Wonderful Wyatt is such a fantastic little Terrier and can be quite the couch potato with his cuddles. He loves a ball, water and getting mucky! Wyatt is fine with other dogs but would like to be the only pet in an adult home. Have you got a loving home ready for Wyatt?
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.
Ace (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Ace is a very sweet Lurcher boy who is looking for a pet-free home where there is a garden for him to run around. He could live with children aged 14+ and is rather a gorgeous chap.
Lola (Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre, Kent)
Lola is nervous of people she doesn’t know, but once she trusts you she is a devoted friend. Could you offer Lola a quiet, adult-only home, plus a very patient attitude? Lola walks well with other dogs but would like to be your only pet.
Bjorn (Love Underdogs, Essex)
BJORN IS OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
Happy, playful, affectionate and great with other dogs, Bjorn is an all round star. He needs countryside walks and owners experienced with large breeds. He’d love living with another dog or two but no children or cats. He loves agility training, ball wrangling and just being with his people. Please help Bjorn by sharing his page!
Charlie (Rovers Dog Rescue, fostered Essex)
Cute Charlie is a typical Jack Russell Terrier who’s alert, agile and just loves his walks. Just as much, he is so happy to cuddle up on the sofa with his favourite people. Charlie is not keen on children and is looking for an adult home.
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?
Harlow (Wellingborough Dog Welfare, Northants)
Harlow is a very gentle and dear Staffordshire Bull Terrier looking for a new home as the only pet, though he is fine with female dogs outside. He can live with children aged 15+ and would make a wonderful companion.
Banda (Blind Dog Rescue UK, fostered Norfolk)
Banda is a beautiful blind girl rescued from Greece. She needs a home as an only dog and she is really starting to flourish in her foster home. She has a sweet temperament with people, and her playful side is now coming out. Bless her!
Monty (Rescue Me Animal Sanctuary, fostered Liverpool)
Monty just loves fuss, treats and toys. He bonds strongly with anyone who shows him kindness and love. Monty will be a wonderful, devoted companion in a home with no pets or children.
Axel & Lexi (Friends of Akitas, kennelled Notts.)
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!
Alana (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Beautiful Alana is looking for a home with one or two other dogs to help her confidence and where any children are older and sensible. She’s a gentle soul with a waggy tail who loves her walks. She’s timid but loving with those she trusts. Could you love her?
Raffie (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Raffie is happy when he’s running after a ball, on a long walk or cuddling with his human. He’s not happy when there are scary things like fireworks, uppity dogs or being left too long on his own. He wants a calm, adult-only home where fun and love are guaranteed!
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?
Nora (Safe Rescue, fostered South Shields)
There’s nothing more in the world that Nora loves more than fuss and cuddles despite a bleak existence in Romania. She can live with other dogs, walks well on the lead and can be left for short periods. Nora is so affectionate!
Conny (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Conny is looking for a special home with an experienced owner as she endured years of abuse in a Romanian shelter. Now she just loves her walks and delights in water sports. She’s mad about her food and needs a calm, steady dog in the home. It’s time for Conny to enjoy life in her forever home.
Edison (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Edison is a sweet and quiet gent who has spent many years in a Romanian shelter and very quickly learned the delights of a cosy, foster home. He’s fine with other dogs but is looking for a peaceful, adult, retirement home where he can get all the love and comfort he deserves.
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!
Myrtle (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Myrtle has blossomed in her foster home after spending years in a Romanian shelter. She’s still a little nervous with new people and needs a quiet, adult home with an experienced owner and at least another dog. She also lives happily with a cat.
Mitzi (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Mitzi is a lovely Crossbreed lady saved from Romania and now enjoying life in a UK foster home. She’s laid-back and enjoys her walks. Mitzi needs to be in a quiet home with another dog who will help her gain confidence.
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!
Shep (South East Dog Rescue, fostered Kent)
Shep is a handsome, older gentleman and he still has a lot of life, love and laughs to give. He adores people, loves walks and any new adventures. He would thrive with an older person/couple in a home where any children are 12+ and could live with a calm, confident dog, but no cats please.
Max (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Max really loves his people! He also loves toys and food (a bit too much). He wants an adult-only home as an only pet. It takes him a while to trust new people but when he does, he’s the most loyal, loving and amusing boy you could wish to call yours.
Ingrid (Stray2Me, fostered Suffolk)
Despite having had a terrible life, sweet Ingrid loves people and is a happy and friendly girl now enjoying the comforts of domestic life. She likes to play with the dogs and cats in her foster home and must live with another dog.
Gracie (Active Animals Rescue & Rehab, fostered Gr. Manchester)
Pretty girl Gracie can be timid and needs another dog at home for reassurance. She wants an adult-only home and she likes plenty of fuss and cuddles. She loves walkies, still raring to explore the world. She’s an absolute sweetheart!
Amie (Saving Ovidiu Kill Shelter Dogs, fostered Plymouth)
Amie is a lovely, intelligent and loyal lady who is only 4 years old but has suffered a severe head wound during her past life in a Romanian shelter. She’s looking for an experienced adopter or fosterer urgently to help her flourish. She is calm, well-behaved and walks well on-lead. Can you help her?
Loyal, Loveable Lady Lexi (Oldies Club, fostered East Sussex)
**Reserved**
Lady Lexi is affectionate, loyal and friendly. Her favourite pastimes are sleeping and cuddles, though she also enjoys her walks, both on and off-lead. Lexi would be happy living with other dogs and is great with children. She’s just rather perfect.
Rikki (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Rikki is a large character in a small body. He is loyal and loving with those he trusts and will make you laugh every day. He wants to be an only pet in an adult-only home and he wants toys, good company and walkies galore. A Terrier lover’s dream dog!
Wendy (Stray2Me, fostered Sussex)
Wendy is a loving, gentle soul who loves company and walkies! She wants to be the only pet at home but is friendly with other dogs out and about. She could live with older teenagers. Her priorities are a quiet, outdoorsy retirement and reliable companionship. Are you her soul mate?
Barney (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Poor Barney is sad and bewildered to find himself in kennels. He’s a sensitive lad who’s wondering what has happened to his happy life. He needs kind, patient people with a very quiet home where he’ll be your only pet. Could you offer him either a foster or forever home?
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!
Dave (Manchester Dogs Home)
Dave is a cheeky old chap who’s a bit set in his ways. He needs a quiet, laid-back home where he will be allowed to do his own thing. He needs an adult-only home without visitors. Dave loves a walk and to play with his squeaky ball.
Robert (Cloud K9 Rescue, fostered North Yorks)
**Reserved**
Robert is a fabulous gent who loves people and affection. He’s good with dogs and is currently living with several and should be fine with children aged 8+. Robert will make a wonderful companion for a lucky someone.
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!
Toffee (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Toffee is fabulous and fun-loving, but his health can get him down if he has a flare-up. He needs super caring and experienced people who will make his health and happiness their top priority. He’s well worth the effort! He loves moderate walks in nature and a thoroughly good splash in a pool.
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?
Oscar (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Winning over Oscar’s heart is like winning the jackpot! When he trusts you he dotes on you and is a cheerful, loving companion. He wants to be an only pet in an adult-only home. Most of all, he wants to feel safe and loved by that one special person.
Niko (Friends of Akitas, kennelled Notts.)
With his sunny nature, Niko is a joy to be around at all times. He loves his walks, treats and any fuss that’s on offer. He wants to be the only pet and could live with dog savvy teenagers. He’s simply a happy, well behaved, snuggly boy!
Danny (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Danny is a very affectionate boy with those he loves. He’s shy and nervous around strangers so he needs time to get to know you. He wants to be the only pet in an adult-only home and he wants to shower you with kisses and impress you with his zoomies!
Snow (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered Wirral)
Snow is as lovely as she looks! She’s affectionate and walks beautifully on the lead. She doesn’t want to deal with cats or children in her home but she does want another nice dog or two. Could you give this gentle soul the relaxing retirement she deserves?
Franky (RADAR Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
He might not look like a teddy but once you get to know Franky he’s all cuddles… and kisses! He loves to play and gets on well with most other dogs at the kennels. He wants an adult only home with no small furries. Could you foster or adopt him?
Jackson (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Do you like walks and have lots of toys but no one to play with them? Then Jackson is the boy for you! He wants a quiet home, someone who’s around most of the time and to know that he’s safe and loved. He especially likes to fall asleep on your lap.
Suki (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Suki is a lovely lady but typical of her breed she’s as stubborn as she is amusing and loyal. She wants an adult only home as an only pet, owners she can dote on and a sofa to look splendid on. Is that too much to ask?
Adorable Archie BF! (Oldies Club, fostered Surrey)
17/01/2022 – Archie is reserved!
Archie is an adorable, friendly Bichon Frise x Shih Tzu who is very easy going and adaptable. He likes attention and loves children and other dogs but would also be happy as the only pet. He’s simply an ideal family pet and your best friend.