Skye is a delightful Staffie lady who’s so gentle and friendly. She loves cuddles. She walks well on-lead and is fine with other dogs. Skye is just a very special girl who will make a fabulous 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.
Danny (Private Rehoming, Cornwall)
DANNY IS OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
Danny is a gentle, affectionate people-pleaser who loves his walks almost as much as he loves his food. He’s best suited to an adult only home as an only pet, although he’s easy-going with other dogs he meets. He’s simply a loving and loyal boy, especially when you have treats! Please help Danny by sharing his page!
Ruby (All Animals Rescue and Rehome, Essex)
Beautiful Ruby’s main interests are walks, swimming, lounging on the sofa, and cuddles. She’d prefer to be your only dog and promises to be a loyal and undemanding companion.
Wilf (Wonky Pets Rescue, fostered Derbyshire)
Wilf is a fit and active Collie Cross who just loves his walks and playing fetch. He travels well, is good with other dogs and could also live with dog-savvy cats. As a stray, not much is known about his background, so any children should be 14+. He’s a great boy who will be a fabulous companion.
Rusty (Pawprints to Freedom, fostered Glasgow)
Rusty is a cuddly, well-behaved lad who loves to go out for adventures, making human and canine friends along the way. He can be wary of men but comes around once he realises they aren’t going to hurt him.
Moose (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Moose is an unassuming, grateful, gentle giant who is always surprised to get any attention. He gets on with people and dogs and looks forward to settling on a sofa in a loving home of his own. Despite being a Romanian street dog, he has a lovely nature and will make a wonderful friend.
Louis (Poodles In Need, Lincolnshire)
Louis is a young-at-heart miniature poodle who needs an active home with people at home the majority of the time. He loves his walks and is good on the lead. He also loves cuddles and attention.
Deloris (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Doloris has endured a life of struggle, hardship and cruelty in Romania but, despite this, she is friendly, affectionate, laid-back and mixes well with other dogs. She does have a nasty scar on her neck where abusers tried to hang her! Can you give this dear lady the love she deserves?
Bess and Roy (RSPCA Westmorland Branch, Cumbria)
Bess and Roy need warm and comfortable outside accommodation, or similar, as they are retired working collies. Roy is virtually blind and he depends on Bess for so much. Please could you help this very sweet and affectionate pair?
Milla (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Milla is lovely, friendly girl enjoying life in the U.K. after a long time in a Romanian shelter. She mixes beautifully with other dogs, lives happily with children and seems cat-friendly too. Such a perfect, little lady.
Homer (New Moon Romanian Dog Rescue, fostered York)
Sweet-natured Homer would like a home where he will have a canine companion or two to play with. He’s an adorable boy who is friendly and affectionate.
Roxy the wonky alarm clock! (Oldies Club, fostered Hampshire)
Friendly Roxy the Springer loves snuggling up to another dog. She has a few health issues so needs someone who will be dedicated to administering her meds. On the plus side, Roxy will wake you up at 6:30am on the dot, so no need for an alarm clock!
Dena (Safe Rescue, fostered Norwich)
Dena is a shy and quiet girl who should really blossom in her new home. She gets on well with other dogs. Pretty Dena deserves a wonderful home where she will have interesting walks and plenty of peace and relaxation in the home. Bless her.
Bubba (Royston Animal Welfare, South Yorkshire)
Bubba is a beautiful, quiet, sweet Staffie lady who loves her cuddles and being out and about with you. She gets on well with other dogs but would like to be the only pet in an adult home. Could you give Bubba all the cuddles she needs?
Columbus (Safe Rescue, fostered South Shields)
Gorgeous Columbus is loving being in the UK and receiving lots of love and attention. He is good with dogs and fine with kind, gentle children. Could you offer this boy a new home?
Wyatt (Rescue Me Animal Sanctuary, fostered Merseyside)
Wow, Wyatt! Aren’t you a handsome boy! This gorgeous creature could be yours if you can offer him a lovely home (in the North West), with fun walks and plenty of attention. He loves cuddles and food but doesn’t like other dogs sniffing his bum. That’s fair enough!
Beautiful Boi! (Oldies Club, fostered Somerset)
This gorgeousness could grace your home if you’re lucky enough to suit. Boi wants to be an only pet, although he’s good with other dogs out and about. He likes two walks a day, a bit of fuss and a choice of comfy places to lounge which includes a sofa. He’s a placid, gentle, lovely boy!
Tiny (RSPCA Macclesfield, kennelled Derbyshire)
Tiny was rescued from an outside pen with just two planks for shelter. Cold, wet, matted and unhappy, Tiny had thankfully managed to retain his spirit. Could you offer super-intelligent Tiny the love and care he so deserves?
Angel (Leicester Animal Aid)
Angel is a fun little character. She takes her time making sure people are kind but once she knows you, it’s kisses and cuddles all round. She likes to play and she loves to eat. She’s the best companion anyone could wish for!
Fizz (Animal Rescue Cumbria, kennelled near Kendal)
Pretty Fizz loves to be pampered and have cuddles. She must be making up for lost time as she is a retired working sheepdog. She doesn’t like other dogs so needs a home with a large garden, or a smallholding, where she can enjoy playing out in peace.
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.
Matrix (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
Matrix is a bouncy but sensitive Labrador Cross who loves other dogs and needs a home where he will have a non-small, robust canine friend or two. He is strong on the lead but will enjoy learning lead-walking skills for a tasty treat. Could you offer him a home within Cornwall?
Clive (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Clive would have languished, forgotten in a Romanian shelter were it not for a dramatic turn of events, one amazing rescuer and then a network of kind people. Now he’s blossoming in a foster home but his journey is not quite complete. Are you his human soul mate?
Alfie the gentle one! (Oldies Club, fostered West Yorkshire)
02/11/19 – No more applications please! Alfie is extremely popular and has many lovely offers to choose from already!
Shankly (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Cute Shankly is a fun boy who loves walkies and playing with toys. He’s good in the home and can be left for a couple of hours. Could you offer Shankly a child-free home and allow him plenty of time to settle?
Corny (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Cute Corny has wasted many years of his life in a shelter but his future looks bright now he’s safe in a foster home. A little patience will make him a confident and affectionate friend. He enjoys walks and would like a canine companion in his new home.
Chatty Missy Tickletum! (Oldies Club, fostered Lancashire)
Missy loves food and tummy tickles! She is an obedient girl who enjoys attention. Missy needs to be your only pet in an adult home. She enjoys your company but she is fine to be left on her own for a couple of hours.
Stella (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Sweet Stella has a hard life and a sad story to tell, but now she’s enjoying life and is an affectionate, friendly lady. She loves to play with the dogs in her foster home and can live with children aged 10+. She just needs her own, forever, loving home now.
Cyd – female (The Little Rescue, fostered Hertfordshire)
Cyd is a cute Jack Russell who would love to live in a quiet home with a retired person(s). She loves people and is still active, enjoying a couple of walks a day. She would make a lovely companion in the right home.
Sierra (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Gorgeous Sierra is one happy lady now she’s enjoying the cosy comforts of a UK foster home. She would fit into a retirement home perfectly and would be equally content to live with or without other dogs. It’s her time to be spoilt and pampered in a forever home now.
Sky (Leicester Animal Aid)
Beautiful Sky is loving and loyal. She enjoys playing with toys and learning new things for a tasty treat. She needs a quiet home where she will be your only pet in order to lap up all the attention she desires.
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 a lovely old girl who needs to be out of kennels and in a loving home. Could you help her?
Ruby (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
This lovely lady enjoys being with other dogs, especially males. She’s quite shy with new people and needs an adult only home. Gentle and unassuming by nature, she asks for very little out of life. A good garden and comfy sofa and she’ll be content.
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 knows his basic training and enjoys learning for treats. He’s a clever boy who will thrive in an adult, pet-free home.
Murphy (Romanian Rescue Appeal, Leeds)
Murphy enjoys an ear scratch and to rest his handsome head on your lap. He’s good with dogs but needs a quiet, adult-only home with a steady, consistent routine. He loves the outdoors, so will enjoy a big garden.
Dinky (St. Francis Home for Animals, Cornwall)
Dinky is a gorgeous, loyal Jack Russell with great character who is looking for a quiet, experienced home as he tends to guard his special people. He will give nothing but love to the right adult home where he is the only pet. Are you Dinky’s special person?
Dante (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Surrey)
Dear little Dante is an affectionate boy once he trusts you. He is shy with new people, especially men. Children are altogether a bit of a worry. He absolutely loves other dogs though! He needs a settled, adult only home with kind owners. Could that be with you?
Buster (Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, Gloucestershire)
Buster is a handsome boy who is desperate to find a new home with a comfy sofa and people who will give him all the TLC he deserves. He needs to be your only pet.
Buddy needs a buddy! (Oldies Club, fostered Hampshire)
Buddy’s ideal home will have a resident dog to be his buddy. He likes to have company and needs a home where he won’t be left for long periods and will be allowed time to settle. Buddy is good with cats and is a lovely, gentle boy.
Micky (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Micky is settling well into life in the U.K. after being rescued from Romania and just loves being stroked. He is very friendly with children and the dogs in his foster home. Now he needs someone to love and a forever home of his own.
Jared (Leash of Life, fostered Wiltshire)
Gentle and affectionate, Jared is a handsome, medium sized Crossbreed who just loves to play with dogs and needs a home with a resident dog. He could live with children aged 12+ and enjoys his walks with his friends. He’s a loving boy looking for an equally loving home.
Yosephina (Leash of Life, fostered Wiltshire)
Yosephina is a very sweet, little lady who lives happily with children, dogs and ignores cats, She loves tummy rubs and will dance for her dinner. She would like a calm home with someone around a lot to love and look after her for the rest of her life.
Flo (via Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Pretty little Flo needs a new home due to her owner’s long working hours. She is used to living with children and is OK to be left alone for a couple of hours. She loves long walks but isn’t good with long car journeys.
Karla (Friends of Akitas Trust, Durham)
Karla is a well-behaved Akita lady who has been socialised with dogs and children. She needs a home with someone at home most of the day. She’s a real beauty!
Lenny (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Lovely Lenny is a very friendly and loving little chap who can be defensive of those he loves. He gets on well with other dogs and is a pleasure to take out and about. He just needs a loving family to call his own.
Willow (Romanian Rescue Appeal, Wiltshire)
Willow is an affectionate Shepherd/Collie Crossbreed who will bond closely with his owner. He loves his walks and would be happy to live in a rural area, preferably as an only pet, and where any children are older. He’s such a handsome boy.
Apollo (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered Hertfordshire)
Gentle giant Apollo is a sociable and adaptable Carpathian Shepherd type who is looking for a home with an experienced owner and where there are no other pets except perhaps another dog of a similar breed. He’s simply gorgeous.
Cookie (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
How handsome is Cookie?! This gorgeous boy loves playtime and cuddles. He walks nicely on the lead and likes to dip his toes in puddles. Could you offer Cookie a home as your only pet and with people around all the time?
Isaac (Animal Helpline, Cambridgeshire)
Isaac seems to have been a much-loved dog in previous years. It’s such a shame that he is in rescue. Could you offer this loveable teddy bear an adult home where he will be your only pet?
Molly (Dogs Walk This Way, Berkshire)
Sweet Molly is in kennels, dreaming of a loving home of her own. She loves people and just wants to please. Molly would suit a laid-back, bigger dog as company or be the only pet in a home where any children are aged 14+.
Xena (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
Tennis balls are Xena’s favourite thing! She’s a highly intelligent Collie-X lady who loves to show off her high IQ. Could you offer her a rural Cornish home – ideally a farm or smallholding?
Smith (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
Smith is a smart and entertaining little chap who might be able to live with other dogs. He needs a single owner who has Jack Russell experience. You need to reside in Cornwall so that you can do lots of visits before adoption.
Tia (Friends of Akitas Trust, Worcestershire)
Tia is a sweet Akita who is friendly and partial to cuddles. She just wants to be loved and is looking for a home where she can be part of family life. Tia can live with older children and is fine with male dogs. She would thrive on routine, bonding and training. 18/11/19 – Tia still needs a home!
Rover (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
16/11/19 – Rover is reserved!
Rover is a lovely boy: gentle, affectionate and playful. He was in a happy home for 6 years but a change in circumstances means he’s in kennels, missing home comforts and company. Could he be your new companion?
Tia (Wellingborough Dog Welfare, Northamptonshire)
Tia is a soft and soppy Staffordshire Bull Terrier who loves lots of fuss and cuddles. She can live with children aged 10+, but would like to be the only pet in a loving home where her special someone is around most of the time. 3/11/19 – Tia still needs a home
Ruby (Wellingborough Dog Welfare, Northamptonshire)
Ruby is a cute Jack Russell/Fox Terrier who would love a retirement home where she will feel safe and loved. She can live with children aged 12+ but needs to be your only pet. Can you offer her a forever home? 3/11/19 – Ruby is still waiting
Duke (Last Chance Animal Rescue, Kent)
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 looking for an understanding and patient owner to give him the chance of a caring home. Could you be the lovely person to help him? 3/11/19 – Duke still needs a home
Nellie (Pennine Animal Welfare Society, West Yorkshire)
Gorgeous Nellie is a playful Ridgeback Cross who loves cuddles and kisses. She would like to be your only dog. Could you offer Nellie an experienced home? 2/11/19 – Nellie still needs a home!
Beau (Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, fostered Gloucestershire)
Beau is very affectionate and loves having his humans around him for lots of fuss and cuddles as well as playtime. He likes a good lie-in and also getting out and about. Beau needs to be the only pet but does enjoy other canine walking pals. 28/10/19 – Beau still needs a home
Bowie – female (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
Lovely Bowie is an intelligent and friendly lady who enjoys long walks, fetching her ball and cuddles on the sofa. She’d like a pet-free home where any children are 16+ and her people are home most of the day. 19/10/19 – Bowie still needs a home!
Roxy (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Gentle Roxy is a big, beautiful girl who is very unhappy in kennels, bless her. Could you offer Roxy a quiet, adult home where she can relax and enjoy life again? 19/10/19 – Roxy still needs a home!
Archie (Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, fostered Kent)
With bags of personality, adorable Archie is a typical terrier who enjoys exploring outdoors followed by lounging on the sofa with cuddles. He’s friendly with other dogs but would prefer being the only pet in the home as a cheeky and affectionate companion. 14/11/19 – Archie still needs a home
Neo (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Neo’s story is truly heartbreaking and one of the most horrific we have heard. This special boy deserves a wonderful home with kind, lovely people. Could you offer him an adult home where he is your only pet? 12/10/19 – Neo still needs a home
Ike (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Cutie pie Ike would like a home with another 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! 12/10/19 – Ike still needs a home
Bailey Girl (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Bailey is a very pretty girl. She is an 8-year-old Collie x GSD who is in rescue due to the ill-health of her beloved owner. Bailey is friendly and sweet-natured and loves to play fetch. Could she come to live with you? 12/10/19 – Bailey still needs a home
Suki (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Suki is a beautiful Akita who needs a confident and very experienced Akita owner. She has had a tough time of late and deserves a fresh start. Could you be Suki’s new person? 12/10/19 – Suki 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, he’ll gladly play football with you anytime. Even when the ball goes flat! 12/10/19 – Still needs a home
Noodles (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Noodles has a ‘weekend family’ who love him and where he is happy, but he spends each week at Freshfields, thoroughly miserable, quiet and withdrawn, desperately waiting for the weekend. Read his story to see if you could you help him. 12/10/19 – Still waiting!
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! 12/10/19 – Prince still needs a home
Buster (All Dogs Matter, London)
Aw… Buster has been waiting for months for his forever human to find him! He’s a well behaved, affectionate old sweetheart who’s never happier than when snuggled up to someone. He can live with older children but wants to be an only pet. Oh, won’t someone say they want him?! 12/10/19 – Buster still needs a home!
Zola (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, Devon)
Zola will be your utterly devoted companion and love you forever! She can live with other dogs and children as she has a lovely temperament. She likes her lead walks and loves getting under the duvet even more! 12/10/19 – Zola still needs a home
Bentley (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
Bentley loves to show off on the agility 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)! 12/10/19 – Bentley still needs a home
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? 12/10/19 – Patty still needs a home
Zac (Friends of Akitas Trust, Notts.)
Zac is a friendly and loving boy. On walks, he’s good on the lead and calm around other dogs. He’d prefer to be an only dog at home. He’s been through some trials but is now read to love and be loved! 12/10/19 – Zac still needs a home
Teona (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Look at Teona’s adorable little short legs! 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! 12/10/19 – Teona still needs a home
Lynx (Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre, Kent)
12/10/19 – Lynx is now Reserved!
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!
Misha (Ashbourne Animal Welfare, Derbyshire)
Big, beautiful, bear-like Misha gives substantial cuddles! She’s good with children, especially if they like playing football as much as her. She loves her toys and greets people with a teddy! Her gentle nature and loving heart make her the perfect family dog. 12/10/19 – Still needs a home
Franky (RADAR Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Franky has so much love to give that everyone who knows him finds it incredible he’s been waiting in kennels for 2 years! He’s super affectionate, obedient and good with other dogs his size. He’s available to adopt or foster, as he desperately needs a home! 12/10/19- Franky is still waiting
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! 12/10/19 – Basil still needs a home
Milo (RADAR Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Milo is a very handsome boy who is looking for a quiet, adult home with Akita-experienced owners. He is very loving and he forms a strong bond with his people. Milo walks beautifully on the lead and will do anything for treats! 12/10/19 – Still needs a home