Storm is a big, soft, snuggly girl. She’s good with other dogs and would be happy to share her home with some. She loves to snooze and doesn’t need much exercise at all. She’s affectionate, undemanding and just a bit gorgeous!
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.
Rufus (Private rehoming, Hampshire)
Irish Setter Rufus is an adventurous boy who loves walks in fun places but also needs lots of cuddle-time with his people. An active home with folks who have plenty of time for him is what Rufus is dreaming of.
URGENT: Wispa needs a home! (Oldies Club, fostered Herts)
Wispa will flourish in a quiet home with a settled routine and a calm owner. She’s a sensitive girl and ever so bright! She is wary of men so would prefer a lady owner. She loves walks, food and snuggling up to you on the sofa!
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?
Ludo (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Ludo is a very unusual-looking, smallish boy with a fabulous personality. He is happy and sociable and could live with other dogs. Could you offer him an active home with someone at home for most of the day?
Rocco (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Rocco is sad that is devoted owner is too unwell to keep him. He is used to an active lifestyle with long walks and then quiet companionship at home with his mum. Could you offer him a similarly special home?
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.
Gino (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Bedford)
Dinky Gino is a very sweet and gentle boy who is great with people of all sizes. He would like to be the only dog in the home as he can be bossy, but he gets on fine with cats. He loves lots of cuddles and nap-time and, of course, his food. He’s a little sweetheart.
Delilah (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Hampshire)
Delightful Delilah enjoys taking things easy being a more mature lady, but she’s enjoying life and would suit a home with other dogs or on her own. She also gets on with cats, sweetheart that she is. Her tail is always wagging ready to meet her new owner.
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?
Elvira (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Elvira is a happy, friendly little lady. She loves everyone, including other dogs and children. She enjoys getting a fuss from everyone she meets. Life is full of love when you’re with this cutie girl!
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!
Lewis (Senior Staffy Club, fostered West London)
Cute Lewis is so loving and affectionate but gets anxious when left on his own. He needs people who understand and will help him. He has lived with a girl dog in the past and might like to do so again.
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!
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.
Mimi (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Shy little Mimi is looking for a quiet home with a nice comfy bed and a secure garden. She is good on the lead and only needs moderate walks. Could you offer Mimi the love and companionship she deserves?
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 can live with other dogs but hasn’t lived with children or cats before. He likes a game of fetch and really loves a fuss. He-is-a-big-soppy-BOY! Yes-he-IS!
Bruce (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Adorable Bruce is so fantastically friendly and affectionate he resides in the kennel Reception to meet and greet. He pays no attention to other dogs and can live with children, but not cats. He’s a lovely, typical Staffie who would make a very loyal companion.
Golden hero Bailey! (Oldies Club, fostered West Sussex)
Bailey loves cuddles! His favourite thing is to snuggle up to you with a blanket. He’s good with small dogs he meets on walks but wants to be the only pet at home. He’s great with children and to find out what makes him a hero read on…
Poppy (East Anglia Dog Rescue, Essex)
Poppy is a super soppy lady! Being quite a sturdy girl, a bit bigger than lap-sized, she will sprawl on you in any way she can for maximum snuggliness. She’s good with children and could live with older ones. More fuss for Poppy!
Zeus (East Anglia Dog Rescue, Essex)
Zeus is a happy, smiley, soppy boy. He loves his walks and his football and all humans! He can live with another dog and children from age 8. He’s easy-going and fun to have around. He 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. How poetic! 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 but it’s doubtful he would harm one.
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!
Eskimo Joe (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Eskimo Joe is a steady boy with a charming, goes-with-the-flow nature, bringing his family a lot of happiness and affection. He gets on with most dogs and is looking for a caring, adult family who want to share their lives with a lovely lad who has so much to give.
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.
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! Please help Lynx by sharing this page!
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.
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?
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!
Skye (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Cheerful Skye loves life! She loves meeting people and they always love her because she’s so jolly. She’s good with other dogs and could live with a friendly male. Fun times and affection are what Skye is all about!
Smiley girl Sassy! (Oldies Club, fostered Dorset)
You can see what a sunny nature Sassy has in her pretty face. She’s easy to live with, just needing a settled retirement home as an only pet and a garden with interesting smells. Short walks, good company and treats make Sassy a very happy lady!
Blackjack (Animal Adoption International, fostered Portsmouth)
Blackjack is a lovely Collie cross who very much deserves a peaceful retirement with comfort and fuss aplenty! He ignores other dogs while out on walks and wants to be the only, doted on pet, in an adult only home. He’s very affectionate, really appreciating any love!
Tom (Love Underdogs, Essex)
After life in Romania, Tom already thinks he is in heaven. Imagine how joyful he is going to be when he is your new best friend, going fun places with you and then snuggling up in front of the TV!
Basil (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Small and beautiful Basil is a Terrier lover’s dream! He’s 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!
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. 13/1/19 – Still needs a home
Bonnie (Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue, Cambridgeshire)
Bonnie is fully snuggle trained and would be happy to demonstrate her prowess on your sofa! She is dreaming of being someone’s little staffy princess – could you make Bonnie’s dream come true? 1/1/19 – Still needs a 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? 13/11/18 – Jessie still needs a home!
Lillie (Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary)
10 year old 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. 13/11/18 – Lillie 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… 17/11/18 – Mike is still waiting!
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? 17/11/18 – 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. 22/11/18 – William is still waiting!