Cinderella and Tinkerbelle are adorably cute mother and daughter Chihuahuas. They are very friendly with people and other dogs, but are not used to cats. They would make a lovely addition to an older family home.
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.
Mildred (Safe Rescue, fostered Birmingham)
Mildred is a gorgeous, older lady looking for a retirement home and lots of TLC after a hard life in Romania. She’s shy and quiet but is always happy to cuddle up on the sofa. She tolerates dogs but will warn big ones away. Can you help Mildred?
Flo (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
From a matted and tangled state, Grandma Flo is now like a sweet-smelling cloud and enjoying life to full after being rescued from Romania. She’s an affectionate lady who likes to potter in the garden and have a stroll. Grandma Flo is affectionate and deserves lots of love.
Buddy (All Animals Rescue and Rehome, Essex)
Buddy was taken to the vet by his owner to be put to sleep. He was in such a sorry state but after receiving the surgery and care he needed, he is happy and well and looking for a wonderful home. Good with dogs, he loves walks and is so affectionate.
Ike (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Cutie pie Ike would like a home with another friendly dog to show him the ropes. He can be shy with new people as he spent most of his life in a shelter in Romania. He’s learning that walkies are such fun, they’re worth getting in the car for!
Marley (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Marley is a big, gentle, soppy boy who is ever so Good! He’s obedient and responsive, always keen to please. He has a steady, plodding manner and very calm on walks. He’s good with other dogs and absolutely loves fuss… almost as much as gravy bones!
Malcolm (Ruff Start Rescue, fostered Scotland)
Malcolm is an adorably cute, little guy with a big personality. He’s looking for a quiet retirement home where he can gets lots of love. He likes to play with other dogs and can live with older children. He’s such a sweetheart.
Baccus (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Baccus is so cute and friendly, with a little cheekiness thrown in, and is an absolute sweetheart with people. He mixes well with other dogs despite having been attacked by them during his long years In a shelter. He now deserves a wonderful home where he will be loved.
Phoebe (RSPCA Westmorland, Cumbria)
Phoebe has the sweetest nature and is a special girl looking for an especially compassionate person. She is loving life on her wheels but is having physio in the hope that she may regain the use of her legs eventually.
Blue (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
BLUE IS OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
Having come from the tough streets of Romania to a multi-dog foster home in the UK, Blue is loving home comforts and fuss! What he longs for now is a peaceful, adult only home as the only pet and nice strolls in nature with his own human(s). Please help Blue by sharing his page!
Ruby (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Ruby is a gentle, shy older lady who’s at her happiest when she’s with other dogs. She wants a retirement home with at least one other dog and only grown ups please. She’ll make a lovely, not to mention beautiful, addition to a thoroughly dog-centred home.
Eddie (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered Reading)
Eddie was rescued from Romania after being found in a ditch, injured. He’s a sweet-natured, well-behaved boy who is good with other dogs and will make a fabulous companion. He doesn’t need long walks as he has a limp, poor lad.
Raven (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Herts)
19/5/19 – Raven has had lots of lovely home offers and CDRS don’t want to disappoint too many people, so can’t accept any more applications for this lovely girl. Please consider another gorgeous staffy type!
Mike (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Despite languishing for years unnoticed and unloved, Mike is such a friendly and affectionate boy who is so amenable and undemanding. He mixes well with dogs and is gentle with children. All Mike dreams of is a place to call home.
Abby & Penny (Pro Dogs Direct, fostered Surrey)
26/05/19 – Abby and Penny have been reserved!
This adorable pair of princesses are good with other dogs and confident cats. They can only have gentle walks these days and like to spend plenty of time on the sofa, preferably cuddled up to you! These two sweeties are friendly with everyone and, frankly, absurdly cute!
Sweet and Gentle Sam (Oldies Club, fostered Norfolk)
Sam is the sweetest, gentlest boy and everyone that meets him adores him. He is a joy to take for walks and is good in the car. Sam needs a home where he can be with someone all of the time. He would enjoy living with a relaxed canine friend.
Indiana (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Scotland)
Indiana would make the perfect addition to any family as she loves dogs, ignores cats and lives happily with children. She is quiet and does not require much exercise, preferring to cuddle on the sofa. She’s adorable.
Aimee (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
Adorable Aimee is feeling like a puppy, running around and smiling, now that she’s feeling better and enjoying life in the U.K. She’s clean in the house, great with the dogs and even loves the cats! Life could only get better in her own forever home.
Maddie (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
Maddie is just beginning to flourish and learn that life can be wonderful. She now enjoys cuddles from anyone she trusts and is living in harmony with other dogs in her foster home. Maddie deserves a new life in her own loving home.
Saffi (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Saffi is a tiny little staffy girl who is so sad to find herself in rescue and is desperate for someone to cuddle up to. She is used to children and could live with a calm dog who won’t bounce on her delicate back. Bless her!
Yoda (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Cute and friendly Jack Russell, Yoda, is busy stealing everyone’s heart and loves to curl up and snooze on your knee. He’s okay with other dogs outside but would prefer to be the only pet at home and can live with teenage children. He’s laid-back and looking for companionship with you.
Charley (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Sweet Charley is a docile Terrier Cross whose owner has passed away. She can live with childred aged 12+, a calm male dog and also cats; quite the perfect little lady. A quiet home to enjoy for the rest of her days is all she asks for.
Dylan (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Gorgeous Dylan is a lovely, uncomplicated oldie who is adored by people and dogs alike. He deserves a comfortable home where he will have a garden to potter in and will receive lots of love.
Louis (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Louis is a real gentleman who is good with people and dogs alike. But that doesn’t mean he’s boring! He’s a happy, young-at-heart boy who still has lots of life, play and fun in him. Could you offer him a wonderful home?
Grigio (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Hull)
Gorgeous Grigio is such a loving gent who adores all people and no-one can understand why he is constantly overlooked. He’s also great with other dogs, is house-trained and walks perfectly on the lead. He truly deserves his forever home now.
Rupert (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Rupert was kept confined in a small cage in Romania. He needs a calm home, with a steady doggy friend, with rescue-experienced people who will let him be himself. He delights in new experiences and deserves lovely walks and peaceful snoozes.
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! Please help Zeus by sharing his page!
Bonita (Safe Rescue, fostered London)
Bonita is a pretty, sweet, small to medium sized lady who likes a fuss but isn’t at all pushy. She’s good with other dogs and is a gentle, sensible girl. She’s spent years in a cage in Romania and now is her time for love!
Sheena (All Dogs Matter, North London)
This beauty is Sheena, a 10-year-old American Bulldog X who was abandoned after being used for breeding. She deserves a relaxing retirement home where she can make up for lost time enjoying the finer things in life, bless her.
Sadie (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Scotland)
Quite the perfect lady, Sadie is gentle and loving, adores children and is currently living with other dogs and cats. She’s great on the lead and house-trained. All she wants is a loving home where she would make a lovely addition.
Milo (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Milo is an affectionate Shih Tzu boy who needs a child-free home. He is healthy and active for his age and is friendly with other dogs out and about. Could you offer Milo a quiet home?
Rose (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Lanarkshire)
Rose is an affectionate lady who gets on well with other dogs and everyone she meets. She’s good on the lead and at home, either following you around when you’re in or sleeping when you’re out. Her story is pretty amazing and a testament to the strength of her love…
Dante (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Surrey)
Handsome Dante is flourishing in foster care and ready for an adult home. He’s a lovely litte fellow who adores other dogs, but he has not been cat tested. He just wants to be loved for the gorgeous boy he is.
Bruce (NAWT, Berkshire)
Beautiful Bruce was found as a stray. He is such a sweet boy who is enjoying being groomed regularly and eating well in order to reach his ideal weight. Could you offer Bruce a home and lots of love?
Mara (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered South Shropshire)
Mara is so rewarding to be with and deserves a special, loving home. She was found crippled in Romania but is now flourishing in the UK. She enjoys short walks but soon gets tired. Mara is cheerful, affectionate and gets on with dogs and children. What a sweetheart.
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! Please help Prince by sharing his page!
Sonny (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Sonny is a sunny-natured, energetic Jack Russell who loves to be busy. He needs a rural home with a secure garden where he can have an active and fun-filled time.
Peaches & Rosie (All Dogs Matter, London)
Please form an orderly queue for Peaches and Rosie! They are two Chihuahua ladies looking for a lovely home together where they will be suitably adored. They can live with older children, possibly another dog but not cats. If you can stand the extreme cuteness, read on…
Winston (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Wise and affectionate Winston is looking for an adult only retirement home where he will get plenty of belly rubs and cuddles, have short walks and long periods of not very much at all, in comfort. He’s easy-going and excellent company!
Milo & Phoebe (Freshfields Animal Rescue, fostered Liverpool)
Milo and Phoebe are delightful Yorkshire Terriers who need a new home together. They get on well with dogs and could live with children over 10. They are also used to living with cats!
Shire and Amie (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Shire the Lurcher and his best pal Amie the Mastiff x Cattle Dog, are a dream pair whose carers have really fallen for them. They should slot into family life easily and can live with children aged 11+. Gorgeous!
Marta (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered South Wales )
20.4.19 Update – please read.
Friendly and soppy, Marta is a large and lovely Crossbreed who is looking for a quiet, rural home. She’s good with children and could live with another large dog after introduction. She’s not very active and doesn’t require energetic walks, preferring wandering around with lots to sniff.
Buster (RSPCA South Godstone, Surrey)
Buster is looking for an adult only home as an only pet where he can truly shine and take you out for fun adventures, maybe making some dog friends along the way. He’s a big softy who’s super bright and such a Good Boy!
Alfie (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Due to a bad early experience, beautiful Alfie is absolutely terrified of young children and urgently needs a quiet, child-free home where he can relax and enjoy life again. He is good with dogs and is such a well-behaved, sweet boy.
Harry (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, Devon)
Harry is a happy, handsome boy whose tail is always wagging. He would enjoy a family home with children aged 8+, but his main requirement is a home where he will spend plenty of time snuggled up next to you, as cuddles are his speciality!
Alfie (Greyhound Trust Nottingham)
17/5/19 – Alfie is now reserved after being spotted on the Oldies Club website – fingers crossed for him!
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.
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 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 and in the car, good with dogs, good with children and even good with hamsters. He’s such a Good Boy, he practically has a halo!
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.
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!
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.
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?
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!
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?
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.
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!
Roxy (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Gentle Roxy is a wonderful girl who gets on well with other dogs. She is very unhappy in kennels. Could you offer Roxy a quiet home where she can relax and enjoy life again?
AJ (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Somerset)
AJ is loving life in his foster home and they can’t praise him enough. He’s enjoying walks and is excellent on the lead. He loves other dogs and can live with older children. AJ will make an amazing dog in the calm forever home he deserves. 11/5/19 – AJ still needs a home
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! 11/5/19 – Zac is still waiting
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, fostered Kent)
Sweet Emily was raced and then bred from, living her life in kennels with no creature comforts, and yet within a day at her foster home she was roaching on the sofa. Could this talented lady be your new best friend? 11/5/19 – Emily is still waiting
Teona (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Look at Teona’s adorable little short legs! 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! 8/5/19 – Teona still needs a home
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! 8/5/19 – River still needs a home
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.
Lilly (Senior Staffy Club, fostered West Midlands)
8/5/19 – Lilly is reserved!
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!
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!
8/4/19 – Colin still needs a home
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. 8/5/19 – 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! 8/5/19 – Lynx still needs 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. 5/5/19 – Reserved
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! 5/5/19 – Franky 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. 5/5/19 – 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. 5/5/19 – Shrimp 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? 3/5/19 – Chuckie still needs a home!