Myrtle has blossomed in her foster home after spending years in a Romanian shelter. She’s still a little nervous with new people and needs a quiet, adult home with an experienced owner and at least another dog. She also lives happily with a 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.
Mitzi (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Mitzi is a lovely Crossbreed lady saved from Romania and now enjoying life in a UK foster home. She’s laid-back and enjoys her walks. Mitzi needs to be in a quiet home with another dog who will help her gain confidence.
Rocky (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Cute Rocky is a small Jack Russell type whose owner sadly passed away. Typical cheeky terrier who likes to be part of everything that is going on, he is lively, affectionate and a bit stubborn. Rocky would suit an adult home as the only pet or with a compatible female.
Missie and Cleo – Scrumptious Maltesers! (Oldies Club, fostered West Berks.)
Missie and Cleo are adorably cute Maltese Terriers looking for a cosy, forever home. They are lots of fun and love being with their people for cuddles and treats. They are currently living with a dog and seem okay around cats. Any children should be aged 7+. Aren’t they just scrumptious?
Shep (South East Dog Rescue, fostered Kent)
Shep is a handsome, older gentleman and he still has a lot of life, love and laughs to give. He adores people, loves walks and any new adventures. He would thrive with an older person/couple in a home where any children are 12+ and could live with a calm, confident dog, but no cats please.
Chico (St. Giles Animal Centre, Somerset)
Chico is appealing for a special retirement home. He came into rescue with a poorly eye which had to be removed. He’s very people friendly, enjoys his cuddles and a good bum scratch! Chico is housetrained and could live with calm, sensible children and possibly a similar dog too.
Dana (All Animals Rescue & Rehome, Essex)
Pretty Dana loves the sofa! She enjoys a walk and loves to meet people. Dana is a well-behaved, friendly girl who can live with other dogs but hasn’t been tested with cats. She’d make a great companion for an older person or couple.
Ingrid (Stray2Me, fostered Suffolk)
Despite having had a terrible life, sweet Ingrid just loves people and is a happy and friendly girl now enjoying the comforts of domestic life. She likes to play with the dogs and cats in her foster home and must be rehomed with another dog.
Cora (Stray2Me, fostered Staffordshire)
Cora is a happy, friendly, waggy-tailed lady who would like to live in a cosy, retirement home with other dogs for company. She can also live with cats. Cora is housetrained and settles well at nights. A home in time for Christmas would be perfect.
Gracie (Active Animals Rescue & Rehab, fostered Gr. Manchester)
Pretty girl Gracie can be timid and needs another dog at home for reassurance. She wants an adult-only home and she likes plenty of fuss and cuddles. She loves walkies, still raring to explore the world. She’s an absolute sweetheart!
Billy (Dogs Walk This Way, fostered Surrey)
Billy loves adventures almost as much as he loves snuggling with his human. He can live with other dogs but not cats or children. He knows his own mind and needs an owner who’s equally sure about things. He’s a loving, funny, playful little Terrier with a constant smile!
Duke (Starfish Dog Rescue, fostered Gloucestershire)
30/11/2021 **Reserved**
Duke is a cute, loving, little Shih Tzu Cross who is looking for an active home. He would prefer an adult home but is fine with visiting children. Duke could possibly live with a gentle bitch but is wary of males. He would like to be your best friend and companion.
Peaky (Helping Hounds Hampshire)
15/11/2021 – Peaky is now Reserved!
Peaky’s owner died and he was let out onto the streets. Thankfully he’s now safe and proving to be a fun, fabulous little chap. He’s good with dogs but scared of cats! Could you offer Peaky a home within 40 miles of Grayshott (Hants./Surrey border)?
Meg and Ralph (Irish Retriever Rescue, fostered Scotland)
Meg and Ralph are a gorgeous pair of bonded Golden Retrievers looking for a cosy retirement home together where someone is around most of the time. They are very good with people and other dogs but prefer not to live with cats. Meg and Ralph are irresistible!
Isy (Cloud K9 Rescue, fostered County Durham)
Everyone loves Isy and she’s lost no time in making herself comfy in her foster home after life in a Romanian shelter. She’s good with dogs, clean, quiet and can be left for short periods. She’s a sweetheart.
Loyal, Loveable Lady Lexi (Oldies Club, fostered East Sussex)
18/11/2021 – No more applications for Lexi please – we’re busy choosing the ideal home for her!
Pair of poppets, Archie & Olive! (Oldies Club, fostered Norfolk)
Olive and Archie are a devoted couple but still have lots of love for their people. They are good with other dogs and seem to be fine with cats and older children. Olive is blind and likes to know what games Archie is up to. Both love cuddles and walkies!
Lukas (Safe Rescue, fostered East Midlands)
Lovely Lukas is flourishing in his foster home after 6 years in a Romanian shelter. He walks well on the lead but is still unsure about walks and gets on well with most other dogs. He must be rehomed with another compatible dog. It’s time for his forever home.
Bailey (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
Bailey is a handsome Springer Spaniel who gets worried with new people and is looking for an adult, patient home to bring out his affectionate and playful side. He would benefit from having another canine companion to show him just how great life can be.
Pebbles, Queen of Cute! (Oldies Club, fostered Oxfordshire)
2/11/2021: Pretty Pebbles has a lot of lovely homes to choose from, so no more applications please.
Wendy (Stray2Me, fostered Sussex)
Wendy is a loving, gentle soul who loves company and walkies! She wants to be the only pet at home but is friendly with other dogs out and about. She could live with older teenagers. Her priorities are a quiet, outdoorsy retirement and reliable companionship. Are you her soul mate?
Adorable Archie BF! (Oldies Club, fostered Surrey)
30/10/2021: No more applications please! Adorable Archie has lots of lovely offers to choose from!
Archie is an adorable, friendly Bichon Frise/Shih Tzu boy who is very easy going and adaptable. He likes his attention and loves children and other dogs but would also be happy as the only pet. He’s simply an ideal family pet and your best friend.
Ursa (Cloud K9 Rescue, fostered North Yorks)
Ursa is a big, cuddly gent who loves to have attention. He is currently in foster care living with another dog and cat and is fine with both. Ursa would make a wonderful companion and would love to be in his forever home for his first Christmas!
Sweet, Sunny Skye! (Oldies Club, fostered Wiltshire)
28/10/2021: No more applications please! Skye is very popular and has lots of lovely offers to choose from!
Sunny Skye is a gentle, loving, inquisitive and happy Beagle/Collie Cross. She currently lives with another dog in her foster home but, ideally, she would probably prefer a pet-free, adult household. She enjoys her walks, loves outings in the car and is altogether a rather chilled-out lady.
Fred (Cloud K9 Rescue, fostered Whitby)
This lovely, fluffy boy likes his walks and loves his fuss! He can live with cats and is good with other dogs but wants to be the only one at home. He’d like an adult-only home so that his snooze time is assured. Fred is loving, cheerful and gorgeous!
Bichon Beauties, Millie and Poppy (Oldies Club, fostered Hampshire)
Adorable Millie and Poppy are two inseparable Bichon Frise girls who are sweet-natured, charming and entertaining. They currently live with a dog but probably would prefer a pet-free home to get all the fuss and are fine with children aged 8+. They enjoy walks and just love outings in the car!
Robert (Cloud K9 Rescue, fostered North Yorks)
Robert is a fabulous gent who loves people and affection. He’s good with dogs and is currently living with several and should be fine with children aged 8+. Robert will make a wonderful companion for a lucky someone.
Penny and Kujo (Canine Allsorts Dog Rescue, kennelled Yorkshire)
Penny and Kujo are a bonded pair looking for a quiet retirement home together. They don’t ask for much and are happy to live with dogs, cats and children of all ages. What a lovely couple they are!
Panda (East Anglia Dog Rescue, Ipswich)
Panda is a happy, bouncy, affectionate girl who is friendly with everyone! She gets on with other dogs and even cats but will take their toys and food so needs to be an only pet. She can live with teenagers and wants company, activities and fuss!
Zion (Rescue Remedies, kennelled Gatwick)
Gentle old Zion just wants to sleep in comfort, preferably in the sunshine. He likes a short plod and snuffle followed by extensive snuggles and interspersed with treats. He wants an adult-only home so his peace is assured and he really needs to have soft furnishings in his life again!
Toffee (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Toffee is fabulous and fun-loving, but his health can get him down if he has a flare-up. He needs super caring and experienced people who will make his health and happiness their top priority. He’s well worth the effort! He loves moderate walks in nature and a thoroughly good splash in a pool.
Bjorn (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Bjorn is a big, happy and affectionate boy who absolutely loves being around other dogs. He is unsure of some men so needs walks in quieter areas. An adult-only, countryside home, with people who are experienced with big dogs, is what he needs.
Balto (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Big Balto is a super cuddly teddy bear who is a real charmer. He loves adventures and absolutely adores car rides. Balto is looking for an adult home as the only pet but gets on with some dogs outside. He’d thrive in a peaceful and rural environment and needs committed owners who will no doubt fall in love with him.
Alana (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Alana originated from Romania and she’s now flourishing in a foster home, ready to find the loving, forever home she deserves. She needs a canine companion in a quiet home with no young children. Alana enjoys her food and walks.
Niko (Friends of Akitas, kennelled Notts.)
With his sunny nature, Niko is a joy to be around at all times. He loves his walks, treats and any fuss that’s on offer. He wants to be the only pet and could live with dog savvy teenagers. He’s simply a happy, well behaved, snuggly boy!
Molly (Holbrook Animal Rescue, West Sussex)
Dear Molly loves attention from people once she gets to know them and will show you the fun, playful side to her personality. She enjoys the company of dogs but would be best suited as the only pet in a quiet, adult home experienced with rescue dogs.
Gary (Forest of Dean Dog Rescue, Gloucestershire)
Goofball Gary just loves people and other dogs. He’s looking for a large breed experienced home where any children are aged 10+ and used to boisterous, big dogs, but no cats please. He loves his walks and travels well in the car.
Hope (Stray2Me, fostered Worcestershire)
Hope has blossomed into a truly lovely, goofy girl who laps up cuddles following a hard life on the streets of Romania. She’s living with other dogs and a cat but would enjoy being the only pet for all the attention. Hope has a zest for life and makes such a loving and loyal companion.
Arthur (Rescue Remedies, kennelled Gatwick)
Arthur is a soppy boy who loves life! His favourite things are walks, running after a ball, rolling on the grass, being rubbed down and snuggling on the sofa. He wants an adult-only home. He has lots of energy as well as lots of love to give!
Mollie (Wonky Pets Rescue, fostered South Derbyshire)
9/8/21 – Mollie is now reserved!
Mollie is the sweetest, most loving, dinky Shar Pei you could wish to meet but has been so unlucky finding her forever home. She is very people-friendly and absolutely loves to cuddle up for a snuggle, not forgetting enjoying her walks and travel. Could you give her that forever home?
Snow (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered Wirral)
Snow is as lovely as she looks! She’s affectionate and walks beautifully on the lead. She doesn’t want to deal with cats or children in her home but she does want another nice dog or two. Could you give this gentle soul the relaxing retirement she deserves?
Franky (RADAR Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
He might not look like a teddy but once you get to know Franky he’s all cuddles… and kisses! He loves to play and gets on well with most other dogs at the kennels. He wants an adult only home with no small furries. Could you foster or adopt him?
Xena (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
This lovely girl is shy and sensitive. She’s looking for a home with no children, possibly other dogs and with a lot of outdoor space. She doesn’t enjoy fuss and she has many anxieties but she does love playing ball games! Her new home must be within Cornwall.