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 an adult home together?
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.
Nancy (Good Life Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Nancy is a tiny little Staffy girl who walks like a dream on the lead. She would be an ideal companion for an older person who can take her for regular walks. Cheeky Nancy is so sweet and she loves to be the centre of attention.
Esme (Good Life Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Sweet and affectionate Esme wants to be someone’s best friend and is very unhappy in kennels. She deserves so much more from life. She’d like to have your company most of the time and simply be cherished.
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!
Daisy (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Daisy may be getting on but she still likes a little gallop in a field. She enjoys snuffly walks too and she loves her toys! She’s an entertaining lady with all the best attributes of a senior Collie. Prepare to be adored if you’re her lucky new owner!
Oliver (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Oliver is a lovely old boy who is blind but manages perfectly well. He can see the world in sounds and especially smells! He might need a bit more consideration than fully sighted dogs but he’ll make up for it in extra love and devotion!
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?
Paddy (RSPCA Macclesfield, kennelled Derbyshire)
Paddy arrived in rescue emaciated, dehydrated and with sores. This poor old boy has suffered and he feels anxious in new situations. Could you offer him a wonderful home and the patience and calm reassurance he needs?
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!
Sapphire (Rovers Dog Rescue, fostered Essex)
Sapphire is a very sweet Chihuahua Cross who loves people. She’s used to living with dogs and is now enjoying walks and regaining her figure! She’s such a cutie.
Pepsi (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
Pepsi is a sweet Dachshund mixture who is blind and has diabetes. She is very affectionate and needs a special family who will love her and look after her medical needs. Blind dogs are so wonderful and rewarding. Could you help Pepsi?
Joey-2 (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
Joey would like a quiet home where he can be your best friend. He needs to be your only pet and would ideally like a one-person household. He’s a good traveller and enjoys a walk.
Oscar (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
Oscar is a cute, little Terrier who is looking for an adult, pet-free home. He’s such a sweet boy once he knows you but is anxious and fearful of new environments. Could you be Oscar’s new, special companion?
Joey-1 (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
Cute Joey will make a fabulous little companion in a quiet home. After he’s had a walk he’s happy to snooze the afternoon away in his bed. Could you offer him a chilled retirement?
URGENT APPEAL: Could you help frightened Saffy?
Saffy has led a sheltered life with an elderly person. We are urgently appealing for a terrier-experienced foster home in a quiet area with no other pets and no children. Could you help frightened Saffy?
Elsie (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Elsie is so sad now that her owner has passed away and urgently needs a foster/permanent home where she can be cosseted. She likes to snooze on the sofa in a quiet home where she will be the only pet and any children are 12+. Can you help Elsie?
Zeebo (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Gentle, soppy Zeebo is a super friendly boy who could live with a calm dog, older children, and a hamster! He’s very sad right now as he has returned to Freshfields as he didn’t get on with his new family’s cat. He needs a calm, caring home and regular gentle walks.
Bruno (Rescue Remedies, kennelled Surrey)
Sadly, 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.
Stoney (Essex Greyhound Rescue)
Sweet and gentle Stoney has spent his whole life in a kennel. He must be so fed up of spending every day on his own in the cold. He can live with greys/lurchers and older children. Could you offer Stoney a sofa and lots of love?
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?
Jasper (South East Dog Rescue, kennelled Kent)
16/1/20 – Jasper is Reserved
Jasper is a wonderful old boy who finds himself in kennels as his mum has passed away. He loves people and dogs and is a superstar of an oldie. Could you offer Jasper a warm home, good food and unlimited cuddles?
Betty (Active Animals Rescue & Rehab., kennelled Hampshire)
Dear Betty has had tough life but remains loving and affectionate. She ignores dogs outside but would like to be the only pet in the home, where she spends lots of time sleeping and dreaming of being loved and a litle walk now and then and, of course, good food!
Mogwei (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Mogwei is a Pug cross who has lost the use of his back legs. He has a wheelchair for short walks and a buggy for longer ones. Are you the extra special someone willing to take on this poor little boy?
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.
Wilson (Leicester Animal Aid)
Wilson is an adorable, happy-go-lucky Labrador x English Bull Terrier who is desperate to find a new family to love. He’s great with children and would love a home with kids aged 8+. He’s good with dogs when out but needs to be your only pet at home.
Jack, undercover blanket wrangler! (Oldies Club, fostered Coventry)
Little Jack is an expert blanket arranger. He’d love to be your companion, pottering around the house and garden, helping with chores. He’s quiet and well-behaved and will enjoy visiting dog-friendly cafes and pubs. Bless him!
Tia (Wellingborough Dog Welfare, Northamptonshire)
Tia is a super loving lady who gives kisses to anyone who’ll let her. She needs to be an only pet in a home where someone can keep her company most of the time. She’s unbearably stressed in kennels. Please consider being her new best friend!
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!
Bertie (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
*12/1/2020 Bertie is reserved.*
Bertie is a special boy looking for a special person to care for him as he is disabled. He’s a shy, funny, little chap who is very affectionate. He’s living happily with other dogs and cats and loves lots of attention while snuggled up. Can you help Bertie please?
Milo (via Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Milo wants to be the lap-dog of a special person who will give him time and space. He doesn’t want to be around children or dogs but is fine with cats. You’ll need to be able to visit him a few times for him to get to know you.
Kenzy (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Kenzy spent 7 years in a Romanian shelter and has never known love and kindness. She is quiet and shy but progressing well. Could you offer her a loving home where she can get used to life’s luxuries at her own pace?
Castel (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Castel survived 7 years in a Romanian shelter by making himself invisible but he’s gradually learning the joys of not having to hide in the shadows. He happy-dances at food time! Could you offer him the patience and love he deserves?
Roxy (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Roxy might not be classically good looking but she has a beautifully kind heart. She’s shy with new people but once she knows you she’s a soppy, affectionate old girl. If she meets a puppy, her big hearted nature makes her waggy tail a blur! Could you love her?
Poppy and Billy (Teckels Rehoming and Boarding, Gloucester)
Poppy and Billy are looking for a loving, quiet retirement home together where they can enjoy their remaining years with oodles of TLC. The love human company so need someone around most of the time.
Kiki (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Kiki is a sweet little girl looking for a home close to Foal Farm as she needs regular vet checks for Cushing’s. She is a lovely, gentle soul who is happily sharing her foster home with dogs and a child.
Charles (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Hampshire)
Sadly, Charles was shut-down when he came to the UK, but he’s settling and beginning to enjoy the comforts of a foster home. He just loves his food and his bed! Charles would benefit from a doggy companion and is good with the resident baby. Charles just needs time to relax and come out of his shell.
Albie (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Scotland)
Adorable Albie really appreciates all the good things in life: fuss, cuddles, treats and walks. He’s such a lovely gent inside and out and would love to be your forever companion. He’s good with children and dogs but not keen on cats yet.
Deno (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Scotland)
Deno is such a cuddly boy with his cute face and spotty coat. He loves a good fuss, his walks and exploring. He enjoys being with his foster doggy friend and can be left without problem. Deno would make a super companion.
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!
Louis (Poodles In Need, Lincolnshire)
Louis is a young-at-heart miniature poodle who needs an active home with people at home the majority of the time. He loves his walks and is good on the lead. He also loves cuddles and attention.
West Highland Lily! (Oldies Club, fostered Buckinghamshire)
8/1/20 – Lily is now Reserved
Lily just wants to be your special little companion and have lots of fuss and snuggles on the sofa. She’d like you all to herself so needs to be your only pet. Lily enjoys walks and an outing – she is a good little traveller.
Lyra (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Lyra is a lady of great poise. She loves being with people, getting fuss or playing a game, but she’s unassuming and calm too. She’s a wonderful mixture of relaxed, loving and playful. But she’s never had a proper home… yet!
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.
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.
Poppy (Oakwood Dog Rescue, Hull)
Poppy is a very sweet and gentle girl who is getting depressed in kennels. She has limited vision and is worried if startled by other animals so needs to be your only pet in a quiet, adult only home. Could you help Poppy?
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.
Champ (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Kent)
Champ is a super sweet boy who has fought distemper and recovered well. He just wants a retirement home where he can feel safe, loved and happy. Champ gets on with other dogs and was fine with children and cats when in Romania. Can you welcome him into your home?
Sunrise (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Sunrise’s owner has passed away. Sunrise needs a loving home where she can continue to flourish. Originally from Romania, she still bears the trauma but tries to fit in and is no trouble. Sunrise would benefit living with another dog in a quiet, adult home.
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.
Ruby (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
This lovely lady enjoys being with other dogs, especially males. She’s quite shy with new people and needs an adult only home. Gentle and unassuming by nature, she asks for very little out of life. A good garden and comfy sofa and she’ll be content.
Bobby (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
21/1/20 – Bobby is now reserved
Bobby likes to get to know people slowly and only wants fuss, well, when he wants it! He’s his own person and that must be respected. He’s OK with other dogs on walks but wants to be the only pet in an adult only home. Are you worthy of his cuteness?
Ellie (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
Ellie is a bright girl who is great fun and enjoys learning new things. She likes to take her time to get to know you and needs a quiet, adult-only home with lovely, patient people.
Murphy (Romanian Rescue Appeal, Leeds)
Murphy enjoys an ear rub and to rest his handsome head on your lap. He’s good with dogs but needs a quiet, adult-only home with a steady, consistent routine. He loves the outdoors, so will enjoy a big garden.
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 and just loves being stroked. He is very friendly with children and the dogs in his foster home. Now he needs someone to love and a forever home of his own.
Lenny (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Lovely Lenny is a very friendly and loving little chap who can be defensive of those he loves. He gets on well with other dogs and is a pleasure to take out and about. He just needs a loving family to call his own.
Willow (Romanian Rescue Appeal, Wiltshire)
Willow is an affectionate Shepherd/Collie Crossbreed who will bond closely with his owner. He loves his walks and would be happy to live in a rural area, preferably as an only pet, and where any children are older. He’s such a handsome boy.
Apollo (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered Hertfordshire)
Gentle giant Apollo is a sociable and adaptable Carpathian Shepherd type who is looking for a home with an experienced owner and where there are no other pets except perhaps a dog of a similar breed. He’s simply gorgeous. 1/1/20 – Apollo 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. 30/12/19 – Tia still needs a home!
Bluebell (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Each time we update Bluebell’s page, her face is more grey and more light has faded from her eyes. Bluebell needs to be the only pet of a calm, experienced owner who can be with her all day. Surely someone can offer her that? 30/12/19 – Bluebell still needs a home
Nancy (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
Cheerful Nancy is a laid back lady who gets on well with other dogs. She likes a fuss once she knows you and is quite snuggly once she loves you! You can tell from her face that she’s a happy girl and whether snoozing or playing, life is such fun! 30/12/19 – Nancy still needs a home
Cuify (Dantes Dream Dog Rescue, fostered Leeds)
Cuify is a Lhasa Apso Cross who needs a quiet home with no children. He would like you to be with him most of the time and you will need to be experienced with dogs. 30/12/19 – Cuify still needs a home
Candy (via Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Candy is a lovely, sweet girl who sadly needs a new home due to the ill-health of her owner. She has a wonderful temperament and can live with children aged 8+. Could Candy come to live with you? 30/12/19 – Candy still needs a home
Maddie (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
Maddie is just beginning to flourish and learn that life can be wonderful. She now enjoys cuddles from anyone she trusts and is living in harmony with other dogs in her foster home. 30/12/19 – Maddie 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
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! 30/12/19 – Zola still needs a home
Teona (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Look at Teona’s adorable little short legs! 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! 13/1/20 – Teona 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! 13/1/20 – Milo still needs a home
William (Chancepixies Animal Welfare, Kent)
Little William’s dad passed away and he’s now looking for an experienced and understanding adult-only home. He’s led an insular life and arrived in rescue very underweight so food is an issue with him. He loves his walks and deserves a happy, forever home. 5/9/19 – William is still waiting