DANNY IS OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
Danny is a gentle, affectionate people-pleaser who loves his walks almost as much as he loves his food. He’s best suited to an adult only home as an only pet, although he’s easy-going with other dogs he meets. He’s simply a loving and loyal boy, especially when you have treats! Please help Danny by sharing his page!
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.
Ruby (All Animals Rescue and Rehome, Essex)
Beautiful Ruby’s main interests are walks, swimming, lounging on the sofa, and cuddles. She’d prefer to be your only dog and promises to be a loyal and undemanding companion.
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.
Sampo (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Adorable Sampo has a huge personality, can charm anyone and loves cuddles despite spending his life in Romania with a deformity. He needs a house with a garden and no stairs to climb. He loves other dogs but would ideally suit being the only pet in a home where children are 12+. He’s an inspiration, so please read his story …
Bess and Roy (RSPCA Westmorland Branch, Cumbria)
Bess and Roy need warm and comfortable outside accommodation, or similar, as they are retired working collies. Roy is virtually blind and he depends on Bess for so much. Please could you help this very sweet and affectionate pair?
Lyra (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Lyra is a lady of great poise. She loves being with people, getting fuss or playing a game, but she’s unassuming and calm too. She’s a wonderful mixture of relaxed, loving and playful. But she’s never had a proper home… yet!
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!
Rocky (RSPCA Macclesfield, kennelled Derbyshire)
Rocky is looking for a home where he will have a guaranteed place on the sofa. Not too much to ask for a handsome old boy is it? Rocky is very upset in kennels – please could you rescue him?
Tiny (RSPCA Macclesfield, kennelled Derbyshire)
Tiny was rescued from an outside pen with just two planks for shelter. Cold, wet, matted and unhappy, Tiny had thankfully managed to retain his spirit. Could you offer super-intelligent Tiny the love and care he so deserves?
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.
Matrix (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
Matrix is a bouncy but sensitive Labrador Cross who loves other dogs and needs a home where he will have a non-small, robust canine friend or two. He is strong on the lead but will enjoy learning lead-walking skills for a tasty treat. Could you offer him a home within Cornwall?
Poppy (Oakwood Dog Rescue, Hull)
Poppy is a very sweet and gentle girl who is getting depressed in kennels. She has limited vision and is worried if startled by other animals so needs to be your only pet in a quiet, adult only home. Could you help Poppy?
Sky (Leicester Animal Aid)
Beautiful Sky is loving and loyal. She enjoys playing with toys and learning new things for a tasty treat. She needs a quiet home where she will be your only pet in order to lap up all the attention she desires.
Ruby (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
This lovely lady enjoys being with other dogs, especially males. She’s quite shy with new people and needs an adult only home. Gentle and unassuming by nature, she asks for very little out of life. A good garden and comfy sofa and she’ll be content.
Gilbert (Leicester Animal Aid)
Gilbert is a loving, steady, dependable companion. He wants to be the only pet at home and he’d like to come with you on your outings. It’s high time he had his own person or family to belong to again. He has so many cuddles still to give!
Murphy (Romanian Rescue Appeal, Leeds)
Murphy enjoys an ear scratch and to rest his handsome head on your lap. He’s good with dogs but needs a quiet, adult-only home with a steady, consistent routine. He loves the outdoors, so will enjoy a big garden.
Buster (Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, Gloucestershire)
Buster is a handsome boy who is desperate to find a new home with a comfy sofa and people who will give him all the TLC he deserves. He needs to be your only pet.
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!
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.
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!
Tramp (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Gorgeous Tramp was found abandoned, tied to a lamppost with another dog. He is an adorable boy who simply wants a quiet life and would be ideal for an older person or couple.
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.
Abbey (Rescue Remedies, West Sussex)
Abbey has proven on walks that she’s calm walking past other dogs, cats and cows. She’s impressed everyone with what a sweet and gentle girl she is. Once she trusts you, she’ll be your best friend and take you on lovely adventures in nature. She especially loves a splashies!
Apollo (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered Hertfordshire)
Gentle giant Apollo is a sociable and adaptable Carpathian Shepherd type who is looking for a home with an experienced owner and where there are no other pets except perhaps another dog of a similar breed. He’s simply gorgeous.
Isaac (Animal Helpline, Cambridgeshire)
Isaac seems to have been a much-loved dog in previous years. It’s such a shame that he is in rescue. Could you offer this loveable teddy bear an adult home where he will be your only pet?
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.
Rover (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
16/11/19 – Rover is reserved!
Rover is a lovely boy: gentle, affectionate and playful. He was in a happy home for 6 years but a change in circumstances means he’s in kennels, missing home comforts and company. Could he be your new companion?
Nellie (Pennine Animal Welfare Society, West Yorkshire)
Gorgeous Nellie is a playful Ridgeback Cross who loves cuddles and kisses. She would like to be your only dog. Could you offer Nellie an experienced home? 2/11/19 – Nellie still needs a home!
Roxy (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Gentle Roxy is a big, beautiful girl who is very unhappy in kennels, bless her. Could you offer Roxy a quiet, adult home where she can relax and enjoy life again? 19/10/19 – Roxy 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
Bailey Girl (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Bailey is a very pretty girl. She is an 8-year-old Collie x GSD who is in rescue due to the ill-health of her beloved owner. Bailey is friendly and sweet-natured and loves to play fetch. Could she come to live with you? 12/10/19 – Bailey still needs a home
Suki (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Suki is a beautiful Akita who needs a confident and very experienced Akita owner. She has had a tough time of late and deserves a fresh start. Could you be Suki’s new person? 12/10/19 – Suki 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
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! 12/10/19 – Zac 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
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 home! 12/10/19- Franky is still waiting
Milo (RADAR Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Milo is a very handsome boy who is looking for a quiet, adult home with Akita-experienced owners. He is very loving and he forms a strong bond with his people. Milo walks beautifully on the lead and will do anything for treats! 12/10/19 – Still needs a home
Buddy (Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary)
Buddy is a very handsome crossbreed boy who loves chasing balls and frisbees. He would like to be your only pet but could live with teenagers aged 16+. Could you offer fun-loving Buddy the home he is waiting for? 4/11/19 – Buddy 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