FOXY IS OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
Darling girl Foxy is looking for a loving home as an only pet, where any youngsters are of the older teenage variety. She likes meeting other dogs when out on walks. She’s an affectionate, funny girl with a big heart and big personality to match! Please help Foxy by sharing her page!
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.
Nellie (Pennine Animal Welfare Society, West Yorkshire)
Gorgeous Nellie is a playful Ridgeback Cross who loves cuddles and kisses. She would like to be your only dog. Could you offer Nellie an experienced home?
Grace (Active Animals Rescue and Rehabilitation, Grimsby)
Pretty Grace is a loving and affectionate young-oldie who needs an active home where she will go for fun walks. She’s good with dogs, cats and children.
Rolo (Active Animals Rescue and Rehabilitation, Hampshire)
This lovely face belongs to Rolo who has spent all of his 7 years in a shelter. He’s now in boarding kennels and is looking forward to finding a proper home. Rolo is gentle and affectionate and good with dogs and children.
Sergei (All Animals Rescue and Rehome, Essex)
Spitz Cross Sergei is not only adorable, soppy and gorgeous, but also he is a happy boy who adores other dogs, can live with cats and children aged 14+ due to his small size. He’s just about perfect in every way and is desperate for a family to call his own.
Lucky (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Lucky is a sweet, well-trained Beagle boy who’s looking for a new home or even a foster home for now. He’s used to living with dogs and can live with childred aged 8+. He knows his basic commands and will make a lovely companion.
Harley (Safe Rescue, fostered nr Norwich)
Harley is a lovely, friendly boy. He’s good with other dogs and humans alike. He likes to snuggle with you on the sofa and will enjoy taking you out to meet all the nice doggy people nearby. He is a cutie boy!
Ace (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Ace is a cheerful, loving companion who’s good with other dogs, so walking him is a joy. He loves playing fetch with tennis balls and always enjoys a fuss. He’s a light-hearted, well balanced boy who will love you just for being you!
Dolly (Derby & District RSPCA Animal Centre)
Dolly is a little sweetheart who is still full of fun. She isn’t used to being left on her own so needs someone at home most of the time. She loves walks and is fine with calm, polite dogs outside. She’d like to be your only pet and be doted on please.
Rocky (Derby & District RSPCA Animal Centre)
Rocky has had an indoors life up to now, but he is an active lad who wants fun walks and adventures with his new people. He’d like to be your only pet but he is OK with dogs on walks. He is desperate for love and companionship!
Saffy (NAWT Clacton, Essex)
Life hasn’t always been kind to poor Saffy and she is looking for a lovely owner to look after her from now on. She loves cuddles, walks and playing with her toys. Could you offer Saffy a wonderful new life?
Buddy (NAWT Clacton, Essex)
Affectionate Buddy is looking for an adult-only home where he can be your best buddy. He needs a big garden to play in and to be your only pet. He’s a strong lad on the lead, so you’ll need to be strong too.
Millie (Blue Cross, North Yorkshire)
Lovely Millie the Springer might be an old girl with old-girl’s eyesight, but she still loves to play ball. Millie would like lots of cuddles and a nice quiet home for her retirement years. Could you help?
Beau (Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, fostered Gloucestershire)
Beau is very affectionate and loves having his humans around him for lots of fuss and cuddles as well as playtime. He likes a good lie-in and also getting out and about. Beau needs to be the only pet but does enjoy other canine walking pals.
Lacey (Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, Gloucestershire)
Sweet, little Lacey is an active Patterdale Terrier who loves playing with her toys. She would like to be the only pet at home but doesn’t mind other dog walking friends. Lacey can live with older children or just adults, as long as she gets lots of love.
Missie (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Missie is a very small staffy girl who loves her walks and would suit an active family with older children. She might be able to live with a compatible dog but she isn’t impressed by cats. She’s absolutely delightful!
Buster (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, Devon)
The happy smile and jaunty ears belong to friendly Buster, a Labrador x Dobermann boy. What a great mixture! He’s good with dogs and people and he previously lived with another dog. Do you need Buster’s smile in your life?
Barney (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Barney is a dear and affectionate older boy who is from Portugal. He’s anxious and depressed in kennels so is looking urgently for a forever/foster home. He’s good with dogs and can live with children over 10 years, but not cats. Can you help Barney?
Tia (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, Devon)
Tia is a largish Whippet who was found as a stray. She is currently in a foster home and is proving to be a fabulous lady. She is good with dogs, cats and children aged 8+. Perfect!
Alfie (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered South Wales)
Alfie is a Chihuahua-type Crossbreed who has suffered terrible neglect in Romania. He loves to be with people and enjoys the company of other dogs. Being gentle, he could also live with cats though any children should be older. He’s well-behaved and house-trained, quite the perfect little gent.
Lavender (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Lavender will be a super special dog in the right home. She has a wonderful personality! She is joyful, enthusiastic and very endearing. Good with other confident dogs and good at alerting you there’s someone at the door. She’s adorable!
Poppy (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Gorgeous Poppy is looking for calm, steady owners who like walks as much as she does! She’s an outdoorsy girl so a garden is a must. She’s good with other dogs and could live with a friendly one but it’s a no to cats or children. Poppy is altogether beautiful!
Lyra (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Lyra is looking for an adult only home with owners who like nice walks and who will show her how lovely life can be. She loves a tummy rub and a jolly game too. Good with most other dogs, Lyra is an easy-going girl with a big shiny heart!
Jessy (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Jessy would love to have a quiet, relaxed, forever home after sadly wasting most of her life in shelters. She’s a loving, friendly girl who enjoys her walks and gets on with dogs who are not too young and bouncy. It’s time she had the good life.
Walker (Safe Rescue, fostered Norwich)
Walker is enjoying life to the full now he’s in foster care in the U.K. He’s fit and healthy and living happily with children and other dogs in the home. He’s so happy to have human interaction and just needs a loving home to call his own.
Lottie (Animal Rescue Cymru, West Wales)
Lottie is a very loving, little Jack Russell lady who likes to have lots of human contact and would be a perfect companion. She’s quite active for her age and is looking for a quiet, retirement home with older or no children, but she seems fine to live with cats.
Maxx (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Maxx is a tiny boy but full of life! He’s the perfect companion for a retired person or couple. He doesn’t need much walking but does need a secure garden and tennis ball. He’s good in the car, friendly with new people and utterly devoted to his loved ones.
Fran (Active Animals Rescue & Rehab., fostered Inverness)
Fran is a beautiful, ginger and white Foxhound Cross who loves people and a good fuss. She’s spritely and enjoys her walks. She can live with dog-savvy children but would prefer to be the only pet in the home. Fran would be a marvellous companion.
Missy (Leicester Animal Aid)
Soft, sweet and very loving, Missy is a bubby and active girl who enjoys her toys. She’ll always be by your side and ready for a cuddle. Missy would prefer to be the only pet in the home where any children are teenagers who know how to spoil her.
Trimmer Trigger – trainee adventurer! (Oldies Club, fostered Newcastle Upon Tyne)
15/7/19 – Trigger has proved to be very popular and we can’t take any more enquiries about him, sorry. Please consider another lovely Terrier type.
Skipper (Leicester Animal Aid)
Black Lab Skipper is a clever boy who loves kisses, cuddles and being groomed, not forgetting his tennis balls. He would like to be the only pet in the home where any children are teenagers and experienced. He’s such a lovely lad.
Good boy, Boi! (Oldies Club, fostered Somerset)
This wonderful example of Lurchery loveliness is Boi. He’s a sweet and friendly chap who gets on well with dogs out and about and likes children. He’d love a home where nice walks are on offer and with a squidgy sofa to stretch out on.
Maya (Save Anca’s Dogs & Cats, fostered Lancashire)
Maya is an adorable little girl! She’s good with most other dogs and older children. She loves cuddles from those she trusts and treats from just about anyone. She likes her walks just as much as snoozing and she’s really cute!
Just look at Jasper! (Oldies Club, fostered Hertfordshire)
Saluki cross Jasper is a delight to behold. He is a calm and loyal boy who would love to be your adored only pet in a quiet, relaxed home.
Charlie (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Charlie is an amicable chap who would suit a mature, quiet home where there are no children. He can possibly live with another dog and also a cat subject to introductions. Can you offer Charlie his forever home?
Emma (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Sweet Emma is friendly, quiet and contented now she’s in a UK foster home. She loves children and is good with the other dogs in her foster home. Emma would fit so well in most homes.
Gyp & Joy (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Gyp and Joy are only 5 years old. As different as chalk and cheese, but utterly devoted to one another, they can’t be parted. They used to live with a cat and chickens and would like a quiet rural home and moderate exercise. A new home is proving elusive for them – could you help?
Danny (Private Rehoming, Cornwall)
Affectionately known as Danny Bear for his love of hugs, Danny was rescued from a kill shelter and now hopes to find love and cuddles in a forever home. He’s would like to be the only pet for all the attention but is fine with dogs outside. Danny is a sweet, loving lad who will make a wonderful companion.
Wellington (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Bucks.)
22/7/19 – Wellington has been reserved!
Welly is a worrywart. This makes finding his forever home tricky because he needs a calm, settled home with no other pets and human company most of the time. Preferably all of the time. He loves fuss and he loves playing with his toys. He just needs to feel safe so his inner, fluffy puppy can emerge!
Bowie (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
Beautiful Bowie is a lovely, intelligent and friendly lady who enjoys long walks, fetching her ball and then time for cuddling up on the sofa. She’s looking for a pet-free home where any children are 16+ and where her people are home most of the day.
Cyril (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
An adorably cute, red Pomeranian Cross, Cyril is full of character and loves to climb on a lap for cuddles. He can be grumpy with other dogs and is looking for an adult home where he is the only pet. He needs someone to be around for most of the time to give him lots of love and who can resist him?
Clive (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Poor Clive has spent so many years living a cruel existence in a shelter, but his spirit isn’t broken and he’s starting to blossom and enjoy the pleasures of the world around him in a foster home in the UK. He now needs a loving, forever home with perhaps one or two dogs to show him the way and people to give him lots of attention.
Homie (Mayhew Animal Home, fostered NW London)
Happy Homie is a sociable, well-behaved chap who gets along with everyone he meets. He’s fine with dogs outside but would like to be the only pet in the home where any children are 10+. He knows his basic commands, travels well and could live in a flat. What a perfect boy.
Linus (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
22/7/19 – Reserved!
Linus is a cuddly, little bear who is now learning to enjoy life in the U.K. He would benefit in a home with another dog to show him the way as he can still panic with strangers. He’s fine to be left and just needs a quiet, understanding environment in which to blossom.
Roxy (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Gentle Roxy is a big, beautiful girl who is very unhappy in kennels, bless her. Could you offer Roxy a quiet, adult home where she can relax and enjoy life again?
Poppy (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Poppy’s main interests in life, besides having humans to love and to love her, are food and sleep, both in equal measure. She is an easy, quiet girl to have around. Just feed her and provide a comfy bed and she’s all yours. She’s a cute little angel who will bring you a lot of joy, so why don’t you adopt her?
Willow (Battersea Brands Hatch, Kent)
Lovely Willow finds walks stressful so would suit someone with a large garden who will instead play ball with her each day and keep her entertained with games. She’s fine to be left while you’re at work, as long as she gets a lunchtime break. What a star!
Archie (Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, fostered Kent)
With bags of personality, adorable Archie is a typical, Jack Russell/Parsons Terrier who equally enjoys exploring outdoors followed by lounging on the sofa with cuddles. He’s friendly with other dogs but would prefer being the only pet in the home as a cheeky and affectionate family companion.
Bobby (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
18/7/2019 UPDATED
Cute little Bobby was terrified of being touched not long ago but now likes cuddles with his foster carer. He’s ready for a new life as a doted on only pet. He needs time to come round but is adorable when he does! Are you the kind human he needs?
Tango (St. Giles Animal Centre, Somerset)
This beauty with the lovely smile and perky ears is Tango! She’d like an active home with someone around for most of the day and would like to be your only pet. Tango can live with nice sensible children. Isn’t she pretty!
Gilbert (Leicester Animal Aid)
Kind and loving with a heart of gold, Gilbert is always ready for cuddles, travel and sunbathing with his family. He would prefer to be the only pet in the home but always happy to play in the garden with teenagers.
Neo (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Neo’s story is truly heartbreaking and one of the most horrific we have heard. This special boy deserves a wonderful home with kind, lovely people. Could you offer him an adult home where he is your only pet?
Henry (Leash of Life, Wiltshire)
Henry has spent his whole life behind bars and is covered in scars from dog attacks. He’s looking for someone special to offer him a foster/permanent home where he can feel secure and learn how to enjoy life. Henry needs to be the only pet in an adult home. Can you help him?
Buster (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Snuggly-wuggly Buster is an adorable boy who’s looking for an adult only home with no other pets. He enjoys wrestling with toys but soft ones usually don’t last long! He also loves snoozing in the sunshine but his favourite thing of all is sofa cuddles!
Ike (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Cutie pie Ike would like a home with another 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!
Blue (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Having come from the tough streets of Romania to a multi-dog foster home in the UK, Blue is loving home comforts and fuss! What he longs for now is a peaceful, adult only home as the only pet and nice strolls in nature with his own human or two.
Aimee (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
Adorable Aimee is feeling like a puppy, running around and smiling, now that she’s feeling better and enjoying life in the U.K. She’s clean in the house, great with the dogs and even loves the cats! Life could only get better in her own forever home.
Bailey Girl (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Bailey is a very pretty girl. She is an 8-year-old Collie x GSD who is at Freshfields due to the ill-health of her beloved owner. Bailey is friendly and sweet-natured and loves to play fetch. Could she come to live with you?
Suki (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Suki is a beautiful Akita who needs a confident and very experienced Akita owner. She has had a tough time of late and deserves a fresh start. Could you be Suki’s new person?
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, he’ll gladly play football with you anytime. Even when the ball goes flat! Please help Zeus by sharing his page!
Cracker (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Norfolk)
Cheerful Cracker is a very friendly boy and adores all humans! He loves a fuss, just like he loves his walks and rope toy. He can live with older children but wants to be an only pet. He really, really wants someone to love!
King & Magna (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, South Yorkshire)
These best friends are Magna, a small Rottie girl, and King, a Collie x German Shepherd boy. They have always been well-looked-after, but now their owner has sadly died. Could you offer these beauties a happy new home together?
Patty (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Hampshire)
It’s OK! Patty just looks worried. She’s actually a happy, friendly girl who’s good with other dogs and gentle by nature. She truly deserves a human or two who will adore her… because she’s adorable!
Dante (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Surrey)
Handsome Dante is flourishing in foster care and ready for an adult home. He’s a lovely litte fellow who adores other dogs, but he has not been cat tested. He just wants to be loved for the gorgeous boy he is.
Rodge (NAWT, Berkshire)
Rodge is a fun-loving lad who is rarely seen without a squeaky toy in his mouth. His owners sadly passed away and he is looking for a family who will take him for good walks and spend plenty of time with him.
Bruce (NAWT, Berkshire)
Beautiful Bruce was found as a stray. He is such a sweet boy who is enjoying being groomed regularly and eating well in order to reach his ideal weight. Could you offer Bruce a home and lots of love?
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.
Bilbo (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Bilbo has come from a stressful home situation and he is feeling very stressed in kennels. He is a friendly little chap who needs to be your only pet. He loves playtime sessions at Foal Farm and chilling out in the offices there.
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! Please help Prince by sharing his page!
Winston (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Wise and affectionate Winston is looking for an adult only retirement home where he will get plenty of belly rubs and cuddles, have short walks and long periods of not very much at all, in comfort. He’s easy-going and excellent company!
Buster (All Dogs Matter, London)
Aw… Buster has been waiting for months for his forever human to find him! He’s a well behaved, affectionate old sweetheart who’s never happier than when snuggled up to someone. He can live with older children but wants to be an only pet. Oh, won’t someone say they want him?!
Rover (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Rover is a gentle and affectionate boy who loves people. He’s lived happily with children and other dogs but not cats. He’s urgently looking for a foster/permanent home for all those home comforts he loves. 21/7/19 – Rover still needs a home
Zeebo (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
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 and in the car, good with dogs, good with children, good with hamsters and might be able to live with a cat. He’s such a Good Boy, he practically has a halo! 21/7/19 – Still needs a home
Roxy (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, Devon)
30/6/19 – Reserved
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!
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. 21/7/19 – Troy still needs a 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! 21/7/19 – Zola still needs a home
Bentley (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
Bentley loves to show off on the agility 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)! 21/7/19 – Bentley still needs a home
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? 21/7/19 – Patty still needs a home
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! 21/7/19 – Sasha still needs a home
Robin (Love Underdogs, Essex)
20/7/19 – Robin has been reserved!
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!