Lulu was found straying in a terrible state. She is blind and deaf, so must have been terrified, but this brave little survivor has blossomed at her foster home. Could you offer incredible Lulu the loving, caring home she thoroughly deserves?
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.
Poppy (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Herts.)
Pretty Polly is such a friendly and happy Jack Russell Cross lady who is still active and loves her daily walks. She’s fine with dogs out and about but would prefer to be the only pet. She’s looking for a quiet home where any children are older visitors.
Peggy Pickles (Wonky Pets Rescue, fostered Shropshire)
8/8/22 – Now reserved!
Peggy Pickles needs a terrier-experienced, adult-only home who will be hands-off with her until she trusts you. She loves long walks so needs active owners. PP needs to be your only dog but is OK with them when out.
Lola & Sonnie (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Glos.)
These two cuties are in need of a special home because Lola is blind. She gets by very well with the help of her best friend though! They want human company most of the time, a garden, no other pets and no youngsters under 16. Could you help them?
Patchy (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
Patchy is a little poppet who wants to be an only pet in an adult-only home, getting all the love available. She needs a peaceful retirement with comfy beds for her favourite pastime… snoozing!
Jasper (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Darling Jasper is an adventurous Terrier but his past experiences have left him hand shy with strangers. Once he does trust you, he’s a soppy, treat-loving sweetie. He would like to live with other dogs but not cats or children. He’s super fun and walkies are his favourite thing!
Intrepid Toby! (Oldies Club, fostered Norfolk)
Toby is a fun little boy but he needs some TLC. His eyesight is poor and he can only walk for about 20 minutes. Then it’s super fun buggy time! He loves meeting other dogs, smelling good smells, eating his special food and getting belly rubs and cuddles.
Long-haired Jack & Short-haired Jade! (Oldies Club, fostered Berkshire)
‘Super little dogs’ is the short description. Slightly longer is: Jack and Jade are easy to look after and fall in love with. Good with dogs, they’d like a quiet, adult home with someone home a lot. Click to read more!
Holly (RSPCA West Hatch, Somerset)
Holly is a loving and active Terrier who would make a wonderful companion in an adult and pet-free home. After a good walk or playing with her toys, she loves cuddling up on the sofa with you. She knows lots of commands and is always keen to learn.
Poodley Pearl – punctuality required! (Oldies Club, fostered Lincs.)
Pearl is an older lady needing a quiet home with people around most of the time. She likes calm dogs and has lived with cats. You’ll need to be unfazed about cleaning up any accidents, and mealtimes will need to adhere to Pearl’s schedule!
Bonnie (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Once Bonnie trusts you, she will be your faithful companion forever. She wants to be an only pet in an adult-only home. She likes her food warmed up, she likes to snuggle up to you in the evenings and she loves walkies!
Bobby (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Bobby is a big character in a little body. He’s a Chihuahua X Jack Russell so he has strongly held views on some things and a talent for fun. He could live with another small dog but not cats or children. He’s a super fun, quirky companion!
Nina (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Cute Nina is a sweet golden oldie who is looking for a quiet retirement home. She is blind though it doesn’t get in her way. She needs direct access to a garden and could live with children aged 14+ and a calm canine companion, but no cats please.
Richard (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Gorgeous Richard was sadly born with a deformed front paw, but he gets around with his wheelchair and is a happy chap. He needs direct access to a garden and a loving permanent/foster home as the only pet. Can you help Richard please?
Harley (Jerry Green, South Lincolnshire)
Sweet Harley is looking for a quiet home in a quiet area. His ideal would be a female-only household as he finds men a bit scary. Could you offer him a home as your only pet, with a nice secure garden to enjoy?
Petros (Hungary Hearts Dog Rescue, fostered Bucks)
Saved from a Hungarian kill shelter, Petros is a sweet and cuddly Pomeranian mix who loves all the attention and TLC he can get. He gets on well with other dogs and is looking for a kind and loving forever home … just what he deserves.
Drifter (Safe Rescue, fostered Norwich)
Drifter was rescued from years of a hard life in a Romanian shelter and can be a bit cantankerous though mostly, he is a cheerful soul who even enjoys a fuss and a bum scratch. He can live with dogs and older children but has not been cat-tested. Can you give Drifter the loving home he now deserves?
Tessa (Animal Adoption International, fostered Stratford-upon-Avon)
Sweet, playful Tessa needs a home with another fun-loving dog. She adores walks and is very active so you will need to be able to go for good walks to keep her happy. She’s not been tested with cats or children, so a home without them please.
Bella (Leicester Animal Aid)
Sweet Bella is a cute Jack Russell/Papillon Cross who knows what she likes. She’s sprightly and loves being out and about and can’t get enough of squeaky toys. Bella would like an experienced, adult-only home as the only pet for all that fuss and attention.
Snowdrop (All Dogs Matter, North London)
**Reserved**
Adorable Snowdrop is such a sweet Bichon Frise who was rescued from a puppy farm. She would like someone around for most of the day and could live with children aged 12+. Snowdrop needs the company of another similar dog and direct access to a garden.
Percy & Dash (South East Dog Rescue, Kent)
Percy and Dash need a home together – they will not be split. You must be prepared to housetrain them, kindly, and teach them lead walking. They need to be your only pets and don’t want to live with children aged under 13. They need a secure garden.
Tiger & Lily (Canine Allsorts Dog Rescue, West Yorkshire)
Tiger and Lily will make lovely companions in a quiet home and will be happy to have grandchildren visit. They need a secure garden and daily walks as they are still active and need to keep fit. They must be homed together, within Yorkshire or Lancashire.
Daisy (Saving Ovidiu Kill Shelter Dogs, kennelled North Cornwall)
Just 1 year old, Daisy needs an experienced home for adoption/foster placement with a resident dog. She needs a special person to call her own, but she is a highly trainable, intelligent, affectionate, playful and loyal dog who will repay the work many time over. Please read her story.
Rikki (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Rikki is a large character in a small body. He is loyal and loving with those he trusts and will make you laugh every day. He wants to be an only pet in an adult-only home and he wants toys, good company and walkies galore. A Terrier lover’s dream dog!
Jackson (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Do you like walks and have lots of toys but no one to play with them? Then Jackson is the boy for you! He wants a quiet home, someone who’s around most of the time and to know that he’s safe and loved. He especially likes to fall asleep on your lap.