Bess’s Mum has sadly passed away and it was her dearest wish that Bess would find a loving home again. She is a very friendly Jack Russell looking for a quiet retirement place but is still active and enjoys going out. Can you help Bess?
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.
Alfie (Greyhound Trust Nottingham)
After 4 happy years with his family, Alfie must wonder why he is back in kennels. He is a calm, gentle and well-behaved boy who loves a cuddle and deserves to be in a happy home once again.
Rover (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Rover is a gentle and affectionate Staffie Cross who loves people. He’s lived happily with children and other dogs but not cats. As a companion, you couldn’t ask for a better boy and he’s urgently looking for a foster/permanent home for all those home comforts he loves.
Poppy (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Poppy is a dinky and typically people-loving Staffie lady who desperate wants to be in her own home. She happily walks with other dogs but woul prefer a pet-free home as she doesn’t like to share her toys. She’s full of life and could live with teenage children.
Ace (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Ace is a smashing, social Staffie boy who really enjoys his walks and meeting everyone. He’s urgently looking for a foster/forever home as he’s not doing well in kennels. He can live with older children and female dogs. Can you help Ace?
Zeebo (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
ZEEBO IS OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
Zeebo is one of those dogs you can’t help but fall in love with. Getting fuss and cuddles makes him very happy. He’s good in the home, in the car, with other dogs, children and even hamsters. He’s such a Good Boy, he practically has a halo! Please help Zeebo by sharing his page!
Mavis (Leicester Animal Aid)
Mavis is such a sweet, friendly and happy soul who never lets anything get her down .. even the vet! She loves lots of cuddles and attention and would be happy to live with older children. She’d like to be the only pet for all that love and attention.
Roxy (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, Devon)
Sunny natured Roxy is looking for a home as an only pet so she’ll have all the fuss (and dog food) to herself. She’d be happy living with children, especially if they like throwing a ball and receiving kisses!
Mario (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Mario is a sweet and extremely friendly Staffie boy who would fit well in a family home. He walks well with other dogs and could possibly live with a female companion or as an only pet. He loves affection and is also happy to settle down to a snooze.
Troy (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Rescued from Macau in China, Troy is a wonderful, comical Greyhound who absolutely loves life. He could live with another Sighthound but no small pets, furries or young children. Troy’s a smashing, affectionate boy who truly deserves a loving 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!
India (Animal Helpline, Cambridgeshire)
Noble, soft and absolutely gorgeous, India is a mature Akita lady looking for a strolling partner. She’s calm and gentle and eternally loyal to her people. She doesn’t mind other dogs outside but at home, she’ll want you all to herself. She’s a delight!
Cocoa (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Collie Cross Cocoa is a handsome, furry boy who is gentle and affectionate. He’s excellent in the house and travels well. Cocoa is looking for a quieter home without children or other pets, though he’s happy to walk with dogs on-lead outside. Might he be the perfect pet for you?
Kingston (RSPCA Danaher Animal Home, Essex)
Just look at those fabulous eye patches! Handsome Kingston is a very happy and playful chappy, but being in kennels is really getting him down. He can live with children aged 6+. Could you offer him a fun, family home?
Grappo (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Beagle Cross Grappo is a quiet and unassuming boy who is looking for a peaceful, loving home after spending years in a Romanian shelter. He’s affectionate and loves attention when offered. He can live with another calm dog but would prefer a child-free home. He’s rather gorgeous.
Skye (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Skye is a fun-loving girl who loves cuddles. It’s a mystery why she hasn’t found a home as she’s a real favourite at Foal Farm. Skye would like two good walks each day, and if you have treats with you, she promises to walk beautifully on her lead.
Stormy (ELI for Animals, Dorset)
Now safe in foster care, cute Pekingese Cross, Stormy, just loves a fuss and playing with toys. He’s used to walking on a lead and is brilliant in the car. Stormy lives with another dog and prefers females. He also has lived with cats and will make a great companion.
Towser (Ruff Start Rescue, fostered Scotland)
Towser is so happy to be in a lovely foster home after being dumped in Romania. He’s a little shy but gradually learning that life can be wonderful. He can live with children aged 5+ and would prefer to be the only pet though he gets on well with other dogs outside. It’s time he found his loving, forever home.
Mary (RSPCA Macclesfield, fostered Cheshire)
Pretty Mary lived with 8 other Shepherds and they never left the property. As the eldest, Mary is the most well-adjusted, so must have had a normal early life. She needs a loving home with someone around most of the time and preferably a canine friend.
Leela (Bath Cats & Dogs Home)
Cheerful Leela is a super friendly girl who loves all people! She wants company most of the time and although she’s OK with most dogs, she wants to be the only pet at home. She loves walks and to snuggle up to you and offer you kisses! Please help Leela by sharing her page!
Cash (Adopt A Dog North East, fostered Durham)
Springer Spaniel Cash finds himself looking for a home after his Dad sadly passed away. He’s lovely, friendly and dotes on his human family. He can live with dogs, children and even cats being such a sweet-natured boy. Cash would be an ideal companion for someone looking for a faithful, if rather overweight, friend.
Wellington (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Bucks.)
Wellington needs calm, experienced owners who will make him feel secure. He is a sensitive boy and so a quiet, rural home with a secure garden is on his list of requirements. He’d like to be your only dog and needs someone at home with him most of the time.
Calvin (Safe Rescue, fostered Birmingham)
Calvin is a friendly and well-behaved boy who would fit well into most households. He gets on extremely well with other dogs and is keeping his paws crossed that someone will take him to the forever, loving home he deserves.
Bailey (RSPCA Westmorland, Cumbria)
Bailey is a cute Terrier and is such a happy, young at heart chap who loves fuss and cuddles. He’s looking for a cosy, adult home, or possibly with older children, where he’s the only pet for all that attention. He has so much love to give.
Bentley (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
Agility training? “Yes please” says Bentley, as he loves to show off on the 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)!
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?
Conny (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Please help Conny find a happy ending to her awfully sad story. She was so terrified of humans but now is slowly becoming a comical and affectionate girl who loves her walks and food of course. Conny is looking for a loving home with at least another dog and no young children.
Jasper (Animal Rescue Cymru, West Wales)
It’s time cute Jasper experienced the joys of doggy life in a loving home. He’s led a very sheltered life with no walks or garden to play in. So he’s looking for a quiet, adult home with lots of cuddles where he can enjoy life to the full. Jasper can live with another dog but is not cat tested.
Avani (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered Shropshire )
Avani is blossoming into a very sweet lady after coming to the U.K. She needs a quiet, adult home where she can continue to come out of her shell and is happiest curled by the fire. Avani would be fine as the only dog or with another older companion and has previously lived with cats. She’ll make a very loyal companion.
Sasha (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Sasha is an outdoorsy girl who would love to live with at least one other dog. She’s very good company in an undemanding sort of way. She doesn’t see the point of fuss but likes just being with you… especially on adventures!
Nicky the flying Beagle! (Oldies Club, fostered Devon)
Nicky is a sweet and gentle girl who loves a good run on the beach. She needs a home with other dogs, as she loves their company and they give her confidence. Could you offer this Beagle beauty a quiet but active home?
Teddy (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered West Midlands)
Fancy a warm, cuddly Teddy? Well, this Teddy is just for you with his lovely, thick, long coat. He’s such a handsome boy who loves being stroked and is happy to live with other dogs. All he wants is love and kindness and, of course, his forever home.
Paris (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
This delightful little lady is good with other dogs, cats and older children. She’s looking for a quiet home with a big garden and kind owners. She’s a sensitive soul, shy at first but soon showing her soppy side when she knows you and likes a cuddle!
Thor (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Gentle, timid, beautiful boy Thor would be very grateful for a home with a few fewer dogs than his current accommodation. Don’t get him wrong, another one or two dog friends would be lovely. Just as long as he can have some peace sometimes too!
Holly (Animal Action Trust, fostered Essex)
Holly is a very sweet Terrier x Chihuahua who enjoys walks and can jump up on the sofa. She previously worked as a part-time ratter but would like to retire to a life of luxury and love. Could you help Holly with her ambition?
Lucky (Leash of Life, Wiltshire)
Such a cute lad and very friendly, Lucky is in need of a new, loving home due to being left alone very long hours. He’s used to living with children and is fine with dogs outside. His ideal home would be with an active, retired couple who can give him the time he deserves. Lucky will make a great companion.
Goga (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
Beautiful Goga is looking for the loving home she deserves after a hard life in Romania. She is very friendly but needs time to regain her confidence and realise that there’s a lovely life for her out there. She’s fine with other dogs but would like a peaceful, retirement home to enjoy for the rest of her life.
Vulpes (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
Sweet natured Vulpes gets on so well with all people and dogs. She’s very friendly and loves lots of fuss, rather having a cuddle than a walk. She walks nicely on the lead (and needs the exercise to trim her waistline). All she wants is to be showered with love.
Holly & Willow (Yes Spaniel Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Holly and Willow have been in boarding kennels since their owner went into hospital. Now their owner has sadly passed away, they need an active new home together. They love walks and have lots of love to offer.
Storm (Furry Friends Animal Rescue, Surrey)
Storm has spent most of her life breeding and then moved around a lot. She has a lovely nature and deserves a quiet home with older/retired people or where children are 12+. Storm could live with a calm, larger male dog. Someone around most of the time to love her would be perfect.
Munch (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Cat-friendly Munch needs an adult-only home where there are no visiting children and no children planned for the future. He’s an active and affectionate little chap who would love to snuggle up in bed with you.
Robin (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Happy Robin is a beautiful boy who is hoping for a relatively active home as he loves to go for nice walks and explore the world. He enjoys canine company and has a cheeky little side to his character. Bless him!
Little clown Tucker! (Oldies Club, fostered Hampshire)
Not just a pretty face, Tucker is funny, loving and charismatic. One of his favourite games is catching water from the shower head! He’d love to live with other dogs, might be OK with cats, but is too bouncy for small children. He’s a playful, fuss-loving poppet. But, be warned, he’s good at opening fridges!
Lyra (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Lovely Lyra has really blossomed since coming to the UK. She is a clever girl who likes to use her brain and she is affectionate and loving as well. With her polar-bear-like coat, she promises to be your loyal and cuddly best friend!
Max (Adopt A Dog North East, fostered Durham)
The Belgian Shepherd part of Max’s heritage makes him a loyal, intelligent and sensitive boy. He needs an owner who is with him most of the time, in a quiet area as he is frightened of loud bangs. He is cat-friendly but prefers to be your only dog and isn’t used to children.
Jake (Dogs Trust Merseyside, in a foster home)
Jake has sadly lost his friend Marble the Lurcher. He’s now in a foster home but needs a forever home ASAP. He is a very active, fun and affectionate boy who loves a snuggle on your lap. Could you offer him a home and lots of companionship?
Bailey – female (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Bailey is a beautiful 8-year-old girl who is sad to be at Freshfields due to the ill-health of her beloved owner. She is a friendly, sweet-natured girl who would like to be your only pet. She can live with older, sensible children.
Fergie (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Plymouth)
Fergie is a very friendly, gentle, quiet and sociable lady who loves a cuddle and snuggle on the sofa. She’s in foster care as an only dog but is fine with dogs outside. She’s used to children over 8 years and would prefer a cat-free home. She’s a gorgeous girl.
AJ (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Somerset)
AJ is loving life in his foster home and they can’t praise him enough. He’s just enjoying life, his walks and is excellent on the lead. He loves other dogs and can live with older children. AJ will make an amazing family dog in the cosy, calm, forever home he deserves.
Rudy (Animal Adoption International, fostered Essex)
Rudy is a gentle, sociable Collie cross who would love to find a home with at least one other dog for company. He’s well behaved, both in the home and out on walks. He adores people of all ages and could live with sensible children. He’s a true gentleman!
Olly (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
Cute little Olly is extremely bright! He loves playing with toys and learning new things, with the aid of treats and fuss. He wants to be an only pet in an adult only home and he loves having company most of the time. He’s a super fun and loyal companion!
Dave (Friends of Akitas Trust, Notts.)
Dave is a gentle, cheerful boy who could live with children. More fuss for Dave! He loves getting out for walks where he’s friendly with humans and typically aloof with other dogs. He has the softest coat imaginable!
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!
Louis (Poodles In Need, Lincolnshire)
Louis is a young at heart miniature poodle looking for a quiet home with an experienced poodle person. He loves his walks and is good on the lead. Would Louis fit on your lap?
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!
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!
Haro (Isle Rescue, Doncaster, Yorkshire)
Happy Haro is an affectionate Lab Cross who loves people and snuggles on the sofa. He’d like to be the companion of an active older person, or in a family with older children. He wants to be your only pet but is OK with dogs out and about.
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!
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!
William (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Staffordshire)
William considers himself a distinguished older gent looking for a long-term relationship in a forever home. He loves being stroked and brushed. He enjoys a long walk every day as he’s still an energetic boy. William is living with other dogs and is fine with dog-savvy children, but no small furries please.
Cracker (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Norfolk)
Cracker is a lovely boy who longs to be out of kennels and part of a happy family again! He can live with older children but wants to be an only pet. He walks nicely on the lead and loves sofa snuggles!
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.
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 wants to be the only pet in an adult only home. He likes a game of fetch and really loves a fuss. He-is-a-big-soppy-BOY! Yes-he-IS!
Lucy (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Sweet little Lucy absolutely loves people! Everyone she meets is her new best friend and therefore deserves kisses! She’s OK about passing other dogs on walks but wants to be the only pet at home. All fuss and cuddles being for her, by rights, because she’s such a sweetie!
Zeus (East Anglia Dog Rescue, Essex)
Zeus is a happy, smiley boy. He loves his walks and football, and all humans! He can live with another dog and children from age 8. He’s easy-going and fun to have around. Zeus will brighten up you life!
Harry (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, Devon)
Lovely Lurcher, Harry, would like a cosy home with a family with children aged 8+. He can live with medium/large dogs, but not small ones or cats. He loves lots of cuddles and snuggling up to his people, and his tail never stops wagging.
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.
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. 2/3/19 – Still needs a home
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! 2/3/19 – Lynx still needs a home
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. 2/3/19 – Still waiting for a home
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? 2/3/19 – Still waiting for a home
Lizzie (Loving Homes Dog Rescue, fostered Scottish Borders)
Lizzie is a delightful girl who can live with another calm dog and older children. She loves her walks, as well as playing with her ball and one of her favourite things is having a shower! Lizzie’s main priorities in life are comfort and company. 2/3/19 – Still waiting for a 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! 2/3/19 – Still needs a home
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. 2/3/19 – Still needs a home
Bowie (Leicester Animal Aid)
10/10/2018 Lovely and friendly Bowie is now reserved and will be off to his forever home very soon.
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 proper home! 2/2/19 – Still needs a home
Blackjack (Animal Adoption International, fostered Portsmouth)
Blackjack is a lovely boy who would like an active home with comfort and fuss aplenty! He ignores dogs while on walks but wants to be the only pet, in an adult home. He’s a big, strong lad but has a gentle nature. 3/3/19 – Still needs a home
Enzo (Friends of Akitas Trust, fostered Tyne & Wear)
Enzo is a sweet, gentle, funny Akita boy who was found as a stray. He’s laid-back and loves being groomed and hugged. He’s not interested in other dogs and could live possibly with a female. Cuddly Enzo loves being outside and going for walks. 3/3/19 – Enzo 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! 2/3/19 – Basil still needs a home