Cute Katie is a true lap dog who simply loves people and likes to be with them the majority of the time. She would like to be the only pet in the home for all the fuss and could live with teenagers she can snuggle up to. Katy is so irresistible, isn’t she?
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.
Benjie and Misha (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
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?
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.
Benji (Derby & District RSPCA Animal Centre)
Cute Benji is a sweet, well-trained lad who wants to devote himself to someone special. He’s a very clean boy and doesn’t like to mess in his kennel so needs to be in a home ASAP. He’s good on-lead and loves a game of ball.
Cooper (Derby & District RSPCA Animal Centre)
Collie fans, look this way now! Super-duper Cooper loves to play ball (no surprise there) but is a happy-go-lucky lad who also appreciates quiet time and cuddles.
Stella-Two (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Stella is a sweet Dachshund Cross who is friendly and loving once she knows you. She’s living happily with other dogs in her foster home and has no issues with cats. She would love a quiet retirement home for the rest of her life.
Blue and Betsy (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Glos.)
Blue the Collie and Betsy the American Bulldog are devoted pals who need a new home together. They’d like to be your only pets and their ideal home will be in a nice quiet area. Could you help these yummy oldies be happy again?
Toby (RSPCA Westmorland Branch, Cumbria)
Toby is such a happy, smiley and lively Staffy who is looking for an active, loving home. He would like to be the only pet in the home where any children are school age as he can be quite bouncy. He’s good in the house, can be left and travels well.
Mia (RSPCA Westmorland Branch, Cumbria)
Gorgeous Mia is a quiet and loving Sharpei looking for an adult home preferably and be the only pet for all the attention. She walks well on-lead and can be left for short periods. Financial assistance can be provided with future vets’ fees.
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.
Sam (Leicester Animal Aid)
Bouncy boy Sam is feeling thoroughly unbounced in kennels. He’s so stressed that his toys are bearing the brunt and even his health is suffering. Out and about, he loves chasing down tennis balls. Inside, he loves to snuggle up to you. Could you love this dear, sweet boy?
Jake (Leicester Animal Aid)
Gorgeous Jake loves food and cuddles, so he’s obviously an astute boy! He needs to lose a pound or two, but will enjoy fun outings plus games with his toys to help him trim down. Could you offer Jake a fun life?
Alfie (Leicester Animal Aid)
20/2/2020 Alfie is reserved and packing his bags ready to go home soon.
Alfie promises to be a fun and loving friend to his new family. He’s a good traveller so will enjoy going for outings and holidays with you. Could you offer loveable Alfie a home?
Benny (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Handsome Benny is a loving German Shepherd Cross who adores being with people and lots of cuddles. He’s excellent with children, good with dogs though prefers bitches and could possibly live with a dog-savvy cat.
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.
Taz (All Creatures Great and Small, Cwmbran)
Poor old Taz can’t understand why he’s found himself in rescue. He’s a wonderful, handsome German Shepherd Cross who loves to go out for a walk. Could you help him?
Nellie (Pennine Animal Welfare Society, West Yorkshire)
She’s a big lass, she’s a bonnie lass and she’s all about love! Nellie is slimming down but her cuddles will always be solid and reassuring. She needs to be an only pet and have access to a field for frolicking. She’s playful, loyal and has a big, open heart!
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.
Percy (Animal Adoption International, fostered Yorkshire)
Labrador Cross, Percy, is a dream of a dog who is so friendly and cuddly. He’s great with people and other dogs. He urgently needs a new foster/permanent home as he doesn’t get on with the cats there. Percy would make a wonderful companion.
Calvin (Animal Adoption International, fostered Yorkshire)
Cute Calvin can’t understand why no-one wants him – he’s lovely, quiet, gentle and great with people and other dogs. He’s also clean in the house and good on-lead … quite the perfect gent. Can you offer him your sofa?
Teresa (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Saved from a sad life in Romania, Teresa remains a very sweet, quiet and gentle girl. She needs to live with another dog(s), mixes well cats and could live with sensible children. It’s time for the forever, loving home she now deserves
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.
Smithy (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
Clever little Smithy is looking for a single person, living in or near Cornwall, who will take him for good walks, reassure him when he frets and supply him with squeaky toys! He doesn’t do cats or children but another dog is possible. A garden for zoomies is a must!
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.
Poppy (New Moon Dog Rescue, fostered West Yorkshire)
Poppy was rescued from Romania but sadly her two pups didn’t make it. She is great with other dogs and needs an adult-only home with company.
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!
Jack (Poodles In Need, Lincolnshire)
Dinky, fluffy Jack is a delightful boy who wants to be the only pet at home, to be the apple of your eye. He can live with older children and loves walkies. A home where someone is around most of the time would suit this little poppet perfectly!
Hazel (Pawprints to Freedom, fostered Fife)
Hazel is a beautiful old girl who needs a fairly quiet home where she can chill. She’s still learning how to walk on a lead and you’ll need to be able to carry her out for garden time. Hazel is fine with cats.
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.
Suki (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
This spectacularly beautiful girl is looking for experienced owners who like walkies in quiet areas as much as she does! She wants to be an only pet in an adult only home. Once she’s bonded with you, Suki’s affectionate and amusing. She’ll be loyal to you forever!
Dodger (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Dodger takes his time to get to know you, but once he does he is the most loyal and devoted of friends. He needs an adult home as your only pet. Could you offer Dodger a place to call home?
Pretty little Lilly! (Oldies Club, fostered Devon)
Pretty Lily needs someone at home with her most of the time. She’s full of energy and loves to go for long walks. She’d be ideal for a home-worker who goes for a walk or run before getting started on work. Could you help Lily?
Jed (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, Devon)
Jed has always lived in an outdoor kennel, but at 11 years of age he is desperate to learn about the joys of living in warmth and comfort. He’s used to being with dogs but not cats or children.
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.
Leaha and Charlie (Good Life Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Abandoned in a forest the week before Christmas, Leaha and Charlie are devoted friends who have relied upon each other through very tough times and must stay together. Could you offer these gorgeous dogs a quiet home together?
Jax (Good Life Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
21/02/20 – Jax is reserved!
Jax’s elderly owner died. Jax waited in kennels. He found a home, but working hours changed and he was extremely stressed alone. Back in kennels, Jax needs a home with company all day and minimal car travel. A big ask, but big Jax is worth it.
Timi (Evesham Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue, Worcestershire)
If you’re looking for a sweet lurcher to snuggle on the sofa with, Timi would love to meet you. He’d like to be your only pet so that he can have all the love to himself. Timi’s a beauty!
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!
Max (Islay Dog Rescue, kennelled Ayrshire)
If you love a big dog, take a look at Max, a gorgeous mix of GSD x Great Dane. He’s a real favourite with the volunteers at the rescue and he is full of life and loves long walks. Could you offer Max an active home?
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.
Rex (RSPCA Macclesfield, kennelled Derbyshire)
Rex wasn’t looked after properly in his previous home and he needs a loving, caring home to retire to. Could you offer Rex a happy future?
Lottie (Animal Rescue Cymru, West Wales)
Lottie is a loving little Jack Russell lady who will be a perfect companion. She’s active for her age so needs nice walks. She’d like a quiet retirement home, without children, where she will be your only pet.
Bruno (Animal Rescue Cymru, West Wales)
21/1/20 – Bruno is reserved!
Typical lovely Labrador, Bruno, is so friendly and just loves life and all in it. He is fine with other dogs, though not cats, and can live with older, dog-savvy children. He’d love to have someone around most of the time for all the attention and nice walks.
Dalton (Safe Rescue, fostered Norwich)
Dalton is happily enjoying life in the U.K. and running freely. He just loves his walks too. Dalton gets on well with other dogs, can be left alone and is well-behaved in the home. What a lovely boy!
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.
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.
Neo (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Cheery soul Neo is finding kennels stressful but his buoyant nature shows as soon as he’s out and about. He’s friendly, loving and will make a devoted companion. Given peace and a happy routine of walks and cuddles, Neo’s shiny heart will light up your home!
Danny (Private Rehoming, Cornwall)
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Micky (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Micky is settling well into life in the U.K. after being rescued from Romania. He is friendly with children and the dogs in his foster home. Now he needs someone to love and a forever home of his own. 22/2/20 – Micky still needs a home
Xena (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
Pretty Xena loves tennis balls! She’s an intelligent Collie Cross lady who loves to show off her skills. Could you offer her a rural Cornish home – ideally a farm or smallholding? 22/2/20 – Xena still needs a home
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 be part of the family. Tia can live with older children and is fine with male dogs. 6/2/20 – Tia still needs a home!
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
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. 30/12/19 – 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! 30/12/19 – Prince 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! 30/12/19 – Zac 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 ages. 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! 22/2/20 – 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! 22/2/20 – 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! 22/2/20 – Milo still needs a home