Cute Tom is a Pomeranian Cross, an affectionate, friendly boy who loves tummy rubs and pottering in the garden. Tom could possibly live with children aged 12+, a female dog and a dog-savvy cat.
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.
Dakota (Paws2Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Dakota is a stunning lady who is incredibly friendly and loves everyone, happy to greet all with a wagging tail. She current lives with other dogs and cats but could also be the only pet. She deserves the perfect home to enjoy her senior years.
Pluto and Jet (Starfish Dog Rescue, fostered Gloucestershire)
Pluto and Jet are gorgeous Cocker Spaniel sisters looking for an experienced home in a quiet area. They are extremely sweet girls with not a bad bone in them. Pluto and Jet are used to children, good with other dogs and okay with cats. They are described as “perfect little angels”.
Lola (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Lola is a friendly, loyal and – as you can see – gorgeous German Shepherd lady. She loves it when visitors come to the house and give her a fuss. She can live with children and wants company most of the time. She’s a noble, gentle, sweetheart!
Lexi (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Lexi is an easy-going, gentle and snuggly girl. She recently lost both her owner and her doggy best friend and is in urgent need of a home and humans to call her own. She can live with older children and possibly another friendly dog. Do you have some sofa space?
Danielle (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Super friendly and affectionate, Danielle is a calm lady rescued from Romania and looking for the loving home she deserves. She’s walks well on-lead and mixes with other dogs though would prefer to be the only pet in a home where any children are aged 8+.
Mimi (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Mimi is an adorable Labrador rescued from Romania and looking for a well-deserved forever home. She’s friendly, confident and loves people. Mimi could live with children aged 5+ years and gets on well with other dogs. It’s time she went home!
Boo Boo (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Herts.)
***Please no more applications for cute Boo Boo. She has lots of lovely home offers to choose from.***
Boo Boo is an adorable Yorkie/Jack Russell Cross whose owner sadly passed away. She would be a delightful companion dog, full of character and happy to meet new friends and other small dogs. Could you give lovely Boo Boo her happy retirement?
Jessie (Private Rehoming, Tameside)
Sweet Jessie is looking for a loving, retirement home as her family could not care for her anymore. She could live with older children and needs to be the only pet in the home though she tolerates other dogs. Can you help Jessie?
Lucy and Jess (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Herts.)
23/11/2023 Lovely Lucy and Jess are packing their bags to go to their new home together in Wiltshire.
Kora (F.A.B. – Frances Adores Bullbreeds, Northants)
Kora is a beautiful, black Russian Terrier who is affectionate, loyal and loves nothing more than being glued to her human. Everyone she meets falls in love her. She will need a home with a large, secure garden and could live with older children and a calm doggy companion. She is rather gorgeous!
Sister and brother, Pepsi & Max! (Oldies Club, fostered Norfolk)
Gorgeous Pepsi (short coat) and Max (long coat) are sister and brother, needing a home together in a quiet area. These beauties are good with dogs and fine around sensible children.
Harrold (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
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Poor Harrold was having a hard time in a Romanian rescue, but he’s now safe in the U.K. and looking for a lovely retirement home. He mixes well with other dogs but could also live as the only one in his new home and is not interested in cats. He’s also fine with children aged 8+. Could you help Harrold?
Tara (Dogs Trust, Merseyside)
Beautiful Tara is a friendly girl who loves people. She’d like a home with someone around most of the time, as your only pet. She can live with children aged 8+, but prefers cuddles on the sofa rather than playtime!
Daisy (Dogs Trust, Merseyside)
Sadly, dear Daisy isn’t getting many offers for a cosy retirement home and she so wants a place of her own. She enjoys walks and playing with her tennis balls, not forgetting lots of fuss. Daisy could live with secondary school children as the only pet. Can you help Daisy?
Rainbow (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Rainbow is gentle, affectionate and unassuming. She’d be OK to live with considerate children age 10+ and can live with other friendly dogs or as an only pet. She can be hand shy at times but when relaxed, she loves a cuddle and a fuss, especially tummy rubs!
Buffy (Dogs Trust, Merseyside)
Poor Buffy hates being in kennels and often hides away from the visitors. If only she knew this was harming her chances of getting out of there. Gorgeous Buffy has a love of adventure so is looking for a secure home, plus cuddles!
Mala (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
This happy, lovely lady is looking for a peaceful home with one or two resident doggy pals. She can live with dog-savvy children from age 10 and she’d be fine with confident cats. Sweetie pie Mala is always gentle, sometimes nervous, sometimes playful and is very soppy with her people!
Miki (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Miki is a very cute Chihuahua who knows exactly what he likes. He’s looking for an experienced foster/forever home. Miki would like to be the only pet and could live with children 14+. He would make a wonderful addition in the right family.
Jacko (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
If you love a character, then take a look at Jacko! After losing his owner, Jacko needs someone new to care for him. He needs limited exercise and promises to keep you entertained. He’s fine with dogs and older children.
Dana (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Delightful Dana has a fabulous character and she is also loyal and devoted in her relationships once trusted. She forms strong bonds with other dogs and needs to live with one or two. Dana could also live with respectful children aged 10+.
Lahara (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Lahara is a sweet lady who’s shy with new people and timid with other dogs. She does relax and warm up to people, enjoying a fuss and even being brushed. She can live with other compatible dogs or as an only dog and would be fine with respectful older children.
Busi (Private rehoming, London)
Beautiful Busi is probably a Chihuahua/Spitz Cross and needs a new home due to the arrival of a baby. She loves attention and cuddles, walks and playing with her toy. Busi could live with respectful children aged 10+, a cat and possibly a compatible dog. She’s rather irresistible!
Belle (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
This solid sweetie pie loves sofa snuggles, walkies, squeaky toys and, above all, treats! She can live with older children but wants to be the only pet, for maximum fuss time. When nothing much is going on, she loves snoozing too. Could you be her new tummy-rubbing best friend?
Tiny (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
Terrier Tiny is a very affectionate lady and loves human company. She gets stressed in kennels so she is looking for a foster/forever home asap. She’s sociable with other dogs and could potentially live with a cat. Any dog-savvy children over 10 years old would be welcome to play with.
China (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
China has a lovely temperament and adores everyone she meets. She loves long walks and getting out and about. China is looking for a pet-free family who are around most of the time and she can live with children aged 12+.
Ruby (RSPCA Derby)
Who could resist that beautiful face? But don’t be fooled by the gorgeous grey hairs: Ruby still loves to run, play and have fun. She can live with older children who are big enough to withstand a sturdy Ruby flopping down on them for cuddles!
Boycie and Poppy (Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, Old Windsor)
Boycie and Poppy are an affectionate and entertaining pair of Staffies looking for a pet-free home together as they are very bonded. They are okay out and about with other dogs and could live with teenagers. They just love cuddles!
Fluffy poppets Honey & Alfie! (Oldies Club, fostered Devon)
This cute little pair Bichon Frisés need a home where someone with be with them most of the time and for everything to be on one level. They could live with older children and possibly another dog and cat following successful introductions. Alfie needs some TLC and they’re both sweethearts!
Molly (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
Gorgeous girl Molly is looking for a peaceful retirement home as an only pet. She could live with sensible teenagers. She enjoys walks in nature, playing with her toys and getting lots of fuss. She’s a noble, big-hearted lady who’s also available to foster. Could you be her human soulmate?
Mishka (RSPCA West Hatch, fostered Somerset)
Gorgeous Mishka loves being with people and can live with teenagers. She travels well and is good with other dogs. She’d love a quiet home with someone who wants a wonderful companion to spend their days with.
Ralphie (Dogs Friends, fostered Somerset)
Ralphie has obviously been very well loved but was found tied up outside a vets with a note. He loves people and wants to be his human’s best friend. He’d like to be your only pet but can live with older children.
Bonny & Kizzy (Dogs Friends, fostered Bristol)
Which staffy lover could resist this ready made twosome? Bonny and Kizzy are great fun to have around and promise laughs and entertainment. Could you offer them a lovely new home together?
Poppy (Forest of Dean Dog Rescue, Gloucs.)
Poppy is a super sweet girl who loves affection, cuddles and walkies. She can live with older children but wants to be the only pet at home. She’s a joy to take out on walks and despite her age, can gambol like a little lamb!
Rasta (Dumfries & Galloway Canine Rescue)
This cheerful, loving boy is such a star! He’s enthusiastic about all the important things in life. Rasta wants to be the only pet at home and generally ignores other dogs. He can live with children from age 12. He’s playful, funny and cuddly. Could he be your best friend?
Yogie & Scoobie (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Scoobie & Yogie are two lovely, laid-back Lurcher boys who want a home together where they can do lots of lounging, snuggling and have relaxing walks where they can meet nice people. They’re OK with other dogs on walks and are good with children. They love food and fuss!
Sally (RSPCA West Norfolk Branch, Kings Lynn)
Sally is just the sweetest Staffie lady who came into rescue in a sorry state. She’s now blossomed into a puppy again and ready for a loving home with lots of cuddles. She’s good with dogs but would like to be the only pet and can live with children aged 10+.
Narah (Dogs Trust Kenilworth, fostered West Mids.)
Cuddly Narah is looking for a home where she’ll be able to avoid meeting other dogs. A nice quiet garden is a must for her to have a quiet sunbathe in. She can live with older children.
Frankie (CAARS Rescue, West Midlands)
Frankie is a cheerful boy with a super waggy tail! He likes meeting other dogs but wants to be the only pet at home. Older children would be fine for him. He loves people, food and napping on the sofa.
Lady (Grinshill Animal Rescue, Shropshire)
Big, beautiful Lady is an affectionate girl who loves a cuddle. She wants to be the only pet at home but she’s good with children and with other dogs out and about. She’s steady, gentle and deserves a happy retirement with her own people to love.
Duke (Wellingborough Dog Welfare, Northants)
Duke is a gentle, loving Lurcher who would be the perfect companion with you all the time. He’s a big, soppy boy who loves tennis balls and could live with another dog and children aged 8+.
Jane (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Lovely Jane wants a happy home with at least one other dog. She’s come a long way since her poor start and has taken to proper domestic doghood very nicely. She’s still shy but she likes a fuss now. Her favourite things are her comfy bed and ham!
Pixie & Bay (Freshfields Animal Rescue, fostered Liverpool)
Pixie and Bay need a home together. Good with children and cats, they need to be your only dogs. They love company so want a home with someone around most of the time please.
Pixie (Grinshill Animal Rescue, Shropshire)
Pixie is a beautiful, noble soul who really loves her people. She can live with another friendly dog and older children but not cats. She wants to have company most of the time as she worries when she doesn’t know where you are. Her mission in life is to love!
Lady and Sugar (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Lady and Sugar are lovely mother and daughter Jack Russells. They are a bonded pair who would love a quiet retirement home together. Lady and Sugar could live with older children but would prefer to be the only pets and will make perfect companions.
Mike (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
Mike is a cheerful, soppy, fun boy who loves treats and chest scratchies. He’s OK with other dogs and makes friends with polite ones but he wants to be the only pet at home. If he has a garden, tennis ball, food and company, he’s a very happy boy!