Benjie and Misha are best buddies and are an adorable pair of Staffies looking for a loving home together. They’re friendly, well-behaved and affectionate and would like an active home where they are the only pets and any children are 16+. Can you help Benjie and MIsha?
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.
Lenny (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
LENNY IS OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
This adorable boy is very loving with his people. He gets on really well with other dogs and would happily share his home with some. He’s good with dog savvy children and is a joy to take out for walks. Little Lenny is a treasure of a dog! Please help Lenny by sharing his page!
Stocky (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
Stocky is a handsome, sociable English Bull Terrier who is calm and well-behaved. He’s fine with dogs outside and could live with another compatible dog but not cats. Stocky can live with children aged 8+, knows his basic commands and travels well.
Johnny (Retired Greyhound Owner Association, Essex)
This gorgeous boy is Johnny. He thoroughly deserves some home comforts after a life spent racing and in kennels. He’s had sleepovers with some volunteers and has proved to be a well-behaved lad who loves to be with you most of the time, preferably sharing the sofa. Handsome boy!
Archie (Mayhew Animal Home, fosteredNW London)
*Reserved*
Archie is a cute Jack Russell and is a very affectionate and chatty boy. He’s friendly with people and can live with teenagers and another calm dog. He’d love an owner with plenty of time to shower him with love and include him in daily activities.
Wallace (RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre, Surrey)
Shar Pei x Labrador, Wallace was brought to the RSPCA via the Inspectors and he is now ready to find a caring home with someone at home most of the time. He’s a lovely old boy who deserves to be cosseted now.
Alfie and Toodles (Pro Dogs Direct, fostered Hampshire)
15/2/20 – Alfie and Toodles are now reserved!
Alfie and Toodles must stay together. They arrived in rescue in a terrible state and need lots of pampering, especially as Alfie might not have long left, bless him. Could you offer them a quiet home and lots of love?
Yakari (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Yakari took a while to overcome his previous sadness, but now he’s like a new dog! He needs an active, compassionate and happy adult home. Yakari could live with a submissive female dog but would also do well as your only dog.
Tegen (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Tegen is a beautiful girl with a kind soul. She is gradually coming out of her shell and needs an active, compassionate and relaxed, adult household. She loves other dogs, so if you have a confident dog to be her friend, that should help her blossom.
Koshi (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Koshi is a gorgeous girl with a golden temperament. She’s had a miserable life in a rusty pen in Transylvania and thinks life in the UK is marvellous. Could you offer her lots of love and happy times?
Dotty (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Herts.)
Delightful old Dotty needs a quiet home where she will have easy access to a secure garden. She likes to have someone with her most of the day. Could you help Dotty?
Harley (All Animals Rescue and Rehome, Essex)
Soppy Staffy Cross, Harley, is just the sweetest, cuddliest and most loving lady who just wants to snuggle with people, dogs, cats – she loves everyone and is a pleasure in every way. Do you have a loving home for her?
Zara (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Zara is a beautiful, black GSD/Samoyed who needs a loving, calm home as her owner passed away. She loves being around people, adores a walk and can live with teenage children. She could possibly live with another dog subject to introductions. but no cats please.
Copper (South East Dog Rescue, Kent)
Copper is a cute Jack Russell who loves being on your lap with lots of cuddles once she knows you. She’s looking for a quiet, adult home as the only dog. She lives with cats but does chase them outside. Copper will make a loyal and loving friend.
Princess (Kent Greyhound Rescue)
Beautiful Princess is a gentle girl who is dreaming of finding a comfortable home where she can snooze the days away. She’d love lots of affection and to simply be part of a family. Is your home fit for a princess?
Kilo (South East Dog Rescue, fostered Kent)
Handsome Kilo is looking for a warm bed, strolls in the park and lots of cuddles. He’s a lovely Johnson’s Bulldog Cross who would make a loving and loyal companion and is used to living with female dogs and children.
Mirabel (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Mirabel was so terrified of people that she wasn’t able to be rehomed until now – 2 years after coming to the UK. She loves the company of other dogs and is so much braver with people. Mirabel needs a patient, adult-only home.
Charlie (Poodles In Need, Oxford)
Charlie is a friendly, sunny-hearted chap who is good with other dogs and older children. He’s well behaved and bright as a button, as you’d expect from a Poodle. He still has lots of energy for walks and is adorable!
Jock (Pawprints to Freedom, fostered Cambridgeshire)
Big Jock is a real cutie who is coming along so well since moving to the UK. He’s learning how to walk on a lead and is a smart boy. He needs a home without children and to be either your only dog or live with an older dog.
Coco (South East Dog Rescue, Kent)
Coco’s owner could no longer walk her so she needs a home where she can build up her exercise again and lose some weight. She’s a lovely girl who will bring smiles and sunshine to her new family.
Bentley (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Bucks.)
This flying Jack Russell cross (sticking his tongue out for concentration) is Bentley! He’s looking for a quiet, adult only home as an only pet and owners who will be considerate of his shyness with strangers. He’s amusing, loving and cute!
Ben (Garbo’s GSD Rescue, fostered Surrey)
Beautiful Ben has lost the only home he’s ever known and is understandably confused. He’s a gentle, loyal boy who loves a cuddle. Could you make Ben happy again?
Petra (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Beautiful girl Petra has a sweet and gentle nature. She gets on well with other dogs and would like to have a doggy pal to live with. She’s shy at first but loves a fuss and cuddle once she knows you. She’s so lovely, she’s even polite to cats!
Isaac (Animal Helpline, Cambridgeshire)
Not just a handsome face. Not just a fluffy teddy bear. Isaac is a steady, well behaved, walkies-loving boy who thrives on attention. He especially likes being brushed! He enjoys playing ball games yet has that Akita trait of always being dignified and beautiful… even when being silly!
Pepsi (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
Pepsi is a sweet Dachshund mixture who is blind and has diabetes. She is very affectionate and needs a special family who will love her and look after her medical needs. Blind dogs are so wonderful and rewarding. Could you help Pepsi?
Elsie (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Elsie is so sad now that her owner has passed away and urgently needs a foster/permanent home where she can be cosseted. She likes to snooze on the sofa in a quiet home where she will be the only pet and any children are 12+. Can you help Elsie?
Bruno (Rescue Remedies, kennelled Surrey)
Bruno was an unclaimed stray and is losing weight in kennels. He’s such a handsome, super friendly boy who knows all his basic commands and really needs a family of his own to love and be loved.
Princess (Rescue Remedies, kennelled Surrey)
Princess’s owner was so upset about having to give her up, having originally rescued her from a rough situation. How sad! She’s such a lovely old girl who needs to be out of kennels and in a loving home. Could you help her?
Perky Pearl, table mountaineer! (Oldies Club, fostered Berkshire)
Pretty Pearl is an athletic oldie who sees tables as a mountaineering challenge. She needs a home where she will have your company most of the time, plus a doggy pal or two for those times you need to leave her for an hour.
Jasper (South East Dog Rescue, kennelled Kent)
16/1/20 – Jasper is Reserved
Jasper is a wonderful old boy who finds himself in kennels as his mum has passed away. He loves people and dogs and is a superstar of an oldie. Could you offer Jasper a warm home, good food and unlimited cuddles?
Chester (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Chester is a beautiful, young-at-heart boy who is looking for a home with active people and a resident dog or two for companionship. Chester loves cuddles!
Emily (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Pretty Emily is a Chow Chow cross with great intelligence and charisma. She’s confident, funny and so gorgeous! She wants to be an only pet and would be perfect for people with a good sense of humour who will appreciate her wit and charm.
Kenzy (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Pretty Kenzy spent 7 years in a Romanian shelter and has never known love and kindness. She is quiet and shy but progressing well. She needs a loving home where she can get used to life’s luxuries at her own pace.
Bowie – female (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
Bowie is a sunny natured girl who loves to play, go for long walks and meet people. She wants to be an only pet and have someone to be with most of the time. She’s very tactile and will try to get on your lap! Bowie just cares about love and fun.
Castel (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Castel survived 7 years in a Romanian shelter by making himself invisible but he’s gradually learning the joys of not having to hide in the shadows. He happy-dances at food time! Could you offer him the patience and love he deserves?
Kiki (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Kiki is a sweet little girl looking for a home close to Foal Farm as she needs regular vet checks for Cushing’s. She is a lovely, gentle soul who is happily sharing her foster home with dogs and a child.
Sabbi and MacKenzie (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Two lovely ladies, Sabbi the Newfoundland and MacKenzie the Spaniel, need a new home together after their owner sadly passed away. They promise lots of fun and frolics to an active family with teenagers or adults only.
Lyra (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Lyra is a lady of great poise. She loves being with people, getting fuss or playing a game, but she’s unassuming and calm too. She’s a wonderful mixture of relaxed, loving and playful. But she’s never had a proper home… yet!
Parky (All Dogs Matter, fostered North London)
Parky is a cute little Jack Russell Cross whose owner has sadly passed away. He really enjoys the company of people and is a typically happy chap. Parky is always happy to accompany you by car or public transport and can live with children aged 8+ in a pet-free home.
Bobby (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
23/2/20 – Bobby is now reserved
Bobby likes to get to know people slowly and only wants fuss, well, when he wants it! He’s his own person and that must be respected. He’s OK with other dogs on walks but wants to be the only pet in an adult only home. Are you worthy of his cuteness?
Branny (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
Branny has the most expressive ears and soulful eyes. He loves playing fetch and snuggle time on the sofa. Branny’s a clever boy who will thrive in an adult, pet-free home. 22/2/20 – Branny still needs a home
Ellie (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
Ellie is a bright girl who is great fun and enjoys learning new things. She likes to take her time to get to know you and needs a quiet, adult-only home with lovely, patient people. 22/2/20 – Ellie still needs a home
Could Buddy be your buddy? (Oldies Club, fostered Hampshire)
Buddy’s ideal home will have people at home virtually all day or a resident dog to be his buddy. He doesn’t like to be left for long periods and will need time to settle. Buddy is good with cats and is a lovely, gentle boy.
Duke (Last Chance Animal Rescue, Kent)
22/2/20 – Duke is reserved!
Duke just wants to be loved and have cuddles once he knows you, but he hasn’t been anywhere long enough to be given the chance. He’s great with dogs out and about. Could you be the lovely person to help him?
Ike (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Cutie pie Ike would like a home with a 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! 15/1/20 – Ike still needs a home
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 and he’ll gladly play football with you anytime. 30/12/19 – Zeus still needs a home
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! 30/12/19 – Prince 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! 22/2/20 – Basil still needs a home
Mike (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
If you want 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… 22/2/20 – Mike still needs a home!