Sweet Sam is a young at heart Collie boy who likes to make friends, especially if they will play ball with him. He’s lovely company and doesn’t mind other, larger dogs. Sam’s looking for an older, quiet household as he’s a bit of a couch potato!
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.
URGENT: Toby & Josie – devoted chums need a home! (Oldies Club, fostered Lancs)
Toby and Josie need a new home before the end of February. These loyal dogs enjoy a snooze on the sofa but also love walks and a good sniff. Their training is coming along in leaps and bounds, proving that old dogs quickly learn new things. Could you help them?
URGENT: Wispa needs a home! (Oldies Club, fostered Herts)
Wispa will flourish in a quiet home with a settled routine and a calm owner. She’s a sensitive girl and ever so bright! She is wary of men so would prefer a lady owner. She loves walks, food and snuggling up to you on the sofa!
Flash (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Flash is a happy, friendly boy who can live with other dogs, cats and children. He wants to have company most of the time as he’s used to being a devoted companion. He really loves walks and being a Collie cross, he likes plenty of them!
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?
Jorah (German Shepherd Dog Rescue, kennelled Wiltshire)
Jorah arrived in rescue very underweight and she is constantly thinking about food. She needs people who will help her learn that the next meal will always be there and that she can have fun and enjoy life again. Jorah will make a beautiful friend.
Sunny & Ricky (Animal Adoption International, fostered Scotland)
Between Sunny’s bright and eager nature and Ricky’s relaxed optimism, this pair of lovelies are the total package! Sunny relies on Ricky’s calmness and in return, she makes his life more fun. They are both well behaved, loving dogs who will make your life fun as well!
Shadow (RSPCA Lancashire East Branch)
Shadow hasn’t had the best start in life and he needs fabulous new people who will take the time to get to know him before adoption. He is an affectionate boy who enjoys a gentle game of fetch and just needs TLC and home comforts.
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!
Casper (German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Worcester)
Casper is a stunningly beautiful boy but can be nervous and protective of his owner. If you have lots of GSD experience, a calm and confident manner, and a quiet home with few visitors, please consider Casper. He has so much love to give.
Mandy (Private Rehoming, Scotland)
Beautiful wee Mandy is a very special girl. She loves meeting people and greets everyone with a wiggly bottom! She can live with other dogs but won’t actually interact with them much. Her main focus in life is her ball and after that, it’s kissing people!
Myla & Freya (Furget Me Not Rescue, fostered Liverpool)
Myla and Freya are two very loving girls. They get on well with other dogs, cats and children of all ages. They could live happily in almost any type of household. All they require are two walks a day, a garden to explore and lots of fuss!
Winston (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Winston is like a wise old sailor who has seen the world and is comfortable with who he is. How poetic! Winston has a jovial personality and is great fun to have around. Could you offer him a lovely home to retire to?
Denzel (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Denzel looks like a compact little shepherd and his party trick is a cheeky tap dance when kennels staff go to get him for his walk. He’s a loving boy who deserves lots of affection and cuddles in what will probably be his first real home. Bless him!
Storm (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, Nottinghamshire)
Storm is a chilled-out lady who was found as a stray. She is hard of hearing and a bit overweight, but it seems that she hasn’t been walked much of late. She’s loving walks now and is gradually building her stamina. Could sweet Storm come to live with you?
Misha (Ashbourne Animal Welfare, Derbyshire)
Big, beautiful, bear-like Misha gives substantial cuddles! She’s extremely soppy and is good with children, especially if they like playing football as much as her. She loves her toys and greets people with a teddy! Her gentle nature and loving heart make her the perfect family dog.
Smiley girl Sassy! (Oldies Club, fostered Dorset)
You can see what a sunny nature Sassy has in her pretty face. She’s easy to live with, just needing a settled retirement home as an only pet and a garden with interesting smells. Short walks, good company and treats make Sassy a very happy lady!
Blackjack (Animal Adoption International, fostered Portsmouth)
Blackjack is a lovely Collie cross who very much deserves a peaceful retirement with comfort and fuss aplenty! He ignores other dogs while out on walks and wants to be the only, doted on pet, in an adult only home. He’s very affectionate, really appreciating any love!
Tom (Love Underdogs, Essex)
After life in Romania, Tom already thinks he is in heaven. Imagine how joyful he is going to be when he is your new best friend, going fun places with you and then snuggling up in front of the TV!
Kaizer (Adopt a Dog North East)
Stunningly handsome Kaizer is just the perfect, softest, cuddle-bear anyone could wish to meet and is great in the house and car. Kaizer can live with children and other dogs but has never lived with cats. He’s simply gorgeous.
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. 17/11/18 – 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? 17/11/18 – Buddy is still waiting!
Chuckie (Greyhound Gap, Staffordshire)
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? 22/11/18 – Chuckie still needs a home!