Safera is a delightful girl who loves playing, walking and making doggy friends. Because she is shy, her new owners will need to take it slowly with her but she is worth the effort. A true ray of sunshine, Safera will make a wonderful friend and loving 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.
Bernie (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Bernie is a dinky JRT with a big heart. He likes taking his human out to explore and socialise. At home, he’s content to just enjoy your company from the comfort of his bed. He wants to be an only pet because he does like a bit of lap time!
Rico (RSPCA Danaher, Essex)
Happy, cheeky Rico just wants to be part of a family again as he is very sad in kennels. He needs a home where someone will be around most of the time. Could you offer him loving home where he can play with his ball and enjoy lots of cuddles?
Ally & Carly (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Ally and Carly are simply lovely! They like a cuddle and they’re good with other dogs and children. They’d love to take you for jolly walks then snuggle up with you, or just near you, for a nap. Fun, love and comfort are all they want in life!
Julie (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
Pretty Julie is a sweet, shy girl who is just learning to live in a home and getting a fuss and cuddle. She is looking for a quiet, peaceful home with people who will appreciate her shy, gentle nature. She has so much to offer and so much love to give. Can she share her love with you?
Otis (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
Otis gives great kisses and oozes happiness and charm wherever he goes. His superpower is lifting the mood of everyone he meets! Otis is a real star who can live with children and with or without other dogs. Otis is ready for a loving family and a future as amazing as he is.
Slaney (Romford Greyhound Homing, Essex)
Soft-hearted Slaney is looking for someone with a peaceful home where he can just relax most of the time. He will gaze at you lovingly and lean into you for fuss. If you have a big garden, he won’t need to go out for walks. Slaney really is a placid and noble gentleman!
Valentina (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Pretty Valentina is a charming lady who loves to have a fuss. She seems fine with dogs too. Could you offer this social butterfly a happy new life?
Silvia (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Sweet and scruffy Silvia is an affectionate girl who loves a fuss. She gets on well with other dogs and loves to play and go for good walks. She is a little sensitive so would suit a quiet home with people who will be patient with her.
Lassie (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Lassie has lived her life in a shed and needs a kind, patient person to help her adjust to home life. She needs someone at home a lot of the time as she is frightened of being left. Lassie is a sweet girl and deserves to spend her retirement enjoying home comforts.
Peggy (Love Underdogs, Essex)
With such a wonderful temperament and a big heart, Peggy is one of the easiest oldies you could ever wish to adopt. She’s great with all people and other dogs, and her tail never stops wagging. She just wants to be part of someone’s world. Could that be yours?
Kitty Angel (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Kitty Angel is a darling little crossbreed lady in need of some fuss and a few little adventures. She’s a tripaw and 12 years old, but still pretty mobile so enjoys her walks. Do you have room in your heart for this sweet little angel?
George (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Gentle George is a real character with a love of viewing the world from an upside-down position! He is not able to go for walks but he loves to potter about the garden. He makes friends wherever he goes and spreads joy far and wide. He is just too fantastic to be true!
Edgar (Love Underdogs, Essex)
To know Edgar is to love him! He is a total sweetheart who lives for cuddles and affection and is only asking for a small spot on the sofa next to you. He may be blind but it doesn’t stop him from enjoying life to the full and spreading love wherever he goes.
Milo (Last Hope Rescue, Essex)
Marvellous Milo has sadly spent over 2 years in kennels and is urgently looking for his forever home. His tail wags so hard when he gets attention and he loves walks, food, his ball, not forgetting lots of fuss too. He’s okay with some dogs but needs an adult, cat-free home. Please help Milo and give him a chance – he surely deserves it.
Zac (Last Chance Animal Rescue, Kent)
Zac is the perfect little companion if you want a cheerful, dinky dog to busily follow you about in case you need help. In the evening he will gladly snuggle up on the sofa with you. For an active retired person Zac will be the bestest of best friends. Such a good listener!
Coco (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Coco is a sweet, lively girl who is seeking a special person or family who can give her the loving guidance she needs to feel comfortable and safe in her new home. She needs to be an only pet, but will provide all the love and companionship you expect from a dog and more!
Trevor (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Cuddly little Trevor adores humans, both big and small. He is a joy to have around, with his loving, playful nature. Although he is blind, he doesn’t let that stop him from having a good time. He is going to bring so much joy and love to his new family.
Ruth (Pro Dogs Direct, fostered Kent)
This adorable little lady is Ruth and she’s looking for a quiet home with another calm dog to show her the way. She’s an ex-breeder and not used to home life, so needs someone with time and patience to help her settle in. Ruth is a sweet natured girl and she’ll make a wonderful companion.
Skippy (girl!) (Rovers Dog Rescue, Essex)
Skippy is a darling little lady who loves to curl up in bed and be covered by a blanket! She is a little shy, but has the sweetest little character. In and out of the house, she is as good as gold. She is seeking a loving family in Essex who can take care of her and love her as she deserves.
Ever cheerful Chip! (Oldies Club, fostered Oxfordshire)
10/04/18 – No more applications please! Chip has lots of wonderful offers to choose from already!
Chip loves meeting other dogs and having a gallop about with them! He’s always thrilled to meet new humans too but is nice and polite with it. Cats don’t find him so polite but apart from that, he’s the perfect dog. A real golden boy!
Eva (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Affectionate and sweet, Eva is a soppy Staffy whose tail never stops wagging when with people. She’s fine to live with children aged 8+ and is good with dogs socially but has not lived with one before. She could possibly also live with a dog-savvy cat. Cuddles and kisses are the top of her list.
Bouncy Beagle Marnie! (Oldies Club, fostered Wiltshire)
Marnie’s upbeat nature is irrepressible! She’s a confident, friendly girl who will introduce herself nicely to any other dogs. She’s always busy, investigating all the amazing smells she can find or scampering about the garden but she does love a fuss and a cuddle too… when she has a minute!
Molly (Animal Adoption International, fostered London/Essex)
Despite a hard life in Romania, Molly is just a dream of a dog – she’s quiet, clean and gets on famously with dogs and cats. She’s a little shy, but once she knows you, she just loves cuddles. She wants to be your best friend.
Angel & Echo (Loving Homes Dog Rescue, fostered London)
Meet Angel and Echo, an adorable Staffie duo looking for a home together. Plenty of love and cuddles are required for these two please, with some nice interesting walks and time for playing “tug of war”.
Riley (National Animal Welfare Trust, Berkshire)
Don’t you just want to kiss that gorgeous face!? This is Riley, an eight year old Shar Pei who needs a new home because his owner sadly passed away. Riley is a very loyal companion and he’s looking for some interesting walks and lots of cuddles.
George (Animal Action Trust, Essex)
George is a very handsome and friendly Beauceron (French Shepherd) boy. He is good with all people he meets and is living with another dog though he is not cat-friendly. He loves his walks, which he needs to help his diet. George’s perfect home would be with a young retired couple or family with teens where he will be happy to keep you fit!
Super-lassy Sassy! (Oldies Club, fostered Dorset)
Sassy is a cheeky lassy who was handed in to the pound at the age of 16. She loves steady walks and a good sniff around the garden. Could you offer Sassy a home and companionship and be happy for her to sleep in your bedroom?
Prince (East Anglia Dog Rescue, kennelled Cambridgeshire)
Prince is in kennels and is appealing for a quiet home where he can enjoy his golden years in peace. He has had an unsettled time of late and doesn’t want to live with children or lively dogs. Could you offer Prince a calm life?
Tess ( Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue, Cambridgeshire)
Sweet Tess was abandoned in a house by her previous owner. She is a loving girl who enjoys a wander around the block and particularly likes to find a sunny spot to have a snooze in the garden. Could you offer Tess the caring home she so deserves?
Clarksie (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Berkshire)
Here’s Clarksie hiding his face with his paws. If you want a good look at him (and he is very good-looking!) you need to click on his page to appreciate his lovely face. Clarksie is a little shy, but he is friendly and calm and, once coaxed, he will ask for a cudde and fuss. He is a lovely boy who offers so much love.
Shep (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Dear old Shep is scarred from his former life in Romania. This sweet old boy probably never knew what a home and family were like, but that is changing now that he is in a foster home. A life of luxury is what he deserves for his remaning years. Can you offer him all the love, care and cuddles he has missed to make up for his former life?
George and Gypsy (German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Sussex)
George and Gypsy are an adorable pair of German Shepherds urgently looking for a home together where they can relax for their twilight years. They have the sweetest natures and are calm and well-behaved. They are good with children and other dogs. Could you help this lovely pair?
Uma (German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Middlesex)
Lovely Uma came to the UK from a Danish farm and is looking for a home with some space to roam around. She is very loving and good with children but needs a pet-free home, though she is used to horses and cattle. Uma deserves a loving retirement home.
Tye (German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Kent)
Tye is a very handsome German Shepherd who is sadly looking for a new retirement home. He knows basic commands and has good recall. Tye can live with dogs but can be lead-reactive to those out and about. He can also live with cats and older children. He just needs a loving home.
Missy (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Missy is truly a delightful, little Staffie lady who is desperate for a permanent/foster home. She can live with children but would prefer to be the only pet in the home, although she is sociable with dogs out and about. Missy is lively and fun, she just needs someone to love.
Alfie (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
With his “butter wouldn’t melt” looks Alfie will appeal to every dog-lover, but sadly he carries some baggage and needs an experienced home. Alfie has a lot of great qualities though and in the right home he will make a wonderful companion.
Porthos (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
Porthos is a different and happier dog since he was treated for his sore hips and he is ready for a warm soft bed and a loving owner who will appreciate this dear old soul for the wonderful boy he is. After a hard life, he is ready to retire in luxury which for him means food, treats, a sofa and loads of love.
Matti (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
Matti is the cutest little worrier in town. He had a sad past, but he is learning to trust and he has the sweetest, funniest little character. He will dance and wag his tail and he loves being sung to. This little sweetie needs a quiet home and understanding owners to blossom and let his sweet personality shine through.
Cash (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
Cash spent his early life shut away in a public shelter where he became depressed and unapproachable. Since living in a foster home, he has come a long way in learning what a dog’s life should be like. He needs an understanding owner who will give him time to trust. He also needs to have a canine companion to help him. Cash is gorgeous! Are you his angel?
Chica (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Beautiful Chica originates from Portugal and travelled here with her owner. A change of circumstances means that she now needs a new home. Chica is loving and placid and would like a fairly active home with someone around most of the day. Could Chica come to live with you?
Alvin (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Adorable Alvin Is sweet, affectionate and loves everyone – he just wants to please. He can live with another compatible dog and children aged 16+. He’s happy to do what he’s told and just aims to please. Could you give him his first ever home?
Simona (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Simona is a Carpathian Shepherd lady with bags of character and a very affectionate cuddle monster. She is used to dogs but would do well as an only dog and can live with children aged 16+. Simona has probably never had a home and truly deserves a forever one now.
Kai (Dogs Trust Harefield, London)
Kai loves cuddles and playing with his toys. He finds new people worrying so needs an adult home with few visitors where he is your only pet. Kai is well-behaved, quiet and house-trained. Could you visit him a few times so that he can get to know you before going home?
Emely (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Noble natured Emely is very glad to be out of a Romanian shelter and in a cosy foster home in the UK. She still needs to find her human soul mate though. She wants someone special that she can devote herself to completely. Could you love her?
Maisie (Rescue Remedies, kennelled West Sussex)
Maisie had a rubbish early life, stuck in a flat producing puppies for her ‘owner’. Since then she’s been stuck in rescue for years, just because she needs to be an only pet and there are thousands of staffies to choose from. She’s brilliant in the home, house-trained, and can be left alone to snooze. Let’s help Maisie find that elusive home!
Jojo (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Depressed and battered by his life in Romania, poor Jojo hardly moved from his bed of damp straw. But now he’s enjoying some home comforts and can’t wait to find a forever home. Jojo is loyal, kind natured and loves everyone. Could you fill his retirement with all the fuss and cuddles he deserves?
Rosco (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Rosco is an adorable little boy who loves a cuddle but can be a little nervous when he first meets you. He needs a loving, patient owner who can help him gain confidence and feel safe. He will blossom into the sweetest little companion with a little love and care.
Nicky (RSPCA Danaher, Essex)
18/04/18 – Nicky has been reserved, together with Boss! Good luck boys!
Nicky arrived in rescue with his son. Sadly the stress of kennel life has made them squabble, so Nicky is now on his own. He’s a spectacular dog, brilliant fun and so affectionate, but has had a sheltered life and needs an experienced owner. Could you help Nicky?
Barney and Ringo (Rescue Remedies, Gatwick)
Sweet, fun, kissy and brindly – that’s bonded staffy cross pair Barney and Ringo! They have sadly lost their beloved mum and they do not want to lose each other now, so they come as a pair. They offer so much love. Can you mend their broken hearts?
Vinnie (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Vinnie is coming up on his two year anniversary of waiting in kennels for his new home. :( He is such a loving, comical boy who has an obsessive relationship with his two tennis balls. He takes them everywhere! If you have space in your home and heart for him and his tennis balls, he would love to hear from you!
Mary (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
There’s something about Mary…everyone who meets her loves her and she loves them! She’s placid, tactile, good with other dogs and children. Mary is a warm-hearted lady who always has a smile!
Rebecca (All Animals Rescue and Rehome, fostered Essex)
A lovable snuggle bug … that’s how Rebecca is described! This gentle natured lady plays mother hen to the other dogs in her foster home, and all she wants to do is cuddle up with you or plod around in the garden. Could you give easy-going Rebecca the home she deserves?
Mystical Merlin ‘Maraner! (Oldies Club, fostered Norfolk)
Merlin the Weimaraner loves a long walk followed by a spot of gardening and then a cuddle on the sofa. He’s great with children and dogs and has a wonderful nature. He doesn’t like to be left on his own so needs active retired owners or to go to the office with you.
Jemima (Southern Lurcher Rescue, fostered Hampshire)
Jemima is a sturdy little Whippet X who is blind. But she isn’t ready to hang up her running shoes, and needs active owners with quiet places to walk as she’s terrified of off-lead dogs. Jemima needs to be an only dog and have a nice big garden. Could you help?
Basil (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Cuddles galore await you if Basil moves in with you! He is a cuddle monster who will devote himself to you if you show him the love and care he wants and needs. You will have a loyal and loving friend for life if you choose to bring him into your home.
Cutie Tiger-Lily! (Oldies Club, fostered Oxfordshire)
Tiger-Lily (her foster carer calls her Lil’s) is a little sweetheart who still enjoys getting out and about. She’d love a home where she can be your cheery companion and also go for a couple of fun walks each day. Could Lily be your new friend?
Lana (Safe Rescue, fostered Hampshire)
Attention all Collie lovers! Your luck is in… Lana the collie cross is available for endless fuss, interesting walks and generally being the best of best friends you could wish for. She’s a great listener. Just look at those ears!
Blue (Waifs & Strays Dog Rescue, East Sussex)
Who wouldn’t want to find gorgeous Blue sitting on their sofa?! This adorable boy is good with dogs and he loves people, especially men. He’s very good on the lead and will make a marvellous best friend.
Butch (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Gorgeous, golden Butch is an affectionate boy, brimming over with goodness! He’s looking for an adult only home for a peaceful retirement of lovely walks, quite a lot of lounging and lots and lots of fuss. Love and nice times are what Butch is all about. Please share his page to help him find his forever home!
Jessie (Ardley Rescue Kennels, Oxfordshire)
Gorgeous Jessie is good with dogs and children and still has plenty of energy for a game. She also loves cuddles and affection. Jessie sounds perfect! Could you offer her a home within 30 miles of Bicester?
Bella (Animal Action Trust, fostered Essex)
Exemplary of the lovely Shar Pei breed, Bella is well-behaved, bonds quickly and always happy to shower her favourite people with cuddles and affection. She would like to be the only dog in the home and can live with children aged 12+. She just wants to please.
Toffee (Animal Helpline, Cambridgeshire)
Toffee is a sweet 10 year old crossbreed girl who enjoys long walks in the woods. She’s a little nervous, but has a waggy tail for the people she trusts. Toffee would like a quiet relaxed home where she can settle at her own pace, and she’d really benefit from sharing with a confident canine partner.
Gertie (Animal Adoption International, kennelled Essex)
Gorgeous Gertie is putting her sad past behind her and is now ready for the caring home she has never had. She’s loving, affectionate and quickly bonds with her special person. She is fine with other cats and dogs but would suit being an only pet in an adult home. With love and patience, she will bring great joy and make a wonderful companion.
Rufus (National Animal Welfare Trust, Berkshire)
This little cutie is Rufus and he’s a Terrier Cross. He’s active and loves playing with his toys and going for walks. He also loves his people for lots of fuss and cuddles. Rufus is looking for a forever home which is adult only and pet-free so he can have all the attention. Do you have a home for dear Rufus? 22/04/2018 – Still waiting!
Lillie (Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary)
10 year old, sweetie girl Lillie has been in kennels since she was 5. That’s right, 5 years in kennels. “Why?!” – we hear you cry. Well, um… because she needs to be an only pet and she’s yet another Staffy? “But surely there’s lots of people she’d be perfect for!” – We couldn’t agree more. Please share her page far and wide so they can find her!
Cara (German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Hampshire)
Cara is a delightful German Shepherd who needs a new home through no fault of her own. She has a lovely temperament and is still quite active. She loves a run in the fields and would enjoy a nice rural setting for exploring.
Peaches (RSPCA Essex South West, kennelled London)
Peaches is as sweet as her name and twice as perky. She is nearly perfect in her adorable dogginess and she brings lots of fun and happiness wherever she goes. She acts much younger than she is and loves playing and going for long walks, so prepare yourself for adventures!
Danny (German Shepherd Dog Rescue, London)
Darling Danny is a fluffy, loyal and loving boy who’s looking for experienced owners to dote on. He can live with older children but he’s not keen on other dogs. He needs help building up his confidence. Bless him! Can you help this beautiful boy? 02/03/2018 – Danny is still waiting for someone to offer him a loving new home :(
Loving Lucas Cocker (Oldies Club, fostered NW London)
04/09/17 – Lucas has been reserved
Cocker Spaniel anyone? Lucas would like you to know that as well as being very handsome, he is also a joy to have around. Could you offer him a wonderful home where he will be your treasured friend?
Silvio (Safe Rescue, kennelled Norfolk)
Safe Rescue are pretty pessimistic about Silvio’s chances of finding a home (because he’s big, “plain”, and doesn’t like other animals), but we think someone special out there will want to help him. He’s had a hard life and is so desperate to be loved that he cuddles right in to you so earnestly. Could you offer Silvio that elusive home? 08/12/2017 – Cuddly Silvio is still sadly waiting! :(
Simba (German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Essex)
Handsome, champagne-coloured Simba is a very loving German Shepherd once he gets to know you. He can live with other dogs and older children, but no cats please. Simba loves treats and a tummy rub or two. He will be a very loyal boy to his new family. 02/03/2018 – Handsome Simba is still waiting!
Ben (Romford Greyhound Homing, Essex)
Ben isn’t “just another retired greyhound”, he’s a whole new personality waiting to be discovered. He’d like to be part of someone’s family and find out what real retirement is all about; tasty treats, a nice comfy bed and some long interesting walks. Oh and lots of fuss and cuddles too! 08/12/2017 – Poor Ben is still waiting :(
Otto (Safe Rescue, kennelled Norfolk)
Poor old Otto needs someone to gallop up on a white charger and liberate him from his kennel! He is a darling boy who loves fuss, loves walks and likes to play. All he needs now is a special someone of his own to come and take him home with them. Could that be you or someone you know? 08/12/2017 – Poor old Otto has been waiting far too long for a home of his own :(
Lynx (Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre, Kent)
Gorgeous Lynx is a fun loving Staffy Cross who is looking for a quieter retirement home. He is a young 10 year old who adores plenty of cuddles and fuss and loves to spend time with you. He would prefer a home without children or cats, but could live with a female dog. He enjoys his walks and also loves rolling about in the garden or playing with his toys. If you have room in your heart and also on your sofa, how can you resist this beautiful boy! 06/12/2017 – This cuddly boy is still waiting! :(
Tish (Romford Greyhound Homing, Essex)
Calling all sighthound lovers .. please form an orderly queue! This beautiful lady is Tish and if you have a place on your sofa for her, she’ll let you into her heart forever. Tish retired from racing in February 2011 and has spent the past six years in kennels waiting for someone to adopt her. There must be a greyt home out there for her somewhere? 08/12/2017 – Beautiful Tish is still waiting!
Mike (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
If you’re one of those super-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 been waiting in kennels for ages with no sign of a home on the horizon. He’s an energetic young-oldie who loves playing fetch. He also loves cuddles and enjoys a spot of training (for treats!). Mike will fill your life with love and fun if you just give him the chance… 06/12/2017- Gorgeous boy Mike is still waiting for his special someone! :(
Buddy (Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary)
And the award for the oldie with the longest tongue… goes… to… Buddy!!
And the award for the oldie with the pointiest ears… goes… to… Buddy!!
Could you offer award-winning Buddy an experienced home where he will be your only pet? 22/02/2018 – Still waiting! :(
Wizz (Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre, Kent)
Are you someone who appreciates the cheeky character and cuteness of a terrier? If so, you might want to consider bringing adorable little Wizz into your life. Once this little character gets to know you, he will bond very closely and make a loyal friend for life. He is an active, fun-loving and playful little chap who has so much to offer. Can you take him home with you? 09/03/2018 – Adorable Wizz has sadly been waiting far too long for a loving new home!
William (Chancepixies Animal Welfare, Kent)
Little sweet 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 in the big, wide world. 05/02/2018 – William is still sadly waiting :(