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?
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.
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.
Alfie and Toodles (Pro Dogs Direct, fostered Hampshire)
15/2/20 – Alfie and Toodles are now reserved!
Alfie and Toodles must stay together. They arrived in rescue in a terrible state and need lots of pampering, especially as Alfie might not have long left, bless him. Could you offer them a quiet home and lots of love?
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!
Benny (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Handsome Benny is a loving German Shepherd Cross who adores being with people and lots of cuddles. He’s excellent with children, good with dogs though prefers bitches and could possibly live with a dog-savvy cat.
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?
Dotty (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Herts.)
Delightful old Dotty needs a quiet home where she will have easy access to a secure garden. She likes to have someone with her most of the day. Could you help Dotty?
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?
Harley (All Animals Rescue and Rehome, Essex)
Soppy Staffy Cross, Harley, is just the sweetest, cuddliest and most loving lady who just wants to snuggle with people, dogs, cats – she loves everyone and is a pleasure in every way. Do you have a loving home for her?
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, black 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.
Percy (Animal Adoption International, fostered Yorkshire)
Labrador Cross, Percy, is a dream of a dog who is so friendly and cuddly. He’s great with people and other dogs. He urgently needs a new foster/permanent home as he doesn’t get on with the cats there. Percy would make a wonderful companion.
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.
Freddie (Pawprints to Freedom, fostered South Wales)
Freddie is a loveable old boy who needs a quiet home where he will be loved and well cared for. He’d be best as your only pet.
Hazel (Pawprints to Freedom, fostered Fife)
Hazel is a beautiful old girl who needs a fairly quiet home where she can chill. She’s still learning how to walk on a lead and you’ll need to be able to carry her out for garden time. Hazel is fine with cats.
Jock (Pawprints to Freedom, fostered Cambridgeshire)
Big Jock is a real cutie who is coming along so well since moving to the UK. He’s learning how to walk on a lead and is a smart boy. He needs a home without children and to be either your only dog or live with an older dog.
Harrison (Pawprints to Freedom, fostered Staffordshire)
Harrison is a beautiful old boy. He needs a quiet home where he can continue to get used to life in a home and gradually learn that going out for walks isn’t scary.
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?
Leaha and Charlie (Good Life Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Abandoned in a forest the week before Christmas, Leaha and Charlie are devoted friends who have relied upon each other through very tough times and must stay together. Could you offer these gorgeous dogs an adult home together?
Jax (Good Life Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Jax’s elderly owner died. Jax waited in kennels. He found a home, but working hours changed and he was extremely stressed alone. Back in kennels, Jax needs a home with company all day and minimal car travel. A big ask, but big Jax is worth it.
Esme (Good Life Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Sweet and affectionate Esme wants to be someone’s best friend and is very unhappy in kennels. She deserves so much more from life. She’d like to have your company most of the time and simply be cherished.
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!
Petra (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Beautiful girl Petra has a sweet and gentle nature. She gets on well with other dogs and would like to have a doggy pal to live with. She’s shy at first but loves a fuss and cuddle once she knows you. She’s so lovely, she’s even polite to cats!
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?
Rex (RSPCA Macclesfield, kennelled Derbyshire)
Rex wasn’t looked after properly in his previous home and he needs a loving, caring home to retire to. Could you offer Rex a happy future?
Bruno (Animal Rescue Cymru, West Wales)
21/1/20 – Bruno is reserved!
Typical lovely Labrador, Bruno, is so friendly and just loves life and all in it. He is fine with other dogs, though not cats, and can live with older, dog-savvy children. He’d love to have someone around most of the time for all the attention and nice walks.
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.
Kenzy (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Pretty Kenzy spent 7 years in a Romanian shelter and has never known love and kindness. She is quiet and shy but progressing well. She needs a loving home where she can get used to life’s luxuries at her own pace.
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?
Kiki (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Kiki is a sweet little girl looking for a home close to Foal Farm as she needs regular vet checks for Cushing’s. She is a lovely, gentle soul who is happily sharing her foster home with dogs and a child.
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)
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!
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.
Rosie (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Warwick)
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. She truly deserves someone to love her in her forever 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.
Chatty Missy Tickletum! (Oldies Club, fostered Lancashire)
Missy loves food and tummy tickles! She is an obedient girl who enjoys attention. Missy needs to be your only pet in an adult home. She enjoys your company but she is fine to be left on her own for a couple of hours.
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.
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.
Branny (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
Branny has the most expressive ears and soulful eyes. He loves playing fetch and snuggle time on the sofa. Branny knows his basic training and enjoys learning for treats. He’s a clever boy who will thrive in an adult, pet-free home.
Could Buddy be your buddy? (Oldies Club, fostered Hampshire)
Buddy’s ideal home will have people at home virtually all day or a resident dog to be his buddy. He doesn’t like to be left for long periods and will need time to settle. Buddy is good with cats and is a lovely, gentle boy.
Micky (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Micky is settling well into life in the U.K. after being rescued from Romania and just loves being stroked. He is very friendly with children and the dogs in his foster home. Now he needs someone to love and a forever home of his own.
Lenny (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Lovely Lenny is a very friendly and loving little chap who can be defensive of those he loves. He gets on well with other dogs and is a pleasure to take out and about. He just needs a loving family to call his own.
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? 6/2/20 – Xena still needs a home
Duke (Last Chance Animal Rescue, Kent)
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? 6/2/20 – Duke still needs a home
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
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! 13/1/20 – Teona 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! 13/1/20 – 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… 13/1/20 – Mike 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? 13/1/20 – 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? 13/1/20 – Chuckie still needs a home!