Sweet little Reuben loves cuddles and is a friendly boy. His owner sadly became too poorly to care for him and Reuben needs a new person to love.
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.
Rover (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Rover is a gentle and affectionate Staffie Cross who loves people. He’s lived happily with children and other dogs but not cats. As a companion, you couldn’t ask for a better boy and he’s urgently looking for a foster/permanent home for all those home comforts he loves.
Poppy (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Poppy is a dinky and typically people-loving Staffie lady who desperate wants to be in her own home. She happily walks with other dogs but woul prefer a pet-free home as she doesn’t like to share her toys. She’s full of life and could live with teenage children.
Ace (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Ace is a smashing, social Staffie boy who really enjoys his walks and meeting everyone. He’s urgently looking for a foster/forever home as he’s not doing well in kennels. He can live with older children and female dogs. Can you help Ace?
Zeebo (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
ZEEBO IS OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
Zeebo is one of those dogs you can’t help but fall in love with. Getting fuss and cuddles makes him very happy. He’s good in the home, in the car, with other dogs, children and even hamsters. He’s such a Good Boy, he practically has a halo! Please help Zeebo by sharing his page!
Mavis (Leicester Animal Aid)
Mavis is such a sweet, friendly and happy soul who never lets anything get her down .. even the vet! She loves lots of cuddles and attention and would be happy to live with older children. She’d like to be the only pet for all that love and attention.
Roxy (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, Devon)
Sunny natured Roxy is looking for a home as an only pet so she’ll have all the fuss (and dog food) to herself. She’d be happy living with children, especially if they like throwing a ball and receiving kisses!
Mario (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Mario is a sweet and extremely friendly Staffie boy who would fit well in a family home. He walks well with other dogs and could possibly live with a female companion or as an only pet. He loves affection and is also happy to settle down to a snooze.
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!
Cocoa (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Collie Cross Cocoa is a handsome, furry boy who is gentle and affectionate. He’s excellent in the house and travels well. Cocoa is looking for a quieter home without children or other pets, though he’s happy to walk with dogs on-lead outside. Might he be the perfect pet for you?
Kingston (RSPCA Danaher Animal Home, Essex)
Just look at those fabulous eye patches! Handsome Kingston is a very happy and playful chappy, but being in kennels is really getting him down. He can live with children aged 6+. Could you offer him a fun, family home?
Grappo (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Beagle Cross Grappo is a quiet and unassuming boy who is looking for a peaceful, loving home after spending years in a Romanian shelter. He’s affectionate and loves attention when offered. He can live with another calm dog but would prefer a child-free home. He’s rather gorgeous.
Skye (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Skye is a fun-loving girl who loves cuddles. It’s a mystery why she hasn’t found a home as she’s a real favourite at Foal Farm. Skye would like two good walks each day, and if you have treats with you, she promises to walk beautifully on her lead.
Towser (Ruff Start Rescue, fostered Scotland)
Towser is so happy to be in a lovely foster home after being dumped in Romania. He’s a little shy but gradually learning that life can be wonderful. He can live with children aged 5+ and would prefer to be the only pet though he gets on well with other dogs outside. It’s time he found his loving, forever home.
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.
Leela (Bath Cats & Dogs Home)
Cheerful Leela is a super friendly girl who loves all people! She wants company most of the time and although she’s OK with most dogs, she wants to be the only pet at home. She loves walks and to snuggle up to you and offer you kisses! Please help Leela by sharing her page!
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.
Wellington (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Bucks.)
Wellington needs calm, experienced owners who will make him feel secure. He is a sensitive boy and so a quiet, rural home with a secure garden is on his list of requirements. He’d like to be your only dog and needs someone at home with him most of the time.
Calvin (Safe Rescue, fostered Birmingham)
Calvin is a friendly and well-behaved boy who would fit well into most households. He gets on extremely well with other dogs and is keeping his paws crossed that someone will take him to the forever, loving home he deserves.
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.
Nancy (Boxers & Bully Saviours, Durham)
Darling Nancy is a loving old girl who still likes a walk and a play, despite her back legs being less springy these days. She wants to be the only pet at home and, for peaceful nap times, she’d like an adult only retirement home. Could you love her?
Avani (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered Shropshire )
Avani is blossoming into a very sweet lady after coming to the U.K. She needs a quiet, adult home where she can continue to come out of her shell and is happiest curled by the fire. Avani would be fine as the only dog or with another older companion and has previously lived with cats. She’ll make a very loyal companion.
Sasha (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Sasha is an outdoorsy girl who would love to live with at least one other dog. She’s very good company in an undemanding sort of way. She doesn’t see the point of fuss but likes just being with you… especially on adventures!
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.
Leo (1 Dog At A Time, Milton Keynes)
Lovely Leo is looking for a quiet, preferably rural home as an only pet. He has epilepsy and needs very considerate owners who like gentle walks in the woods and are handy with a hair brush. This sweet old boy just wants to relax!
Nicky the flying Beagle! (Oldies Club, fostered Devon)
Nicky is a sweet and gentle girl who loves a good run on the beach. She needs a home with other dogs, as she loves their company and they give her confidence. Could you offer this Beagle beauty a quiet but active home?
Teddy (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered West Midlands)
Fancy a warm, cuddly Teddy? Well, this Teddy is just for you with his lovely, thick, long coat. He’s such a handsome boy who loves being stroked and is happy to live with other dogs. All he wants is love and kindness and, of course, his forever home.
Paris (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
This delightful little lady is good with other dogs, cats and older children. She’s looking for a quiet home with a big garden and kind owners. She’s a sensitive soul, shy at first but soon showing her soppy side when she knows you and likes a cuddle!
Thor (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Gentle, timid, beautiful boy Thor would be very grateful for a home with a few fewer dogs than his current accommodation. Don’t get him wrong, another one or two dog friends would be lovely. Just as long as he can have some peace sometimes too!
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.
Simon (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
Cuddly Simon is very friendly indeed and has not been hardened by years in a Romanian shelter. He just loves cuddles and would be so happy to have a cosy home of his own where he will love you forever. Simon can live with other dogs and is an absolute sweetheart.
Goga (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
Beautiful Goga is looking for the loving home she deserves after a hard life in Romania. She is very friendly but needs time to regain her confidence and realise that there’s a lovely life for her out there. She’s fine with other dogs but would like a peaceful, retirement home to enjoy for the rest of her life.
Vulpes (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
Sweet natured Vulpes gets on so well with all people and dogs. She’s very friendly and loves lots of fuss, rather having a cuddle than a walk. She walks nicely on the lead (and needs the exercise to trim her waistline). All she wants is to be showered with love.
Holly & Willow (Yes Spaniel Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Holly and Willow have been in boarding kennels since their owner went into hospital. Now their owner has sadly passed away, they need an active new home together. They love walks and have lots of love to offer.
Storm (Furry Friends Animal Rescue, Surrey)
Storm has spent most of her life breeding and then moved around a lot. She has a lovely nature and deserves a quiet home with older/retired people or where children are 12+. Storm could live with a calm, larger male dog. Someone around most of the time to love her would be perfect.
Rudi (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Fife)
Rudi is so happy to be in a foster home after years in a cold, heartless shelter. He has a tail that wags like a non-stop windmill and is described as an elderly gent with a cheeky grin and a heart of gold. He’s fine with the dogs in his foster home and now just needs a forever home.
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!
Little clown Tucker! (Oldies Club, fostered Hampshire)
Not just a pretty face, Tucker is funny, loving and charismatic. One of his favourite games is catching water from the shower head! He’d love to live with other dogs, might be OK with cats, but is too bouncy for small children. He’s a playful, fuss-loving poppet. But, be warned, he’s good at opening fridges!
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!
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.
Fergie (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Plymouth)
Fergie is a very friendly, gentle, quiet and sociable lady who loves a cuddle and snuggle on the sofa. She’s in foster care as an only dog but is fine with dogs outside. She’s used to children over 8 years and would prefer a cat-free home. She’s a gorgeous girl.
AJ (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Somerset)
AJ is loving life in his foster home and they can’t praise him enough. He’s just enjoying life, his walks and is excellent on the lead. He loves other dogs and can live with older children. AJ will make an amazing family dog in the cosy, calm, forever home he deserves.
Rudy (Animal Adoption International, fostered Essex)
Rudy is a gentle, sociable Collie cross who would love to find a home with at least one other dog for company. He’s well behaved, both in the home and out on walks. He adores people of all ages and could live with sensible children. He’s a true gentleman!
Sally (Dogs Trust Merseyside, in a foster home)
Sally is a little sweetheart who just wants to be someone’s beloved companion. She was left for most of the day by herself previously and so she now craves company. Could Sal be your new pal?
Bips and Dexter (NAWT, Berkshire)
Bips and Dexter are a very handsome pair of Rough Collies looking for an adult, pet-free home. They enjoy lots of fuss, playing together and are a very sweet duo. They don’t require a lot of exercise and can be left. Aren’t they lovely?
Rocky & Ruby (Bath Cats and Dogs Home, in foster)
Rocky and Ruby are a cuddly, amusing duo who play tug with a toy between them. They can live with children of any age and need only short, quiet walks, or just playtime at home if you have a nice big garden.
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!
Louis (Poodles In Need, Lincolnshire)
Louis is a young at heart miniature poodle looking for a quiet home with an experienced poodle person. He loves his walks and is good on the lead. Would Louis fit on your lap?
Dexter (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Loveable Dexter is super friendly with everyone! He likes a cuddle when he knows you and will graciously accept a treat and a tickle from anyone. He wants to be the only pet at home but could live with older children. He’s a happy, playful, biddable shnookums!
Porthos (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Porthos is a dear old soul and has overcome a lot. He wants an adult only home with someone he can bond with strongly, who is around most of the time. He’s great with other dogs and could easily share his home and sofa with one or more.
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?
Teona (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Some people think Teona is strange looking due to her very short legs, but one person’s strange is another’s adorable! 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!
Haro (Isle Rescue, Doncaster, Yorkshire)
Happy Haro is an affectionate Lab Cross who loves people and snuggles on the sofa. He’d like to be the companion of an active older person, or in a family with older children. He wants to be your only pet but is OK with dogs out and about.
River (Halfway Home Dog Rescue, Nottinghamshire)
River is a friendly, affectionate boy and ever so well behaved! He’s good with other dogs and would love to have at least one doggy companion. He can only do short walks these days but he really enjoys them. His favourite thing is tummy rubs!
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.
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!
William (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Staffordshire)
William considers himself a distinguished older gent looking for a long-term relationship in a forever home. He loves being stroked and brushed. He enjoys a long walk every day as he’s still an energetic boy. William is living with other dogs and is fine with dog-savvy children, but no small furries please.
Roxy (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Birmingham)
Roxy is a happy girl who loves to be with her people, snuggled on the sofa. She can live with gentle children aged 6+ and is good with dogs so might be able to live with a calm friend. She’d like a home where she won’t be left too long.
Cracker (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Norfolk)
Cracker is a lovely boy who longs to be out of kennels and part of a happy family again! He can live with older children but wants to be an only pet. He walks nicely on the lead and loves sofa snuggles!
Lilly (Senior Staffy Club, fostered West Midlands)
Lovely Lilly is looking for a comfortable retirement as an only pet with a loving family/owner. She’s good with other dogs she meets on walks but wants to be the centre of attention at home. She’s a sturdy, soppy lady!
Albert (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Staffordshire)
Albert loves the sofa .. for cuddles, being stroked, being brushed, in fact most things. He enjoys little walks and is okay on the lead. He’s currently living with other dogs and doesn’t show much interest in cats. He would suit a home with older children who can give him lots of attention and treats.
Bluebell (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Have you had rescue dogs before and know the immense satisfaction of transforming their lives? Could pretty Bluebell be the next dog you help? She’s been in rescue almost all her life and desperately needs a proper home and people who are truly hers.
Gizza (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Dear old Gizza is an adorable, cuddlesome couch potato! He loves meeting people and getting a fuss. He likes short walks. He gets on with other steady dogs but wants to be the only one at home, for peace and optimal love!
Lucy (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Sweet little Lucy absolutely loves people! Everyone she meets is her new best friend and therefore deserves kisses! She’s OK about passing other dogs on walks but wants to be the only pet at home. All fuss and cuddles being for her, by rights, because she’s such a sweetie!
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!
Harry (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, Devon)
Lovely Lurcher, Harry, would like a cosy home with a family with children aged 8+. He can live with medium/large dogs, but not small ones or cats. He loves lots of cuddles and snuggling up to his people, and his tail never stops wagging.
Winston (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Winston is like a wise old sailor who has seen the world and is comfortable with who he is. Winston has a jovial personality and is great fun to have around. Could you offer him a lovely home to retire to?
Denzel (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Denzel looks like a compact little shepherd and his party trick is a cheeky tap dance when kennels staff go to get him for his walk. He’s a loving boy who deserves lots of affection and cuddles in what will probably be his first real home. Bless him!
Buddy (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
This handsome boy is Buddy and he loves cuddles on laps! He enjoys training and is a quick learner, so it’s sad that he hasn’t had much training previously. Buddy needs an adult home but might be able to share with a female dog. 2/3/19 – Still needs a home
Lynx (Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre, Kent)
Lovely Lynx is a happy, friendly, relaxed old sausage. Lying down is is favourite thing to do, either snuggled up to you on the sofa or basking in the sun. He loves his soft toys and even takes one to the vets. He’s adorable! 2/3/19 – Lynx still needs a home
Marlon (Essex Greyhound Rescue)
Marlon dreams of a loving home of his own after spending his life in kennels. He’s such a friendly boy who walks nicely on the lead and could live with children aged 5+ and other medium/big dogs. He truly deserves some doggy comforts now. 2/3/19 – Still waiting for a home
Beauty (Essex Greyhound Rescue)
It’s time Beauty found a home to call her own after living in kennels all her life. She’s a lovely, friendly lady who would be happy to live with children over 5 years and another medium/big dog, but not cats. Could you offer Beauty her forever home? 2/3/19 – Still waiting for a home
Lizzie (Loving Homes Dog Rescue, fostered Scottish Borders)
Lizzie is a delightful girl who can live with another calm dog and older children. She loves her walks, as well as playing with her ball and one of her favourite things is having a shower! Lizzie’s main priorities in life are comfort and company. 2/3/19 – Still waiting for a home
Buster (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Snuggle boy Buster is looking for his forever lap, or choice of laps as he’s good with children and would enjoy being part of a family. He wants to be the only pet in the home and he wants to give everyone lots of kisses! 2/3/19 – Still needs a home
Bowie (Leicester Animal Aid)
10/10/2018 Lovely and friendly Bowie is now reserved and will be off to his forever home very soon.
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
Dolce and Gabbana (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Twin Staffy boys, Dolce and Gabbana, exude love and happiness guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone’s face. They are desperately looking for a home together and are house-trained and non-destructive. Due to their exuberance, older children would be better suited. 3/3/19 – Still need a home
Ocky (via Freshfields, Liverpool)
Ocky is a wonderful boy with an exuberant nature. He gets a bit excited and giddy, but that’s part of his staffy charm! Good with dogs, he has lived with female dogs. He can live with older children and will be a great family dog. 3/3/19 – Ocky still needs a home!