Oh! My! Word! If you are a GSD fan and can’t resist the handsome long-haired variety, Billy might be the boy for you. He’s gorgeous in both looks and temperament. If you have a cat-free home and love GSDs, please read on…
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.
Max (Vigil GSD Rescue, kennelled Surrey)
Max loves a cuddle, but sadly they are in short supply when you’re in rescue. Poor Max! Could you offer him a new home with lots of cuddles?
Blue (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Blue the Husky with his gorgeous ice blue eyes, is looking for a fairly active person or family. He could possibly live with another dog and also older, respectful children. He is very intelligent as well as affectionate… when he’s not too busy with important snuffling!
Simona (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Shiny Simona is a rather special lady! She’s a super intelligent and loyal Carpathian Shepherd, who enjoys the company of other Shepherd-type dogs, especially. She’s gentle and friendly to each person she meets and does love a fuss! She’s the perfect, easy-going companion for someone who likes walkies as much as her.
Peggy (Wonky Pets, fostered Derbyshire)
Pretty Peggy is a Border Collie who loves to play and to go on long walks. She can live with other dogs (as long as they respect her authority) and she’d be fine with teenage children. She’s a lively, friendly, engaging girl with a whole lot of love to offer!
Sasha (Wonky Pets, fostered S. Birmingham)
Happy Sasha loves taking her human out for long walks in the country. She’s cool with other respectful dogs but super friendly with all the people she meets! She’s a solidly loyal and loving companion, with definite cuddly bear-like qualities.
Bruce (Adopt a Dog North East, fostered Durham)
15/07/18 – Bruce has been reserved! Good luck boy!
Collie/Saluki Cross Bruce makes the most wonderful companion for an adult home. He is a very loving and affectionate boy. Well-behaved and good in the house, Bruce can be rehomed with another calm dog and he’s also used to living with cats.
Pip (Wonky Pets Rescue, fostered South Derbyshire)
Pip is a beautiful soul, both inside and out. This gorgeous boy loves having human company and just being with you, whether out walking or snoozing beside you on the sofa. He can live with cats and he needs to live with at least one other dog.
Belle and Lucy (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Belle and Lucy are a lovely pair of affectionate ladies looking for a home together if possible as they love each other and Lucy gets stressed without Belle. They are easy to walk and are used to living with children. They would make great family pets.
Max (Manchester Dogs’ Home)
All Max wants is to be out of kennels and in a calm, cosy home of his own. He was sadly found as a stray and is proving to be an amazing boy who loves people and his toys. Max needs an active, pet-free home where any children are older and where he will be treated like the prince he is.
Ruby (RSPCA West Hatch, Somerset)
14/07/18 – Ruby has been reserved! Good luck girl!
Wow, what a beauty! Fluffy Ruby the Alaskan Malamute is looking for a quiet home where she will have regular gentle walks and a nice garden to potter in. Is your home worthy of wondrous Ruby?
Uma (German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Middlesex)
Beautiful, dutiful Uma is ever so loving and likes nothing more than taking her human out for walks in the countryside. Except for cuddles. She really loves cuddles! She wants to be your devoted companion. Please help Uma by sharing her page!
Polar Bear (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
12/7/18 – Reserved
This pretty Polar Bear is actually a Husky Cross. She is a sweet and sensitive girl who needs a nice quiet home away from busy roads. She can live with older children. Dogs Trust are still assessing whether she can live with dogs.
Snow White (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
After a tragic past and many years wasted, beautiful Collie Cross Snow White seems to understand that there’s nothing but good times ahead now. Although still a little wary, she’s enjoying a fuss and loves her walks. She’s a courageous girl who just needs the loving home she’s never had and truly deserves now. Please read her story.
Logan (Safe Rescue, fostered Kings Lynn)
Logan is reserved
Gentle, calm and unassuming, Logan is a Collie rescued from Romania. He’s starting to realise there is a wonderful life out there in his foster home and is the perfect boy in almost every way, but he is still very affected by his past traumas. Logan is happy living with dogs and needs a very special person to love.
Ronnie (German Shepherd Dog Rescue, kennelled Essex)
Gorgeous Ronnie is a perfect gentleman who is very good on the lead. He is lovely with everyone he meets and is also good with other dogs. We think he deserves a gold star, as well as a fabulous home!
Zak (Willowdale Farm, Cambs/Norfolk border)
Zak is a sweet-natured, gentle boy whose idea of heaven is pottering around, helping you with chores and gardening. He’s great with other dogs but will chase cats. Could you offer Zak a home where he will be able to spend most of the day with you?
Louie (Pattering Paws Dog Rescue, West Midlands)
Gorgeous golden Louie would like a nice retirement home where he can spend most of the day with his owner, go for fun walks, and play ball. He isn’t used to living with dogs or children, so doesn’t really want to start, but he can live with cats.
Smiling Milo! (Oldies Club, fostered Herefordshire)
That gorgeous smile belongs to Milo, a happy and friendly chap who would love a home where he can go for good walks and spend plenty of quality time with you. He’d be happy to have a canine chum too. Isn’t he handsome?!
Misha (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Misha is making up for lost time. After two years in a shelter in Romania she now spends her days feeling cherished, surrounded by other friendly dogs and going on joyous walks where she revels in the sunshine and rolls in the long grass. All she needs now… is you!
Bella ball-a Bella! (Oldies Club, fostered Northamptonshire)
Beautiful Bella loves playing ball and generally spending time in the garden. She also enjoys a cuddle on the sofa. Could you offer Bella a wonderful life full of fun times and frolics?
Richard (Animal Adoption International, fostered Surrey)
Richard is a lovely Lab x Collie who is good with other dogs but he’d rather be an only dog in his new home so that he can truly relax. He’s likes walks and loves cuddles and food! Isn’t he gorgeous?
Caleb (German Shepherd Rescue South, fostered Hampshire)
Gorgeous Caleb is a gentle giant who is looking forward to finding a fairly quiet home. He’s good with dogs and still loves going out for his walks. Isn’t he a handsome lad?
Misha (Ashbourne Animal Welfare, Derbyshire)
Misha is wearing her heart on her paw in the hope of finding someone to love her. She’s a gorgeous big girl with ambitions of being a lapdog! She also loves toys and will greet you with a teddy. If that sounds like your idea of heaven, perhaps you could offer Misha the home she’s been waiting for?
Milo (Last Hope Rescue, fostered Lancashire)
Milo sadly spent over 2 years in kennels and is urgently looking for his forever home. His tail wags so hard when he gets attention and he loves walks, food, fuss, and his ball too. He needs an adult, pet-free home. Please help Milo and give him the chance he surely deserves.
Perry (UK German Shepherd Dog Rescue, kennelled Carmarthen)
Perry is a beautiful boy who is just learning to trust humans after having been abused and neglected all his life. He now loves having a fuss and wants it all to himself so would do best as an only dog. He just wants to please you and to feel safe and loved for the rest of his life.
Gus (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, Yorkshire)
Joyful Gus is partially sighted but he still loves to run around! He’s good with other dogs and adores all human people too. He enjoys getting a fuss from everyone he meets! Gus is a straightforwardly happy dog – optimistic and loving.
Super-lassy Sassy! (Oldies Club, fostered Dorset)
Sassy is a cheeky lassy who was handed in to the pound at the age of 16. She loves steady walks and a good sniff around the garden. Could you offer Sassy a home and companionship and be happy for her to sleep in your bedroom?
Lucky (female) (Dogs Trust West Calder, Scotland)
How can it be that pretty Lucky is still waiting? Could you offer her a quiet, rural home where she will be your only pet? You will need to be able to visit Lucky a few times at West Calder so that she is confident to go home with you. 21/6/18 – Lucky still needs a home!
Cassie (German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Gloucestershire)
Sweet Cassie is looking for a retirement home where the most exciting thing that happens is going for a lovely walk or playing with her ball in the garden. She wants to be an only pet in a quiet, adult only home where people speak gently… about how lovely she is! 20/6/18 – Cassie is still waiting!
Bear (Ark Animal Rescue, at home Grimsby)
Bear is like a soft, fluffy teddy and is just as cuddly. He’s friendly and affectionate with people he knows but can be nervous of strangers. He’s used to living with dogs and cats. Bear is good with children and can live with teenagers. He’s gorgeous. 17/6/18 – Bear still needs a home!
Jojo (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Depressed and battered by his life in Romania, poor Jojo hardly moved from his bed of damp straw. But now he’s enjoying some home comforts and can’t wait to find a forever home. Jojo is loyal, kind natured and loves everyone. Could you fill his retirement with all the fuss and cuddles he deserves? 11/6/18 – Jojo still needs a home!
Rex (Animal Adoption International, fostered Scotland)
Rex has had a hard life and is ready for a relaxing retirement receiving lots of love and cuddles and not having to go out for walks. He would ideally like to find a home with his old pal Bonnie. Could you help?
Beth (NAWT, Cornwall)
Do you have a quiet smallholding that needs a quirky, independent collie? If so, let us tell you all about Beth…
10/6/18 – Beth still needs a smallholding!
Bailey (Ark Animal Rescue, Lincolnshire coast)
Gorgeous Bailey needs a home where he can spend all day with you. He’d be perfect if you have horses and love the outdoors. He’s good with dogs and can live with children who are big enough to not be knocked over when he’s feeling bouncy. Bailey is desperate to find a special person to love. 10/6/18 – Bailey still needs a home!
Cara (German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Hampshire)
Cara is a delightful German Shepherd who needs a new home through no fault of her own. She has a lovely temperament and is still quite active. She loves a run in the fields and would enjoy a nice rural setting for exploring. 10/6/18 – Beautiful Cara still needs a home!
Silvio (Safe Rescue, kennelled Norfolk)
Silvio’s had a hard life and is so desperate to be loved that he cuddles right in to you so earnestly. Could you offer Silvio his elusive new home? 10/6/18 – Cuddly Silvio is still waiting!
Simba (German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Essex)
Champagne-coloured Simba is a very loving German Shepherd once he gets to know you. He can live with other dogs and older children, but no cats please. Simba loves treats and tummy rubs!
1/6/18 – Handsome Simba is still waiting!
Ozzie (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Freshfields say that Ozzie is the perfect gentleman and a very affectionate boy who loves attention and walks. Ozzie is looking for a rural, quiet home with an active owner. He will make a wonderful friend and companion. 10/6/18 – Ozzie is still waiting!
Buddy (Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary)
And the award for the oldie with the longest tongue… goes… to… Buddy!!
And the award for the oldie with the pointiest ears… goes… to… Buddy!!
Could you offer award-winning Buddy an experienced home where he will be your only pet? 10/6/18 – Buddy is still waiting!
Chuckie (Greyhound Gap, Staffordshire)
If you are looking for a devoted older dog that loves walks, then look no further! Chuckie is a loyal Lurcher x Shepherd boy who gets overlooked because he is older, and yet he really doesn’t act like an old dog at all. He likes children and he could live with a mature female dog. Chuckie’s so fed up of waiting in kennels – is he waiting for you? 10/6/18 – Chuckie still needs a home!