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!
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.
Robyn and Badger (Adopt a Dog North East, Durham)
Adorable Badger and Robyn are the very best of friends and require a home where they can be together, as well as the love, security and care of a human companion. They are such easy little dogs to have around – they love to sleep and potter about in the garden together. They just want a warm, loving home where they can spend time in each other’s company.
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!
Dot (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Dot is a teeny, tiny girl who needs a lap to sit on. She also needs you to be able to afford to take care of her, as she currently has red, itchy skin due to an untreated flea allergy. Dot is sweet, adorable and entertaining. What a poppet!
Ludo (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Ludo is a very unusual-looking, smallish boy with a fabulous personality. He is happy and sociable and could live with other dogs. Could you offer him an active home with someone at home for most of the day?
Rocco (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Rocco is sad that is devoted owner is too unwell to keep him. He is used to an active lifestyle with long walks and then quiet companionship at home with his mum. Could you offer him a similarly special home?
Sophi (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Sweet Sophie is looking for someone to treasure her and give her the life she really deserves. She enjoys lots of fuss, loves her walks and playing with other dogs. Sophi will make a fantastic companion for anyone who has time and attention to give her.
Samuel (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Lincolnshire)
Sweet and loving Samuel will make a great family pet. Luckily he was saved from the shelter kill list and is now enjoying life as it should be. He’s handome, a quick learner and brilliant with children. He also know his basic commands. Can you help Samuel?
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?
Tigger (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
Tigger is a playful little girl. If you’re looking for a very cute and energetic oldie, Tigger could be the one for you. She’d like an adult home where she is your only pet, and lots of fun walks and playtime please!
Sally-Anne (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
As you can see, Sally-Anne loves to play ball. She also enjoys walks and is very gentle on the lead. Other favourite activities are cuddling her humans and eating food. Could you offer Sally-Anne a quiet home as your only pet?
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.
Gino (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Bedford)
Dinky Gino is a very sweet and gentle boy who is great with people of all sizes. He would like to be the only dog in the home as he can be bossy, but he gets on fine with cats. He loves lots of cuddles and nap-time and, of course, his food. He’s a little sweetheart.
Sienna (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Northamptonshire)
Sweet Sienna is looking for a wonderful home where she will be shown lots of love and patience as she is very timid. She loves the dogs in her foster home and follows them everywhere. Sienna enjoys her walks and can be left. She just needs to know that life can be wonderful.
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.
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!
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!
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?
Timmy & Tipsy (Dogsfriends, fostered Somerset)
Timmy and Tipsy love each other very much and want a retirement home together. They also love zipping about outside, having a fuss from any friendly people they meet and they’re good with other dogs. What an adorable couple!
Barkley (Change a Paw Life Rescue, fostered Essex)
Cute little Barkley the Chihuahua is looking for a quiet home where any children are 10+. He loves walks, then is happy to sleep all day. He can live with another dog or be the only one to lap up all the attention. A cat-free home would be best but it’s doubtful he would harm one.
Leyla (Animal Helpline, Cambridgeshire)
Cute Chihuahua Cross Leyla is a perfect little lady who likes to interact with people and get lots of love and attention. She’s good with other dogs and walks well on the lead. Leyla would make a wonderful companion in her forever home.
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!
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.
Basil (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Small and beautiful Basil is a Terrier lover’s dream! He’s happy explore new places as well as keeping busy patrolling familiar ones. Once he bonds with you, he’s extremely affectionate and will roll over for tummy rubs and snuggle up to you whenever he can. Such a cutie!
Jake (Animal Action Trust, Essex)
This little Jack Russell with a big smile is the charming and characterful Jake. He’s looking for a human companion or two who love walks as much as him. He needs an adult only home, plenty of fuss, and soft toys to play with. 13/1/19 – Still needs a home
Spot (Wythall Animal Rescue, West Midlands)
Little Spot’s three legs are perfectly sufficient for him to get out and about and enjoy life. He has a fabulous character and needs a new person to love. Spot is also available to foster and his veterinary costs would be covered by the rescue. 1/1/19 – Spot still needs a home!
William (Chancepixies Animal Welfare, Kent)
Little 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. 22/11/18 – William is still waiting!