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.
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.
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?
Zeebo (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
ZEEBO IS OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
Zeebo is one of those dogs you can’t help but fall in love with. Getting fuss and cuddles makes him very happy. He’s good in the home, in the car, with other dogs, children and even hamsters. He’s such a Good Boy, he practically has a halo! Please help Zeebo by sharing his page!
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!
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?
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.
Stormy (ELI for Animals, Dorset)
Now safe in foster care, cute Pekingese Cross, Stormy, just loves a fuss and playing with toys. He’s used to walking on a lead and is brilliant in the car. Stormy lives with another dog and prefers females. He also has lived with cats and will make a great companion.
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.
Leela (Bath Cats & Dogs Home)
Cheerful Leela is a super friendly girl who loves all people! She wants company most of the time and although she’s OK with most dogs, she wants to be the only pet at home. She loves walks and to snuggle up to you and offer you kisses! Please help Leela by sharing her page!
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.
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.
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.
Sasha (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Sasha is an outdoorsy girl who would love to live with at least one other dog. She’s very good company in an undemanding sort of way. She doesn’t see the point of fuss but likes just being with you… especially on adventures!
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.
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!
Thor (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Gentle, timid, beautiful boy Thor would be very grateful for a home with a few fewer dogs than his current accommodation. Don’t get him wrong, another one or two dog friends would be lovely. Just as long as he can have some peace sometimes too!
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.
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!
Little clown Tucker! (Oldies Club, fostered Hampshire)
Not just a pretty face, Tucker is funny, loving and charismatic. One of his favourite games is catching water from the shower head! He’d love to live with other dogs, might be OK with cats, but is too bouncy for small children. He’s a playful, fuss-loving poppet. But, be warned, he’s good at opening fridges!
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.
Rudy (Animal Adoption International, fostered Essex)
Rudy is a gentle, sociable Collie cross who would love to find a home with at least one other dog for company. He’s well behaved, both in the home and out on walks. He adores people of all ages and could live with sensible children. He’s a true gentleman!
Zac (Friends of Akitas Trust, Notts.)
Zac is a friendly and loving boy. On walks, he’s good on the lead and calm around other dogs. He’d prefer to be an only dog at home. He’s been through some trials but is now read to love and be loved!
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?
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?
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!
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!
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!
Blue (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Beautiful Blue is thrilled to have home comforts and happy outings with his other foster dog friends. He just needs a home and human of his own now, to make his life complete. Yes to other dogs. No thank you to cats or children. Plenty of fuss is a must!
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!
Zeus (East Anglia Dog Rescue, Essex)
Zeus is a happy, smiley boy. He loves his walks and football, and all humans! He can live with another dog and children from age 8. He’s easy-going and fun to have around. Zeus will brighten up you life!
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.
Buddy (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
This handsome boy is Buddy and he loves cuddles on laps! He enjoys training and is a quick learner, so it’s sad that he hasn’t had much training previously. Buddy needs an adult home but might be able to share with a female dog. 2/3/19 – Still needs a home
Lynx (Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre, Kent)
Lovely Lynx is a happy, friendly, relaxed old sausage. Lying down is is favourite thing to do, either snuggled up to you on the sofa or basking in the sun. He loves his soft toys and even takes one to the vets. He’s adorable! 2/3/19 – Lynx still needs a home
Marlon (Essex Greyhound Rescue)
Marlon dreams of a loving home of his own after spending his life in kennels. He’s such a friendly boy who walks nicely on the lead and could live with children aged 5+ and other medium/big dogs. He truly deserves some doggy comforts now. 2/3/19 – Still waiting for a home
Beauty (Essex Greyhound Rescue)
It’s time Beauty found a home to call her own after living in kennels all her life. She’s a lovely, friendly lady who would be happy to live with children over 5 years and another medium/big dog, but not cats. Could you offer Beauty her forever home? 2/3/19 – Still waiting for a home
Lizzie (Loving Homes Dog Rescue, fostered Scottish Borders)
Lizzie is a delightful girl who can live with another calm dog and older children. She loves her walks, as well as playing with her ball and one of her favourite things is having a shower! Lizzie’s main priorities in life are comfort and company. 2/3/19 – Still waiting for a home
Bowie (Leicester Animal Aid)
10/10/2018 Lovely and friendly Bowie is now reserved and will be off to his forever home very soon.
Franky (RADAR Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Franky has so much love to give that everyone who knows him finds it incredible he’s been waiting in kennels for 2 years! He’s super affectionate, obedient and good with other dogs his size. He’s available to adopt or foster, as he desperately needs a proper home! 2/2/19 – Still needs a home
Blackjack (Animal Adoption International, fostered Portsmouth)
Blackjack is a lovely boy who would like an active home with comfort and fuss aplenty! He ignores dogs while on walks but wants to be the only pet, in an adult home. He’s a big, strong lad but has a gentle nature. 3/3/19 – Still needs a home
Enzo (Friends of Akitas Trust, fostered Tyne & Wear)
Enzo is a sweet, gentle, funny Akita boy who was found as a stray. He’s laid-back and loves being groomed and hugged. He’s not interested in other dogs and could live possibly with a female. Cuddly Enzo loves being outside and going for walks. 3/3/19 – Enzo still needs a home!
Kaizer (Adopt a Dog North East)
22/3/19 – Kaizer is reserved!
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.
Lola (Wonky Pets, fostered Birmingham)
Thoroughly lovely Lola is looking for a quiet home where any children are 12 or over. She’s shy with people until she knows they’re trustworthy… then she’s a big soppy-head! Good with other dogs, she’d love to live with one or more. Life is more jolly in a pack! 3/3/19 – Lola still needs a home
Ocky (via Freshfields, Liverpool)
Ocky is a wonderful boy with an exuberant nature. He gets a bit excited and giddy, but that’s part of his staffy charm! Good with dogs, he has lived with female dogs. He can live with older children and will be a great family dog. 3/3/19 – Ocky still needs a home!
Shrimp (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, fostered Yorkshire)
Shrimp has a sunny, sociable nature. He’d love to live with at least one other dog as he’s used to living with five! He enjoys home comforts and good company. He’ll be a wonderful addition to any doggy family. 3/3/19 – Shrimp still needs a home!