially on adventures! 21/7/19 – Sasha still needs a home
Robin (Love Underdogs, Essex)
20/7/19 – Robin has been reserved!
Happy Robin is a beautiful boy who is hoping for a relatively active home as he loves to go for nice walks and explore the world. He enjoys canine company and has a cheeky little side to his character. Bless him!
Dexter (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Loveable Dexter is friendly with everyone! He likes a cuddle when he knows you and will graciously accept a treat and a tickle from anyone. He wants to be your only pet but could live with older children. He’s a happy and playful boy. 20/7/19 – Dexter still needs a home
Emily (Kent Greyhound Rescue, fostered Kent)
Sweet Emily was raced and then bred from, living her life in kennels with no creature comforts, and yet within a day at her foster home she was roaching on the sofa. Could this talented lady be your new best friend? 20/7/19 – Emily is still waiting
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! 20/7/19 – Teona still needs a home
Lynx (Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre, Kent)
Lovely Lynx is a happy, friendly, relaxed old sausage. Lying down is is favourite thing to do, either snuggled up to you on the sofa or basking in the sun. He loves his soft toys and even takes one to the vets. He’s adorable! 20/7/19 – Lynx still needs a home
Basil (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Small and beautiful Basil is happy explore new places as well as keeping busy patrolling familiar ones. Once he bonds with you, he’s extremely affectionate and will roll over for tummy rubs and snuggle up to you whenever he can. Such a cutie! 21/7/19 – Basil still needs a home
Mike (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
21/7/19 – Mike has been reserved!
If you’re one of those lovely people that wants to offer a home to a dog that no-one else seems to notice, you could be the person for Mike. He’s an energetic boy who loves playing fetch. He also loves cuddles. Mike will fill your life with fun if you just give him the chance…
Buddy (Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary)
Buddy is a very handsome large 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 has been waiting for? 21/7/19 – Buddy is still waiting!
William (Chancepixies Animal Welfare, Kent)
Little William’s dad passed away and he’s now looking for an experienced and understanding adult-only home. He’s led an insular life and arrived in rescue very underweight so food is an issue with him. He loves his walks and deserves a happy, forever home. 21/7/19 – William is still waiting!