Skye is a delightful Staffie lady who’s so gentle and friendly. She loves cuddles. She walks well on-lead and is fine with other dogs. Skye is just a very special girl who will make a fabulous companion.
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.
Wilf (Wonky Pets Rescue, fostered Derbyshire)
Wilf is a fit and active Collie Cross who just loves his walks and playing fetch. He travels well, is good with other dogs and could also live with dog-savvy cats. As a stray, not much is known about his background, so any children should be 14+. He’s a great boy who will be a fabulous companion.
Archie (All Animals Rescue and Rehome, Essex)
You would have to have a very hard heart for it to not be melted by Archie’s little old face. This wonderful boy gets on well with dogs, cats and children. Love and cuddles are all he asks for. Could you help?
Rusty (Pawprints to Freedom, fostered Glasgow)
Rusty is a cuddly, well-behaved lad who loves to go out for adventures, making human and canine friends along the way. He can be wary of men but comes around once he realises they aren’t going to hurt him.
Moose (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Moose is an unassuming, grateful, gentle giant who is always surprised to get any attention. He gets on with people and dogs and looks forward to settling on a sofa in a loving home of his own. Despite being a Romanian street dog, he has a lovely nature and will make a wonderful friend.
Milla (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Milla is lovely, friendly girl enjoying life in the U.K. after a long time in a Romanian shelter. She mixes beautifully with other dogs, lives happily with children and seems cat-friendly too. Such a perfect, little lady.
Columbus (Safe Rescue, fostered South Shields)
Gorgeous Columbus is loving being in the UK and receiving lots of love and attention. He is good with dogs and fine with kind, gentle children. Could you offer this boy a new home?
Wyatt (Rescue Me Animal Sanctuary, fostered Merseyside)
Wow, Wyatt! Aren’t you a handsome boy! This gorgeous creature could be yours if you can offer him a lovely home (in the North West), with fun walks and plenty of attention. He loves cuddles and food but doesn’t like other dogs sniffing his bum. That’s fair enough!
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!
Rico (All Dogs Matter, fostered North London)
18/11/2019 Cute Rico has gone to his new, forever home.
Fizz (Animal Rescue Cumbria, kennelled near Kendal)
Pretty Fizz loves to be pampered and have cuddles. She must be making up for lost time as she is a retired working sheepdog. She doesn’t like other dogs so needs a home with a large garden, or a smallholding, where she can enjoy playing out in peace.
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.
Stefan (Leash of Life, fostered Wiltshire)
Sweet Stefan is a calm, clean and affectionate boy who is lookking for a quiet retirement home where he can potter in the garden. He’s described as the perfect dog and is happy to live with dogs, cats and older children.
Rosie (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Devon)
Rosie is a dear and loving lady who is flourishing in her foster home. She loves attention and fuss, but she is wary of new things and other dogs. She truly deserves someone to love her in her forever home.
Alfie the gentle one! (Oldies Club, fostered West Yorkshire)
02/11/19 – No more applications please! Alfie is extremely popular and has many lovely offers to choose from already!
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.
Alfie (All Dogs Matter, fostered North London)
It’s so sad that a senior gent like Alfie was abandoned and he now deserves a loving, retirement home. He loves a cuddle and is gentle and relaxed. He’s good with people and dogs but would prefer to be the only dog in the home. Alfie can live with children 10+ and possibly cats too.
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)
Sadly, Sunrise’s owner has passed away so she now needs a special, 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.
Buddy needs a buddy! (Oldies Club, fostered Hampshire)
Buddy’s ideal home will have a resident dog to be his buddy. He likes to have company and needs a home where he won’t be left for long periods and will be allowed time to settle. Buddy is good with cats and is a lovely, gentle boy.
Buddy (Friends of Akitas Trust, Notts)
Buddy is a very loving boy who’d rather have a fuss and a cuddle than a treat or a toy. He’s gentle and laid back. He likes getting out and about but doesn’t need much exercise. He’s an all round easy, steady teddy bear!
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.
Jared (Leash of Life, fostered Wiltshire)
Gentle and affectionate, Jared is a handsome, medium sized Crossbreed who just loves to play with dogs and needs a home with a resident dog. He could live with children aged 12+ and enjoys his walks with his friends. He’s a loving boy looking for an equally loving home.
Yosephina (Leash of Life, fostered Wiltshire)
Yosephina is a very sweet, little lady who lives happily with children, dogs and ignores cats, She loves tummy rubs and will dance for her dinner. She would like a calm home with someone around a lot to love and look after her for the rest of her life.
Boss (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Big Bull Mastiff Boss is probably the most laid-back lad in the world and nothing fazes him. Sadly, he’s had to lose a leg after being badly bitten but he just enjoys a quiet life lazing around. He’s great with children and dogs.
Flo (via Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Pretty little Flo needs a new home due to her owner’s long working hours. She is used to living with children and is OK to be left alone for a couple of hours. She loves long walks but isn’t good with long car journeys.
Karla (Friends of Akitas Trust, Durham)
Karla is a well-behaved Akita lady who has been socialised with dogs and children. She needs a home with someone at home most of the day. She’s a real beauty!
Nora (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Nora is a lovely older lady who is heartbroken to find herself in kennels. She just wants a home where she can go for a short potter and then snuggle up next to you on the sofa. Could you help her?
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.
TamTam (Paws Crossed Survivors Egypt, kennelled Dorset)
Young TamTam suffered horrific cruelty and has lost part of her left front leg. She needs a home with a big, lawned garden as she is too scared to go for walks. She is a lovable, cuddly, bouncy girl who deserves to find happiness.
Mavis (Manchester Dogs’ Home)
Mavis has a great temperament and loves human interaction. Sadly, she came into care as a stray but is good with the children in her foster home and is also fine with other dogs. She just needs a loving, retirement home to call her own.
Molly (Dogs Walk This Way, Berkshire)
Sweet Molly is in kennels, dreaming of a loving home of her own. She loves people and just wants to please. Molly would suit a laid-back, bigger dog as company or be the only pet in a home where any children are aged 14+.
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 is looking for a home where she can be part of family life. Tia can live with older children and is fine with male dogs. She would thrive on routine, bonding and training. 18/11/19 – Tia still needs a home!
Tia (Wellingborough Dog Welfare, Northamptonshire)
Tia is a soft and soppy Staffordshire Bull Terrier who loves lots of fuss and cuddles. She can live with children aged 10+, but would like to be the only pet in a loving home where her special someone is around most of the time. 3/11/19 – Tia still needs a home
Ruby (Wellingborough Dog Welfare, Northamptonshire)
Ruby is a cute Jack Russell/Fox Terrier who would love a retirement home where she will feel safe and loved. She can live with children aged 12+ but needs to be your only pet. Can you offer her a forever home? 3/11/19 – Ruby is still waiting
Lola (Adopt A Dog North East, fostered Durham)
Sadly, poor Lola was a case of severe neglect but she’s now in lovely condition and ready for a second chance in life. She’s currently living with other dogs and cats and is good with children. She doesn’t ask for much, just the love and TLC she truly deserves. 3/11/19 – Lola still needs a home
Beau (Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, fostered Gloucestershire)
Beau is very affectionate and loves having his humans around him for lots of fuss and cuddles as well as playtime. He likes a good lie-in and also getting out and about. Beau needs to be the only pet but does enjoy other canine walking pals. 28/10/19 – Beau still needs a home
Mogwei (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Mogwei is a very friendly Pug who needs an extra special, local home. He has intervertebral disc disease which means he loses the use of his back legs. He can manage short walks but is happy exploring in his buggy. He is child and dog friendly, but prefers a pet-free home. Can you help Mogwei? 19/10/19 – Mogwei 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? 12/10/19 – Candy still needs a home
Zeus (East Anglia Dog Rescue, Essex)
Bright and bouncy Zeus is a medium sized boy with super sized joie de vivre! He’s good with children and can live with older ones. A female doggy friend should be fine too. He’s such fun, he’ll gladly play football with you anytime. Even when the ball goes flat! 12/10/19 – Still needs a home
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! 12/10/19 – Prince still needs a home
Buster (All Dogs Matter, London)
Aw… Buster has been waiting for months for his forever human to find him! He’s a well behaved, affectionate old sweetheart who’s never happier than when snuggled up to someone. He can live with older children but wants to be an only pet. Oh, won’t someone say they want him?! 12/10/19 – Buster 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! 12/10/19 – Zola still needs a home
Patty (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
Pretty Patty the Patterdale is a fun-loving, active oldie who would love owners who will take her for long walks. She also loves snuggles on the sofa. Could you offer Patty the home she’s been waiting for? 12/10/19 – Patty still needs a home
Misha (Ashbourne Animal Welfare, Derbyshire)
Big, beautiful, bear-like Misha gives substantial cuddles! She’s 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. 12/10/19 – Still needs a home
Chuckie (Greyhound Gap, Staffordshire)
Chuckie is a loyal Lurcher x Shepherd boy who gets overlooked because he is older, and yet he 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? 4/11/19 – Poor Chuckie still needs a home