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?
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Ollie (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Ollie is gorgeous, but he needs a quiet, experienced Shih Tzu home with someone around most of the time. He needs to be your only pet and can’t live with or have visiting children.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Fred & Roxie (Animal Rescue Cymru, West Wales)
Fred and Roxie are a pair of loving, jolly little Jack Russells who would like to find a happy home together. Bright-eyed Roxie will assess new people before deciding she loves them. Fred is outgoing and takes everything in his tiny stride. They’re both good with children AND cats!
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?
Lola (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Lola looks like butter wouldn’t melt, but she has issues around the home and needs an experienced, committed owner who will heed Freshfields’ advice. She could live with a cat but cannot be around children.
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!
Olly (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
Cute little Olly will never fail to make you smile with his quirky terrier ways. He loves being busy, with toys, going for walks and learning new things. This little chap is going to make someone very happy! 13/1/19 – Still needs a home!
Shrimp (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, fostered Yorkshire)
Shrimp has a sunny, sociable nature. He’d love to live with at least one other dog as he’s used to living with five! He enjoys home comforts and good company. He’ll be a wonderful addition to any doggy family. 3/1/19 – Shrimp still needs a home!
Rico (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
Adorable Akita Rico is very loyal and his favourite thing is spending time with his humans. His perfect home would be adult only and pet-free so he can have all your love to himself. A garden to potter around and the occasional short walk would be perfect. 3/1/19 – Rico still needs a home!
Levi (Boxer and Bully Saviours, fostered South Yorkshire)
Levi is a gentle Mastiff who has a lovely nature. He’s sad that his family were made homeless and he is seeking a new forever home. Levi is such a snuggly and respectful chap who is great with children and can live with dogs. 6/11/18 – Levi still needs a home
Raffa (Dogs Trust, Merseyside)
Cute Raffa is a very shy and gentle boy who is hoping for a quiet home. He needs a patient owner who will take time to get to know him and who is around most of the time. Once he feels secure he will share his loving, playful nature and be a devoted companion. 6/11/18 – Raffa still needs a home!
Nero (Bath Cats and Dogs Home)
Nero is a big, playful and affectionate boy who would love to have a male owner who will take him for walks and play tug with him. He is an independent lad, but he does like knowing you are around, so if you could stay with him most of the day, he would love it! Could Nero be your new best friend? 17/11/18 – Nero is still waiting!
Noodles (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Noodles, a Shar Pei, did find a new home but he so loved his new people that he panicked when they went out to work, and he had to return to Freshfields. He’s such a special boy that they still take him home for weekends, but Noodles needs a permanent home where he won’t need to be left on his own. 22/11/18 – Noodles is still waiting!