Storm is a big, soft, snuggly girl. She’s good with other dogs and would be happy to share her home with some. She loves to snooze and doesn’t need much exercise at all. She’s affectionate, undemanding and just a bit gorgeous!
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.
Sam (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Sweet Sam is a young at heart Collie boy who likes to make friends, especially if they will play ball with him. He’s lovely company and doesn’t mind other, larger dogs. Sam’s looking for an older, quiet household as he’s a bit of a couch potato!
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?
Max (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Max loves people because they give him cuddles and play ball with him. He would love his new person to be home most of the time as he doesn’t like being on his own. Max just wants a comfy home and companionship.
Dottie and Daffy (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Dottie and Daffy are closely bonded Staffy sisters who are looking for a home together. They love people, and a home where someone is there most of the time would be perfect. They are gentle and affectionate once they know you, They’d adore being the only treasured pets in a quiet household where any children are 14+.
Jake & Marble (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Jake and Marble are delightful, inseparable oldies. When they settle down at bedtime, sweet old Lurcher lady Marble, curls herself around little Jake and then they go to sleep. They need a lovely home together, now!
URGENT: Toby & Josie – devoted chums need a home! (Oldies Club, fostered Lancs)
Toby and Josie need a new home before the end of February. These loyal dogs enjoy a snooze on the sofa but also love walks and a good sniff. Their training is coming along in leaps and bounds, proving that old dogs quickly learn new things. Could you help them?
URGENT: Wispa needs a home! (Oldies Club, fostered Herts)
Wispa will flourish in a quiet home with a settled routine and a calm owner. She’s a sensitive girl and ever so bright! She is wary of men so would prefer a lady owner. She loves walks, food and snuggling up to you on the sofa!
Flash (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Flash is a happy, friendly boy who can live with other dogs, cats and children. He wants to have company most of the time as he’s used to being a devoted companion. He really loves walks and being a Collie cross, he likes plenty of them!
Maisie (RSPCA Westmorland, Cumbria)
*Reserved*
Maisie is such a little sweetie, though sad that she was abandoned by her previous owner. She loves being with people and is affectionate and playful. Maisie can live with children aged 11+ but would prefer to be the only pet. She will make such a great companion.
Roxy (Halfway Home Dog Rescue, fostered Nottinghamshire)
Roxy is loving, friendly and playful. She’s an active lady who enjoys her walks and playing ball. Roxy is good with other dogs and is great with children, though she would be best in a cat-free home. Let’s find this gorgeous girl the forever home she deserves.
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)
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!
Bosco (Leicester Animal Aid)
Labrador Cross, Bosco is a wise and caring soul who simply wants to be your loyal companion. He is playful for his age and enjoys his walks. Could you offer Bosco a lovely home?
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!
Bertie (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
Bertie loves cuddles! He needs someone around all day, while he learns that it’s OK to be left on his own for a short time. He might be able to live with a small, female dog, but doesn’t want children around.
Yogi (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Berwickshire)
Friendly and gentle and doing so well in his foster home, Yogi is ready for his loving, forever home. He is great with children and dogs and seems not bothered by cats. He likes lots of cuddles and playtime and is good on the lead. Yogi will make a wonderful family pet.
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.
Sunny & Ricky (Animal Adoption International, fostered Scotland)
Between Sunny’s bright and eager nature and Ricky’s relaxed optimism, this pair of lovelies are the total package! Sunny relies on Ricky’s calmness and in return, she makes his life more fun. They are both well behaved, loving dogs who will make your life fun as well!
Delilah (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Hampshire)
Delightful Delilah enjoys taking things easy being a more mature lady, but she’s enjoying life and would suit a home with other dogs or on her own. She also gets on with cats, sweetheart that she is. Her tail is always wagging ready to meet her new owner.
Rex (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Hampshire)
Rex is proving to be the perfect guest in his foster home: he’s laid-back, walks well on the lead, shares his toys with the other dogs and knows some commands. He just needs help in building his confidence up in his forever home.
Shadow (RSPCA Lancashire East Branch)
Shadow hasn’t had the best start in life and he needs fabulous new people who will take the time to get to know him before adoption. He is an affectionate boy who enjoys a gentle game of fetch and just needs TLC and home comforts.
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?
Elvira (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Elvira is a happy, friendly little lady. She loves everyone, including other dogs and children. She enjoys getting a fuss from everyone she meets. Life is full of love when you’re with this cutie girl!
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?
Missy (RSPCA West Hatch, Somerset)
Sweet little Missy was sadly mistreated in her previous home and she thoroughly deserves a happy future. She’d like to be your only pet and have someone at home with her most of the time. Missy will be such a loving companion.
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.
Trimmer Trigger – trainee adventurer! (Oldies Club, fostered Scottish Borders)
30/12/18 – Trigger is proving so popular that we can’t take any more applications for him, sorry! Please consider another needy oldie instead – thank you!
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.
Lewis (Senior Staffy Club, fostered West London)
Cute Lewis is so loving and affectionate but gets anxious when left on his own. He needs people who understand and will help him. He has lived with a girl dog in the past and might like to do so again.
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, kennelled Worcester)
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!
Scratch (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Doncaster)
21/12/18 – Scratch is reserved!
Scratch is a quiet, placid boy who loves short walks and long naps! He’s shy at first but very affectionate when he knows you. He walks nicely with other dogs but wants to be an only pet at home. He’d be fine living with older, dog-fussing children.
Mandy (Private Rehoming, Scotland)
Beautiful wee Mandy is a very special girl. She loves meeting people and greets everyone with a wiggly bottom! She can live with other dogs but won’t actually interact with them much. Her main focus in life is her ball and after that, it’s kissing people!
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.
Henry (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Derbyshire)
Henry is a sweet and gentle staffy who would like a quiet home where he will be your only pet and have company for most of the day. He’s obedient, good in the home and good on the lead.
Mimi (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Shy little Mimi is looking for a quiet home with a nice comfy bed and a secure garden. She is good on the lead and only needs moderate walks. Could you offer Mimi the love and companionship she deserves?
Zeebo (via Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Zeebo is very sweet-natured and good with dogs, children and hamsters. Now at Freshfields, Zeebo is receiving treatment for his skin which should improve dramatically. Could you offer Zeebo a home and lots of TLC?
Bruce (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Adorable Bruce is so fantastically friendly and affectionate he resides in the kennel Reception to meet and greet. He pays no attention to other dogs and can live with children, but not cats. He’s a lovely, typical Staffie who would make a very loyal companion.
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!
Golden hero Bailey! (Oldies Club, fostered West Sussex)
Bailey loves cuddles! His favourite thing is to snuggle up to you with a blanket. He’s good with small dogs he meets on walks but wants to be the only pet at home. He’s great with children and to find out what makes him a hero read on…
Banger (Private rehoming, North East)
Banger is a beautiful Lurcher lady who is seeking a quiet retirement home through no fault of her own. She is very affectionate and obedient. Banger gets on with children and can live with other dogs, but no cats please.
Poppy (East Anglia Dog Rescue, Essex)
Poppy is a super soppy lady! Being quite a sturdy girl, a bit bigger than lap-sized, she will sprawl on you in any way she can for maximum snuggliness. She’s good with children and could live with older ones. More fuss for Poppy!
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, soppy boy. He loves his walks and his football and all humans! He can live with another dog and children from age 8. He’s easy-going and fun to have around. He will brighten up you life!
Harry (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, Devon)
Lovely Lurcher lad, Harry, would love to have a cosy home with a family with children aged 8+. He can live with other medium/large dogs, but not small ones or cats. He likes his walks, but just loves lots of cuddles and snuggling up to his people; 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. How poetic! 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!
Eskimo Joe (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Eskimo Joe is a steady boy with a charming, goes-with-the-flow nature, bringing his family a lot of happiness and affection. He gets on with most dogs and is looking for a caring, adult family who want to share their lives with a lovely lad who has so much to give.
Geoff (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Bedfordshire)
Geoff has left his life in Romania behind and is just looking for lots of love and comfort. He’s excellent with other dogs and could live with older children. Food, love, cuddles and walkies are what he’s dreaming of in his forever home.
Billy (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Bedfordshire)
Billy is such a handsome chap who is so friendly, loves people and laps up all the attention he can get, especially after a miserable life in a cage. He’s great with children and is good with other dogs, thoroughly enjoying his walks, but not so keen on small furries.
Dahlia (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Worcestershire)
Dahlia is a beautiful, medium-size lady who loves nothing more than laying on the sofa and having cuddles all day. She’s amazing with her fosterer’s son and is well-behaved in the home. Can you offer Dahlia her forever 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.
Minnie & Marnie (Springer Rescue Scotland, fostered Glasgow)
Minnie and Marnie are a cute couple of Cocker Spaniels who want an active retirement home with lots of walks and cuddles but no resident children or other pets. Minnie will want to be near you all the time and Marnie like to carry socks around!
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! Please help Lynx by sharing this page!
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.
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?
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. Please help her by sharing this page!
Leela (Bath Cats & Dogs Home)
Lovely Leela is ready and waiting to give you staffy love and cuddles! She greets everyone with a waggy tail and a big cheerful smile. Could you make Leela truly happy and offer her a home where someone will be with her most of the time?
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!
Nancy (Boxer and Bully Saviours, fostered Dumfries)
After a sad life consisting of having pups, and not much else, pretty Nancy is loving her new-found favourite thing: snuggles! She also likes to play with toys, but doesn’t need long walks. Could you offer Nancy a quiet, lifetime foster home and loads of love?
Jasper (South Yorkshire ESS Rescue)
Jasper, a gorgeous Springer, loves being out and about and playing ball. He has poor eyesight which makes him wary of dogs he doesn’t know, especially bouncy ones. Could you offer him a home where he can be with you most of the day?
Bowie (Leicester Animal Aid)
10/10/2018 Lovely and friendly Bowie is now reserved and will be off to his forever home very soon.
Alice (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Attentive, loving, cheerful girl Alice will always put a smile on your face! Apart from being a doting companion, wrangling tennis balls is the main focus of her existence. She can live with another friendly dog, but must get her tennis ball time!
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!
Dudley (Leicester Animal Aid)
Always ready for travel and adventure, Dudley is an active and entertaining Spaniel/Staffy boy who gets the best out of life. He loves his food too much to share and so needs an adult, pet-free home. He’d love the chance to show you what fun he is to have around.
Skye (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Cheerful Skye loves life! She loves meeting people and they always love her because she’s so jolly. She’s good with other dogs and could live with a friendly male. Fun times and affection are what Skye is all about!
Smiley girl Sassy! (Oldies Club, fostered Dorset)
You can see what a sunny nature Sassy has in her pretty face. She’s easy to live with, just needing a settled retirement home as an only pet and a garden with interesting smells. Short walks, good company and treats make Sassy a very happy lady!
Blackjack (Animal Adoption International, fostered Portsmouth)
Blackjack is a lovely Collie cross who very much deserves a peaceful retirement with comfort and fuss aplenty! He ignores other dogs while out on walks and wants to be the only, doted on pet, in an adult only home. He’s very affectionate, really appreciating any love!
Tom (Love Underdogs, Essex)
After life in Romania, Tom already thinks he is in heaven. Imagine how joyful he is going to be when he is your new best friend, going fun places with you and then snuggling up in front of the TV!
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? 1/1/19 – Still needs a home!
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? 26/12/18 – Still needs a home