Fletch likes to give lots of kisses and is so loving, enthusiastic and eager to please, He’s looking for an experienced, pet-free home with a garden to play fetch and where any children are aged 12+. What a lovely lad he is!
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.
Arlo (Senior Staffy Club, Staffordshire)
Arlo has never had a proper home as his owner lived on the streets. He is a very loving, playful boy who would love the opportunity to learn about sofas, snuggly dog beds, fireplaces and gardens. Could you offer him a lovely new life?
Fudge (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Worcestershire)
Fudge is a sweet, friendly and playful girl who’s looking for a forever home with someone around most of the time. She enjoys lots of fuss, going out for walks and a good snooze. Fudge would like a pet-free home where any children are aged 14+.
Tia (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Herts.)
Adorable Chihuahua Cross Tia is looking for someone with experience of rehabilitating anxious dogs. She is a sweet, obedient dog who would be happy to live with another dog or as the only one, but not with children please. Tia is okay to be left alone but would prefer her owner around for much of the time.
Mika (Rescue Remedies, West Sussex)
Mika is a fabulous lad who will do well with owners who are experienced with terriers or lurchers. You’ll need to be careful that he isn’t given the opportunity to escape out of a door or the garden.
Bond (Rescue Remedies, fostered Hertfordshire)
Handsome boy Bond is super friendly with people and a joy to have around the home. He’s nervous of other dogs and prefers walks in quieter areas as he’s not keen on them getting too close. Could you offer Bond a fabulous new home?
Simmie (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Herts.)
Simmie is such a cute, active and cuddly Jack Russell Cross looking for an experienced home with or without another dog, but without children, cats or small pets. A secure garden to play in is a must. Once he knows you, he will be the most rewarding companion.
Danny (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
DANNY IS OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
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! Please help Danny by sharing his page!
Jake (Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre)
Handsome Jake is a rather cute Jack Russell Terrier looking for an experienced home without other pets or young children. He likes attention, a run around and just loves food. Jake walks well on the lead and is house-trained.
The BaXter factor! (Oldies Club, fostered Cheshire)
Baxter is a fit little chap who loves his walks. He’s affectionate and full of fun and would enjoy living with older children. A home with people around most of the time would be best as he loves to be with his humans, especially men. This cutie has the BaXter factor!
Sandy and Chico (The Little Rescue, fostered Hertfordshire)
Super cute duo, Sandy and Chico, came into rescue sadly as a result of a cruelty cases. Today, they are happy, love everybody, their cuddles and their walks. They are good with other dogs and deserve the best-ever home together.
Sweetie-pie Ben! (Oldies Club, fostered Northumberland)
Gentle Ben loves his walks, taking in all the exciting smells! Once he’s been exploring he sleeps soundly until the next walkies. He can live with older children but wants to be the only pet at home. He needs company all the time and is as good as gold!
Max (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Max finds himself in rescue due to his owner’s ill health. He’s a beautiful, loyal boy who must be feeling very sad right now. Could you offer him an adult home as your only pet?
Billy (Dogs Walk this Way Rescue, fostered Surrey)
Poor Billy has been sadly overlooked for a while and so wants a loving home of his own. He enjoys chasing his toys and taking naps on the sofa with his family. He would be an ideal companion for an adult-only household and could live with another friendly, calm dog.
Rikki (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Rikki is proud to uphold terrier traditions and wants an owner who is well versed in them too. He needs to be your only pet in a child-free home. Rikki likes to take his time to get to know you, but is so much fun that he is well worth the time you put in.
Wanda (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Wanda is an active Terrier Cross who loves her walks followed by being curled up on the sofa with you. She gets on with other dogs and is fine with cats. Any children in the home should be 14+.
Merlin (Friends of Akitas, kennelled Notts.)
Merlin loves all people and wants to play with other dogs. He can live with children age 12+ and another dog of the calm, female variety but not with cats. He’s a delightful boy with a cheerful, gentle nature. He needs company most of the time. Could Merlin enchant you?
Paddy (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Paddy just loves his walks and adventures, cuddling up on a sofa and snoozing quietly in a warm and cosy bed. He’s an endearing and very affectionate boy who makes everyone feel happy. Paddy needs an adult-only home as an only pet or with a compatible dog.
Arthur (Rescue Remedies, kennelled Gatwick)
Arthur is a soppy boy who loves life! His favourite things are walks, running after a ball, rolling on the grass, being rubbed down and snuggling on the sofa. He wants an adult-only home. He has lots of energy as well as lots of love to give!
Mandy (Rescue Remedies, kennelled Gatwick)
Mandy is a sweetheart who just loves to be with people and going for lovely walks. She’s loving, affectionate, house-trained and can be left for a few hours. Mandy just needs a loving owner now.
Marie (Rescue Remedies, kennelled Gatwick)
Marie is a lovely and friendly American Bull Terrier who was abandoned and ended up in the pound. She loves cuddles and playing ball – and will bring it back with a gentle nudge for more. She is fine with calm dogs and enjoys her walks with them.
Jinx (Adopt a Dog North East, fostered Durham)
Jinx is an energetic little sweetheart who is looking for an active home within 50 miles of Durham. She’s good with dogs, cats and children and is great fun to have around. On your marks!
Panda Pop (East Anglia Dog Rescue, Ipswich)
Panda Pop is just full of fun and likes to live life to the full. She loves to spend time with people and a big garden to play in. Panda is dog-friendly but resource guards and needs to be the only pet in a loving home with older children.
Tony (Animal Adoption International, fostered Brighton)
Tony is an adorable Parsons Jack Russell who is a loving boy looking for a quiet home with people around all the time. He’s okay with dogs outside but an adult, pet-free home is a must for this little chap.
Gypsy (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
Gypsy is a beauty who has so much love to give. She likes to be with her people and doesn’t like to be on her own for too long. Could you offer Gypsy a home where she will be your only pet and have all the love and adoration she deserves?
Mollie (Wonky Pets Rescue, fostered South Derbyshire)
Mollie is the sweetest, most loving, dinky Shar Pei you could wish to meet but has been so unlucky finding her forever home. She is very people-friendly and absolutely loves to cuddle up for a snuggle, not forgetting enjoying her walks and travel. Could you give her that forever home?
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?
Spot and Bella (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
Spot and Bella are a cute, cuddly pair of Terriers looking for a forever home where everyone is aged 16+. They love affection, attention and being together as the only pets for all the fuss. Can you resist this adorable twosome?
Archie (Active Animals Rescue & Rehab, fostered Scotland)
Archie is a super fun, super intelligent Border Collie who could live with other dogs but not cats or children. He needs a secure garden with tall fences and will need plenty of exercise and games. Collie-experienced people will appreciate Archie for all his joie de vivre and the devotion!
Brant (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Brant is a sweet and shy boy who has taken a long time to trust humans but is now ready for a quiet retirement home with at least one other dog. He’s quiet and clean in the home and now truly deserves to enjoy a forever, loving home.
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?
Corky (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered West Sussex)
Corky is a lovely lad who is playful, affectionate and full of character. He’s looking for an adult-only, forever home and is fully house-trained. Corky can live with dogs, but not cats or other small animals. He loves company and chasing his squeeky pheasant!
Lily (Wonky Pets Rescue, fostered Derbyshire)
Little Lily is a Terrier/Chihuahua Cross who just adores being with men … sorry, ladies won’t get the same fuss! She fit, active and walks well on the lead. She’s okay with other dogs outside but wants to be the only one in the home, though could possibly live with a dog-savvy cat.
Henry (Rescue Remedies, kennelled Gatwick)
Henry is a genial chap. He loves people, especially visitors! Adult only home needed as he can be boisterous when excited. He likes walking with other dogs but gets jumpy with overly forward ones. He enjoys splashies, tennis ball wrangling and being moral support when any gardening is going on.
BuskyBear (Rescue Remedies, kennelled Gatwick)
BuskyBear is a lovely boy who enjoys his walks and absolutely loves cuddles and fuss! He’d like to have someone at home with him a lot of the time. Older children would be fine for him and maybe another dog after careful introductions. Want to come walkies?
Wendy (Stray2Me, fostered Sussex)
Wendy is super affectionate, super intelligent and has the most beautifully done eyeliner imaginable! She loves other dogs she meets on walks but wants to be the only pet at home. Older teenagers would be fine for her. She loves walks and she loves love!
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.
Fred (Cloud K9 Rescue, fostered Whitby)
Handsome Fred is a soft, cuddly bundle of fur who loves attention and a comfy bed in the sun. Best of all, he would be so happy to have a quiet home without children or other dogs – he’s living with dogs now but can be scared of them.
Jim (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Jim is a rather scruffily handsome boy who was rescued from Romania. He’s such a lovely, friendly chap who gets on well with other dogs or could be the only one in the home. He’s looking for an adult-only home where he can chill and nap to his heart’s content.
Axel & Lexi (Friends of Akitas, kennelled Notts.)
Have room for two? Gorgeous Axel and Lexi’s owner was too ill to keep them and they need a new home together as they are so close. They love to play together and are such lovely dogs.
Niko (Friends of Akitas, kennelled Notts.)
Niko is a handsome boy who loves to play chase in the garden with his humans. He’s a very good traveller. Walks are so exciting that he gets a bit giddy and woofs his excitement, just so that you know that walks really are the best thing ever!
Oscar (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Oscar has been affected by events in the past which have left him very nervous. He has a special bond with one man at Freshfields which gives hope that he could replicate this bond with a new owner. Oscar needs a child-free home with a gentle, confident owner who is home most of the day.
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?
Dillon (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
He’s cheerful, loving and lollopy. Dillon is a lovely boy who can live with teenagers but wants to be the only pet at home. He needs experienced owners who will continue his reward-based training around other dogs and live in Cornwall. He loves toys, zoomies and cuddles!
Xena (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
This lovely girl is shy and sensitive. She’s looking for a home with no children, possibly other dogs and with a lot of outdoor space. She doesn’t enjoy fuss and she has many anxieties but she does love playing ball games! Her new home must be within Cornwall.
Nikita (Carla Lane Animals In Need, Liverpool)
Nikita loves chicken, toys and a fuss (but only when she says so!). She’s good with other dogs on walks but won’t share her home (i.e. toys) with other pets or children. She’s a lady who knows her own mind and needs an experienced owner with a sense of humour.
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!