Sweet Sam is a young at heart Collie boy who likes to make friends, especially if they will play ball with him. He’s lovely company and doesn’t mind other, larger dogs. Sam’s looking for an older, quiet household as he’s a bit of a couch potato!
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.
Rufus (Private rehoming, Hampshire)
Irish Setter Rufus is an adventurous boy who loves walks in fun places but also needs lots of cuddle-time with his people. An active home with folks who have plenty of time for him is what Rufus is dreaming of.
Max (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Max loves people because they give him cuddles and play ball with him. He would love his new person to be home most of the time as he doesn’t like being on his own. Max just wants a comfy home and companionship.
Jake & Marble (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Jake and Marble are delightful, inseparable oldies. When they settle down at bedtime, sweet old Lurcher lady Marble, curls herself around little Jake and then they go to sleep. They need a lovely home together, now!
URGENT: Toby & Josie – devoted chums need a home! (Oldies Club, fostered Lancs)
Toby and Josie need a new home before the end of February. These loyal dogs enjoy a snooze on the sofa but also love walks and a good sniff. Their training is coming along in leaps and bounds, proving that old dogs quickly learn new things. Could you help them?
URGENT: Wispa needs a home! (Oldies Club, fostered Herts)
Wispa will flourish in a quiet home with a settled routine and a calm owner. She’s a sensitive girl and ever so bright! She is wary of men so would prefer a lady owner. She loves walks, food and snuggling up to you on the sofa!
Flash (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Flash is a happy, friendly boy who can live with other dogs, cats and children. He wants to have company most of the time as he’s used to being a devoted companion. He really loves walks and being a Collie cross, he likes plenty of them!
Maisie (RSPCA Westmorland, Cumbria)
*Reserved*
Maisie is such a little sweetie, though sad that she was abandoned by her previous owner. She loves being with people and is affectionate and playful. Maisie can live with children aged 11+ but would prefer to be the only pet. She will make such a great companion.
Roxy (Halfway Home Dog Rescue, fostered Nottinghamshire)
Roxy is loving, friendly and playful. She’s an active lady who enjoys her walks and playing ball. Roxy is good with other dogs and is great with children, though she would be best in a cat-free home. Let’s find this gorgeous girl the forever home she deserves.
Ludo (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Ludo is a very unusual-looking, smallish boy with a fabulous personality. He is happy and sociable and could live with other dogs. Could you offer him an active home with someone at home for most of the day?
Rocco (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Rocco is sad that is devoted owner is too unwell to keep him. He is used to an active lifestyle with long walks and then quiet companionship at home with his mum. Could you offer him a similarly special home?
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!
Sophi (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Sweet Sophie is looking for someone to treasure her and give her the life she really deserves. She enjoys lots of fuss, loves her walks and playing with other dogs. Sophi will make a fantastic companion for anyone who has time and attention to give her.
Bosco (Leicester Animal Aid)
Labrador Cross, Bosco is a wise and caring soul who simply wants to be your loyal companion. He is playful for his age and enjoys his walks. Could you offer Bosco a lovely home?
Ozzy (Hungarian Vizsla Welfare Charity, fostered Staffordshire)
Looking for a cat-friendly Vizsla? Then may we present the very handsome Ozzy! He is good with dogs too and could live with older children. Could you offer Ozzy an active home and a wonderful life?
Samuel (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Lincolnshire)
Sweet and loving Samuel will make a great family pet. Luckily he was saved from the shelter kill list and is now enjoying life as it should be. He’s handome, a quick learner and brilliant with children. He also know his basic commands. Can you help Samuel?
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!
Tigger (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
Tigger is a playful little girl. If you’re looking for a very cute and energetic oldie, Tigger could be the one for you. She’d like an adult home where she is your only pet, and lots of fun walks and playtime please!
Sally-Anne (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
As you can see, Sally-Anne loves to play ball. She also enjoys walks and is very gentle on the lead. Other favourite activities are cuddling her humans and eating food. Could you offer Sally-Anne a quiet home as your only pet?
Yogi (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Berwickshire)
Friendly and gentle and doing so well in his foster home, Yogi is ready for his loving, forever home. He is great with children and dogs and seems not bothered by cats. He likes lots of cuddles and playtime and is good on the lead. Yogi will make a wonderful family pet.
Gino (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Bedford)
Dinky Gino is a very sweet and gentle boy who is great with people of all sizes. He would like to be the only dog in the home as he can be bossy, but he gets on fine with cats. He loves lots of cuddles and nap-time and, of course, his food. He’s a little sweetheart.
Sienna (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Northamptonshire)
Sweet Sienna is looking for a wonderful home where she will be shown lots of love and patience as she is very timid. She loves the dogs in her foster home and follows them everywhere. Sienna enjoys her walks and can be left. She just needs to know that life can be wonderful.
Jorah (German Shepherd Dog Rescue, kennelled Wiltshire)
Jorah arrived in rescue very underweight and she is constantly thinking about food. She needs people who will help her learn that the next meal will always be there and that she can have fun and enjoy life again. Jorah will make a beautiful friend.
Sunny & Ricky (Animal Adoption International, fostered Scotland)
Between Sunny’s bright and eager nature and Ricky’s relaxed optimism, this pair of lovelies are the total package! Sunny relies on Ricky’s calmness and in return, she makes his life more fun. They are both well behaved, loving dogs who will make your life fun as well!
Rex (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Hampshire)
Rex is proving to be the perfect guest in his foster home: he’s laid-back, walks well on the lead, shares his toys with the other dogs and knows some commands. He just needs help in building his confidence up in his forever home.
Shadow (RSPCA Lancashire East Branch)
Shadow hasn’t had the best start in life and he needs fabulous new people who will take the time to get to know him before adoption. He is an affectionate boy who enjoys a gentle game of fetch and just needs TLC and home comforts.
Elvira (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Elvira is a happy, friendly little lady. She loves everyone, including other dogs and children. She enjoys getting a fuss from everyone she meets. Life is full of love when you’re with this cutie girl!
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?
Missy (RSPCA West Hatch, Somerset)
Sweet little Missy was sadly mistreated in her previous home and she thoroughly deserves a happy future. She’d like to be your only pet and have someone at home with her most of the time. Missy will be such a loving companion.
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.
Trimmer Trigger – trainee adventurer! (Oldies Club, fostered Scottish Borders)
30/12/18 – Trigger is proving so popular that we can’t take any more applications for him, sorry! Please consider another needy oldie instead – thank you!
Tapio (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Tapio is a calm and gentle boy with lots of love to give. He’s a little hand shy but loves a fuss once he’s relaxed. He’s good with other dogs and would be happy to share his home with one or more. He’s a dear old soul who truly deserves a lovely owner.
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!
Lewis (Senior Staffy Club, fostered West London)
Cute Lewis is so loving and affectionate but gets anxious when left on his own. He needs people who understand and will help him. He has lived with a girl dog in the past and might like to do so again.
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, kennelled Worcester)
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.
Mandy (Private Rehoming, Scotland)
Beautiful wee Mandy is a very special girl. She loves meeting people and greets everyone with a wiggly bottom! She can live with other dogs but won’t actually interact with them much. Her main focus in life is her ball and after that, it’s kissing people!
Timmy & Tipsy (Dogsfriends, fostered Somerset)
Timmy and Tipsy love each other very much and want a retirement home together. They also love zipping about outside, having a fuss from any friendly people they meet and they’re good with other dogs. What an adorable couple!
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 can live with other dogs but hasn’t lived with children or cats before. He likes a game of fetch and really loves a fuss. He-is-a-big-soppy-BOY! Yes-he-IS!
Myla & Freya (Furget Me Not Rescue, fostered Liverpool)
Myla and Freya are two very loving girls. They get on well with other dogs, cats and children of all ages. They could live happily in almost any type of household. All they require are two walks a day, a garden to explore and lots of fuss!
Bruce (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Adorable Bruce is so fantastically friendly and affectionate he resides in the kennel Reception to meet and greet. He pays no attention to other dogs and can live with children, but not cats. He’s a lovely, typical Staffie who would make a very loyal companion.
Banger (Private rehoming, North East)
Banger is a beautiful Lurcher lady who is seeking a quiet retirement home through no fault of her own. She is very affectionate and obedient. Banger gets on with children and can live with other dogs, but no cats please.
Poppy (East Anglia Dog Rescue, Essex)
Poppy is a super soppy lady! Being quite a sturdy girl, a bit bigger than lap-sized, she will sprawl on you in any way she can for maximum snuggliness. She’s good with children and could live with older ones. More fuss for Poppy!
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!
Alice (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, Yorkshire)
Alice counts friendliness, a loving nature and beauty as some of the many fine qualities she will offer her lucky new humans. She loves being with people and makes friends wherever she goes. She is ready for some TLC in a new forever home.
Zeus (East Anglia Dog Rescue, Essex)
Zeus is a happy, smiley, soppy boy. He loves his walks and his football and all humans! He can live with another dog and children from age 8. He’s easy-going and fun to have around. He will brighten up you life!
Harry (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, Devon)
Lovely Lurcher lad, Harry, would love to have a cosy home with a family with children aged 8+. He can live with other medium/large dogs, but not small ones or cats. He likes his walks, but just loves lots of cuddles and snuggling up to his people; 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 but it’s doubtful he would harm one.
Eskimo Joe (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Eskimo Joe is a steady boy with a charming, goes-with-the-flow nature, bringing his family a lot of happiness and affection. He gets on with most dogs and is looking for a caring, adult family who want to share their lives with a lovely lad who has so much to give.
Rupert (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Rupert is a big soppy boy who loves playing with his toys! He could live with another friendly dog and children from age 10. He has a shiny heart and is a joy to have around!
Billy (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Bedfordshire)
Billy is such a handsome chap who is so friendly, loves people and laps up all the attention he can get, especially after a miserable life in a cage. He’s great with children and is good with other dogs, thoroughly enjoying his walks, but not so keen on small furries.
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.
Kaiser and Khan (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Kaiser and Khan are two lovely Rottweiler brothers who love each other dearly and desperately want to stay together. They came from an uncaring home and deserve some TLC in a loving, forever home now. They are friendly, love human contact and have lived with other dogs.
Leyla (Animal Helpline, Cambridgeshire)
Cute Chihuahua Cross Leyla is a perfect little lady who likes to interact with people and get lots of love and attention. She’s good with other dogs and walks well on the lead. Leyla would make a wonderful companion in her forever home.
Minnie & Marnie (Springer Rescue Scotland, fostered Glasgow)
Minnie and Marnie are a cute couple of Cocker Spaniels who want an active retirement home with lots of walks and cuddles but no resident children or other pets. Minnie will want to be near you all the time and Marnie like to carry socks around!
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! Please help Lynx by sharing this page!
Fred & Roxie (Animal Rescue Cymru, West Wales)
Fred and Roxie are a pair of loving, jolly little Jack Russells who would like to find a happy home together. Bright-eyed Roxie will assess new people before deciding she loves them. Fred is outgoing and takes everything in his tiny stride. They’re both good with children AND cats!
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.
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?
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. Please help her by sharing this page!
Leela (Bath Cats & Dogs Home)
Lovely Leela is ready and waiting to give you staffy love and cuddles! She greets everyone with a waggy tail and a big cheerful smile. Could you make Leela truly happy and offer her a home where someone will be with her most of the time?
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!
Misha (Ashbourne Animal Welfare, Derbyshire)
Big, beautiful, bear-like Misha gives substantial cuddles! She’s extremely soppy and is 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.
Jasper (South Yorkshire ESS Rescue)
Jasper, a gorgeous Springer, loves being out and about and playing ball. He has poor eyesight which makes him wary of dogs he doesn’t know, especially bouncy ones. Could you offer him a home where he can be with you most of the day?
Bowie (Leicester Animal Aid)
10/10/2018 Lovely and friendly Bowie is now reserved and will be off to his forever home very soon.
Alice (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Attentive, loving, cheerful girl Alice will always put a smile on your face! Apart from being a doting companion, wrangling tennis balls is the main focus of her existence. She can live with another friendly dog, but must get her tennis ball time!
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!
Dudley (Leicester Animal Aid)
Always ready for travel and adventure, Dudley is an active and entertaining Spaniel/Staffy boy who gets the best out of life. He loves his food too much to share and so needs an adult, pet-free home. He’d love the chance to show you what fun he is to have around.
Skye (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Cheerful Skye loves life! She loves meeting people and they always love her because she’s so jolly. She’s good with other dogs and could live with a friendly male. Fun times and affection are what Skye is all about!
Blackjack (Animal Adoption International, fostered Portsmouth)
Blackjack is a lovely Collie cross who very much deserves a peaceful retirement with comfort and fuss aplenty! He ignores other dogs while out on walks and wants to be the only, doted on pet, in an adult only home. He’s very affectionate, really appreciating any love!
Enzo (Friends of Akitas Trust, fostered Tyne & Wear)
Enzo is a sweet, gentle, funny Akita boy who was sadly found as a stray. He’s laid-back and loves being groomed and hugged. He’s not interested in other dogs but could live possibly with a female. He loves being outside and gets very excited about his walks. He’s so cuddly.
Tom (Love Underdogs, Essex)
After life in Romania, Tom already thinks he is in heaven. Imagine how joyful he is going to be when he is your new best friend, going fun places with you and then snuggling up in front of the TV!
Basil (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Small and beautiful Basil is a Terrier lover’s dream! He’s 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!
Jake (Animal Action Trust, Essex)
This little Jack Russell with a big smile is the charming and characterful Jake. He’s looking for a human companion or two who love walks as much as him. He needs an adult only home, plenty of fuss, and soft toys to play with. 13/1/19 – 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! 1/1/19 – Still needs a home