Beautiful Bella is seeking a beagle-experienced home. She’s good with other dogs and is used to living with cats. You’ll need a very secure garden and to be home most of the time please.
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.
Dakota (Paws2Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Dakota is a stunning lady who is incredibly friendly and loves everyone, happy to greet all with a wagging tail. She current lives with other dogs and cats but could also be the only pet. She deserves the perfect home to enjoy her senior years.
Sirius (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Sirius is so happy to be in a foster home after a sad time in a Romanian shelter. He likes to “chatter” with the people he knows and walks well on-lead. Sirius is looking for a forever, adult home as the only pet please and deserves just the best life now.
Bruno (Paws2Rescue, fostered Southampton)
Cheerful Bruno is looking for a retirement of lovely walks in the countryside. He loves exploring! He can live with other dogs but not cats. He enjoys getting a fuss from everyone he meets!
Pluto and Jet (Starfish Dog Rescue, fostered Gloucestershire)
Pluto and Jet are gorgeous Cocker Spaniel sisters looking for an experienced home in a quiet area. They are extremely sweet girls with not a bad bone in them. Pluto and Jet are used to children, good with other dogs and okay with cats. They are described as “perfect little angels”.
Errol (Dogs4Rescue, Manchester)
Gorgeous Errol is the happiest boy who bursts with joy at the smallest pleasures. He can’t have had much fun in life up to now, bless him. He’d like a quiet home with a nice garden and some comfy sofas to enjoy.
Lola (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Lola is a friendly, loyal and – as you can see – gorgeous German Shepherd lady. She loves it when visitors come to the house and give her a fuss. She can live with children and wants company most of the time. She’s a noble, gentle, sweetheart!
Lexi (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Lexi is an easy-going, gentle and snuggly girl. She recently lost both her owner and her doggy best friend and is in urgent need of a home and humans to call her own. She can live with older children and possibly another friendly dog. Do you have some sofa space?
Mimi (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Mimi is an adorable Labrador rescued from Romania and looking for a well-deserved forever home. She’s friendly, confident and loves people. Mimi could live with children aged 5+ years and gets on well with other dogs. It’s time she went home!
Boss (Hay Animal Rescue Team, Wales)
Handsome Boss is an active Sprocker Spaniel who will steal your heart and your shoes! He adores cuddles and human company. Boss is looking for an experienced home where any children are dog-savvy and over 16 years. He enjoys the company of other dogs and is okay with cats.
Ragnar (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
Sweet Ragnar has lived outside and he needs lovely new owners who will help him become au fait home comforts. A quiet home as your only pet please as he feels worried in new situations. Gorgeous!
Boo Boo (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Herts.)
***Please no more applications for cute Boo Boo. She has lots of lovely home offers to choose from.***
Boo Boo is an adorable Yorkie/Jack Russell Cross whose owner sadly passed away. She would be a delightful companion dog, full of character and happy to meet new friends and other small dogs. Could you give lovely Boo Boo her happy retirement?
Lucy and Jess (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Herts.)
23/11/2023 Lovely Lucy and Jess are packing their bags to go to their new home together in Wiltshire.
Betsy (F.A.B. – Frances Adores Bullbreeds, Northants)
Cute Betsy just adores attention and is very loving. She enjoys going for walks and is fine on-lead. She travels well in the car and is okay with dogs of a similar size. Betsy could live in a flat with an older, mobile person and a garden.
Kora (F.A.B. – Frances Adores Bullbreeds, Northants)
Kora is a beautiful, black Russian Terrier who is affectionate, loyal and loves nothing more than being glued to her human. Everyone she meets falls in love her. She will need a home with a large, secure garden and could live with older children and a calm doggy companion. She is rather gorgeous!
Sister and brother, Pepsi & Max! (Oldies Club, fostered Norfolk)
Gorgeous Pepsi (short coat) and Max (long coat) are sister and brother, needing a home together in a quiet area. These beauties are good with dogs and fine around sensible children.
Harrold (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
** Reserved**
Poor Harrold was having a hard time in a Romanian rescue, but he’s now safe in the U.K. and looking for a lovely retirement home. He mixes well with other dogs but could also live as the only one in his new home and is not interested in cats. He’s also fine with children aged 8+. Could you help Harrold?
Blue (Dogs Trust, Merseyside)
Beautiful Blue is a sensitive boy who needs a patient owner in a child-free home. He enjoys having doggy walking friends but needs to be your only pet at home. Once he knows you, Blue will love and adore you!
Tina (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Tina is a smallish Crossbreed who is excellent company and will be by your side as much as possible. She enjoys her walks and is good on-lead. Tina needs an adult home but would be happy to live with other dogs or as the only one.
Tara (Dogs Trust, Merseyside)
Beautiful Tara is a friendly girl who loves people. She’d like a home with someone around most of the time, as your only pet. She can live with children aged 8+, but prefers cuddles on the sofa rather than playtime!
Daisy (Dogs Trust, Merseyside)
Sadly, dear Daisy isn’t getting many offers for a cosy retirement home and she so wants a place of her own. She enjoys walks and playing with her tennis balls, not forgetting lots of fuss. Daisy could live with secondary school children as the only pet. Can you help Daisy?
Molly (Dogs Trust, Merseyside)
Nothing is known of Molly’s past, but she’s a playful girl with a face for mischief! She’d like to be your only pet but perhaps have dog friends to go walks with.
Rainbow (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Rainbow is gentle, affectionate and unassuming. She’d be OK to live with considerate children age 10+ and can live with other friendly dogs or as an only pet. She can be hand shy at times but when relaxed, she loves a cuddle and a fuss, especially tummy rubs!
Buffy (Dogs Trust, Merseyside)
Poor Buffy hates being in kennels and often hides away from the visitors. If only she knew this was harming her chances of getting out of there. Gorgeous Buffy has a love of adventure so is looking for a secure home, plus cuddles!
Fleur (Animal Adoption Intl., fostered East Sussex)
Fleur is looking for a quiet home without children. She might prefer to be your only dog but is currently living with other dogs. She is said to have lived with cats but has not been cat tested.
Mala (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
This happy, lovely lady is looking for a peaceful home with one or two resident doggy pals. She can live with dog-savvy children from age 10 and she’d be fine with confident cats. Sweetie pie Mala is always gentle, sometimes nervous, sometimes playful and is very soppy with her people!
Miki (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Miki is a very cute Chihuahua who knows exactly what he likes. He’s looking for an experienced foster/forever home. Miki would like to be the only pet and could live with children 14+. He would make a wonderful addition in the right family.
Harley (Leicester Animal Aid)
This adorable boy is looking for a cuddle-loving, ball-throwing, walk enthusiast to be his best friend. He wants to be an only pet in an adult-only home and needs someone at home most of the time. He is very partial to treats, fuss and car rides to new adventures!
Jay (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered Sunderland)
Handsome Jay is a sweet and young-at-heart gent who loves sofa cuddles. He enjoys lazing in the garden and his walks when he is happy to greet other dogs, but he would prefer to be the only pet. His ideal home would be in a quiet, adult home or where any children are older.
Balto (Love Underdogs, Essex)
“Why is fluffy Balto still waiting?” we hear you ask. “Nobody knows!”, we answer. He’s affectionate, loves walks, makes friends with other dogs. OK, he wants to be an only pet in an adult-only home but at age 13, he can expect to snooze in peace. Could you love him?
Dana (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Delightful Dana has a fabulous character and she is also loyal and devoted in her relationships once trusted. She forms strong bonds with other dogs and needs to live with one or two. Dana could also live with respectful children aged 10+.
Sunny (Rescue Remedies, Surrey
Sweet Sunny is a Fox/Jack Russell Terrier Cross whose family emigrated and is now looking for a quiet retirement home. He happily plays with toys and loves getting strokes and tummy rubs. He walks well and has enjoyed social walks with other dogs.
Lahara (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Lahara is a sweet lady who’s shy with new people and timid with other dogs. She does relax and warm up to people, enjoying a fuss and even being brushed. She can live with other compatible dogs or as an only dog and would be fine with respectful older children.
Clara (Safe Rescue, fostered Bucks.)
Clara is a sweet and fluffy girl who like a fuss from those she trusts. She can live with other dogs or as an only dog. She just wants a simple, doggy lifestyle and a person or family to belong to.
Bertie (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered Hampshire)
Handsome Bertie is a little Crossbreed originally from Romania. He’s looking for a quiet, adult home where he can be the delightful, loving dog he is. Bertie can live with other dogs and is used to cats. He deserves the perfect, forever home now.
Belle (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
This solid sweetie pie loves sofa snuggles, walkies, squeaky toys and, above all, treats! She can live with older children but wants to be the only pet, for maximum fuss time. When nothing much is going on, she loves snoozing too. Could you be her new tummy-rubbing best friend?
Tiny (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
Terrier Tiny is a very affectionate lady and loves human company. She gets stressed in kennels so she is looking for a foster/forever home asap. She’s sociable with other dogs and could potentially live with a cat. Any dog-savvy children over 10 years old would be welcome to play with.
Bobby (Safe Rescue, fostered Norwich)
Bobby is looking for a human soulmate. He can live with other dogs or as an only dog, cats should be OK but not children. He’s soppy as anything with his human but very nervous of everyone else so he needs a quiet home and someone to really belong to.
Moflea (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Moflea had a horrible, stressful life until rescued and is a sensitive boy. He needs a quiet, rural home with few visitors, no other pets and no children. It’s quite a specific list, but Moflea’s worth every single requirement.
Petal (Active Animals Rescue & Rehab., West Sussex)
Petal is the perfect couch potato! She loves her cuddles and walks, but food is probably her favourite. She is good with other dogs but would also like to be the only pet, or perhaps with another calm one. It’s time for her to go home.
China (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
China has a lovely temperament and adores everyone she meets. She loves long walks and getting out and about. China is looking for a pet-free family who are around most of the time and she can live with children aged 12+.
Mr Bumble (Animal Adoption Intl., fostered West Mids)
Mr Bumble is a handsome boy who is looking for experienced adopters to offer him a home. He’s good with dogs but unknown with cats/children. You must have a very secure garden.
Gizmo (Dogs Trust Kenilworth, West Mids.)
Gorgeous Gizmo is a sensitive Collie, looking for a quiet, adult home. You must have a secure, private garden for him to enjoy playing and sunbathing in. He wouldn’t mind living with a compatible canine friend.
Pretty, playful Squeak! (Oldies Club, fostered Kingston upon Hull)
Squeak is a darling little girl looking for a home where she can be with you virtually all of the time, and play ball most of the time too! Although active, she has to be lifted carefully due to an old back injury. A bungalow would be best for her.
Ninja (Senior Staffy Club, Stoke on Trent)
Ninja is a sweet and friendly Staffy boy who greets everyone with a wagging tail. He loves fuss, walks and lots of treats! Ninja is looking for a quiet, adult and pet-free home with a garden. Can you help Ninja?
Ruby (RSPCA Derby)
Who could resist that beautiful face? But don’t be fooled by the gorgeous grey hairs: Ruby still loves to run, play and have fun. She can live with older children who are big enough to withstand a sturdy Ruby flopping down on them for cuddles!
Boycie and Poppy (Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, Old Windsor)
Boycie and Poppy are an affectionate and entertaining pair of Staffies looking for a pet-free home together as they are very bonded. They are okay out and about with other dogs and could live with teenagers. They just love cuddles!
Chanel (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Oodles of character in a little package, Chanel is a fantastic Terrier girl who is equal parts feisty and soppy! She is looking for a child-free home and owners who are used to nervous dogs. She’s super affectionate when she trusts you and always ready for walkies!
Molly (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
Gorgeous girl Molly is looking for a peaceful retirement home as an only pet. She could live with sensible teenagers. She enjoys walks in nature, playing with her toys and getting lots of fuss. She’s a noble, big-hearted lady who’s also available to foster. Could you be her human soulmate?
Cyrus (Dogs Friends, fostered Somerset)
Cyrus is looking for an adult home and good long walks. He’s been in kennels for a year and is so full of excitement to be out that he can be boisterous. Could you offer him an active lifestyle and plenty of cuddles?
Mishka (RSPCA West Hatch, fostered Somerset)
Gorgeous Mishka loves being with people and can live with teenagers. She travels well and is good with other dogs. She’d love a quiet home with someone who wants a wonderful companion to spend their days with.
Kato (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
This gorgeous boy is available to adopt or long-term foster. He loves being outside enjoying a snuffle or sunbathing almost as much as he loves fuss! He wants to be the only pet in an adult-only home where someone will be around most of the time. Could you love him?
Ralphie (Dogs Friends, fostered Somerset)
Ralphie has obviously been very well loved but was found tied up outside a vets with a note. He loves people and wants to be his human’s best friend. He’d like to be your only pet but can live with older children.
Romeo and Juliet (RSPCA Lancashire East Branch)
Adorable Romeo and Juliet are a bonded pair of Staffies who love nothing more than cuddles on the sofa. They are looking for an adult home with someone around for most of the time and as the only pets. Can you give Romeo and Juliet their loving home?
Bonny & Kizzy (Dogs Friends, fostered Bristol)
Which staffy lover could resist this ready made twosome? Bonny and Kizzy are great fun to have around and promise laughs and entertainment. Could you offer them a lovely new home together?
Poppy (Forest of Dean Dog Rescue, Gloucs.)
Poppy is a super sweet girl who loves affection, cuddles and walkies. She can live with older children but wants to be the only pet at home. She’s a joy to take out on walks and despite her age, can gambol like a little lamb!
River (Mayhew Animal Home, London)
River is a beauty! A Husky x Malamute, she is looking for an active home where she can have good walks and also play brain games. She’ll need direct access to a private garden.
Rasta (Dumfries & Galloway Canine Rescue)
This cheerful, loving boy is such a star! He’s enthusiastic about all the important things in life. Rasta wants to be the only pet at home and generally ignores other dogs. He can live with children from age 12. He’s playful, funny and cuddly. Could he be your best friend?
Tinks (Private rehoming, Essex)
18/10/2023 **Reserved**
Tinks is an affectionate little girl who loves a game of ball and a nice snuggle with you on the sofa. She’s looking for a quiet home as your only dog and would be happy to have grandchildren visit.
Yogie & Scoobie (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Scoobie & Yogie are two lovely, laid-back Lurcher boys who want a home together where they can do lots of lounging, snuggling and have relaxing walks where they can meet nice people. They’re OK with other dogs on walks and are good with children. They love food and fuss!
Roxy (Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, Old Windsor)
Super Staffie Roxy is a friendly, fun and affectionate lady looking for a rural home. She enjoys lots of fuss with her favourite people and playing with tennis balls. Roxy would like to be the only pet in a home with a garden and where any children are teenagers
Sally (RSPCA West Norfolk Branch, Kings Lynn)
Sally is just the sweetest Staffie lady who came into rescue in a sorry state. She’s now blossomed into a puppy again and ready for a loving home with lots of cuddles. She’s good with dogs but would like to be the only pet and can live with children aged 10+.
Teddy (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Gorgeous Teddy is great with other dogs. He’s looking for an adult home with people who are relaxed about life, have a good sense of humour, and appreciate a real canine character!
Rufus (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Rufus was found in a bin as a pup in Spain. Rehomed in the UK he was doing well, but a baby came along and Rufus couldn’t cope. He’s very sensitive, so needs a calm and understanding adult-only home, with a strong routine and simple life.
Max (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, Nottinghamshire)
Max is a handsome Labrador Cross who loves to go for walks and doesn’t take much interest in other dogs. He’s a fabulous lad who will make a lovely companion.
Frankie (CAARS Rescue, West Midlands)
Frankie is a cheerful boy with a super waggy tail! He likes meeting other dogs but wants to be the only pet at home. Older children would be fine for him. He loves people, food and napping on the sofa.
Sonny (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Mastiff-X, Sonny forms a strong bond and needs a quiet home with a single person. He walks past dogs with no problem, but wants to be the only pet at home. Are you near enough to Liverpool to visit Sonny a few times to get to know him? He’s so worth it!
Scoobie and Yogie (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Scoobie and Yogie are a friendly and affectionate pair of Lurchers looking for their forever home together. They love their walks followed by snoozing and are clean in the home. They would make the perfect pair of companions.
Duke (Wellingborough Dog Welfare, Northants)
Duke is a gentle, loving Lurcher who would be the perfect companion with you all the time. He’s a big, soppy boy who loves tennis balls and could live with another dog and children aged 8+.
Chyna (Lurcher Link, West Yorkshire)
Chyna loves people and she loves life! Sometimes she’s so full of joy, she’ll get a case of the zoomies which she has to let out. She wants to be an only pet in an adult-only home, as her enthusiastic greetings could bowl small people over. She’s just so happy!
Belle (Mayhew, NW London)
Adorable Belle is shy at first but she loves a fuss from those she trusts. She avoids other dogs on walks and wants to be the only pet in an adult only home. She likes playing with her toys, walks and just being with her people. She’s a sweetheart!
Bobby (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Bobby is desperate to find his perfect forever home. He loves his walks and cuddles once he trusts you, living in a quiet home with no children. He’d be happy as the only dog but okay with a quiet companion. It’s time for Bobby to go home.
Pixie (Grinshill Animal Rescue, Shropshire)
Pixie is a beautiful, noble soul who really loves her people. She can live with another friendly dog and older children but not cats. She wants to have company most of the time as she worries when she doesn’t know where you are. Her mission in life is to love!
Toby (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Cute little Toby is a Terrier-lover’s dream. He can live with older children but wants to be the only pet at home. He has the enthusiasm of a young Patterdale but will happily potter along on walks, sometimes with dogs friends, and won’t drag his human through bushes after squirrels!
Buster (Animal Action Trust, fostered Essex)
Cutie boy Buster loves to snuggle up to his person almost as much as he loves playing fetch! He wants to be an only pet at home. He’s good with visiting children as he’s all about love and fun. He likes pottering in the garden and he loves treats!
Mike (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
Mike is a cheerful, soppy, fun boy who loves treats and chest scratchies. He’s OK with other dogs and makes friends with polite ones but he wants to be the only pet at home. If he has a garden, tennis ball, food and company, he’s a very happy boy!
Mika (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Mika is a proper Terrier in that he’s super affectionate with his friends, amusingly busy on walks and will chase anything small and quick. He can live with other dogs but definitely not cats! He’s cheerful, loving and always entertaining. He just needs to know he truly belongs again.
Buskybear (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
This cuddlesome boy deserves a special owner or two, worthy of his love. He’s affectionate with people he trusts and gets on well with other friendly dogs he knows. However, he finds lots of things to worry about and needs to be made to feel safe. Could you help him?