Abandoned in a forest the week before Christmas, Leaha and Charlie are devoted friends who have relied upon each other through very tough times and must stay together. Could you offer these gorgeous dogs an adult home together?
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.
Nancy (Good Life Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Nancy is a tiny little Staffy girl who walks like a dream on the lead. She would be an ideal companion for an older person who can take her for regular walks. Cheeky Nancy is so sweet and she loves to be the centre of attention.
Esme (Good Life Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Sweet and affectionate Esme wants to be someone’s best friend and is very unhappy in kennels. She deserves so much more from life. She’d like to have your company most of the time and simply be cherished.
Timi (Evesham Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue, Worcestershire)
If you’re looking for a sweet lurcher to snuggle on the sofa with, Timi would love to meet you. He’d like to be your only pet so that he can have all the love to himself. Timi’s a beauty!
Daisy (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Daisy may be getting on but she still likes a little gallop in a field. She enjoys snuffly walks too and she loves her toys! She’s an entertaining lady with all the best attributes of a senior Collie. Prepare to be adored if you’re her lucky new owner!
Oliver (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Oliver is a lovely old boy who is blind but manages perfectly well. He can see the world in sounds and especially smells! He might need a bit more consideration than fully sighted dogs but he’ll make up for it in extra love and devotion!
Sam (Leicester Animal Aid)
Sam is a gorgeous, giddy, fun-loving boy who just wants someone to love. He’s great for cuddling and telling all your troubles to. Sam’s had an isolated life so far and wants to make up for lost time with fun and adventures. Could you help him?
Petra (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Beautiful girl Petra has a sweet and gentle nature. She gets on well with other dogs and would like to have a doggy pal to live with. She’s shy at first but loves a fuss and cuddle once she knows you. She’s so lovely, she’s even polite to cats!
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 patience and calm reassurance he needs?
Pepsi (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
Pepsi is a sweet Dachshund mixture who is blind and has diabetes. She is very affectionate and needs a special family who will love her and look after her medical needs. Blind dogs are so wonderful and rewarding. Could you help Pepsi?
URGENT APPEAL: Could you help frightened Saffy?
Saffy has led a sheltered life with an elderly person. We are urgently appealing for a terrier-experienced foster home in a quiet area with no other pets and no children. Could you help frightened Saffy?
Elsie (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Elsie is so sad now that her owner has passed away and urgently needs a foster/permanent home where she can be cosseted. She likes to snooze on the sofa in a quiet home where she will be the only pet and any children are 12+. Can you help Elsie?
Zeebo (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Gentle, soppy Zeebo is a super friendly boy who could live with a calm dog, older children, and a hamster! He’s very sad right now as he has returned to Freshfields as he didn’t get on with his new family’s cat. He needs a calm, caring home and regular gentle walks.
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 such a lovely old girl who needs to be out of kennels and in a loving home. Could you help her?
Molly (Dogs Walk This Way, fostered Berkshire)
What a noble brow! What an endearing grey muzzle! What a sweet, affectionate lady is Molly! She wants a peaceful, adult only home but would welcome visiting children and could live with another calm dog. She loves walks, fuss and pleasing people. Especially when they have treats!
Betty (Active Animals Rescue & Rehab., kennelled Hampshire)
Dear Betty has had tough life but remains loving and affectionate. She ignores dogs outside but would like to be the only pet in the home, where she spends lots of time sleeping and dreaming of being loved and a litle walk now and then and, of course, good food!
Rex (RSPCA Macclesfield, kennelled Derbyshire)
Rex wasn’t looked after properly in his previous home and he needs a loving, caring home to retire to. Could you offer Rex a happy future?
Tia (Wellingborough Dog Welfare, Northamptonshire)
Tia is a super loving lady who gives kisses to anyone who’ll let her. She needs to be an only pet in a home where someone can keep her company most of the time. She’s unbearably stressed in kennels. Please consider being her new best friend!
Dalton (Safe Rescue, fostered Norwich)
Dalton is happily enjoying life in the U.K. and running freely. He just loves his walks too. Dalton gets on well with other dogs, can be left alone and is well-behaved in the home. What a lovely boy!
Bertie (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
*12/1/2020 Bertie is reserved.*
Bertie is a special boy looking for a special person to care for him as he is disabled. He’s a shy, funny, little chap who is very affectionate. He’s living happily with other dogs and cats and loves lots of attention while snuggled up. Can you help Bertie please?
Kenzy (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Kenzy spent 7 years in a Romanian shelter and has never known love and kindness. She is quiet and shy but progressing well. Could you offer her a loving home where she can get used to life’s luxuries at her own pace?
Bowie – female (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
Bowie is a sunny natured girl who loves to play, go for long walks and meet people. She wants to be an only pet and have someone to be with most of the time. She’s very tactile and will try to get on your lap! Bowie just cares about love and fun.
Castel (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Castel survived 7 years in a Romanian shelter by making himself invisible but he’s gradually learning the joys of not having to hide in the shadows. He happy-dances at food time! Could you offer him the patience and love he deserves?
Kiki (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Kiki is a sweet little girl looking for a home close to Foal Farm as she needs regular vet checks for Cushing’s. She is a lovely, gentle soul who is happily sharing her foster home with dogs and a child.
Charles (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Hampshire)
Sadly, Charles was shut-down when he came to the UK, but he’s settling and beginning to enjoy the comforts of a foster home. He just loves his food and his bed! Charles would benefit from a doggy companion and is good with the resident baby. Charles just needs time to relax and come out of his shell.
Albie (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Scotland)
Adorable Albie really appreciates all the good things in life: fuss, cuddles, treats and walks. He’s such a lovely gent inside and out and would love to be your forever companion. He’s good with children and dogs but not keen on cats yet.
Neo (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Cheery soul Neo is finding kennels stressful but his buoyant nature shows as soon as he’s out and about. He’s friendly, loving and will make a devoted companion. Given peace and a happy routine of walks and cuddles, Neo’s shiny heart will light up your home!
Danny (Private Rehoming, Cornwall)
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!
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.
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?
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.
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)
Sunrise’s owner has passed away. Sunrise needs a 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.
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.
Could Buddy be your buddy? (Oldies Club, fostered Hampshire)
Buddy’s ideal home will have people at home virtually all day or a resident dog to be his buddy. He doesn’t like to be left for long periods and will need time to settle. Buddy is good with cats and is a lovely, gentle boy.
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.
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 West Dorset)
Young TamTam suffered horrific cruelty and has lost part of a front leg. She needs a female owner in a secluded home, close to Bridport, with a big, lawned garden as she is too scared to go for walks. TamTam thoroughly deserves to find happiness.
Xena (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
Tennis balls are Xena’s favourite thing! She’s an 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? 31/12/19 – Xena still needs a home
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 be part of the family. Tia can live with older children and is fine with male dogs. 30/12/19 – 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 great with dogs out and about. Could you be the lovely person to help him? 30/12/19 – Duke still needs a home
Bluebell (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Each time we update Bluebell’s 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. Surely someone can offer her that? 30/12/19 – 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! 30/12/19 – Nancy 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? 30/12/19 – Candy still needs a home
Ike (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Cutie pie Ike would like a home with a 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! 15/1/20 – 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. 30/12/19 – 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 and he’ll gladly play football with you anytime. 30/12/19 – Zeus 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. 30/12/19 – Still waiting!
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! 30/12/19 – 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! 13/1/20 – Teona still needs a home
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 ages. 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! 13/1/20 – 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… 13/1/20 – Mike still needs a home!