Beautiful Bella is seeking a beagle-experienced home. She’s good with other dogs and is used to living with cats. You’ll need a very secure garden and to be home most of the time please.
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.
Dakota (Paws2Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Dakota is a stunning lady who is incredibly friendly and loves everyone, happy to greet all with a wagging tail. She current lives with other dogs and cats but could also be the only pet. She deserves the perfect home to enjoy her senior years.
Barney (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
BARNEY IS OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
Barney is a wonderful boy but gets very worried at times and needs a quiet home with an experienced adopter. Barney has so much love to offer his new person, and such a gorgeous smile. Please help Barney by sharing his page!
Sirius (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Sirius is so happy to be in a foster home after a sad time in a Romanian shelter. He likes to “chatter” with the people he knows and walks well on-lead. Sirius is looking for a forever, adult home as the only pet please and deserves just the best life now.
Bruno (Paws2Rescue, fostered Southampton)
Cheerful Bruno is looking for a retirement of lovely walks in the countryside. He loves exploring! He can live with other dogs but not cats. He enjoys getting a fuss from everyone he meets!
Pluto and Jet (Starfish Dog Rescue, fostered Gloucestershire)
Pluto and Jet are gorgeous Cocker Spaniel sisters looking for an experienced home in a quiet area. They are extremely sweet girls with not a bad bone in them. Pluto and Jet are used to children, good with other dogs and okay with cats. They are described as “perfect little angels”.
Errol (Dogs4Rescue, Manchester)
Gorgeous Errol is the happiest boy who bursts with joy at the smallest pleasures. He can’t have had much fun in life up to now, bless him. He’d like a quiet home with a nice garden and some comfy sofas to enjoy.
Danielle (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Super friendly and affectionate, Danielle is a calm lady rescued from Romania and looking for the loving home she deserves. She’s walks well on-lead and mixes with other dogs though would prefer to be the only pet in a home where any children are aged 8+.
Boss (Hay Animal Rescue Team, Wales)
Handsome Boss is an active Sprocker Spaniel who will steal your heart and your shoes! He adores cuddles and human company. Boss is looking for an experienced home where any children are dog-savvy and over 16 years. He enjoys the company of other dogs and is okay with cats.
Jessie (Private Rehoming, Tameside)
Sweet Jessie is looking for a loving, retirement home as her family could not care for her anymore. She could live with older children and needs to be the only pet in the home though she tolerates other dogs. Can you help Jessie?
Indie (Noah’s Ark Dog Rescue, kennelled Norfolk)
Poor Indie is sad and confused to find himself in kennels. He’s a fabulous old lad who walks nicely on a lead and eats well. He’d make a lovely new friend for an older person or couple. Could you help Indie?
Misty & Poppy (Battersea Brands Hatch, Kent)
This steady and sweet old pair of cuties want a quiet life of snoozing, sunbathing, gentle walks and some fuss. They want to be the only pets at home but are fine meeting other dogs on walks. They like having human company most of the time. They’re adorable!
Lucy and Jess (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Herts.)
23/11/2023 Lovely Lucy and Jess are packing their bags to go to their new home together in Wiltshire.
Bella (Dogs4Rescue, Manchester)
Bella is extraordinary. She’s a double amputee but manages to get around just fine on her two front legs. She’s resisting using wheels but is happy in a buggy. She’s also light enough to carry easily. Bella’s good with dogs and cats. She’s a wonderdog!
Sister and brother, Pepsi & Max! (Oldies Club, fostered Norfolk)
Gorgeous Pepsi (short coat) and Max (long coat) are sister and brother, needing a home together in a quiet area. These beauties are good with dogs and fine around sensible children.
Harrold (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
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Poor Harrold was having a hard time in a Romanian rescue, but he’s now safe in the U.K. and looking for a lovely retirement home. He mixes well with other dogs but could also live as the only one in his new home and is not interested in cats. He’s also fine with children aged 8+. Could you help Harrold?
Tina (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Tina is a smallish Crossbreed who is excellent company and will be by your side as much as possible. She enjoys her walks and is good on-lead. Tina needs an adult home but would be happy to live with other dogs or as the only one.
Geordie (The Responsible Dog Rescue, kennelled Merseyside)
Geordie is a real Mummy’s boy, wanting his main carer to be a woman. He can live with other dogs and cats but wants an adult-only home. He’s had to learn how to have a normal doggy life, having been cooped up for years. He loves home comforts and treats!
Molly (Dogs Trust, Merseyside)
Nothing is known of Molly’s past, but she’s a playful girl with a face for mischief! She’d like to be your only pet but perhaps have dog friends to go walks with.
Buffy (Dogs Trust, Merseyside)
Poor Buffy hates being in kennels and often hides away from the visitors. If only she knew this was harming her chances of getting out of there. Gorgeous Buffy has a love of adventure so is looking for a secure home, plus cuddles!
Karma (Leicester Animal Aid)
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Beautiful Karma is a Saluki and a real sweetheart who doesn’t ask for much. She loves her bed and if she is not sleeping, she is eating or seeking fuss from her family. Her ideal home would be as an only pet with someone around most of the time to spoil her rotten.
Mala (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
This happy, lovely lady is looking for a peaceful home with one or two resident doggy pals. She can live with dog-savvy children from age 10 and she’d be fine with confident cats. Sweetie pie Mala is always gentle, sometimes nervous, sometimes playful and is very soppy with her people!
Dottie (Dogs4Rescue, Manchester)
Dottie is a dainty little lady who loves to nap. She’s sweet and affectionate and adores people. She’s not keen on all dogs, but when she finds one she does like she will cuddle up to them as closely as possible. Cute!
Simon (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
3/11/2023 – Simon has been reserved!
Simon spent many years in a Romanian shelter and is now looking his forever home. He acts rather grumpy but secretly likes fuss and loves his cosy bed. He’d like to live with another dog in an adult home though visiting, respectful children would be okay.
Sherlock (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
Sherlock the lurcher enjoys a slower pace of life and loves nothing more than sunbathing in the garden. He’ll make a perfect gardening companion, or gentle-strolling-in-quiet-locations companion. He’s simply a gent!
Jacko (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
If you love a character, then take a look at Jacko! After losing his owner, Jacko needs someone new to care for him. He needs limited exercise and promises to keep you entertained. He’s fine with dogs and older children.
Marley & Bandit (Animal Adoption International, fostered Lincs.)
These two sweeties are looking for a peaceful home with no children or cats. They can manage without walks as long as they have a large garden. They’re shy at first and quite anxious about things but they relax and are soppy old sausages once they get to know you.
Dana (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Delightful Dana has a fabulous character and she is also loyal and devoted in her relationships once trusted. She forms strong bonds with other dogs and needs to live with one or two. Dana could also live with respectful children aged 10+.
Sunny (Rescue Remedies, Surrey
Sweet Sunny is a Fox/Jack Russell Terrier Cross whose family emigrated and is now looking for a quiet retirement home. He happily plays with toys and loves getting strokes and tummy rubs. He walks well and has enjoyed social walks with other dogs.
Clara (Safe Rescue, fostered Bucks.)
Clara is a sweet and fluffy girl who like a fuss from those she trusts. She can live with other dogs or as an only dog. She just wants a simple, doggy lifestyle and a person or family to belong to.
Belle (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
This solid sweetie pie loves sofa snuggles, walkies, squeaky toys and, above all, treats! She can live with older children but wants to be the only pet, for maximum fuss time. When nothing much is going on, she loves snoozing too. Could you be her new tummy-rubbing best friend?
Monty (SOKS Dog Rescue, fostered South Wales)
Gorgeous Monty is channelling his inner teddy bear. He needs a quiet, adult-only home. He might be able to live with a calm undemanding canine, but otherwise needs to be your only pet. A nice garden to relax in please, but it must be secure.
Tiny (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
Terrier Tiny is a very affectionate lady and loves human company. She gets stressed in kennels so she is looking for a foster/forever home asap. She’s sociable with other dogs and could potentially live with a cat. Any dog-savvy children over 10 years old would be welcome to play with.
Bobby (Safe Rescue, fostered Norwich)
Bobby is looking for a human soulmate. He can live with other dogs or as an only dog, cats should be OK but not children. He’s soppy as anything with his human but very nervous of everyone else so he needs a quiet home and someone to really belong to.
Moflea (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Moflea had a horrible, stressful life until rescued and is a sensitive boy. He needs a quiet, rural home with few visitors, no other pets and no children. It’s quite a specific list, but Moflea’s worth every single requirement.
Petal (Active Animals Rescue & Rehab., West Sussex)
Petal is the perfect couch potato! She loves her cuddles and walks, but food is probably her favourite. She is good with other dogs but would also like to be the only pet, or perhaps with another calm one. It’s time for her to go home.
Martin (Saving & Rehoming Strays, Scotland)
This sweet old gent is affectionate with those he knows but it takes him a while to trust. He has never lived in a proper home but, at 12 years of age, he would dearly love an adult-only home, soft furnishings and a nicely sedentary lifestyle. He loves to snooze!
China (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
China has a lovely temperament and adores everyone she meets. She loves long walks and getting out and about. China is looking for a pet-free family who are around most of the time and she can live with children aged 12+.
Mr Bumble (Animal Adoption Intl., fostered West Mids)
Mr Bumble is a handsome boy who is looking for experienced adopters to offer him a home. He’s good with dogs but unknown with cats/children. You must have a very secure garden.
Gizmo (Dogs Trust Kenilworth, West Mids.)
Gorgeous Gizmo is a sensitive Collie, looking for a quiet, adult home. You must have a secure, private garden for him to enjoy playing and sunbathing in. He wouldn’t mind living with a compatible canine friend.
Ninja (Senior Staffy Club, Stoke on Trent)
Ninja is a sweet and friendly Staffy boy who greets everyone with a wagging tail. He loves fuss, walks and lots of treats! Ninja is looking for a quiet, adult and pet-free home with a garden. Can you help Ninja?
Ruby (RSPCA Derby)
Who could resist that beautiful face? But don’t be fooled by the gorgeous grey hairs: Ruby still loves to run, play and have fun. She can live with older children who are big enough to withstand a sturdy Ruby flopping down on them for cuddles!
Boycie and Poppy (Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, Old Windsor)
Boycie and Poppy are an affectionate and entertaining pair of Staffies looking for a pet-free home together as they are very bonded. They are okay out and about with other dogs and could live with teenagers. They just love cuddles!
Mishka (RSPCA West Hatch, fostered Somerset)
Gorgeous Mishka loves being with people and can live with teenagers. She travels well and is good with other dogs. She’d love a quiet home with someone who wants a wonderful companion to spend their days with.
Ralphie (Dogs Friends, fostered Somerset)
Ralphie has obviously been very well loved but was found tied up outside a vets with a note. He loves people and wants to be his human’s best friend. He’d like to be your only pet but can live with older children.
Romeo and Juliet (RSPCA Lancashire East Branch)
Adorable Romeo and Juliet are a bonded pair of Staffies who love nothing more than cuddles on the sofa. They are looking for an adult home with someone around for most of the time and as the only pets. Can you give Romeo and Juliet their loving home?
Bonny & Kizzy (Dogs Friends, fostered Bristol)
Which staffy lover could resist this ready made twosome? Bonny and Kizzy are great fun to have around and promise laughs and entertainment. Could you offer them a lovely new home together?
Poppy (Forest of Dean Dog Rescue, Gloucs.)
Poppy is a super sweet girl who loves affection, cuddles and walkies. She can live with older children but wants to be the only pet at home. She’s a joy to take out on walks and despite her age, can gambol like a little lamb!
Rasta (Dumfries & Galloway Canine Rescue)
This cheerful, loving boy is such a star! He’s enthusiastic about all the important things in life. Rasta wants to be the only pet at home and generally ignores other dogs. He can live with children from age 12. He’s playful, funny and cuddly. Could he be your best friend?
Roxy (Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, Old Windsor)
Super Staffie Roxy is a friendly, fun and affectionate lady looking for a rural home. She enjoys lots of fuss with her favourite people and playing with tennis balls. Roxy would like to be the only pet in a home with a garden and where any children are teenagers
Albert (Senior Staffy Club, Staffordshire)
Albert is a sweetie pie and a fusspot! He generally prefers women and is sometimes shy of strangers but when he knows you, it’s all kisses and cuddles! He ignores other dogs and wants to be the only pet in an adult-only, peaceful home. Could he be your best friend?
Sally (RSPCA West Norfolk Branch, Kings Lynn)
Sally is just the sweetest Staffie lady who came into rescue in a sorry state. She’s now blossomed into a puppy again and ready for a loving home with lots of cuddles. She’s good with dogs but would like to be the only pet and can live with children aged 10+.
Diana (Stray2Me, fostered Worcestershire)
This beautiful girl is looking for a peaceful, adult-only home with a good garden because she’s won’t venture far on walks. She can live with other dogs or as an only pet. She likes a fuss once she trusts you and she wants a simple, restful retirement where she’ll be cherished.
Teddy (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Gorgeous Teddy is great with other dogs. He’s looking for an adult home with people who are relaxed about life, have a good sense of humour, and appreciate a real canine character!
Frankie (CAARS Rescue, West Midlands)
Frankie is a cheerful boy with a super waggy tail! He likes meeting other dogs but wants to be the only pet at home. Older children would be fine for him. He loves people, food and napping on the sofa.
Maureen (Animal Adoption International, fostered Essex)
Sweetie pie Maureen is a shy and sensitive girl who needs to live with at least one other dog. She wants an adult-only home with no cats. She’s timid, needing to get used to things in her own time but she likes a fuss once she knows you.
Noel (Safe Rescue, fostered Norwich)
Noel spent so many years confined in one space that at first he would only walk next to his fosterer’s garden fence. He now appreciates open spaces and enjoys quiet walks. Could you offer him a home with a calm dog for company?
Scoobie and Yogie (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Scoobie and Yogie are a friendly and affectionate pair of Lurchers looking for their forever home together. They love their walks followed by snoozing and are clean in the home. They would make the perfect pair of companions.
Iza (Saving & Rehoming Strays, Scotland)
Iza has missed out on social interaction, but has quickly become more confident and she loves cuddles! She can be rehomed with her brother Mischu, but if rehomed on her own she needs to be your only pet. Could you offer her love and patience?
Mischu (Saving & Rehoming Strays, Scotland)
Mischu has missed out on socialisation so is taking his time to relax and feel happier around people. He can be rehomed with his sister Iza, but if rehomed on his own he needs to be your only pet. Could you help Mischu?
Jane (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Lovely Jane wants a happy home with at least one other dog. She’s come a long way since her poor start and has taken to proper domestic doghood very nicely. She’s still shy but she likes a fuss now. Her favourite things are her comfy bed and ham!
Belle (Mayhew, NW London)
Adorable Belle is shy at first but she loves a fuss from those she trusts. She avoids other dogs on walks and wants to be the only pet in an adult only home. She likes playing with her toys, walks and just being with her people. She’s a sweetheart!
Pixie (Grinshill Animal Rescue, Shropshire)
Pixie is a beautiful, noble soul who really loves her people. She can live with another friendly dog and older children but not cats. She wants to have company most of the time as she worries when she doesn’t know where you are. Her mission in life is to love!
Kiki (Safe Rescue, fostered Norwich)
Kiki is brilliant with other dogs. She must live with at least one other dog and is a calming influence as she mostly likes to snooze! She enjoys walks where she can explore at her own stately pace. She doesn’t want fuss but is a lovely companion who deserves happiness.