Lovely Reyes has had no life before coming to the U.K., but he’s sweet-natured with a lovely temperament. He’s looking for a rural home with experienced people and another dog in the home would be a plus. Could you be the perfect match for Reyes?
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.
Olive (Otterspool Animal Haven, fostered Cheshire)
Olive is a sweet old lady who has suffered an ordeal. She was found as a stray with a large wound on her head. She’s recovered marvellously from the surgery required and is looking forward to a relaxing home where she will be cherished.
Sonny (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Sonny is a sunny-natured Jack Russell who was the companion of a lady who has sadly died. Sonny is enjoying having an active time in rescue and would enjoy a home where he can be busy walking, gardening etc. before settling down for a snooze.
Darla (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Cute Darla is urgently looking for a quiet retirement home. She’s no trouble at all and is good with dogs, older children and possibly cats too. All she wants is a little spoiling and love that she deserves as an older lady.
George & Mildred (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
Adorable pair, George and Mildred, are looking for a lap or two to snuggle up to. They will take you on short walks and be cheerful companions. They could live with older children but want to be the only dogs at home. They love sharing fuss!
Bess (Four Paws Animal Rescue, Lancashire)
Bess’s Mum has sadly passed away and it was her dearest wish that Bess would find a loving home again. She is a very friendly Jack Russell looking for a quiet retirement place but is still active and enjoys going out. Can you help Bess?
Peggy (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
If you have a peaceful home, a gentle manner and kind heart, you might just be worthy of this beautiful girl’s love. She can live with other calm dogs or as an only pet in an adult only home. Can you win the trust of this shy little sweetie?
Reuben (Halfway Home Dog Rescue, Nottinghamshire)
Sweet little Reuben loves cuddles and is a friendly boy. His owner sadly became too poorly to care for him and Reuben needs a new person to love.
Alfie (Greyhound Trust Nottingham)
After 4 happy years with his family, Alfie must wonder why he is back in kennels. He is a calm, gentle and well-behaved boy who loves a cuddle and deserves to be in a happy home once again.
Rover (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Rover is a gentle and affectionate Staffie Cross who loves people. He’s lived happily with children and other dogs but not cats. As a companion, you couldn’t ask for a better boy and he’s urgently looking for a foster/permanent home for all those home comforts he loves.
Poppy (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Poppy is a dinky and typically people-loving Staffie lady who desperate wants to be in her own home. She happily walks with other dogs but woul prefer a pet-free home as she doesn’t like to share her toys. She’s full of life and could live with teenage children.
Ace (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Ace is a smashing, social Staffie boy who really enjoys his walks and meeting everyone. He’s urgently looking for a foster/forever home as he’s not doing well in kennels. He can live with older children and female dogs. Can you help Ace?
Mavis (Leicester Animal Aid)
Mavis is such a sweet, friendly and happy soul who never lets anything get her down .. even the vet! She loves lots of cuddles and attention and would be happy to live with older children. She’d like to be the only pet for all that love and attention.
Chica (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, Devon)
19/03/19 – Chica has been reserved! No more applications please.
Chica is a shy little lady who likes fuss and attention but you have to let her come to you in her own good time. She can live with other dogs, cats and the likes of guinea pigs as she’s a sweet natured girl. Grown ups only please!
Mario (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Mario is a sweet and extremely friendly Staffie boy who would fit well in a family home. He walks well with other dogs and could possibly live with a female companion or as an only pet. He loves affection and is also happy to settle down to a snooze.
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.
Frank (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Reserved
Frank the Pug Cross is a lovely, friendly boy who has been enjoying his food too much and is now on a strict diet. He loves comfy laps and attention. Frank can live with other dogs but has not been assessed with young children and cats.
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!
India (Animal Helpline, Cambridgeshire)
Noble, soft and absolutely gorgeous, India is a mature Akita lady looking for a strolling partner. She’s calm and gentle and eternally loyal to her people. She doesn’t mind other dogs outside but at home, she’ll want you all to herself. She’s a delight!
Cocoa (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Collie Cross Cocoa is a handsome, furry boy who is gentle and affectionate. He’s excellent in the house and travels well. Cocoa is looking for a quieter home without children or other pets, though he’s happy to walk with dogs on-lead outside. Might he be the perfect pet for you?
Gizmo (RSPCA Danaher Animal Home, Essex)
Cute little Gizmo loves cuddles more than anything. He’s a fabulous chap who loves everyone he meets. He arrived in rescue with his best buddy Kira – perhaps you might be interested in the two of them?
Kira (RSPCA Danaher Animal Home, Essex)
Kira is very sweet and arrived in rescue with her friend Gizmo the Lhasa Apso. She can only have gentle exercise, but she enjoys short walks and an occasional ball game. Isn’t she beautiful?
Grappo (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Beagle Cross Grappo is a quiet and unassuming boy who is looking for a peaceful, loving home after spending years in a Romanian shelter. He’s affectionate and loves attention when offered. He can live with another calm dog but would prefer a child-free home. He’s rather gorgeous.
Towser (Ruff Start Rescue, fostered Scotland)
Towser is so happy to be in a lovely foster home after being dumped in Romania. He’s a little shy but gradually learning that life can be wonderful. He can live with children aged 5+ and would prefer to be the only pet though he gets on well with other dogs outside. It’s time he found his loving, forever home.
Harry (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered Devon )
Harry is an older gent who is hoping that someone will ignore his age and give him the loving home he deserves for his remaining years. A long-term foster home would also be considered. He’s a lovely boy who just eats, sleeps and has a gentle potter outside. Harry can live with other dogs but would prefer no children or cats to disturb his peace.
Bojangles and Cassie (Irish Retriever Rescue, fostered Lancashire)
Gorgeous Golden Retriever girls, Bojangles and Cassie, are looking for a quiet, loving home without children. They are absolute poppets who don’t need long walks and are good with other dogs, but no cats please. These two lovely ladies would make great companions.
Balanka (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Balanka has never known home comforts, despite having had a home in the UK for 9 years. She’s a lovely, gentle girl who enjoys running after a ball and can be quite puppylike at times. She’s a beauty!
Mary (RSPCA Macclesfield, fostered Cheshire)
22/3/19 – Lovely Mary is reserved for a new home!
Pretty Mary lived with 8 other Shepherds and they never left the property. As the eldest, Mary is the most well-adjusted, so must have had a normal early life. She needs a loving home with someone around most of the time and preferably a canine friend.
Cash (Adopt A Dog North East, fostered Durham)
Springer Spaniel Cash finds himself looking for a home after his Dad sadly passed away. He’s lovely, friendly and dotes on his human family. He can live with dogs, children and even cats being such a sweet-natured boy. Cash would be an ideal companion for someone looking for a faithful, if rather overweight, friend.
Wellington (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Bucks.)
Wellington needs calm, experienced owners who will make him feel secure. He is a sensitive boy and so a quiet, rural home with a secure garden is on his list of requirements. He’d like to be your only dog and needs someone at home with him most of the time.
Calvin (Safe Rescue, fostered Birmingham)
Calvin is a friendly and well-behaved boy who would fit well into most households. He gets on extremely well with other dogs and is keeping his paws crossed that someone will take him to the forever, loving home he deserves.
Devoted couple Gracie & Duke! (Oldies Club, fostered Shropshire)
These two cuties love short walks on the lead and are good with other dogs they meet. They could live with another dog and children would be OK, as they’re both very gentle. Their favourite thing in the world is cuddling up, either to you, or with each other. How cute?!
Conny (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Please help Conny find a happy ending to her awfully sad story. She was so terrified of humans but now is slowly becoming a comical and affectionate girl who loves her walks and food of course. Conny is looking for a loving home with at least another dog and no young children.
Joey (Rushton Dog Rescue, Somerset)
Your lap can bring joy into Joey’s life! He’d better be an only pet at home. He may be small but he has strongly held views about which other dogs are worthy of his time. He’s a quirky, dinky boy who loves to snooze in comfort.
Jasper (Animal Rescue Cymru, West Wales)
Reserved!
It’s time cute Jasper experienced the joys of doggy life in a loving home. He’s led a very sheltered life with no walks or garden to play in. So he’s looking for a quiet, adult home with lots of cuddles where he can enjoy life to the full. Jasper can live with another dog but is not cat tested.
Nancy (Boxers & Bully Saviours, Durham)
Darling Nancy is a loving old girl who still likes a walk and a play, despite her back legs being less springy these days. She wants to be the only pet at home and, for peaceful nap times, she’d like an adult only retirement home. Could you love her?
Avani (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered Shropshire )
Avani is blossoming into a very sweet lady after coming to the U.K. She needs a quiet, adult home where she can continue to come out of her shell and is happiest curled by the fire. Avani would be fine as the only dog or with another older companion and has previously lived with cats. She’ll make a very loyal companion.
Eva (Save Anca’s Dogs and Cats, fostered Cheshire)
Eva is settling happily into life in the U.K. after being rescued from Romania. She’s a lovely lady who just needs a little help with her confidence outside, but is good on the lead and is house-trained. Eva is looking for a calm, loving home where children are 10+ and can live with or without another dog.
Bruno (Waggy Tails Rescue, East Dorset)
Bruno is a proper little oldie at the grand old age of 21. Bless him! He wants a quiet home with a nice garden to potter in, a comfy bed and two tasty meals each day. His vet bills will be covered by Waggy Tails, but you need to be close to Bournemouth.
Leo (1 Dog At A Time, Milton Keynes)
Lovely Leo is looking for a quiet, preferably rural home as an only pet. He has epilepsy and needs very considerate owners who like gentle walks in the woods and are handy with a hair brush. This sweet old boy just wants to relax!
Teddy (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered West Midlands)
Fancy a warm, cuddly Teddy? Well, this Teddy is just for you with his lovely, thick, long coat. He’s such a handsome boy who loves being stroked and is happy to live with other dogs. All he wants is love and kindness and, of course, his forever home.
Paris (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
This delightful little lady is good with other dogs, cats and older children. She’s looking for a quiet home with a big garden and kind owners. She’s a sensitive soul, shy at first but soon showing her soppy side when she knows you and likes a cuddle!
Holly (Animal Action Trust, fostered Essex)
Holly is a very sweet Terrier x Chihuahua who enjoys walks and can jump up on the sofa. She previously worked as a part-time ratter but would like to retire to a life of luxury and love. Could you help Holly with her ambition?
Lucky (Leash of Life, Wiltshire)
Such a cute lad and very friendly, Lucky is in need of a new, loving home due to being left alone very long hours. He’s used to living with children and is fine with dogs outside. His ideal home would be with an active, retired couple who can give him the time he deserves. Lucky will make a great companion.
Nancy (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
Dear Nancy is a bit of a snuggle monster on the quiet and loves human company. She’s looking for a quiet retirement home with maybe retired people who have time to give her lots of love. She is living with other dogs and gets on fine with them. She’s a very sweet, calm lady.
Simon (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
Cuddly Simon is very friendly indeed and has not been hardened by years in a Romanian shelter. He just loves cuddles and would be so happy to have a cosy home of his own where he will love you forever. Simon can live with other dogs and is an absolute sweetheart.
Goga (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
Beautiful Goga is looking for the loving home she deserves after a hard life in Romania. She is very friendly but needs time to regain her confidence and realise that there’s a lovely life for her out there. She’s fine with other dogs but would like a peaceful, retirement home to enjoy for the rest of her life.
Vulpes (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
Sweet natured Vulpes gets on so well with all people and dogs. She’s very friendly and loves lots of fuss, rather having a cuddle than a walk. She walks nicely on the lead (and needs the exercise to trim her waistline). All she wants is to be showered with love.
Storm (Furry Friends Animal Rescue, Surrey)
Storm has spent most of her life breeding and then moved around a lot. She has a lovely nature and deserves a quiet home with older/retired people or where children are 12+. Storm could live with a calm, larger male dog. Someone around most of the time to love her would be perfect.
Munch (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Cat-friendly Munch needs an adult-only home where there are no visiting children and no children planned for the future. He’s an active and affectionate little chap who would love to snuggle up in bed with you.
Rudi (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Fife)
Rudi is so happy to be in a foster home after years in a cold, heartless shelter. He has a tail that wags like a non-stop windmill and is described as an elderly gent with a cheeky grin and a heart of gold. He’s fine with the dogs in his foster home and now just needs a forever home.
Robin (Love Underdogs, Essex)
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!
Lyra (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Lovely Lyra has really blossomed since coming to the UK. She is a clever girl who likes to use her brain and she is affectionate and loving as well. With her polar-bear-like coat, she promises to be your loyal and cuddly best friend!
Max (Adopt A Dog North East, fostered Durham)
The Belgian Shepherd part of Max’s heritage makes him a loyal, intelligent and sensitive boy. He needs an owner who is with him most of the time, in a quiet area as he is frightened of loud bangs. He is cat-friendly but prefers to be your only dog and isn’t used to children.
Jake (Dogs Trust Merseyside, in a foster home)
Jake has sadly lost his friend Marble the Lurcher. He’s now in a foster home but needs a forever home ASAP. He is a very active, fun and affectionate boy who loves a snuggle on your lap. Could you offer him a home and lots of companionship?
Fergie (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Plymouth)
Fergie is a very friendly, gentle, quiet and sociable lady who loves a cuddle and snuggle on the sofa. She’s in foster care as an only dog but is fine with dogs outside. She’s used to children over 8 years and would prefer a cat-free home. She’s a gorgeous girl.
AJ (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Somerset)
AJ is loving life in his foster home and they can’t praise him enough. He’s just enjoying life, his walks and is excellent on the lead. He loves other dogs and can live with older children. AJ will make an amazing family dog in the cosy, calm, forever home he deserves.
Sally (Dogs Trust Merseyside, in a foster home)
Sally is a little sweetheart who just wants to be someone’s beloved companion. She was left for most of the day by herself previously and so she now craves company. Could Sal be your new pal?
Bips and Dexter (NAWT, Berkshire)
Bips and Dexter are a very handsome pair of Rough Collies looking for an adult, pet-free home. They enjoy lots of fuss, playing together and are a very sweet duo. They don’t require a lot of exercise and can be left. Aren’t they lovely?
Rocky & Ruby (Bath Cats and Dogs Home, in foster)
Rocky and Ruby are a cuddly, amusing duo who play tug with a toy between them. They can live with children of any age and need only short, quiet walks, or just playtime at home if you have a nice big garden.
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?
Ollie (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Ollie is gorgeous, but he needs a quiet, experienced Shih Tzu home with someone around most of the time. He needs to be your only pet and can’t live with or have visiting children.
Emily (Kent Greyhound Rescue)
Sweet Emily was raced and then bred from, living her life in kennels with no creature comforts, and yet within one day at her foster home she was roaching on the sofa. Could this talented lady be your new best friend?
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?
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.
River (Halfway Home Dog Rescue, Nottinghamshire)
River is a friendly, affectionate boy and ever so well behaved! He’s good with other dogs and would love to have at least one doggy companion. He can only do short walks these days but he really enjoys them. His favourite thing is tummy rubs!
Cissie (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, Nottinghamshire)
Cissie has had a sad time – she is nervous of people she doesn’t know and flinches when touched. Doesn’t it just break your heart? This very deserving sweetheart needs a place to call home where she can discover happiness and love.
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!
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.
Roxy (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Birmingham)
Roxy is a happy girl who loves to be with her people, snuggled on the sofa. She can live with gentle children aged 6+ and is good with dogs so might be able to live with a calm friend. She’d like a home where she won’t be left too long.
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.
Lilly (Senior Staffy Club, fostered West Midlands)
Lovely Lilly is looking for a comfortable retirement as an only pet with a loving family/owner. She’s good with other dogs she meets on walks but wants to be the centre of attention at home. She’s a sturdy, soppy lady!
Albert (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Staffordshire)
Albert loves the sofa .. for cuddles, being stroked, being brushed, in fact most things. He enjoys little walks and is okay on the lead. He’s currently living with other dogs and doesn’t show much interest in cats. He would suit a home with older children who can give him lots of attention and treats.
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 wants to be the only pet in an adult only home. He likes a game of fetch and really loves a fuss. He-is-a-big-soppy-BOY! Yes-he-IS!
Bluebell (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Have you had rescue dogs before and know the immense satisfaction of transforming their lives? Could pretty Bluebell be the next dog you help? She’s been in rescue almost all her life and desperately needs a proper home and people who are truly hers.
Gizza (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Dear old Gizza is an adorable, cuddlesome couch potato! He loves meeting people and getting a fuss. He likes short walks. He gets on with other steady dogs but wants to be the only one at home, for peace and optimal love!
Harry (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, Devon)
Lovely Lurcher, Harry, would like a cosy home with a family with children aged 8+. He can live with medium/large dogs, but not small ones or cats. He loves lots of cuddles and snuggling up to his people, and his tail never stops wagging.
Winston (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Winston is like a wise old sailor who has seen the world and is comfortable with who he is. Winston has a jovial personality and is great fun to have around. Could you offer him a lovely home to retire to?
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.