Cute Tom is a Pomeranian Cross, an affectionate, friendly boy who loves tummy rubs and pottering in the garden. Tom could possibly live with children aged 12+, a female dog and a dog-savvy cat.
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.
Jimmy (Leicester Animal Aid)
Jimmy is looking for a quiet home in or near Leicestershire. His naps must be undisturbed and so he needs a home without any children or other pets. He wants lots of TLC and adoration… because he’s worth it!
Boo Boo (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Herts.)
***Please no more applications for cute Boo Boo. She has lots of lovely home offers to choose from.***
Boo Boo is an adorable Yorkie/Jack Russell Cross whose owner sadly passed away. She would be a delightful companion dog, full of character and happy to meet new friends and other small dogs. Could you give lovely Boo Boo her happy retirement?
Adele (Paws2Rescue, fostered Norwich)
Adele’s owner is heartbroken about having to part with her. “Della” is a calm, friendly lady who would love a quiet home where she can enjoy gentle walks. She could live with a calm, mature dog and is good with small animals.
Misty & Poppy (Battersea Brands Hatch, Kent)
This steady and sweet old pair of cuties want a quiet life of snoozing, sunbathing, gentle walks and some fuss. They want to be the only pets at home but are fine meeting other dogs on walks. They like having human company most of the time. They’re adorable!
Betsy (F.A.B. – Frances Adores Bullbreeds, Northants)
Cute Betsy just adores attention and is very loving. She enjoys going for walks and is fine on-lead. She travels well in the car and is okay with dogs of a similar size. Betsy could live in a flat with an older, mobile person and a garden.
Bella (Dogs4Rescue, Manchester)
Bella is extraordinary. She’s a double amputee but manages to get around just fine on her two front legs. She’s resisting using wheels but is happy in a buggy. She’s also light enough to carry easily. Bella’s good with dogs and cats. She’s a wonderdog!
Tina (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Tina is a smallish Crossbreed who is excellent company and will be by your side as much as possible. She enjoys her walks and is good on-lead. Tina needs an adult home but would be happy to live with other dogs or as the only one.
Daisy (Dogs Trust, Merseyside)
Sadly, dear Daisy isn’t getting many offers for a cosy retirement home and she so wants a place of her own. She enjoys walks and playing with her tennis balls, not forgetting lots of fuss. Daisy could live with secondary school children as the only pet. Can you help Daisy?
Lottie (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Lovely Lottie is a small Crossbreed rescued from Romania. Sadly, she is paralysed and will need a wonderful, caring person with experience of this to care for her. She gets on with dogs and has lived with cats. Lottie is a happy little gem who just wants to live.
Fleur (Animal Adoption Intl., fostered East Sussex)
Fleur is looking for a quiet home without children. She might prefer to be your only dog but is currently living with other dogs. She is said to have lived with cats but has not been cat tested.
Miki (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Miki is a very cute Chihuahua who knows exactly what he likes. He’s looking for an experienced foster/forever home. Miki would like to be the only pet and could live with children 14+. He would make a wonderful addition in the right family.
Dottie (Dogs4Rescue, Manchester)
Dottie is a dainty little lady who loves to nap. She’s sweet and affectionate and adores people. She’s not keen on all dogs, but when she finds one she does like she will cuddle up to them as closely as possible. Cute!
Sunny (Rescue Remedies, Surrey
Sweet Sunny is a Fox/Jack Russell Terrier Cross whose family emigrated and is now looking for a quiet retirement home. He happily plays with toys and loves getting strokes and tummy rubs. He walks well and has enjoyed social walks with other dogs.
Bertie (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered Hampshire)
Handsome Bertie is a little Crossbreed originally from Romania. He’s looking for a quiet, adult home where he can be the delightful, loving dog he is. Bertie can live with other dogs and is used to cats. He deserves the perfect, forever home now.
Busi (Private rehoming, London)
Beautiful Busi is probably a Chihuahua/Spitz Cross and needs a new home due to the arrival of a baby. She loves attention and cuddles, walks and playing with her toy. Busi could live with respectful children aged 10+, a cat and possibly a compatible dog. She’s rather irresistible!
China (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
China has a lovely temperament and adores everyone she meets. She loves long walks and getting out and about. China is looking for a pet-free family who are around most of the time and she can live with children aged 12+.
Chip (South East Dog Rescue, fostered Kent)
Cute Shitzu Chip is looking for a quiet home with someone around most of the time. He’s blind and hard of hearing but still enjoys a good quality life. He’s good with people, enjoys lots of snoozes and could live with another older dog. Have you got his loving home?
Pretty, playful Squeak! (Oldies Club, fostered Kingston upon Hull)
Squeak is a darling little girl looking for a home where she can be with you virtually all of the time, and play ball most of the time too! Although active, she has to be lifted carefully due to an old back injury. A bungalow would be best for her.
Steady sweethearts, Buddy & Zephy (Oldies Club, fostered Wiltshire)
Buddy and Zephy want a peaceful retirement home together, with no other pets. They could live with respectful teenagers. They don’t need much exercise and walk nicely on the lead. They’re both affectionate when the mood takes them, Zephy loves her toys and they both love snoozing!
Chanel (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Oodles of character in a little package, Chanel is a fantastic Terrier girl who is equal parts feisty and soppy! She is looking for a child-free home and owners who are used to nervous dogs. She’s super affectionate when she trusts you and always ready for walkies!
Fluffy poppets Honey & Alfie! (Oldies Club, fostered Devon)
This cute little pair Bichon Frisés need a home where someone with be with them most of the time and for everything to be on one level. They could live with older children and possibly another dog and cat following successful introductions. Alfie needs some TLC and they’re both sweethearts!
Lewi (Animal Rescue Cymru, West Wales)
Cutie boy Lewi is half Pug, half Jack Russell and altogether adorable. He loves a cuddle (or “cwtch” to him). He wants to be the only pet at home but is fine meeting other dogs on walks. He’s an all-round steady little dog who will be an easy-going, loving companion.
Tinks (Private rehoming, Essex)
18/10/2023 **Reserved**
Tinks is an affectionate little girl who loves a game of ball and a nice snuggle with you on the sofa. She’s looking for a quiet home as your only dog and would be happy to have grandchildren visit.
Frankie (CAARS Rescue, West Midlands)
Frankie is a cheerful boy with a super waggy tail! He likes meeting other dogs but wants to be the only pet at home. Older children would be fine for him. He loves people, food and napping on the sofa.
Joy (Dumfries & Galloway Canine Rescue)
Sweet but sassy Joy is affectionate with her people, although she prefers men to women. She wants an adult-only home with no other pets. She’s OK with most dogs on walks. She’s an adorable little lady who is partial to treats and loves her toys!
Pixie & Bay (Freshfields Animal Rescue, fostered Liverpool)
Pixie and Bay need a home together. Good with children and cats, they need to be your only dogs. They love company so want a home with someone around most of the time please.
Bobby (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Bobby is desperate to find his perfect forever home. He loves his walks and cuddles once he trusts you, living in a quiet home with no children. He’d be happy as the only dog but okay with a quiet companion. It’s time for Bobby to go home.
Toby (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Cute little Toby is a Terrier-lover’s dream. He can live with older children but wants to be the only pet at home. He has the enthusiasm of a young Patterdale but will happily potter along on walks, sometimes with dogs friends, and won’t drag his human through bushes after squirrels!
Buster (Animal Action Trust, fostered Essex)
Cutie boy Buster loves to snuggle up to his person almost as much as he loves playing fetch! He wants to be an only pet at home. He’s good with visiting children as he’s all about love and fun. He likes pottering in the garden and he loves treats!
Lady and Sugar (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Lady and Sugar are lovely mother and daughter Jack Russells. They are a bonded pair who would love a quiet retirement home together. Lady and Sugar could live with older children but would prefer to be the only pets and will make perfect companions.