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.
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.
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.
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!
Kira (RSPCA Danaher Animal Home, Essex)
Kira is very sweet and arrived in rescue with her friend Gizmo the Lhasa Apso. She can only have gentle exercise, but she enjoys short walks and an occasional ball game. Isn’t she beautiful?
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Lyra (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Lovely Lyra has really blossomed since coming to the UK. She is a clever girl who likes to use her brain and she is affectionate and loving as well. With her polar-bear-like coat, she promises to be your loyal and cuddly best friend!
Max (Adopt A Dog North East, fostered Durham)
The Belgian Shepherd part of Max’s heritage makes him a loyal, intelligent and sensitive boy. He needs an owner who is with him most of the time, in a quiet area as he is frightened of loud bangs. He is cat-friendly but prefers to be your only dog and isn’t used to children.
Bailey – female (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Bailey is a beautiful 8-year-old girl who is sad to be at Freshfields due to the ill-health of her beloved owner. She is a friendly, sweet-natured girl who would like to be your only pet. She can live with older, sensible children.
Dave (Friends of Akitas Trust, Notts.)
Dave is a gentle, cheerful boy who could live with children. More fuss for Dave! He loves getting out for walks where he’s friendly with humans and typically aloof with other dogs. He has the softest coat imaginable!
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!
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?
Prince (Kent Greyhound Rescue)
Prince has come from a bad situation where he was uncared for and stressed. He will make such a lovely boy in a quiet home with stability and routine. Could you help him?
Cissie (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, Nottinghamshire)
Cissie has had a sad time – she is nervous of people she doesn’t know and flinches when touched. Doesn’t it just break your heart? This very deserving sweetheart needs a place to call home where she can discover happiness and love.
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!
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.
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!
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. 2/3/19 – 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 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)
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. 4/2/19 – Kaizer still needs a home
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! 2/3/19 – Still needs a home
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
Sunny – female (Kama’s Cave Greyhound Sanctuary, Lincolnshire)
Sunny by name and by nature. This big, pretty Greyhound girl is cheerful and playful. She would love to have a human and a sofa to call her own. She always looks elegant, even when lounging around, which she intends to do a lot! 3/3/19 – Sunny 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!
Rico (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
Reserved!
Adorable Akita Rico is very loyal and his favourite thing is spending time with his humans. His perfect home would be adult only and pet-free so he can have all your love to himself. A garden to potter around and the occasional short walk would be perfect.
Yoshi (Friends of Akitas Trust, Derbyshire)
Yoshi is your best friend in waiting. His name means good luck in Japanese and he is a true good luck charm with his affectionate, gentle nature. He is an intelligent boy who loves human company and cuddles. Do you want a big, fluffy bear of a best friend? 3/3/19 – Still waiting!
Raffa (Dogs Trust, Merseyside)
3/3/19 – Reserved!
Raffa is a shy and gentle boy who is hoping for a quiet home. He needs a patient owner who will take time to get to know him and who is around most of the time. Once he feels secure he will share his loving, playful nature and be a devoted companion.
Buster (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Snuggle-boy Buster is ever so soppy. Sometimes though his exuberance cannot be contained and he needs to express his ecstasy… by charging about and ripping up one of his toys. He’s funny, responsive and extremely cuddly! 3/3/19 – Buster is still waiting!
Ruben (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, Yorkshire)
Ruben has been patiently waiting in kennels for months, making the most of any human contact that comes his way. He’s a very good and loving boy who adores people and even gets on with cats! Big, soft and cuddly Ruben is desperate to be loved again. 3/3/19 – Ruben still needs a home!
Buddy (Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary)
Buddy is a very handsome large 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 has been waiting for? 3/3/19 – Buddy is still waiting!
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? 3/3/19 – Chuckie still needs a home!