Unremarkable at first glance but study Micky’s ears and you see an inkling of his past. This former Romanian stray has had a hard life and what is remarkable about him is how friendly and trusting he remains, both with people and other dogs. He just needs a loving 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.
Rufus (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
Rufus and his toy collection are seeking an adult-only, terrier-experienced home. He is quite a character but can be very sweet and cuddly.
Peter (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Poor old Peter is only just starting to come out of his shell after years in a Romanian shelter. Gradually he’s learning how nice life can be with humans who are kind, walkies with doggy friends and your own comfy bed! Can you help him get the hang of happiness?
Winnie (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Gorgeous Winnie loves lots of cuddles on the sofa and is good with visitors. She’s now getting to enjoy her walks and is calm with most other dogs. She loves the cat in her foster home and doesn’t mind him sitting on her!
Carlos (Safe Rescue, fostered Tyne & Wear)
Cuddly Carlos is a loving, friendly Crossbreed who mixes well with other dogs and just loves human company. After life in a Romanian shelter, he’s over the moon to be enjoying the comforts of a foster home. All he needs is his forever home now.
Skyla (Rescue Remedies, kennelled West Sussex)
Gorgeous Skyla is a very friendly and affectionate Labrador/Staffie Cross. She’s cuddly and undemanding and would make a really lovely companion. She has been used to living with other dogs and is fine to live with a similar, compatible one.
Sydney (Adopt a Dog North East, Sunderland)
Sydney was starved almost to death, but he wants to forget the sad times and focus on a very happy future with you! He is good with dogs and children and simply wants a sofa and lots of love.
Jim and Dean (Animal Action Trust, Essex)
Cute Jim and Dean are a bonded pair of Border/Lakeland Terriers whose favourite thing is sitting on laps and having cuddles. They are very much people-dogs. They are good with all dogs and used to live with a cat. What a cute twosome.
Spacey (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
Cute Spacey is an affectionate Lakeland Terrier Cross girl who is so sad to find herself back in rescue. She needs to be your only pet in a quiet home with a nice big garden for her to play in.
Percy (Animal Adoption International, Hampshire)
Labrador Percy is a dream of a dog. He is friendly and cuddly and would like to live with another doggy companion. He would prefer older children in the home and would make a wonderful companion.
Benji (Derby & District RSPCA Animal Centre)
Cute Benji is a sweet, well-trained lad who wants to devote himself to someone. He’s a very clean boy and doesn’t like to mess in his kennel so needs to be in a home ASAP. He loves a game of ball and is strong and active.
Misty (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Dear Misty is much loved by everyone she meets. She’s such a gentle girl who has not had a good life and now deserves a loving family to give her all she’s been missing. She would prefer to be the only dog in the home where any children are 10+.
Tiger (Love Underdogs, Essex)
18/3/20 – Lovely Tiger is now reserved!
Life as a yard dog hasn’t spoiled Tiger’s character. He’s a happy and affectionate big lad who loves a cuddle. He’s fine with dogs and he loves a good run now that he’s discovered the joys of freedom.
Billy (Leicester Animal Aid)
Billy the Patterdale Cross just loves human companionship and can entertain himself with toys all day long. He’s a sweet and gentle soul who would be happy living with children aged 12+ and as the only pet. All the more cuddles and tummy rubs for him.
Kelly (Animal Adoption International, Essex)
Kelly has spent her whole life in a Greek shelter and is a shy flower. She’s a docile and sweet girl who would like to live with a mellow but confident doggy friend.
Sid (Active Animals Rescue & Rehab, fostered Durham)
Shy Sid is a gentle boy who will be a sweet and loving companion once he knows you. He’d like a canine friend in his new home and he’s currently mingling with cats and horses. Sid’s crossing his paws for a lovely home.
Lenny (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
This adorable boy is very loving with his people. He gets on really well with other dogs and would happily share his home with some. He’s good with dog savvy children and is a joy to take out for walks. Little Lenny is a treasure of a dog!
Stella-Two (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Stella is a sweet Dachshund Cross who is friendly and loving once she knows you. She’s living happily with other dogs in her foster home and has no issues with cats. She would love a quiet retirement home for the rest of her life.
Toby (RSPCA Westmorland Branch, Cumbria)
Toby is such a happy, smiley and lively Staffy who is looking for an active, loving home. He would like to be the only pet in the home where any children are school age as he can be quite bouncy. He’s good in the house, can be left and travels well.
Jake (Leicester Animal Aid)
Gorgeous Jake loves food and cuddles, so he’s obviously an astute boy! He needs to lose a pound or two, but will enjoy fun outings plus games with his toys to help him trim down. Could you offer Jake a fun life?
Wallace (RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre, Surrey)
Shar Pei x Labrador, Wallace was brought to the RSPCA via the Inspectors and he is now ready to find a caring home with someone at home most of the time. He’s a lovely old boy who deserves to be cosseted now.
Kolo and Tinkerbell (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
These two cuties are Kolo and Tinkerbell and they are the best of friends looking for a loving home together. They would like to be the only pets and can live with childred aged 13+. If you’re looking for a pair of lap dogs to cuddle up with, then look no further!
Yakari (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Yakari took a while to overcome his previous sadness, but now he’s like a new dog! He needs an active, compassionate and happy adult home. Yakari could live with a submissive female dog but would also do well as your only dog.
Tegen (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Tegen is a beautiful girl with a kind soul. She is gradually coming out of her shell and needs an active, compassionate and relaxed, adult household. She loves other dogs, so if you have a confident dog to be her friend, that should help her blossom.
Koshi (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Koshi is a gorgeous girl with a golden temperament. She’s had a miserable life in a rusty pen in Transylvania and thinks life in the UK is marvellous. Could you offer her lots of love and happy times?
Taz (All Creatures Great and Small, Cwmbran)
Poor old Taz can’t understand why he’s found himself in rescue. He’s a wonderful, handsome German Shepherd Cross who loves to go out for a walk. Could you help him?
Nellie (Pennine Animal Welfare Society, West Yorkshire)
She’s a big lass, she’s a bonnie lass and she’s all about love! Nellie is slimming down but her cuddles will always be solid and reassuring. She needs to be an only pet and have access to a field for frolicking. She’s playful, loyal and has a big, open heart!
Zara (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Zara is a beautiful GSD/Samoyed who needs a loving, calm home as her owner passed away. She loves being around people, adores a walk and can live with teenage children. She could possibly live with another dog subject to introductions, but no cats please.
Calvin (Animal Adoption International, fostered Yorkshire)
Cute Calvin can’t understand why no-one wants him – he’s lovely, quiet, gentle and great with people and other dogs. He’s also clean in the house and good on-lead … quite the perfect gent. Can you offer him your sofa?
Teresa (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Saved from a sad life in Romania, Teresa remains a very sweet, quiet and gentle girl. She needs to live with another dog(s), mixes well cats and could live with sensible children. It’s time for the forever, loving home she now deserves
Kilo (South East Dog Rescue, fostered Kent)
Handsome Kilo is looking for a warm bed, strolls in the park and lots of cuddles. He’s a lovely Johnson’s Bulldog Cross who would make a loving and loyal companion and is used to living with female dogs and children.
Poppy (New Moon Dog Rescue, fostered West Yorkshire)
Poppy was rescued from Romania but sadly her two pups didn’t make it. She is great with other dogs and needs an adult-only home with company.
Mirabel (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Mirabel was so terrified of people that she wasn’t able to be rehomed until now – 2 years after coming to the UK. She loves the company of other dogs and is so much braver with people. Mirabel needs a patient, adult-only home.
Dodger (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Dodger takes his time to get to know you, but once he does he is the most loyal and devoted of friends. He needs an adult home as your only pet. Could you offer Dodger a place to call home?
Timi (Evesham Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue, Worcestershire)
If you’re looking for a sweet lurcher to snuggle on the sofa with, Timi would love to meet you. He’d like to be your only pet so that he can have all the love to himself. Timi’s a beauty!
Bentley (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Bucks.)
This flying Jack Russell cross (sticking his tongue out for concentration) is Bentley! He’s looking for a quiet, adult only home as an only pet and owners who will be considerate of his shyness with strangers. He’s amusing, loving and cute!
Pepsi (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
Pepsi is a sweet Dachshund mixture who is blind and has diabetes. She is very affectionate and needs a special family who will love her and look after her medical needs. Blind dogs are so wonderful and rewarding. Could you help Pepsi?
Max (Islay Dog Rescue, kennelled Ayrshire)
If you love a big dog, take a look at Max, a gorgeous mix of GSD x Great Dane. He’s a real favourite with the volunteers at the rescue and he is full of life and loves long walks. Could you offer Max an active home?
Elsie (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Elsie is so sad now that her owner has passed away and urgently needs a foster/permanent home where she can be cosseted. She likes to snooze on the sofa in a quiet home where she will be the only pet and any children are 12+. Can you help Elsie?
Bruno (Rescue Remedies, kennelled Surrey)
Bruno was an unclaimed stray and is losing weight in kennels. He’s such a handsome, super friendly boy who knows all his basic commands and really needs a family of his own to love and be loved.
Princess (Rescue Remedies, kennelled Surrey)
Princess’s owner was so upset about having to give her up, having originally rescued her from a rough situation. How sad! She’s such a lovely old girl who needs to be out of kennels and in a loving home. Could you help her?
Dalton (Safe Rescue, fostered Norwich)
Dalton is happily enjoying life in the U.K. and running freely. He just loves his walks too. Dalton gets on well with other dogs, can be left alone and is well-behaved in the home. What a lovely boy!
Chester (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Chester is a beautiful, young-at-heart boy who is looking for a home with active people and a resident dog or two for companionship. Chester loves cuddles!
Emily (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Pretty Emily is a Chow Chow cross with great intelligence and charisma. She’s confident, funny and so gorgeous! She wants to be an only pet and would be perfect for people with a good sense of humour who will appreciate her wit and charm.
Bowie – female (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
Bowie is a sunny natured girl who loves to play, go for long walks and meet people. She wants to be an only pet and have someone to be with most of the time. She’s very tactile and will try to get on your lap! Bowie just cares about love and fun.
Castel (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Castel survived 7 years in a Romanian shelter by making himself invisible but he’s gradually learning the joys of not having to hide in the shadows. He happy-dances at food time! Could you offer him the patience and love he deserves?
Roxy (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Roxy might not be classically good looking but she has a beautifully kind heart. She’s shy with new people but once she knows you she’s a soppy, affectionate old girl. If she meets a puppy, her big hearted nature makes her waggy tail a blur! Could you love her?
Neo (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Cheery soul Neo is finding kennels stressful but his buoyant nature shows as soon as he’s out and about. He’s friendly, loving and will make a devoted companion. Given peace and a happy routine of walks and cuddles, Neo’s shiny heart will light up your home!
Danny (Private Rehoming, Cornwall)
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!
Lyra (Love Underdogs, Essex)
5/3/20 – Reserved!
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!
Parky (All Dogs Matter, fostered North London)
Parky is a cute little Jack Russell Cross whose owner has sadly passed away. He really enjoys the company of people and is a typically happy chap. Parky is always happy to accompany you by car or public transport and can live with children aged 8+ in a pet-free home.
Shankly (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Cute Shankly is a fun boy who loves walkies and playing with toys. He’s good in the home and can be left for a couple of hours. Could you offer Shankly a child-free home and allow him plenty of time to settle?
Corny (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Cute Corny has wasted many years of his life in a shelter but his future looks bright now he’s safe in a foster home. A little patience will make him a confident and affectionate friend. He enjoys walks and would like a canine companion in his new home.
Stella (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Sweet Stella has a hard life and a sad story to tell, but now she’s enjoying life and is an affectionate, friendly lady. She loves to play with the dogs in her foster home and can live with children aged 10+. She just needs her own, forever, loving home now.
Sunrise (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Sunrise’s owner has passed away. Sunrise needs a loving home where she can continue to flourish. Originally from Romania, she still bears the trauma but tries to fit in and is no trouble. Sunrise would benefit living with another dog in a quiet, adult home.
TamTam (Paws Crossed Survivors Egypt, kennelled West Dorset)
Young TamTam suffered horrific cruelty and has lost part of a front leg. She needs a female owner in a secluded home, close to Bridport, with a big, lawned garden as she is too scared to go for walks. TamTam thoroughly deserves to find happiness.
Xena (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
Pretty Xena loves tennis balls! She’s an intelligent Collie Cross lady who loves to show off her skills. Could you offer her a rural Cornish home – ideally a farm or smallholding? 22/2/20 – Xena still needs a home
Duke (Last Chance Animal Rescue, Kent)
22/2/20 – Duke is reserved!
Duke just wants to be loved and have cuddles once he knows you, but he hasn’t been anywhere long enough to be given the chance. He’s great with dogs out and about. Could you be the lovely person to help him?
Ike (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Cutie pie Ike would like a home with a 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! 15/1/20 – Ike still needs a 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. 30/12/19 – Maddie still needs a home
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 and he’ll gladly play football with you anytime. 30/12/19 – Zeus 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! 30/12/19 – Prince 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 ages. 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! 22/2/20 – Franky is still waiting
Mike (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
If you want to offer a home to a dog that no-one else seems to notice, you could be the person for Mike. He’s an energetic boy who loves playing fetch. He also loves cuddles. Mike will fill your life with fun if you just give him the chance… 22/2/20 – Mike 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? 2/2/20 – Chuckie still needs a home!