Skye is the sweetest little dog imaginable and has so much love to give. At her age (15!) she should not be in kennels so she hopes her special new person will find her quickly and whisk her off to her forever home. Skye has been a much-loved companion and will offer so much love and loyalty.
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.
Kimmy (RSPCA West Hatch, Somerset)
Little Kimmy has a deformed front paw, but it doesn’t stop her getting about and enjoying life. She’s a sweet and adorable girl who is a real favourite with staff and volunteers at West Hatch. Could you offer Kimmy a quiet home and lots of love?
Remus (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Falkirk, Scotland
This perfect little gentleman is Remus who is looking for love and will return it tenfold. He adores cuddles, kids and cats, though he is scared of dogs being such a little guy. He’s great on and off the lead and would make a perfect addition to a family.
Ace (All Animals Rescue and Rehome, fostered Essex)
Ace just oozes love and affection. All he wants are snuggle and cuddles and perhaps an occasional stick to play with! He is the most loving boy who only wants to please and love you. Whoever adopts this lovely boy will be very lucky to have him in their lives.
Oscar (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Fife)
Oscar is a gorgeous Shih Tzu who is brilliant on walks though he does say hello quite loudly to people and dogs. He would prefer to be the only pet in the home and have all that lovely fuss and attention. He’s really cute and can’t wait to go home.
Hamish (Rovers Dog Rescue, Essex)
Hamish is a total cutie who is friendly and sweet with everyone he meets. All he wants is a home with a comfy bed to snooze on and, of course, a family who will love and cherish him. Can Hamish move into your home and spend his retirement there?
Otto (Safe Rescue, fostered Norwich)
Otto is a happy, little Chihuahua Cross despite having been abandoned on the streets of Romania. He’s gentle and loving and his fosterer hardly knows he’s there half the time! Otto is cat friendly and would make a lovely friend in a quiet retirement home.
Rosco (Safe Rescue, fostered Lincolnshire)
Cute little Rosco is shy of strangers but ever so loving and cuddly once he knows he can trust you! He is brilliant with other dogs, insisting he goes up to greet each one he sees. He’s a lively, quick witted, happy companion!
Penny (RSPCA Westmorland Branch, Cumbria)
16/6/18 – Penny is now reserved after being spotted on the Oldies Club website!
Pretty Penny’s tail is always wagging – she’s such a happy little thing. She’s full of life too and loves lots of fuss and attention. Penny isn’t used to living with other pets or children so would like a nice quiet home and lots of love!
Tilly (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Herts)
If you offer little Tilly love and walkies, you’ll be richly rewarded by her trust, affection and sense of fun! What could be better than gallivanting through the woods with your best friend? Tilly would like your company most of the time and the occasional cuddle please!
Shelly (Starfish Dog Rescue, fostered Birmingham)
Shelly is a little gem who was originally scared of people, but thanks to her previous owner’s love and devotion, she has now blossomed into the most loving little girl. She bonds quickly to a single person or couple and will give you all of her love and loyalty.
Scamp (Isle Rescue, Doncaster, Yorkshire)
Little cutie Scamp is a loving and really friendly Yorkshire Terrier/Jack Russell cross. He would love to find an active home with no young children or cats. Scamp can live with calm dogs who will give him some space. He’s such a little sweetheart.
Buck (RSPCA West Hatch, Somerset)
Buck is a smashing Jack Russell boy who has a lovely temperament and would make a great companion. He loves fuss and attention and knows his basic commands. Buck would like an experienced home and where any children are older. He could possibly live with a calm female dog but no cats please.
Freddie (Rovers Dog Rescue, Essex)
Freddie is a dear, little Jack Russell Cross who is begging for a new home. He just loves attention and so would like someone around most of the time. He can live with children but would probably be best as the only pet. He enjoys his walks but loves people most of all.
Loving lady Daisy! (Oldies Club, fostered Notts)
Adorable Daisy loves people, other dogs, fuss and food. Despite being deficient in the teeth department, she can wallop down sausages like a good’un! Walks are, of course, super fun but she’s also happy just being in your company. She likes a cuddle and is the perfect size for any lap!
Bob (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Tring, Herts)
Bob is an affectionate, gentle little gent who loves exploring. He is full of life and love. His enthusiasm is lovely to see, as he set off on adventures with his new family. Bob loves humans and other animals, although he would probably prefer a quieter adult home. He is all set to move in with you and to become your perfect doggy companion.
Darling Dreamy Phoebe! (Oldies Club, fostered Buckinghamshire)
Phoebe is hoping to find a quiet home with a nice garden she can sit and relax in. She would also like a lovely owner who will take her out for gentle walks so that she can have a good sniff around. Do you fit the bill?
Tiny, lovely Tiger-Lily! (Oldies Club, fostered Oxfordshire)
White-muzzled, fuzzy-eyebrowed Tiger-Lily is a real little character! She drags her bed around until she finds the best spot, she walks calmly past other dogs but will tell them off if they get too close and she’s trained her foster carers to play catch with each other, so she can have fun watching them! Please share her page!
Spot (Wythall Animal Rescue, West Midlands)
Little Spot has three legs, and they are perfectly sufficient for him to get out and about and enjoy life. He is a fabulous terrier character and needs a new person to love. Spot is also available to foster where his veterinary costs would be covered by the rescue. Could Spot be your new friend?
Bernie (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Bernie is a dinky JRT with a big heart. He likes taking his human out to explore and socialise. At home, he’s content to just enjoy your company from the comfort of his bed. He wants to be an only pet because he does like a bit of lap time!
Kitty Angel (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Kitty Angel is a darling little crossbreed lady in need of some fuss and a few little adventures. She’s a tripaw and 12 years old, but still pretty mobile so enjoys her walks. Do you have room in your heart for this sweet little angel?
Zac (Last Chance Animal Rescue, Kent)
Zac is the perfect little companion if you want a cheerful, dinky dog to busily follow you about in case you need help. In the evening he will gladly snuggle up on the sofa with you. For an active retired person Zac will be the bestest of best friends. Such a good listener!
Ursula (Friends of Animals Wales, fostered South Wales)
Ursula is an ex-breeding girl who would love a quiet home with retired people. She needs a garden to potter in and out of and would enjoy living with a calm dog to help her learn about being pet. She has already learnt that cuddles on a lap are a wonderful pastime!
Will (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Will is a real favourite at Freshfields but he needs a specific type of home. If you live on your own with no other pets, have few visitors and no visiting children, you could be Will’s dream come true.
Charlie (Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, Gloucestershire)
This cute, little Terrier mix has had a rough start in life and needs a little help in his new home. Charlie loves his toys and food and quiet strolls as he doesn’t like noise. He is looking for an adult, terrier-experienced home without any pets though he doesn’t mind walking pals. Can you help Charlie?
Cosy Toby requires armchair! (Oldies Club, fostered Carmarthenshire)
Toby is a darling old boy who simply wants to be cosseted. He requires a comfortable chair, replete with cushion and warm blankets. Short walks only please. And two delicious meals per day of soft meat cut up small. And would you be so good as to keep the heating on? Marvellous. 11/6/18 – Toby still needs a home!
Basil (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Cuddles galore await you if Basil moves in with you! He is a cuddle monster who will devote himself to you if you show him the love and care he wants and needs. You will have a loyal and loving friend for life if you choose to bring him into your home. 10/6/18 – Basil still needs a home
Rufus (National Animal Welfare Trust, Berkshire)
This little cutie is Rufus and he’s a Terrier Cross. He’s active and loves playing with his toys and going for walks. He also loves his people for lots of fuss and cuddles. Rufus is looking for a forever home which is adult only and pet-free so he can have all the attention. Do you have a home for dear Rufus? 10/6/18 – Still waiting!
Chouquette and Donnie (Terrier SOS, Norfolk)
Adorable Chouquette and Donnie are a pair of Fox Terriers who met up in rescue and became each other’s strength after a difficult life. They must be rehomed together in a rural area where they have a secure garden. They are people and dog friendly but cannot live with young children or small furries. They are the sweetest pair who deserve a good life. 1/6/18 – Still waiting for a loving home!
Ted and Fido (RSPCA Solent Branch, Hampshire)
This adorable pair of youngsters are Ted and Fido, two beautiful Jack Russell Cross boys. They are both 2 years old and are just looking for someone special to love. They need someone who is around most of the time and would be happy to live with another little companion. So if you love little terriers, then this gorgeous twosome must surely be the ones for you? 08/12/2017 – This adorable pair are sadly still waiting for their new home! :(
William (Chancepixies Animal Welfare, Kent)
Little sweet William’s dad passed away and he’s now looking for an experienced and understanding adult-only home. He’s led an insular life and arrived in rescue very underweight so food is an issue with him. He loves his walks and deserves a happy, forever home in the big, wide world. 10/6/18 – William is still waiting!