If you have a peaceful home, a gentle manner and kind heart, you might just be worthy of this beautiful girl’s love. She can live with other calm dogs or as an only pet in an adult only home. Can you win the trust of this shy little sweetie?
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.
Rover (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Rover is a gentle and affectionate Staffie Cross who loves people. He’s lived happily with children and other dogs but not cats. As a companion, you couldn’t ask for a better boy and he’s urgently looking for a foster/permanent home for all those home comforts he loves.
Mario (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Mario is a sweet and extremely friendly Staffie boy who would fit well in a family home. He walks well with other dogs and could possibly live with a female companion or as an only pet. He loves affection and is also happy to settle down to a snooze.
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.
Frank (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Frank the Pug Cross is a lovely, friendly boy who has been enjoying his food too much and is now on a strict diet. He loves comfy laps and attention. Frank can live with other dogs but has not been assessed with young children and cats.
India (Animal Helpline, Cambridgeshire)
Noble, soft and absolutely gorgeous, India is a mature Akita lady looking for a strolling partner. She’s calm and gentle and eternally loyal to her people. She doesn’t mind other dogs outside but at home, she’ll want you all to herself. She’s a delight!
Cocoa (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Collie Cross Cocoa is a handsome, furry boy who is gentle and affectionate. He’s excellent in the house and travels well. Cocoa is looking for a quieter home without children or other pets, though he’s happy to walk with dogs on-lead outside. Might he be the perfect pet for you?
Kingston (RSPCA Danaher Animal Home, Essex)
Just look at those fabulous eye patches! Handsome Kingston is a very happy and playful chappy, but being in kennels is really getting him down. He can live with children aged 6+. Could you offer him a fun, family home?
Gizmo (RSPCA Danaher Animal Home, Essex)
Cute little Gizmo loves cuddles more than anything. He’s a fabulous chap who loves everyone he meets. He arrived in rescue with his best buddy Kira – perhaps you might be interested in the two of them?
Kira (RSPCA Danaher Animal Home, Essex)
Kira is very sweet and arrived in rescue with her friend Gizmo the Lhasa Apso. She can only have gentle exercise, but she enjoys short walks and an occasional ball game. Isn’t she beautiful?
Skye (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Skye is a fun-loving girl who loves cuddles. It’s a mystery why she hasn’t found a home as she’s a real favourite at Foal Farm. Skye would like two good walks each day, and if you have treats with you, she promises to walk beautifully on her lead.
Balanka (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Balanka has never known home comforts, despite having had a home in the UK for 9 years. She’s a lovely, gentle girl who enjoys running after a ball and can be quite puppylike at times. She’s a beauty!
Wellington (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Bucks.)
Wellington needs calm, experienced owners who will make him feel secure. He is a sensitive boy and so a quiet, rural home with a secure garden is on his list of requirements. He’d like to be your only dog and needs someone at home with him most of the time.
Bentley (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
Agility training? “Yes please” says Bentley, as he loves to show off on the 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)!
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?
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!
Bruno (Waggy Tails Rescue, East Dorset)
Bruno is a proper little oldie at the grand old age of 21. Bless him! He wants a quiet home with a nice garden to potter in, a comfy bed and two tasty meals each day. His vet bills will be covered by Waggy Tails, but you need to be close to Bournemouth.
Leo (1 Dog At A Time, Milton Keynes)
Lovely Leo is looking for a quiet, preferably rural home as an only pet. He has epilepsy and needs very considerate owners who like gentle walks in the woods and are handy with a hair brush. This sweet old boy just wants to relax!
Thor (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Gentle, timid, beautiful boy Thor would be very grateful for a home with a few fewer dogs than his current accommodation. Don’t get him wrong, another one or two dog friends would be lovely. Just as long as he can have some peace sometimes too!
Holly (Animal Action Trust, fostered Essex)
Holly is a very sweet Terrier x Chihuahua who enjoys walks and can jump up on the sofa. She previously worked as a part-time ratter but would like to retire to a life of luxury and love. Could you help Holly with her ambition?
Storm (Furry Friends Animal Rescue, Surrey)
Storm has spent most of her life breeding and then moved around a lot. She has a lovely nature and deserves a quiet home with older/retired people or where children are 12+. Storm could live with a calm, larger male dog. Someone around most of the time to love her would be perfect.
Eric (Danaher Animal Home, fostered Essex)
10/03/19 – Eric has been reserved! Good luck lovely boy!
Cutie boy Eric will entertain you with occasional zoomies! The rest of the time he’s very relaxing company. He can live with other dogs and children but his nap times must be assured! He’s a cheerful little chap who will never refuse a fuss!
Robin (Love Underdogs, Essex)
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!
Little clown Tucker! (Oldies Club, fostered Hampshire)
Not just a pretty face, Tucker is funny, loving and charismatic. One of his favourite games is catching water from the shower head! He’d love to live with other dogs, might be OK with cats, but is too bouncy for small children. He’s a playful, fuss-loving poppet. But, be warned, he’s good at opening fridges!
Lyra (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Lovely Lyra has really blossomed since coming to the UK. She is a clever girl who likes to use her brain and she is affectionate and loving as well. With her polar-bear-like coat, she promises to be your loyal and cuddly best friend!
Rudy (Animal Adoption International, fostered Essex)
Rudy is a gentle, sociable Collie cross who would love to find a home with at least one other dog for company. He’s well behaved, both in the home and out on walks. He adores people of all ages and could live with sensible children. He’s a true gentleman!
Olly (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
Cute little Olly is extremely bright! He loves playing with toys and learning new things, with the aid of treats and fuss. He wants to be an only pet in an adult only home and he loves having company most of the time. He’s a super fun and loyal companion!
Bips and Dexter (NAWT, Berkshire)
Bips and Dexter are a very handsome pair of Rough Collies looking for an adult, pet-free home. They enjoy lots of fuss, playing together and are a very sweet duo. They don’t require a lot of exercise and can be left. Aren’t they lovely?
Dexter (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Loveable Dexter is super 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 the only pet at home but could live with older children. He’s a happy, playful, biddable shnookums!
Porthos (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Porthos is a dear old soul and has overcome a lot. He wants an adult only home with someone he can bond with strongly, who is around most of the time. He’s great with other dogs and could easily share his home and sofa with one or more.
Emily (Kent Greyhound Rescue)
Sweet Emily was raced and then bred from, living her life in kennels with no creature comforts, and yet within one day at her foster home she was roaching on the sofa. Could this talented lady be your new best friend?
Prince (Kent Greyhound Rescue)
Prince has come from a bad situation where he was uncared for and stressed. He will make such a lovely boy in a quiet home with stability and routine. Could you help him?
Teona (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Some people think Teona is strange looking due to her very short legs, but one person’s strange is another’s adorable! 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!
Jethro (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
This big, soppy boy is a true gentleman! He’s respectful of other dogs and would be happy living with a friendly female one. He can live with older children as well. He’s well behaved and relaxed in the home and is a real cuddle monster!
Blue (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Beautiful Blue is thrilled to have home comforts and happy outings with his other foster dog friends. He just needs a home and human of his own now, to make his life complete. Yes to other dogs. No thank you to cats or children. Plenty of fuss is a must!
Cracker (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Norfolk)
Cracker is a lovely boy who longs to be out of kennels and part of a happy family again! He can live with older children but wants to be an only pet. He walks nicely on the lead and loves sofa snuggles!
Rose (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Kent)
Rose needs lots of love and patience to help build up her confidence and trust, but she’s already learned that she loves a fuss and tummy rubs. She’s living with other dogs but can be wary of other dogs. All she needs is a lovely someone to show her how wonderful life can be.
Albert (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Staffordshire)
Albert loves the sofa .. for cuddles, being stroked, being brushed, in fact most things. He enjoys little walks and is okay on the lead. He’s currently living with other dogs and doesn’t show much interest in cats. He would suit a home with older children who can give him lots of attention and treats.
Colin (Animal Helpline, Cambridgeshire)
What a dutiful, beautiful boy Colin is! He’s utterly devoted to his people and friendly with everyone else too. He wants to be the only pet in an adult only home. He likes a game of fetch and really loves a fuss. He-is-a-big-soppy-BOY! Yes-he-IS!
Zeus (East Anglia Dog Rescue, Essex)
Zeus is a happy, smiley boy. He loves his walks and football, and all humans! He can live with another dog and children from age 8. He’s easy-going and fun to have around. Zeus will brighten up you life!
Winston (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Winston is like a wise old sailor who has seen the world and is comfortable with who he is. Winston has a jovial personality and is great fun to have around. Could you offer him a lovely home to retire to?
Barkley (Change a Paw Life Rescue, fostered Essex)
Cute little Barkley the Chihuahua is looking for a quiet home where any children are 10+. He loves walks, then is happy to sleep all day. He can live with another dog or be the only one to lap up all the attention. A cat-free home would be best.
Denzel (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Denzel looks like a compact little shepherd and his party trick is a cheeky tap dance when kennels staff go to get him for his walk. He’s a loving boy who deserves lots of affection and cuddles in what will probably be his first real home. Bless him!
Buddy (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
This handsome boy is Buddy and he loves cuddles on laps! He enjoys training and is a quick learner, so it’s sad that he hasn’t had much training previously. Buddy needs an adult home but might be able to share with a female dog. 2/3/19 – 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! 2/3/19 – Lynx still needs a home
Marlon (Essex Greyhound Rescue)
Marlon dreams of a loving home of his own after spending his life in kennels. He’s such a friendly boy who walks nicely on the lead and could live with children aged 5+ and other medium/big dogs. He truly deserves some doggy comforts now. 2/3/19 – Still waiting for a home
Beauty (Essex Greyhound Rescue)
It’s time Beauty found a home to call her own after living in kennels all her life. She’s a lovely, friendly lady who would be happy to live with children over 5 years and another medium/big dog, but not cats. Could you offer Beauty her forever home? 2/3/19 – Still waiting for a home
Buster (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Snuggle boy Buster is looking for his forever lap, or choice of laps as he’s good with children and would enjoy being part of a family. He wants to be the only pet in the home and he wants to give everyone lots of kisses! 2/3/19 – Still needs a home
Blackjack (Animal Adoption International, fostered Portsmouth)
Blackjack is a lovely boy who would like an active home with comfort and fuss aplenty! He ignores dogs while on walks but wants to be the only pet, in an adult home. He’s a big, strong lad but has a gentle nature. 3/3/19 – 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! 2/3/19 – Basil still needs a home
Jake (Animal Action Trust, Essex)
This little Jack Russell with a big smile is the charming and characterful Jake. He’s looking for a human companion or two who love walks as much as him. He needs an adult only home, plenty of fuss, and soft toys to play with. 2/3/19 – Still needs a home
Mike (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
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 love and fun if you just give him the chance… 3/3/19 – Mike is still waiting!
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? 3/3/19 – 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. 3/3/19 – William is still waiting!