Pretty Polly is such a friendly and happy Jack Russell Cross lady who is still active and loves her daily walks. She’s fine with dogs out and about but would prefer to be the only pet. She’s looking for a quiet home where any children are older visitors.
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.
Billy & Buddy – best buddy Beagles! (Oldies Club, fostered Norfolk)
BILLY & BUDDY ARE OUR OLD DOGS OF THE WEEK!
Billy and his younger best friend Buddy are a devoted Beagle duo who love to be together. They even sleep together in their bed at night! They need a cat-free home with a nice garden. Billy and Buddy love walks and food.
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Leila (Safe Rescue, fostered London)
**Reserved**
Leila is a little star! She’s a cheerful, outgoing, loving lady and the perfect companion. She gets on with other dogs on walks but wants to be the only pet at home. She loves people and she loves fuss. Sofa snuggles are essential.
Lola & Sonnie (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Glos.)
These two cuties are in need of a special home because Lola is blind. She gets by very well with the help of her best friend though! They want human company most of the time, a garden, no other pets and no youngsters under 16. Could you help them?
Boomer (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Boomer collapsed on the street from heatstroke but happily has now fully recovered and is looking for a quiet foster/forever home. He’d like a garden to potter around and could live with children aged 12+. Boomer is okay with dogs outside but would like to be the only pet.
Soppy Staffie Alfie! (Oldies Club, fostered Essex)
Alfie is an adorable Staffie Cross who is loving, playful and likes lots of attention. He’s fine with dogs out and about but would suit a pet-free home for all the love he so enjoys. Alfie is fine with older, dog-savvy children as he can be strong. Have you got enough love for Alfie?
Patchy (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
Patchy is a little poppet who wants to be an only pet in an adult-only home, getting all the love available. She needs a peaceful retirement with comfy beds for her favourite pastime… snoozing!
Jasper (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Darling Jasper is an adventurous Terrier but his past experiences have left him hand shy with strangers. Once he does trust you, he’s a soppy, treat-loving sweetie. He would like to live with other dogs but not cats or children. He’s super fun and walkies are his favourite thing!
Tye (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Tye is a lovely old boy who gets on well with most other dogs and loves walking with his friends. He likes short walks with lots of sniffs and the odd ball game. He wants a peaceful, adult-only home and he loves sofa snuggles. He also loves toys and treats!
Buster (Animal Action Trust, fostered Essex)
Buster is a cute and cuddly Jack Russell Cross whose owner sadly passed away. He loves all things in the home, especially cuddles and a space on the sofa. Buster is used to visiting children but needs a pet-free home with a nice garden for playtime.
Tracy (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Tracy gets on really well with other dogs and needs a home with at least one other, preferably more! She’s shy and feels most comfortable as part of a pack. She doesn’t need much exercise, especially if the weather’s not good. She’s easy-going and undemanding not to mention beautiful!
Intrepid Toby! (Oldies Club, fostered Norfolk)
Toby is a fun little boy but he needs some TLC. His eyesight is poor and he can only walk for about 20 minutes. Then it’s super fun buggy time! He loves meeting other dogs, smelling good smells, eating his special food and getting belly rubs and cuddles.
Maud (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Pretty Maud would like a home with at least one other dog. She can live with children from age 10 but she’s a bit shy so they’ll need to give her space to start with. She enjoys fuss and loves food! Walkies with her doggy friends is her favourite thing!
Ricky (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Ricky is a really easy dog to have around and he’s a funny character. He’s always lived with other dogs and wants a home with at least one canine friend. He can live with dog savvy cats too. He likes a fuss, a gentle walk and to be talked to.
Long-haired Jack & Short-haired Jade! (Oldies Club, fostered Berkshire)
‘Super little dogs’ is the short description. Slightly longer is: Jack and Jade are easy to look after and fall in love with. Good with dogs, they’d like a quiet, adult home with someone home a lot. Click to read more!
Winston (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Winston is basically Winnie-The-Pooh in dog form. He’s steady, plodding, cuddly and loves treats. He gets on with other dogs but wants to be the only pet at home. He’s gentle and easy-going, wanting very little from life…just walkies, comfort, food and love!
Bella (Safe Rescue, fostered Buckinghamshire)
This gorgeous lady is a total sweetie. She gets on with other dogs and cats and would be happy to live with either. She wants a child free home so that she can really relax. She likes short walks and lots of love!
Poodley Pearl – punctuality required! (Oldies Club, fostered Lincs.)
Pearl is an older lady needing a quiet home with people around most of the time. She likes calm dogs and has lived with cats. You’ll need to be unfazed about cleaning up any accidents, and mealtimes will need to adhere to Pearl’s schedule!
Bonnie (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Once Bonnie trusts you, she will be your faithful companion forever. She wants to be an only pet in an adult-only home. She likes her food warmed up, she likes to snuggle up to you in the evenings and she loves walkies!
Bobby (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Bobby is a big character in a little body. He’s a Chihuahua X Jack Russell so he has strongly held views on some things and a talent for fun. He could live with another small dog but not cats or children. He’s a super fun, quirky companion!
Baxter (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
This magnificent bear of a dog is as loveable as he looks. He loves fuss, being brushed and food! He’s fine with other dogs on walks but wants to be an only pet at home and he would rather avoid children altogether. Peace, comfort, love and treats for Baxter please!
Phoenix (South East Dog Rescue, Kent)
Sadly found as a stray, Phoenix is living up to his name as a friendly super star and happy boy who loves to greet everyone he meets. He needs a pet-free home where any children are aged 13+ and where there is a garden for him to relax and chill in. Isn’t he adorable?
Tor (The Canine Lifeline UK, fostered Norfolk)
Gorgeous Tor is a big, steady boy who doesn’t need much exercise and does need a quiet life. He wants an adult-only home but can happily live with cats and one or more other large dogs. He’s good on the lead and good in the house and altogether wonderful!
Mika (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Mika is a proper Terrier in that he’s super affectionate with his friends, amusingly busy on walks and will chase anything small and quick. He can live with other dogs but definitely not cats! He’s cheerful, loving and always entertaining. He just needs to know he truly belongs again.
Maureen (Animal Adoption International, fostered S. London)
Collie Cross Maureen is a lovely girl who enjoys a cuddle once you knows you. She needs a home with a resident male dog to play with. You must have a secure garden. Maureen is unused to cats and children so needs a home without them.
Biscoff (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Sweet as his name implies, Biscoff is a beautiful boy looking for a home in a quiet area where he can enjoy adventures in nature. He needs an adult home as your only dog. No cats. Good in the car, great with dogs out and about, Biscoff’s a star!
Dooley (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Dooley is a lovely lad who needs plenty of time to get to know you. He’s full of enthusiasm and character and has the most amazing ears. He needs a home in a quiet area. Dooley can live with cats, and possibly a female dog, but not children.
Scarlett (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Scarlett is a beautiful girl who loves to relax and take in the sights and sounds around her. She enjoys having a group of doggy pals, but doesn’t want to share her home with dogs, cats or children. She’s such a special old girl who will enrich your life.
Nina (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Cute Nina is a sweet golden oldie who is looking for a quiet retirement home. She is blind though it doesn’t get in her way. She needs direct access to a garden and could live with children aged 14+ and a calm canine companion, but no cats please.
Prince (South East Dog Rescue, Kent)
This gorgeous boy has a noble soul and is willing to love despite having been let down by humans before. He does take his time to trust and needs an owner who will let him take things at his own pace. He wants peace, comfort and fuss on his terms.
Ace (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Effortlessly lovely, Ace is a real sweetie who wants a peaceful retirement as an only pet where any children are teenage and dog savvy. He loves walks in the countryside and wants a good garden to potter in. Comfort and love make Ace a happy boy!
Lily (Safe Rescue, fostered Tyne & Wear)
Fluffy, playful but timid at times, Lily would like a retirement home with at least one other dog and no children. She loves walks so much, she’s like a puppy at the outset. She’s shy at first and especially nervous of men but once she does trust, she’s adorable!
Petros (Hungary Hearts Dog Rescue, fostered Bucks)
Saved from a Hungarian kill shelter, Petros is a sweet and cuddly Pomeranian mix who loves all the attention and TLC he can get. He gets on well with other dogs and is looking for a kind and loving forever home … just what he deserves.
Minney and Roxy (The Little Rescue, Hertfordshire)
Minney and Roxy are a cute pair of cuddle monsters who must be rehomed together. They would like a quiet home with no children or cats where they will be spoiled. They enjoy a little walk each day and just want to be part of a family again.
Mandy (Rescue Remedies, kennelled Surrey)
Darling Mandy is only up for short, gentle walks these days. She wants to be an only pet and for her walkies to be in quiet areas with lots of interesting smells. She’s ever such a good girl for a treat and loves cuddles and kisses!
Loyal Pooch Hooch! (Oldies Club, fostered Middlesex)
Hunky Hooch is described as a beautiful inside and out Dogue de Bordeaux. He loves human company and is an affectionate boy who enjoys lots of tummy rubs, playing with his squeaky toys, walks and exploring. Hooch would like a quiet home as an only pet where any children are older.
Snowdrop (All Dogs Matter, North London)
**Reserved**
Adorable Snowdrop is such a sweet Bichon Frise who was rescued from a puppy farm. She would like someone around for most of the day and could live with children aged 12+. Snowdrop needs the company of another similar dog and direct access to a garden.
Buskybear (Rescue Remedies, fostered Wiltshire)
This cuddlesome boy deserves a special owner or two, worthy of his love. He’s affectionate with people he trusts and gets on well with other friendly dogs he knows. However, he finds lots of things to worry about and needs to be made to feel safe. Could you help him?
Percy & Dash (South East Dog Rescue, Kent)
Percy and Dash need a home together – they will not be split. You must be prepared to housetrain them, kindly, and teach them lead walking. They need to be your only pets and don’t want to live with children aged under 13. They need a secure garden.
Toffee (Love Underdogs, Essex)
This beautiful boy is good with most other dogs and is an affectionate with those he trusts. He wants a quiet home with no children but plenty of moderate walks and play time. He’s on a special diet to manage allergies and needs sensible, calm owners to lavish with love!
Tess (Second Chance GR Rescue, fostered South London)
Tess was rescued from Romania. She is a sweet girl who is well-behaved in the home, but needs to get to know new people gradually. She likes other dogs and is learning to have good manners around them. Could you offer her a quiet, child-free home?
Axel & Lexi (Friends of Akitas, Bedfordshire)
Akitas are always special, a mix of nobility and soppiness but discerning about who they’re soppy with. These two are the best of the breed, keeping each other relaxed and entertained while still wanting human cuddles. They want to be only pets and to enhance your life with their beauty!
Maze (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Maze the super intelligent Collie cross is full of affection for everyone who’s nice to him. He’s wary of other dogs and prefers them to keep their distance so that he doesn’t have to engage. Agile, loving and bright as a supernova, could Maze be your new best friend?
Balto (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Are you coming for a walkies?! Balto loves the outdoors and enjoys car rides to new places for adventures. He wants to be an only pet in an adult-only home, although he’s happy to have walks with other dogs he knows. He requires lots of love, fuss and gallivanting!
Bond (Rescue Remedies, West Sussex)
This bright and friendly boy has a waggy tail and kisses at the ready for just about anyone. He feels very differently about other dogs and warns them to keep their distance, which they do. He loves playing fetch, carrying his ball, greeting humans and getting treats!
Mike (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
Want a best friend who thinks you’re fascinating, loves your company and will do anything you ask if you have a treat in your hand? Then look no further than Mike! He wants to be the only pet in an adult only home… with tennis balls, toys and treats!
Panda (East Anglia Dog Rescue, Ipswich)
Panda is a happy, bouncy, affectionate girl who is friendly with everyone! She gets on with other dogs and even cats but will take their toys and food so needs to be an only pet. She can live with teenagers and wants company, activities and fuss!
Zion (Rescue Remedies, kennelled Gatwick)
Gentle old Zion just wants to sleep in comfort, preferably in the sunshine. He likes a short plod and snuffle followed by extensive snuggles and interspersed with treats. He wants an adult-only home so his peace is assured and he really needs to have soft furnishings in his life again!
Betty (Rescue Remedies, West Sussex)
Betty is a very pretty, petite Staffy girl. She’s a super-friendly, fun and loyal companion who needs an owner with experience of dogs with protective natures. Do you have a child-free, pet-free home to offer beautiful Betty?