Skye is a delightful Staffie lady who’s so gentle and friendly. She loves cuddles. She walks well on-lead and is fine with other dogs. Skye is just a very special girl who will make a fabulous companion.
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.
Danny (Private Rehoming, Cornwall)
DANNY IS OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
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! Please help Danny by sharing his page!
Wilf (Wonky Pets Rescue, fostered Derbyshire)
Wilf is a fit and active Collie Cross who just loves his walks and playing fetch. He travels well, is good with other dogs and could also live with dog-savvy cats. As a stray, not much is known about his background, so any children should be 14+. He’s a great boy who will be a fabulous companion.
Archie (All Animals Rescue and Rehome, Essex)
You would have to have a very hard heart for it to not be melted by Archie’s little old face. This wonderful boy gets on well with dogs, cats and children. Love and cuddles are all he asks for. Could you help?
Lizzie (Pawprints to Freedom, fostered Staffordshire)
Pretty Lizzie just wants to snooze the day away in front of the fire. She is fine with other dogs but very timid, so will flourish in a quiet home as your only pet. You’ll need to be patient on walks or have a big garden for her to enjoy.
Rusty (Pawprints to Freedom, fostered Glasgow)
Rusty is a cuddly, well-behaved lad who loves to go out for adventures, making human and canine friends along the way. He can be wary of men but comes around once he realises they aren’t going to hurt him.
Louis (Poodles In Need, Lincolnshire)
Louis is a young-at-heart miniature poodle who needs an active home with people at home the majority of the time. He loves his walks and is good on the lead. He also loves cuddles and attention.
Deloris (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Doloris has endured a life of struggle, hardship and cruelty in Romania but, despite this, she is friendly, affectionate, laid-back and mixes well with other dogs. She does have a nasty scar on her neck where abusers tried to hang her! Can you give this dear lady the love she deserves?
Bess and Roy (RSPCA Westmorland Branch, Cumbria)
Bess and Roy need warm and comfortable outside accommodation, or similar, as they are retired working collies. Roy is virtually blind and he depends on Bess for so much. Please could you help this very sweet and affectionate pair?
Milla (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Milla is lovely, friendly girl enjoying life in the U.K. after a long time in a Romanian shelter. She mixes beautifully with other dogs, lives happily with children and seems cat-friendly too. Such a perfect, little lady.
Homer (New Moon Romanian Dog Rescue, fostered York)
Sweet-natured Homer would like a home where he will have a canine companion or two to play with. He’s an adorable boy who is friendly and affectionate.
Roxy the wonky alarm clock! (Oldies Club, fostered Hampshire)
Friendly Roxy the Springer loves snuggling up to another dog. She has a few health issues so needs someone who will be dedicated to administering her meds. On the plus side, Roxy will wake you up at 6:30am on the dot, so no need for an alarm clock!
Bonnie (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Monmouthshire)
Beautiful Bonnie is enjoying the luxury of a foster home after years of living in a cold, damp pen. She would love a retirement home with a spot on the sofa or a comfy bed. She’s has so much love to give and truly deserves her own, forever home.
Dena (Safe Rescue, fostered Norwich)
Dena is a shy and quiet girl who should really blossom in her new home. She gets on well with other dogs. Pretty Dena deserves a wonderful home where she will have interesting walks and plenty of peace and relaxation in the home. Bless her.
Bubba (Royston Animal Welfare, South Yorkshire)
Bubba is a beautiful, quiet, sweet Staffie lady who loves her cuddles and being out and about with you. She gets on well with other dogs but would like to be the only pet in an adult home. Could you give Bubba all the cuddles she needs?
Columbus (Safe Rescue, fostered South Shields)
Gorgeous Columbus is loving being in the UK and receiving lots of love and attention. He is good with dogs and fine with kind, gentle children. Could you offer this boy a new home?
Wyatt (Rescue Me Animal Sanctuary, fostered Merseyside)
Wow, Wyatt! Aren’t you a handsome boy! This gorgeous creature could be yours if you can offer him a lovely home (in the North West), with fun walks and plenty of attention. He loves cuddles and food but doesn’t like other dogs sniffing his bum. That’s fair enough!
Vinnie (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Vinnie is a quiet and dignified little man who has survived a tough existence in Romania. He is good with dogs but likes a bit of space when he sleeps. Could you offer him love and the quiet life he deserves?
Rocky (RSPCA Macclesfield, kennelled Derbyshire)
Rocky is looking for a home where he will have a guaranteed place on the sofa. Not too much to ask for a handsome old boy is it? Rocky is very upset in kennels – please could you rescue him?
Angel (Leicester Animal Aid)
Angel is a fun little character. She takes her time making sure people are kind but once she knows you, it’s kisses and cuddles all round. She likes to play and she loves to eat. She’s the best companion anyone could wish for!
Fizz (Animal Rescue Cumbria, kennelled near Kendal)
Pretty Fizz loves to be pampered and have cuddles. She must be making up for lost time as she is a retired working sheepdog. She doesn’t like other dogs so needs a home with a large garden, or a smallholding, where she can enjoy playing out in peace.
Stefan (Leash of Life, fostered Wiltshire)
Sweet Stefan is a calm, clean and affectionate boy who is lookking for a quiet retirement home where he can potter in the garden. He’s described as the perfect dog and is happy to live with dogs, cats and older children.
Whisper (Active Animals Rescue & Rehabilitation, fostered Durham)
Whisper needs to lose a bit of weight, but she’s a really beautiful girl with a lovely nature. She gets on well with all the other animals in her foster home. Could you offer her a home with a nice garden?
Rosie (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Devon)
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 and other dogs. She truly deserves someone to love her in her forever home.
Clive (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Clive would have languished, forgotten in a Romanian shelter were it not for a dramatic turn of events, one amazing rescuer and then a network of kind people. Now he’s blossoming in a foster home but his journey is not quite complete. Are you his human soul mate?
Alfie the gentle one! (Oldies Club, fostered West Yorkshire)
02/11/19 – No more applications please! Alfie is extremely popular and has many lovely offers to choose from already!
Anna (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Anna is a really lovely girl and very brave too. She went through a terrible time but is now getting used to having a nice life. She’d like living with other dogs and a good garden is a must. Can you give Anna a happy 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?
Sandy (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Sweet Sandy urgently needs a forever foster home where relevant vet bills will be paid by Safe Rescue. She is looking for a quiet home to enjoy life with a special someone who is experienced with blind dogs. She’s not had much love in her life but it’s never too late.
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.
Poppy (Oakwood Dog Rescue, Hull)
Poppy is a very sweet and gentle girl who is getting depressed in kennels. She has limited vision and is worried if startled by other animals so needs to be your only pet in a quiet, adult only home. Could you help Poppy?
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.
Alfie (All Dogs Matter, fostered North London)
It’s so sad that a senior gent like Alfie was abandoned and he now deserves a loving, retirement home. He loves a cuddle and is gentle and relaxed. He’s good with people and dogs but would prefer to be the only dog in the home. Alfie can live with children 10+ and possibly cats too.
Champ (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Kent)
Champ is a super sweet boy who has fought distemper and recovered well. He just wants a retirement home where he can feel safe, loved and happy. Champ gets on with other dogs and was fine with children and cats when in Romania. Can you welcome him into your home?
Sunrise (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Sadly, Sunrise’s owner has passed away so she now needs a special, 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.
Sierra (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Gorgeous Sierra is one happy lady now she’s enjoying the cosy comforts of a UK foster home. She would fit into a retirement home perfectly and would be equally content to live with or without other dogs. It’s her time to be spoilt and pampered in a forever home now.
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 a lovely old girl who needs to be out of kennels and in a loving home. Could you help her?
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.
Harry (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
Adorable Harry likes to have company and is scared when left on his own. He would like a quiet, adult home – preferably within half an hour of Newbury – with his people around most of the time. Harry will make a lovely, sweet little companion.
Gilbert (Leicester Animal Aid)
Gilbert is a loving, steady, dependable companion. He wants to be the only pet at home and he’d like to come with you on your outings. It’s high time he had his own person or family to belong to again. He has so many cuddles still to give!
Mabel (Rovers Dog Rescue, fostered Essex)
Poor Mabel was shut in a flat for 9 years and is fearful of all things new. She’s bonded with her foster mum but is wary of strangers. She needs an experienced, patient owner who can help her blossom into a sweet, loving companion. She would suit being the only pet but could live another calm dog.
Buddy needs a buddy! (Oldies Club, fostered Hampshire)
Buddy’s ideal home will have a resident dog to be his buddy. He likes to have company and needs a home where he won’t be left for long periods and will be allowed time to settle. Buddy is good with cats and is a lovely, gentle boy.
Buddy (Friends of Akitas Trust, Notts)
Buddy is a very loving boy who’d rather have a fuss and a cuddle than a treat or a toy. He’s gentle and laid back. He likes getting out and about but doesn’t need much exercise. He’s an all round easy, steady teddy bear!
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.
Jared (Leash of Life, fostered Wiltshire)
Gentle and affectionate, Jared is a handsome, medium sized Crossbreed who just loves to play with dogs and needs a home with a resident dog. He could live with children aged 12+ and enjoys his walks with his friends. He’s a loving boy looking for an equally loving home.
Tramp (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Gorgeous Tramp was found abandoned, tied to a lamppost with another dog. He is an adorable boy who simply wants a quiet life and would be ideal for an older person or couple.
Nora (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Nora is a lovely older lady who is heartbroken to find herself in kennels. She just wants a home where she can go for a short potter and then snuggle up next to you on the sofa. Could you help her?
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.
Willow (Romanian Rescue Appeal, Wiltshire)
Willow is an affectionate Shepherd/Collie Crossbreed who will bond closely with his owner. He loves his walks and would be happy to live in a rural area, preferably as an only pet, and where any children are older. He’s such a handsome boy.
TamTam (Paws Crossed Survivors Egypt, kennelled Dorset)
Young TamTam suffered horrific cruelty and has lost part of her left front leg. She needs a home with a big, lawned garden as she is too scared to go for walks. She is a lovable, cuddly, bouncy girl who deserves to find happiness.
Paddy (RSPCA Macclesfield, kennelled Derbyshire)
Paddy arrived in rescue emaciated, dehydrated and with sores. This poor old boy has suffered and he feels anxious in new situations. Could you offer him a wonderful home and the calm reassurance he needs?
Cookie (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
How handsome is Cookie?! This gorgeous boy loves playtime and cuddles. He walks nicely on the lead and likes to dip his toes in puddles. Could you offer Cookie a home as your only pet and with people around all the time?
Mavis (Manchester Dogs’ Home)
Mavis has a great temperament and loves human interaction. Sadly, she came into care as a stray but is good with the children in her foster home and is also fine with other dogs. She just needs a loving, retirement home to call her own.
Molly (Dogs Walk This Way, Berkshire)
Sweet Molly is in kennels, dreaming of a loving home of her own. She loves people and just wants to please. Molly would suit a laid-back, bigger dog as company or be the only pet in a home where any children are aged 14+.
Xena (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
Tennis balls are Xena’s favourite thing! She’s a highly intelligent Collie-X lady who loves to show off her high IQ. Could you offer her a rural Cornish home – ideally a farm or smallholding?
Tia (Friends of Akitas Trust, Worcestershire)
Tia is a sweet Akita who is friendly and partial to cuddles. She just wants to be loved and is looking for a home where she can be part of family life. Tia can live with older children and is fine with male dogs. She would thrive on routine, bonding and training. 18/11/19 – Tia still needs a home!
Rover (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
16/11/19 – Rover is reserved!
Rover is a lovely boy: gentle, affectionate and playful. He was in a happy home for 6 years but a change in circumstances means he’s in kennels, missing home comforts and company. Could he be your new companion?
Tia (Wellingborough Dog Welfare, Northamptonshire)
Tia is a soft and soppy Staffordshire Bull Terrier who loves lots of fuss and cuddles. She can live with children aged 10+, but would like to be the only pet in a loving home where her special someone is around most of the time. 3/11/19 – Tia 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 looking for an understanding and patient owner to give him the chance of a caring home. Could you be the lovely person to help him? 3/11/19 – Duke still needs a home
Lola (Adopt A Dog North East, fostered Durham)
Sadly, poor Lola was a case of severe neglect but she’s now in lovely condition and ready for a second chance in life. She’s currently living with other dogs and cats and is good with children. She doesn’t ask for much, just the love and TLC she truly deserves. 3/11/19 – Lola still needs a home
Beau (Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, fostered Gloucestershire)
Beau is very affectionate and loves having his humans around him for lots of fuss and cuddles as well as playtime. He likes a good lie-in and also getting out and about. Beau needs to be the only pet but does enjoy other canine walking pals. 28/10/19 – Beau still needs a home
Bluebell (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
It feels like we’re running out of time in pleading for a home for Bluebell. Each time we update her page, her face is more grey and more light has faded from her eyes. Bluebell needs to be the only pet of a calm, experienced owner who can be with her all day. Please, could that be you? 28/10/19 – Bluebell still needs a home!
Nancy (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
Cheerful Nancy is a laid back lady who gets on well with other dogs. She likes a fuss once she knows you and is quite snuggly once she loves you! You can tell from her face that she’s a happy girl and whether snoozing or playing, life is such fun!
Bowie – female (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
Lovely Bowie is an intelligent and friendly lady who enjoys long walks, fetching her ball and cuddles on the sofa. She’d like a pet-free home where any children are 16+ and her people are home most of the day. 19/10/19 – Bowie still needs a home!
Neo (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Neo’s story is truly heartbreaking and one of the most horrific we have heard. This special boy deserves a wonderful home with kind, lovely people. Could you offer him an adult home where he is your only pet? 12/10/19 – Neo still needs a home
Candy (via Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Candy is a lovely, sweet girl who sadly needs a new home due to the ill-health of her owner. She has a wonderful temperament and can live with children aged 8+. Could Candy come to live with you? 12/10/19 – Candy still needs a home
Ike (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Cutie pie Ike would like a home with another 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! 12/10/19 – 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. 12/10/19 – 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, he’ll gladly play football with you anytime. Even when the ball goes flat! 12/10/19 – Still needs a home
Noodles (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Noodles has a ‘weekend family’ who love him and where he is happy, but he spends each week at Freshfields, thoroughly miserable, quiet and withdrawn, desperately waiting for the weekend. Read his story to see if you could you help him. 12/10/19 – Still waiting!
Buster (All Dogs Matter, London)
Aw… Buster has been waiting for months for his forever human to find him! He’s a well behaved, affectionate old sweetheart who’s never happier than when snuggled up to someone. He can live with older children but wants to be an only pet. Oh, won’t someone say they want him?! 12/10/19 – Buster still needs a home!
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! 12/10/19 – Zac 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! 12/10/19 – Teona still needs a home
Lynx (Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre, Kent)
12/10/19 – Lynx is now Reserved!
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!
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 home! 12/10/19- 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… 20/11/19 – Mike still needs a home!