Cute Tom is a Pomeranian Cross, an affectionate, friendly boy who loves tummy rubs and pottering in the garden. Tom could possibly live with children aged 12+, a female dog and a dog-savvy 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.
Dakota (Paws2Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Dakota is a stunning lady who is incredibly friendly and loves everyone, happy to greet all with a wagging tail. She current lives with other dogs and cats but could also be the only pet. She deserves the perfect home to enjoy her senior years.
Barney (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
BARNEY IS OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
Barney is a wonderful boy but gets very worried at times and needs a quiet home with an experienced adopter. Barney has so much love to offer his new person, and such a gorgeous smile. Please help Barney by sharing his page!
Sirius (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Sirius is so happy to be in a foster home after a sad time in a Romanian shelter. He likes to “chatter” with the people he knows and walks well on-lead. Sirius is looking for a forever, adult home as the only pet please and deserves just the best life now.
Bruno (Paws2Rescue, fostered Southampton)
Cheerful Bruno is looking for a retirement of lovely walks in the countryside. He loves exploring! He can live with other dogs but not cats. He enjoys getting a fuss from everyone he meets!
Errol (Dogs4Rescue, Manchester)
Gorgeous Errol is the happiest boy who bursts with joy at the smallest pleasures. He can’t have had much fun in life up to now, bless him. He’d like a quiet home with a nice garden and some comfy sofas to enjoy.
Danielle (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Super friendly and affectionate, Danielle is a calm lady rescued from Romania and looking for the loving home she deserves. She’s walks well on-lead and mixes with other dogs though would prefer to be the only pet in a home where any children are aged 8+.
Jimmy (Leicester Animal Aid)
Jimmy is looking for a quiet home in or near Leicestershire. His naps must be undisturbed and so he needs a home without any children or other pets. He wants lots of TLC and adoration… because he’s worth it!
Boo Boo (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Herts.)
***Please no more applications for cute Boo Boo. She has lots of lovely home offers to choose from.***
Boo Boo is an adorable Yorkie/Jack Russell Cross whose owner sadly passed away. She would be a delightful companion dog, full of character and happy to meet new friends and other small dogs. Could you give lovely Boo Boo her happy retirement?
Sora (Paws2Rescue, fostered Cheshire)
Beautiful Sora is the gentlest, sweetest girl you could ever hope to meet. She is good with everyone and everything, but would appreciate a quiet and peaceful home where she can enjoy short walks and lots of snoozing in comfort.
Adele (Paws2Rescue, fostered Norwich)
Adele’s owner is heartbroken about having to part with her. “Della” is a calm, friendly lady who would love a quiet home where she can enjoy gentle walks. She could live with a calm, mature dog and is good with small animals.
Indie (Noah’s Ark Dog Rescue, kennelled Norfolk)
Poor Indie is sad and confused to find himself in kennels. He’s a fabulous old lad who walks nicely on a lead and eats well. He’d make a lovely new friend for an older person or couple. Could you help Indie?
Misty & Poppy (Battersea Brands Hatch, Kent)
This steady and sweet old pair of cuties want a quiet life of snoozing, sunbathing, gentle walks and some fuss. They want to be the only pets at home but are fine meeting other dogs on walks. They like having human company most of the time. They’re adorable!
Betsy (F.A.B. – Frances Adores Bullbreeds, Northants)
Cute Betsy just adores attention and is very loving. She enjoys going for walks and is fine on-lead. She travels well in the car and is okay with dogs of a similar size. Betsy could live in a flat with an older, mobile person and a garden.
Bella (Dogs4Rescue, Manchester)
Bella is extraordinary. She’s a double amputee but manages to get around just fine on her two front legs. She’s resisting using wheels but is happy in a buggy. She’s also light enough to carry easily. Bella’s good with dogs and cats. She’s a wonderdog!
Sister and brother, Pepsi & Max! (Oldies Club, fostered Norfolk)
Gorgeous Pepsi (short coat) and Max (long coat) are sister and brother, needing a home together in a quiet area. These beauties are good with dogs and fine around sensible children.
Harrold (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
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Poor Harrold was having a hard time in a Romanian rescue, but he’s now safe in the U.K. and looking for a lovely retirement home. He mixes well with other dogs but could also live as the only one in his new home and is not interested in cats. He’s also fine with children aged 8+. Could you help Harrold?
Tina (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Tina is a smallish Crossbreed who is excellent company and will be by your side as much as possible. She enjoys her walks and is good on-lead. Tina needs an adult home but would be happy to live with other dogs or as the only one.
Tara (Dogs Trust, Merseyside)
Beautiful Tara is a friendly girl who loves people. She’d like a home with someone around most of the time, as your only pet. She can live with children aged 8+, but prefers cuddles on the sofa rather than playtime!
Daisy (Dogs Trust, Merseyside)
Sadly, dear Daisy isn’t getting many offers for a cosy retirement home and she so wants a place of her own. She enjoys walks and playing with her tennis balls, not forgetting lots of fuss. Daisy could live with secondary school children as the only pet. Can you help Daisy?
Geordie (The Responsible Dog Rescue, kennelled Merseyside)
Geordie is a real Mummy’s boy, wanting his main carer to be a woman. He can live with other dogs and cats but wants an adult-only home. He’s had to learn how to have a normal doggy life, having been cooped up for years. He loves home comforts and treats!
Lottie (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Lovely Lottie is a small Crossbreed rescued from Romania. Sadly, she is paralysed and will need a wonderful, caring person with experience of this to care for her. She gets on with dogs and has lived with cats. Lottie is a happy little gem who just wants to live.
Rainbow (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Rainbow is gentle, affectionate and unassuming. She’d be OK to live with considerate children age 10+ and can live with other friendly dogs or as an only pet. She can be hand shy at times but when relaxed, she loves a cuddle and a fuss, especially tummy rubs!
Buffy (Dogs Trust, Merseyside)
Poor Buffy hates being in kennels and often hides away from the visitors. If only she knew this was harming her chances of getting out of there. Gorgeous Buffy has a love of adventure so is looking for a secure home, plus cuddles!
Fleur (Animal Adoption Intl., fostered East Sussex)
Fleur is looking for a quiet home without children. She might prefer to be your only dog but is currently living with other dogs. She is said to have lived with cats but has not been cat tested.
Mala (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
This happy, lovely lady is looking for a peaceful home with one or two resident doggy pals. She can live with dog-savvy children from age 10 and she’d be fine with confident cats. Sweetie pie Mala is always gentle, sometimes nervous, sometimes playful and is very soppy with her people!
Simon (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
3/11/2023 – Simon has been reserved!
Simon spent many years in a Romanian shelter and is now looking his forever home. He acts rather grumpy but secretly likes fuss and loves his cosy bed. He’d like to live with another dog in an adult home though visiting, respectful children would be okay.
Sherlock (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
Sherlock the lurcher enjoys a slower pace of life and loves nothing more than sunbathing in the garden. He’ll make a perfect gardening companion, or gentle-strolling-in-quiet-locations companion. He’s simply a gent!
Jacko (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
If you love a character, then take a look at Jacko! After losing his owner, Jacko needs someone new to care for him. He needs limited exercise and promises to keep you entertained. He’s fine with dogs and older children.
Jay (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered Sunderland)
Handsome Jay is a sweet and young-at-heart gent who loves sofa cuddles. He enjoys lazing in the garden and his walks when he is happy to greet other dogs, but he would prefer to be the only pet. His ideal home would be in a quiet, adult home or where any children are older.
Marley & Bandit (Animal Adoption International, fostered Lincs.)
These two sweeties are looking for a peaceful home with no children or cats. They can manage without walks as long as they have a large garden. They’re shy at first and quite anxious about things but they relax and are soppy old sausages once they get to know you.
Balto (Love Underdogs, Essex)
“Why is fluffy Balto still waiting?” we hear you ask. “Nobody knows!”, we answer. He’s affectionate, loves walks, makes friends with other dogs. OK, he wants to be an only pet in an adult-only home but at age 13, he can expect to snooze in peace. Could you love him?
Dana (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Delightful Dana has a fabulous character and she is also loyal and devoted in her relationships once trusted. She forms strong bonds with other dogs and needs to live with one or two. Dana could also live with respectful children aged 10+.
Sunny (Rescue Remedies, Surrey
Sweet Sunny is a Fox/Jack Russell Terrier Cross whose family emigrated and is now looking for a quiet retirement home. He happily plays with toys and loves getting strokes and tummy rubs. He walks well and has enjoyed social walks with other dogs.
Lahara (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Lahara is a sweet lady who’s shy with new people and timid with other dogs. She does relax and warm up to people, enjoying a fuss and even being brushed. She can live with other compatible dogs or as an only dog and would be fine with respectful older children.
Clara (Safe Rescue, fostered Bucks.)
Clara is a sweet and fluffy girl who like a fuss from those she trusts. She can live with other dogs or as an only dog. She just wants a simple, doggy lifestyle and a person or family to belong to.
Bertie (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered Hampshire)
Handsome Bertie is a little Crossbreed originally from Romania. He’s looking for a quiet, adult home where he can be the delightful, loving dog he is. Bertie can live with other dogs and is used to cats. He deserves the perfect, forever home now.
Busi (Private rehoming, London)
Beautiful Busi is probably a Chihuahua/Spitz Cross and needs a new home due to the arrival of a baby. She loves attention and cuddles, walks and playing with her toy. Busi could live with respectful children aged 10+, a cat and possibly a compatible dog. She’s rather irresistible!
Belle (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
This solid sweetie pie loves sofa snuggles, walkies, squeaky toys and, above all, treats! She can live with older children but wants to be the only pet, for maximum fuss time. When nothing much is going on, she loves snoozing too. Could you be her new tummy-rubbing best friend?
Monty (SOKS Dog Rescue, fostered South Wales)
Gorgeous Monty is channelling his inner teddy bear. He needs a quiet, adult-only home. He might be able to live with a calm undemanding canine, but otherwise needs to be your only pet. A nice garden to relax in please, but it must be secure.
Tiny (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
Terrier Tiny is a very affectionate lady and loves human company. She gets stressed in kennels so she is looking for a foster/forever home asap. She’s sociable with other dogs and could potentially live with a cat. Any dog-savvy children over 10 years old would be welcome to play with.
Bobby (Safe Rescue, fostered Norwich)
Bobby is looking for a human soulmate. He can live with other dogs or as an only dog, cats should be OK but not children. He’s soppy as anything with his human but very nervous of everyone else so he needs a quiet home and someone to really belong to.
Moflea (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Moflea had a horrible, stressful life until rescued and is a sensitive boy. He needs a quiet, rural home with few visitors, no other pets and no children. It’s quite a specific list, but Moflea’s worth every single requirement.
Petal (Active Animals Rescue & Rehab., West Sussex)
Petal is the perfect couch potato! She loves her cuddles and walks, but food is probably her favourite. She is good with other dogs but would also like to be the only pet, or perhaps with another calm one. It’s time for her to go home.
Martin (Saving & Rehoming Strays, Scotland)
This sweet old gent is affectionate with those he knows but it takes him a while to trust. He has never lived in a proper home but, at 12 years of age, he would dearly love an adult-only home, soft furnishings and a nicely sedentary lifestyle. He loves to snooze!
China (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
China has a lovely temperament and adores everyone she meets. She loves long walks and getting out and about. China is looking for a pet-free family who are around most of the time and she can live with children aged 12+.
Mr Bumble (Animal Adoption Intl., fostered West Mids)
Mr Bumble is a handsome boy who is looking for experienced adopters to offer him a home. He’s good with dogs but unknown with cats/children. You must have a very secure garden.
Roxy & Bonnie (Dogs Trust Kenilworth, fostered West Mids.)
Roxy is an oldie and Bonnie is a youngie. They’re thought to be mum and daughter, and they’re inseparable. Could you offer these lurchery beauties a lovely new life together?
Ruby (RSPCA Derby)
Who could resist that beautiful face? But don’t be fooled by the gorgeous grey hairs: Ruby still loves to run, play and have fun. She can live with older children who are big enough to withstand a sturdy Ruby flopping down on them for cuddles!
Molly (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
Gorgeous girl Molly is looking for a peaceful retirement home as an only pet. She could live with sensible teenagers. She enjoys walks in nature, playing with her toys and getting lots of fuss. She’s a noble, big-hearted lady who’s also available to foster. Could you be her human soulmate?
Rio (DNV Save Animals, fostered Southern Scotland)
Rio has something to smile about now that he’s being well cared for in the UK. Imagine how happy he’ll be when you adopt him! He’s a sweet-natured boy who loves gentle walks and tummy tickles. Gorgeous!
River (Mayhew Animal Home, London)
River is a beauty! A Husky x Malamute, she is looking for an active home where she can have good walks and also play brain games. She’ll need direct access to a private garden.
Yogie & Scoobie (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Scoobie & Yogie are two lovely, laid-back Lurcher boys who want a home together where they can do lots of lounging, snuggling and have relaxing walks where they can meet nice people. They’re OK with other dogs on walks and are good with children. They love food and fuss!
Scarlett (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Dear old Scarlett loves fuss almost as much as she loves food! She makes dog friends easily but wants the peace of being the only pet in an adult-only home. She really enjoys snuffling about on gentle walks and in the garden. She’s a laid-back lady with a big heart!
Narah (Dogs Trust Kenilworth, fostered West Mids.)
Cuddly Narah is looking for a home where she’ll be able to avoid meeting other dogs. A nice quiet garden is a must for her to have a quiet sunbathe in. She can live with older children.
Diana (Stray2Me, fostered Worcestershire)
This beautiful girl is looking for a peaceful, adult-only home with a good garden because she’s won’t venture far on walks. She can live with other dogs or as an only pet. She likes a fuss once she trusts you and she wants a simple, restful retirement where she’ll be cherished.
Teddy (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Gorgeous Teddy is great with other dogs. He’s looking for an adult home with people who are relaxed about life, have a good sense of humour, and appreciate a real canine character!
Rufus (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Rufus was found in a bin as a pup in Spain. Rehomed in the UK he was doing well, but a baby came along and Rufus couldn’t cope. He’s very sensitive, so needs a calm and understanding adult-only home, with a strong routine and simple life.
Max (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, Nottinghamshire)
Max is a handsome Labrador Cross who loves to go for walks and doesn’t take much interest in other dogs. He’s a fabulous lad who will make a lovely companion.
Frankie (CAARS Rescue, West Midlands)
Frankie is a cheerful boy with a super waggy tail! He likes meeting other dogs but wants to be the only pet at home. Older children would be fine for him. He loves people, food and napping on the sofa.
Maureen (Animal Adoption International, fostered Essex)
Sweetie pie Maureen is a shy and sensitive girl who needs to live with at least one other dog. She wants an adult-only home with no cats. She’s timid, needing to get used to things in her own time but she likes a fuss once she knows you.
Sonny (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Mastiff-X, Sonny forms a strong bond and needs a quiet home with a single person. He walks past dogs with no problem, but wants to be the only pet at home. Are you near enough to Liverpool to visit Sonny a few times to get to know him? He’s so worth it!
Noel (Safe Rescue, fostered Norwich)
Noel spent so many years confined in one space that at first he would only walk next to his fosterer’s garden fence. He now appreciates open spaces and enjoys quiet walks. Could you offer him a home with a calm dog for company?
Lady (Grinshill Animal Rescue, Shropshire)
Big, beautiful Lady is an affectionate girl who loves a cuddle. She wants to be the only pet at home but she’s good with children and with other dogs out and about. She’s steady, gentle and deserves a happy retirement with her own people to love.
Iza (Saving & Rehoming Strays, Scotland)
Iza has missed out on social interaction, but has quickly become more confident and she loves cuddles! She can be rehomed with her brother Mischu, but if rehomed on her own she needs to be your only pet. Could you offer her love and patience?
Mischu (Saving & Rehoming Strays, Scotland)
Mischu has missed out on socialisation so is taking his time to relax and feel happier around people. He can be rehomed with his sister Iza, but if rehomed on his own he needs to be your only pet. Could you help Mischu?
Jane (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Lovely Jane wants a happy home with at least one other dog. She’s come a long way since her poor start and has taken to proper domestic doghood very nicely. She’s still shy but she likes a fuss now. Her favourite things are her comfy bed and ham!
Chyna (Lurcher Link, West Yorkshire)
Chyna loves people and she loves life! Sometimes she’s so full of joy, she’ll get a case of the zoomies which she has to let out. She wants to be an only pet in an adult-only home, as her enthusiastic greetings could bowl small people over. She’s just so happy!
Bobby (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Bobby is desperate to find his perfect forever home. He loves his walks and cuddles once he trusts you, living in a quiet home with no children. He’d be happy as the only dog but okay with a quiet companion. It’s time for Bobby to go home.
Pixie (Grinshill Animal Rescue, Shropshire)
Pixie is a beautiful, noble soul who really loves her people. She can live with another friendly dog and older children but not cats. She wants to have company most of the time as she worries when she doesn’t know where you are. Her mission in life is to love!
Kiki (Safe Rescue, fostered Norwich)
Kiki is brilliant with other dogs. She must live with at least one other dog and is a calming influence as she mostly likes to snooze! She enjoys walks where she can explore at her own stately pace. She doesn’t want fuss but is a lovely companion who deserves happiness.
Buskybear (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
This cuddlesome boy deserves a special owner or two, worthy of his love. He’s affectionate with people he trusts and gets on well with other friendly dogs he knows. However, he finds lots of things to worry about and needs to be made to feel safe. Could you help him?