Delightful Dino is discovering the joys of a foster home after spending years in a Romanian shelter. He’s kind, gentle and loving with a tail that doesn’t stop wagging. He gets on well with other dogs and is good with children, but he has not been tested with cats. Could you be Dino’s special new person?
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.
Tia (RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre, Surrey)
Poor Tia had an isolated puppyhood and it’s amazing just how much she loves all people. She’s great with children but she’s boisterous so can only live with older ones, who don’t topple so easily! She needs to be taught to socialise with other dogs gradually. And she needs love!
Goosie (RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre, Surrey)
Gorgeous Goosie is looking for someone to love and to keep her company most of the time. She’s good with other dogs and has lived with a cat before. Older children should be fine for her, as she loves playing and fuss!
Cassie (RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre, Surrey)
Cassie is upset in kennels and finds it stressful being around all those other dogs. She is a very loving, bright and energetic girl who will make a fabulous family pet. She just asks for a garden to play in and plenty of quality-time with her new owners.
Lily (Halfway Home Dog Rescue, Nottinghamshire)
Lily is sure to brighten up the lives of her lucky new family. She is always thrilled to see you and have a fuss. She remains very active and would love new people who can take her on long walks. She’s dog-friendly too! What a good girl she is.
Simone (Halfway Home Dog Rescue, Nottinghamshire)
Simone is a friendly, loving little lady who gives the best kisses! She just wants to be with you and enjoy your company. She ticks the boxes of being dog and kid friendly and she is pretty cute too!
Luca (German Shepherd Rescue, kenneled Swindon)
These gorgeous big ears belong to handsome Luca a beautiful German Shepherd boy who is desperate to find a home of his own. He is a shy boy who just needs someone of his own to love. Could you be Luca’s perfect match?
Arthur (Halfway Home Dog Rescue, Nottinghamshire)
Arthur is a placid, laid-back and lovely lad who would make a great companion. He can live with older children and is currently happily sharing his kennel with another dog. He enjoys a walk or a potter in the garden and doesn’t ask for much except love.
Alfie (Goodward Dog Rescue, West Sussex)
Alfie is a wonderful boy with a fabulous nature. He can live with dogs and cats and is fine to be left on his own for a while. He is frightened of noise so a nice quiet home would suit him best. Could you help Alfie?
Duey (Blue Cross, Hertfordshire)
Duey is an excellent dude who combines handsomeness with huggability. He is an amazing boy who offers so much love. He is ALWAYS happy to see you and he will shower you with the unconditional love only a dog can give if you take him home with you.
Timmy (Safe Rescue, fostered Marsham, Norfolk)
Timmy is a loving, placid soul who is just a joy to have around. He loves children and is used to living with others dogs as well. He had a terrible start to life, but it’s never too late for a second chance with that perfect loving home and family he is dreaming of.
Poppy (RSPCA West Hatch, Somerset)
Poor old Poppy needs people to love and to help her continue to improve her condition after she’d been abandoned to starve. She’s got the light back in her eyes now and is a fun and loving little lady. Can she come and love you?
Lola (Adopt A Dog North East)
Dear little Lola just wants to be near you and know she’s loved! She can live with other dogs, cats and children. She’ll be happy as long as she has company and affection… and a sunny garden please!
Roxy (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Roxy is a sweet and gentle girl who’s easy to live with and easy to love. She’s calm and happy by nature, getting on well with other dogs. She has lovely manners and her favourite things are fuss, sleeping and her toy lamb.
Beth (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
If you love quirky, independent collies and have a smallholding or similar setup, please take a good look at Beth to see if you could offer her the home she is seeking. Beth is far too clever and perky to be stuck in rescue!
Susie (Cheshire Dogs’ Home, Warrington)
Susie’s owner sadly died and she is looking for new people to devote herself to. She’d love to be your virtually constant companion, in a quiet home, as that’s what she’s used to. Could you help pretty Susie?
Shola & Carly (Rescue Remedies, W. Sussex)
Carly (left) and Shola (right) are a pair of poppets who love everyone! They’re good with other dogs and always well behaved, making them a joy to take out for walks. Both girls are playful and both will lap up all the attention and love on offer!
Biscuit & Chief (Rescue Remedies, W. Sussex)
Cheeky Biscuit and her dignified Dad, Chief, are two super loving Staffies who take life in their short little strides. They recent won rosettes at a carnival dog show because they were so relaxed and good! Biscuit loves tennis balls, Chief loves Biscuit and they both love cuddles!
Nani (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
Aw, what a sweet old girl! Beautiful Nani with her oversized ears and pretty eyebrows would love a nice quiet home to retire to. Please could you help her?
Vinnie (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Vinnie is as sweet, squishy and cuddly as he looks! His tennis balls go everywhere with him and that’s just one of his comedic exploits. He also swivels round on his bottom to change direction! He can live with older children but wants to be your only, doted on pet. Please share his page to help him find love!
Floyd & Casper (Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Old Windsor)
Floyd and Casper are cheeky, loveable lurchers who are looking for a home together. They’d like an out-of-city home with somewhere to stretch their long lurchery legs. They haven’t had much in the way of training so need you to teach them what they need to know, with lots of yummy treats!
Forbes (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, North Yorkshire)
Forbes is a happy Springer Spaniel always ready to go out on adventures and playing with his tennis balls or squeaky toys. He’s looking for an active, adult home, possibly with teenagers who like to play too. He’s been socialising with dogs but can get anxious, so would like to be the only pet. He’s gorgeous.
Alfie (Isle Rescue, Doncaster, Yorkshire)
Patterdale Alfie is still a youngster at 7 and is looking for an active home as the only pet – he loves his walks and will play tug for ever. He’s affectionate and playful and can live with older children who like to play too!
Jack (Ark Animal Rescue, Lincolnshire coast)
Jack the jolly Terrier loves all people and has previously lived with a cat, but not other dogs. He likes playing with his toys and is looking for an active home where any children are older. Jack is good in the home and can be left.
Archie (Animal Adoption International, fostered Scotland)
Archie is super-sweet and affectionate, as well as adorable! He just wants kisses and belly rubs and will shower you with unconditional love and devotion in return. He isn’t very keen on other dogs so needs to be your only one. Otherwise, he is the most loving boy who will make a loyal companion for whoever adopts him.
Norman (Animal Adoption International, fostered Scotland)
Golden oldie is the perfect description of Norman – he adores all people, big and small, and is very loving. He’s looking for a retirement home where he can live happily with other dogs or as the only one. He enjoys a stroll on the lead but is content to follow his humans around.
Bruno (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Gloucester)
Bruno is a cuddly boy who will probably always behave like a puppy! He loves to play, with toys and with other dogs he meets, and does regular 5 minute zoomy episodes which are hilarious! Apart from fun and then naps, he mostly wants snuggles!
Mika (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Sweetheart Mika finds herself in rescue as her owner has moved and Mika can’t go along. Freshfields are devasted for her as she is such a poppet. Mika is happy to sleep if you leave her for a few hours and she isn’t a big walker so would suit a quiet home.
Dollar (RSPCA Chesterfield Animal Centre)
Typical of the soft and soppy Staffy, Dollar is a lovely boy who enjoys lots of fuss and attention. He likes to play fetch and knows his commands. Dollar can live with children aged 8+ and another steady dog, but he has not been cat-tested. He’s waiting for you to take him home.
Becky (RSPCA Liverpool Branch)
This pretty face belongs to Becky, a well-trained, playful girl who would love a fun new home and lots of cuddles. Becky is good on the lead and she loves a game of fetch!
Ruby (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Ruby is a delightful, small/medium Staffy Cross who would like a fairly active, older home. She’s very affectionate and would like someone around for part of the day. Ruby is well-behaved with dogs outside but would prefer to be the only pet to get all the cuddles. She would be a lovely companion.
Bonnie and Bella (Leicester Animal Aid)
Bonnie and Bella are an adorable pair of Collie Cross sisters looking for a permanent foster home together in the Leicestershire area where their vet needs will be covered by the Rescue. They are a perfect couple for cuddles, travel, walks and even the vet is their friend! They can live with teenage children and possibly another dog.
Teddy (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Teddy is a happy staffy who would be much happier if he was in a loving home. He’d like to be your only animal companion and have walks where there aren’t many dogs. He might suit a home where he can be your best friend and just have exercise and playtime in your large garden.
Sandy (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Squashable Sandy thinks she’s a lapdog…and when she sits on your lap, you really know it! She’s utterly adorable and funny – getting excited when lullabies are sung to the kids in her foster family. She can live with other dogs and is an all round (very round!) cutie-girl!
Isaac and Meme (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
Isaac and Meme are inseparable buddies who like to wag their tails and roll in the grass in unison! Meme is a little shy, but a real cuddle bug once she knows you, while Isaac is a charmer with a happy, sunny personality. If you have enough room in your heart and home for two, these sweeties could be the ones for you!
Pickles (Dogs Trust Newbury
Adorable Pickles is a much-loved resident at Dogs Trust Newbury, but they would be happy to see him leave for a loving new forever home. He is a great friend to have around, playful, snuggly, loving and loyal. He is a little shy to begin with but once you gain his trust, he’s yours forever!
Tammy (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Pretty Tammy is a lovely, well-behaved girl who needs to find a new home because her owner became too ill to care for her. She can live with children aged 10+ and possibly a calm male dog.
Morrisey (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Could you help Morrisey enjoy his twilight years and offer him a loving, retirement home? Kennels are no place for him to be now. He struggles with stairs so needs a downstairs garden in a quiet home that is pet-free. He can live with older children and loves to be completely covered in his bed! He’s a dear old boy.
Roxie (Dogsfriends, fostered Somerset)
Roxie’s family could no longer keep her. After months in rescue, she became sadder and sadder and is relieved to now be in a foster home, but she still needs a permanent home. Roxie doesn’t want to live with cats or dogs but can live with older children.
Teona (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Teona loves a bit of lap time! She also loves her walks but they don’t have to be long ones, as she has really short legs. She’s looking for a female owner with no children at home, who she can devote herself to forever!
Kayla (Dogsfriends, Somerset)
Sadly, no-one seems to want this lovely Staffy lady. She’s been used for breeding then passed on, finally ending up confused and nervous in kennels. Kayla is looking for a quiet home with no children or pets. She really needs someone very special with time and patience to nurture her and show her that life can be good.
Fred (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
Fred is free at last from his horrible life in Romania and is putting his past behind him. He is ready to embark on the life that every dog deserves; being safe, cherished, cared for, and of course loved very much. He is asking so little and will give so much in return, including doggy smiles, happy dances and finger-nuzzling!
Bonnie (Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue, Cambridgeshire)
Bonnie is fully snuggle trained and would be happy to demonstrate her prowess on your sofa! She is dreaming of being someone’s little staffy princess – could you make Bonnie’s dream come true?
Peggy (Wonky Pets, fostered Derbyshire)
Pretty Peggy is a Border Collie who loves to play and to go on long walks. She can live with other dogs (as long as they respect her authority) and she’d be fine with teenage children. She’s a lively, friendly, engaging girl with a whole lot of love to offer!
Sox (RSPCA Danaher Animal Home, Essex)
Sweet Sox is a fun and energetic lady who just loves her toys and cuddles, so she needs a home with a ready supply of both! She’s good with children but is a bit too bouncy for little ones and would be happiest being the only pet in the home to get all that attention and love.
Reg (All Animals Rescue and Rehome, fostered Essex)
Regal Reg the Dalmatian would love to live with an active family as he really enjoys exercise and playtime. Reg must live with another dog for company and to be his ears, as he is deaf. He loves to snuggle with other dogs and you too if he can get away with it.
Flash (Pawprints to Freedom, fostered Nottinghamshire)
Friendly Flash with the unusual eyes is an all-round perfect boy who simply loves his cuddles, walks and playtime. He is currently living with another dog and a child and all get along splendidly. Flash would make a wonderful family pet.
Jack (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
To win Jack’s love you need to earn it by working hard in getting him used to the life of a proper dog. He has a mind of his own! He arrived as a ball of matted hair, but the smaller dog revealed beneath is a real cutie. However, you do need to be experienced with dogs to adopt Jack. It is going to take a very special someone to unlock the special beautiful boy he is.
Fifi (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
Sweet, affectionate and friendly Fifi is looking for a snoozing buddy in a quiet, adult home. She could live with another calm dog but no cats please. Fifi is house-trained, enjoys her walks but, most of all, loves chilling out in the sunshine or snuggling up.
Bonnie (Bath Cats and Dogs Home)
Bonnie is a shy girl who loves a fuss once she knows you, and is clever, obedient and playful. She needs a quiet home, with a single owner, where she is your only pet. Bonnie is not too bothered about walks, especially in summer, so would like a nice garden and simply to be your very best friend. Could you help Bonnie?
Dolce and Gabbana (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Twin Staffies, Dolce and Gabbana, just exude love and happiness guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Come and meet them and see for yourself! 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 in a home with no other pets.
Harley (RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre, Surrey)
Harley is a very handsome boy who loves playing with footballs, rugby balls, boomer balls… you get the picture! He can live with children aged 8+ and needs a good-sized garden to run around in. Could you offer Harvey dog experience and quality time?
Beauty (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Livingston, Scotland)
After life In a small cage, Beauty is urgently looking for a quiet foster/permanent home where she can come out of her shell and discover the joys of life. She’s quiet and nervous until she gets to know you and is unsure with children. She shows no interest in other dogs but will chase cats. Could you give Beauty the TLC she desperately needs?
Belle and Lucy (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Belle and Lucy are a lovely pair of affectionate ladies looking for a home together if possible as they love each other and Lucy gets stressed without Belle. They are easy to walk and are used to living with children. They would make great family pets.
Max (Manchester Dogs’ Home)
All Max wants is to be out of kennels and in a calm, cosy home of his own. He was sadly found as a stray and is proving to be an amazing boy who loves people and his toys. Max needs an active, pet-free home where any children are older and where he will be treated like the prince he is.
Thor (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
Sadly, Thor has a story or hardship and fear in Romania, but he’s overcoming his past life and blossoming into a happy chap who’s discovering a new life in the UK. He would like to live with one or two other dogs but needs some space of his own. Please read his story and see if you could perhaps help him.
Marley (Ark Animal Rescue, Lincolnshire coast)
The cheeky grin belongs to Marley. He’s a real character and is perhaps plotting what he would do if he found a home where there was a cat. Needless to say, he can’t live with cats! He could live with a female dog though, if he liked her when they met. He’s a monkey!
Dexter (Last Hope Rescue, Essex)
Typical Staffy, dinky Dexter is a lovely boy who is really friendly with people despite being rescued from a life in dreadful conditions. He has a wonderful nature and would make a great addition to a home. Dexter is okay with dogs on walks but should be the only pet in a home where any children are older. Let’s get this lovely lad the loving home he deserves.
Vanilli (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Fife)
Vanilli is an amazing boy who deserves a fantastic home with lots of pampering and spoiling. He’s young, energetic and just wants to love you. Vanilli is fantastic with children and other dogs too. Could you offer Vanilli oodles of love in his forever home?
Polar Bear (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
This pretty Polar Bear is actually a Husky Cross. She is a sweet and sensitive girl who needs a nice quiet home away from busy roads. She can live with older children. Dogs Trust are still assessing whether she can live with dogs.
Missy (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Missy can’t believe her bad luck. After finding a home 5 years ago, her owner is now too ill to keep her. Missy waited so long for that home and can’t face waiting again! She’s a loving sweetheart who loves to be tucked in at night. Could you help Missy?
Ella (Animal Helpline, Cambridgeshire)
Ella is a sweet and wonderful lady who would be your best friend. She was a little timid and unsure, but now she enjoys her walks and a fuss. An adult home with a confident canine companion and time to settle in would be ideal for her.
Colin (Animal Helpline, Cambridgeshire)
It’s Colin’s turn for a comfortable home after loyally spending years on the streets with his owner. He needs a roof over his head and a warm bed now. He’s an affectionate boy and totally committed to his humans. Colin can live with other dogs but is not used to living with children or cats. Can you help Colin?
Snow White (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
After a tragic past and many years wasted, beautiful Collie Cross Snow White seems to understand that there’s nothing but good times ahead now. Although still a little wary, she’s enjoying a fuss and loves her walks. She’s a courageous girl who just needs the loving home she’s never had and truly deserves now. Please read her story.
Winston (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
Winston is a gentle and loving boy who adores human attention. He will bring you lots of joy with his sweet, lovable and comical personality. He likes people better than dogs so would prefer to be your one and only. He can live with children though. As long as you’re human, he’s happy to be with you!
Loyal and Fabulous Flash! (Oldies Club, fostered Lincolnshire)
Fabulous Flash loves to play football and have a zoom around the garden. He also loves his walks. And, once he’s had his exercise, Flash is happy to relax while you go out – he could even live with full-time workers. Loyal Flash just needs someone to love!
Pretty Springy Milly! (Oldies Club, fostered Lincolnshire)
Milly is a very lively Springer lady who would love a home with children to play with. She’s good with dogs, and possibly cats too. Milly doesn’t like to be left on her own and will bark to let you know – Milly’s deaf though so she thinks she’s only whispering!
Bubbles (East Anglia Dog Rescue, Suffolk)
Bubbles is a fabulous, friendly girl who can live with other dogs and with children aged 7 plus. She’s great around food and toys and she’s fine to be left on her own for a few hours. Do you need some Bubbles in your life?
Zara (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
Lovely Zara is just so happy to be in a foster home enjoying doggy life after being shut in a shelter in Romania. She constantly has a smile and a wagging tail. Zara enjoys her walks, loves being around people and soon settles with other dogs. She will be absolutely thrilled to go to her own home finally.
Zoli (via Hungarian Vizsla Welfare, Stirlingshire)
Zoli is gorgeous, charming and bright. He found a home recently but the family’s circumstances suddenly changed. It’s no fault of Zoli’s, and kennels will be so stressful for him. Do you have a very calm, adult home with Vizsla experience to offer Zoli?
Zak (Willowdale Farm, Cambs/Norfolk border)
Zak is a sweet-natured, gentle boy whose idea of heaven is pottering around, helping you with chores and gardening. He’s great with other dogs but will chase cats. Could you offer Zak a home where he will be able to spend most of the day with you?
Molly (via Senior Staffy Club, Bedfordshire)
Clever Molly is a friendly girl who enjoys performing the tricks she has been taught – as you can see in her video… Could you offer her a fun, active home with lots of cuddles?
Honey (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Cheshire)
As you can see, Honey loves her ball! She also loves a snooze on the sofa and is a very bright girl who is happy to learn new things. Could you offer Honey a home where she will be your only pet?
Boots (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Worcestershire)
12/7/18 – Reserved!! Everyone please cross their fingers for this very special boy!
Do you love staffies and want to help a particularly deserving one? Then please consider Boots! After 6 years in another rescue’s kennels, poor Boots was so bored and stressed that he chewed all his teeth away. Sob!! Now with SSC, Boots just wants love and cuddles.
Smiling Milo! (Oldies Club, fostered Herefordshire)
That gorgeous smile belongs to Milo, a happy and friendly chap who would love a home where he can go for good walks and spend plenty of quality time with you. He’d be happy to have a canine chum too. Isn’t he handsome?!
Tia (RSPCA Essex South and Southend, fostered Essex)
Who could resist those big brown eyes?! Poor Tia found a home after retiring from racing, but her owner has now died. Could you offer gentle Tia a comfortable home with access to a garden, plus short walks. Most of all, Tia just wants to be loved.
JJ (Poodles In Need, fostered Oxfordshire)
JJ’s nature matches his adorable looks. He’s good with dogs and cats and would love a fun home where he will have wonderful walkies. Could you help?
Misha (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Misha is making up for lost time. After two years in a shelter in Romania she now spends her days feeling cherished, surrounded by other friendly dogs and going on joyous walks where she revels in the sunshine and rolls in the long grass. All she needs now… is you!
Mollie (Dogs Trust Harefield, West London)
Lovely Mollie has had a happy life so far, but now her owner has sadly died and Mollie’s world has been turned upside-down. Could you offer her a home with a garden where she can play football, and take her for walks in nice quiet areas?
Franky (RADAR Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Franky is a real gem of a dog – part Greyhound, part Bullbreed. He’s ever so bright and affectionate! It takes him a little while to trust but once he does, he the most fun, loyal, obedient boy you could hope to meet. He will make the best of friends for someone very lucky!