Buddy was taken to the vet by his owner to be put to sleep. He was in such a sorry state but after receiving the surgery and care he needed, he is happy and well and looking for a wonderful home. Good with dogs, he loves walks and is so affectionate.
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.
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!
Baccus (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Baccus is so cute and friendly, with a little cheekiness thrown in, and is an absolute sweetheart with people. He mixes well with other dogs despite having been attacked by them during his long years In a shelter. He now deserves a wonderful home where he will be loved.
Phoebe (RSPCA Westmorland, Cumbria)
Phoebe has the sweetest nature and is a special girl looking for an especially compassionate person. She is loving life on her wheels but is having physio in the hope that she may regain the use of her legs eventually.
Alfie (RSPCA Westmorland, Cumbria)
Sweet little Alfie, a Whippet Cross, was found as a stray. He only needs short walks and will enjoy a nice garden to potter in. He’d like a quiet home where he is your only pet. Could you offer him love and home comforts?
Blue (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
BLUE IS OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
Having come from the tough streets of Romania to a multi-dog foster home in the UK, Blue is loving home comforts and fuss! What he longs for now is a peaceful, adult only home as the only pet and nice strolls in nature with his own human(s). Please help Blue by sharing his page!
Ruby (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Ruby is a gentle, shy older lady who’s at her happiest when she’s with other dogs. She wants a retirement home with at least one other dog and only grown ups please. She’ll make a lovely, not to mention beautiful, addition to a thoroughly dog-centred home.
Tia (National Animal Welfare Trust, Somerset)
People loving and sunny natured Tia just loves a good fuss and will return the affection tenfold. She likes to greet people and explore. Tia is fine with dogs outside but would like to be the only pet in a home where any children are older. She will make a super companion.
Victor (Derby & District RSPCA Animal Centre)
Adorable Victor loves to be snuggled up all comfy and warm. It is such a shame this old lad is in kennels with no interest so far. He’d like to be your only dog in a quiet home with a nice garden to potter in on those lazier days. Bless him!
Eddie (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered Reading)
Eddie was rescued from Romania after being found in a ditch, injured. He’s a sweet-natured, well-behaved boy who is good with other dogs and will make a fabulous companion. He doesn’t need long walks as he has a limp, poor lad.
Raven (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Herts)
19/5/19 – Raven has had lots of lovely home offers and CDRS don’t want to disappoint too many people, so can’t accept any more applications for this lovely girl. Please consider another gorgeous staffy type!
Mike (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Despite languishing for years unnoticed and unloved, Mike is such a friendly and affectionate boy who is so amenable and undemanding. He mixes well with dogs and is gentle with children. All Mike dreams of is a place to call home.
Sweet and Gentle Sam (Oldies Club, fostered Norfolk)
Sam is the sweetest, gentlest boy and everyone that meets him adores him. He is a joy to take for walks and is good in the car. Sam needs a home where he can be with someone all of the time. He would enjoy living with a relaxed canine friend.
Indiana (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Scotland)
Indiana would make the perfect addition to any family as she loves dogs, ignores cats and lives happily with children. She is quiet and does not require much exercise, preferring to cuddle on the sofa. She’s adorable.
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. Maddie deserves a new life in her own loving home.
Saffi (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Saffi is a tiny little staffy girl who is so sad to find herself in rescue and is desperate for someone to cuddle up to. She is used to children and could live with a calm dog who won’t bounce on her delicate back. Bless her!
Candy (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Patterdale Terrier Candy has been through a rough time but is now full of tail wags, zest and enthusiasm. She would be best as the only pet in an adult home, though she’s fine with dogs out and about. She will make someone an adorable companion.
Mildred (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
Pretty Mildred is looking to retire to a quiet home where she can snooze with you on the sofa. She needs a little more work on her housetraining but is doing well. Mildred just wants to sit on your lap and be loved – could you help?
George (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
Little George is looking for a quiet home where he can snuggle up on the sofa with you. He enjoys pottering in the garden and travels well. He needs a little more work on his housetraining but is doing well.
Dylan (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Gorgeous Dylan is a lovely, uncomplicated oldie who is adored by people and dogs alike. He deserves a comfortable home where he will have a garden to potter in and will receive lots of love.
Louis (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Louis is a real gentleman who is good with people and dogs alike. But that doesn’t mean he’s boring! He’s a happy, young-at-heart boy who still has lots of life, play and fun in him. Could you offer him a wonderful home?
Grigio (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Hull)
Gorgeous Grigio is such a loving gent who adores all people and no-one can understand why he is constantly overlooked. He’s also great with other dogs, is house-trained and walks perfectly on the lead. He truly deserves his forever home now.
Rupert (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Rupert was kept confined in a small cage in Romania. He needs a calm home, with a steady doggy friend, with rescue-experienced people who will let him be himself. He delights in new experiences and deserves lovely walks and peaceful snoozes.
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! Please help Zeus by sharing his page!
Coco (RSPCA Essex South, Southend & District Branch)
Handsome boy Coco is just waiting to bring fun and affection to your family. He is active and intelligent and has so much potential to learn new things. He has pretty good recall and does a lovely sit. Could you offer Coco a happy future?
Maisie & Koffie (RSPCA Essex South, Southend & District Branch)
Maisie and Koffie are the best of friends and need a new home together after their owner was evicted. Good with children, they could live with ones old enough to respect an older dog’s needs. Could you help Maisie and Koffie?
Bonita (Safe Rescue, fostered London)
Bonita is a pretty, sweet, small to medium sized lady who likes a fuss but isn’t at all pushy. She’s good with other dogs and is a gentle, sensible girl. She’s spent years in a cage in Romania and now is her time for love!
Sheena (All Dogs Matter, North London)
This beauty is Sheena, a 10-year-old American Bulldog X who was abandoned after being used for breeding. She deserves a relaxing retirement home where she can make up for lost time enjoying the finer things in life, bless her.
Sadie (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Scotland)
Quite the perfect lady, Sadie is gentle and loving, adores children and is currently living with other dogs and cats. She’s great on the lead and house-trained. All she wants is a loving home where she would make a lovely addition.
Larry (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Sadly found abandoned, Larry is a lovely lad who loves people and is desperate for a foster/permanent home. He can live with children aged 12+ and is okay with dogs outside but it’s not known if he’s ever lived with one. Can you give him the love he craves for?
Cracker (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Norfolk)
Cheerful Cracker is a very friendly boy and adores all humans! He loves a fuss, just like he loves his walks and rope toy. He can live with older children but wants to be an only pet. He really, really wants someone to love!
Rose (Private Rehoming, Wiltshire)
Rose was rescued from a horrible life in Egypt. She is a very affectionate girl who is housetrained and low maintenance with regards to exercise. Could you offer Rose lots of cuddles and a nice sunny garden to relax in?
King & Magna (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, South Yorkshire)
These best friends are Magna, a small Rottie girl, and King, a Collie x German Shepherd boy. They have always been well-looked-after, but now their owner has sadly died. Could you offer these beauties a happy new home together?
Rose (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Lanarkshire)
Rose is an affectionate lady who gets on well with other dogs and everyone she meets. She’s good on the lead and at home, either following you around when you’re in or sleeping when you’re out. Her story is pretty amazing and a testament to the strength of her love…
Patty (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Hampshire)
It’s OK! Patty just looks worried. She’s actually a happy, friendly girl who’s good with other dogs and gentle by nature. She truly deserves a human or two who will adore her… because she’s adorable!
Bruce (NAWT, Berkshire)
Beautiful Bruce was found as a stray. He is such a sweet boy who is enjoying being groomed regularly and eating well in order to reach his ideal weight. Could you offer Bruce a home and lots of love?
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.
Alex (Ruff Start Rescue, fostered Mid Wales)
Alex is a lovely, soft and fluffy boy who would love to have someone special to share his life with. He’s a little shy and nervous at first but soon comes round. Alex could be the only dog or live with other small, quiet dogs and he would be happy with children aged 15+. He’s rather gorgeous.
Bilbo (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Bilbo has come from a stressful home situation and he is feeling very stressed in kennels. He needs a home ASAP where he is your only pet and where he will have a big garden to play in or will be pavement walked.
Winston (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Wise and affectionate Winston is looking for an adult only retirement home where he will get plenty of belly rubs and cuddles, have short walks and long periods of not very much at all, in comfort. He’s easy-going and excellent company!
Jess (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Jess is a clever girl who is feeling sad at the moment. She would like a quiet home where she can be your adoring best friend. She can be left for 4 hours, and she enjoys a good sing-song in the car. Bless Jess!
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?!
Buster (RSPCA South Godstone, Surrey)
Buster is looking for an adult only home as an only pet where he can truly shine and take you out for fun adventures, maybe making some dog friends along the way. He’s a big softy who’s super bright and such a Good Boy!
Alfie (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Due to a bad early experience, beautiful Alfie is absolutely terrified of young children and urgently needs a quiet, child-free home where he can relax and enjoy life again. He is good with dogs and is such a well-behaved, sweet boy.
Pixie (RSPCA South Godstone, Surrey)
Pixie is a happy girl who loves people! She likes walkies, snuggles and snoozing. She’s not a fan of other dogs or cats but she could live with older children. With such cute ears and cheerful smile, she finds adoring fans wherever she goes!
Harry (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, Devon)
Harry is a happy, handsome boy whose tail is always wagging. He would enjoy a family home with children aged 8+, but his main requirement is a home where he will spend plenty of time snuggled up next to you, as cuddles are his speciality!
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.
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 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 and in the car, good with dogs, good with children and even good with hamsters. He’s such a Good Boy, he practically has a halo!
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!
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.
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.
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?
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!
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!
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.
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’s a playful, fuss-loving poppet, but, be warned that he is 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!
Roxy (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Gentle Roxy is a wonderful girl who gets on well with other dogs. She is very unhappy in kennels. Could you offer Roxy a quiet home where she can relax and enjoy life again?
AJ (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Somerset)
AJ is loving life in his foster home and they can’t praise him enough. He’s enjoying walks and is excellent on the lead. He loves other dogs and can live with older children. AJ will make an amazing dog in the calm forever home he deserves. 11/5/19 – AJ still needs a home
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? 11/5/19 – Sally is still waiting
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? 11/5/19 – Still need a home
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. 11/5/19 – Still need 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! 11/5/19 – Zac is still waiting
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 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 your only pet but could live with older children. He’s a happy and playful boy. 11/5/19 – Dexter still needs a home
Emily (Kent Greyhound Rescue, fostered Kent)
Sweet Emily was raced and then bred from, living her life in kennels with no creature comforts, and yet within a day at her foster home she was roaching on the sofa. Could this talented lady be your new best friend? 11/5/19 – Emily is still waiting
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! 8/5/19 – Teona still needs a home
Haro (Isle Rescue, South Yorkshire)
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. 8/5/19 – Haro still needs a home
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! 8/5/19 – River still needs a home
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.
Lilly (Senior Staffy Club, fostered West Midlands)
8/5/19 – Lilly is reserved!
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!
Bluebell (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Pretty Bluebell has been in rescue almost all her life and desperately needs a proper home and people who are truly hers. Please, please read about Bluebell – you might be the person she’s been waiting for. 8/5/19 – Bluebell still needs a home
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 are for her, because she’s such a sweetie! 8/5/19 – Lucy still needs a home
Denzel (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Denzel is a compact little chap whose party trick is a cheeky tap dance when kennels staff go to get him for his walk. He’s a loving boy who wants lots of cuddles in what will probably be his first real home. Bless him! 8/5/19 – Denzel still needs a home
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. 8/5/19 – 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! 8/5/19 – Lynx still needs a home