Bess’s Mum has sadly passed away and it was her dearest wish that Bess would find a loving home again. She is a very friendly Jack Russell looking for a quiet retirement place but is still active and enjoys going out. Can you help Bess?
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.
Peggy (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
If you have a peaceful home, a gentle manner and kind heart, you might just be worthy of this beautiful girl’s love. She can live with other calm dogs or as an only pet in an adult only home. Can you win the trust of this shy little sweetie?
Reuben (Halfway Home Dog Rescue, Nottinghamshire)
Sweet little Reuben loves cuddles and is a friendly boy. His owner sadly became too poorly to care for him and Reuben needs a new person to love.
Chica (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, Devon)
19/03/19 – Chica has been reserved! No more applications please.
Chica is a shy little lady who likes fuss and attention but you have to let her come to you in her own good time. She can live with other dogs, cats and the likes of guinea pigs as she’s a sweet natured girl. Grown ups only please!
Frank (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Frank the Pug Cross is a lovely, friendly boy who has been enjoying his food too much and is now on a strict diet. He loves comfy laps and attention. Frank can live with other dogs but has not been assessed with young children and cats.
Cocoa (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Collie Cross Cocoa is a handsome, furry boy who is gentle and affectionate. He’s excellent in the house and travels well. Cocoa is looking for a quieter home without children or other pets, though he’s happy to walk with dogs on-lead outside. Might he be the perfect pet for you?
Gizmo (RSPCA Danaher Animal Home, Essex)
Cute little Gizmo loves cuddles more than anything. He’s a fabulous chap who loves everyone he meets. He arrived in rescue with his best buddy Kira – perhaps you might be interested in the two of them?
Grappo (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Beagle Cross Grappo is a quiet and unassuming boy who is looking for a peaceful, loving home after spending years in a Romanian shelter. He’s affectionate and loves attention when offered. He can live with another calm dog but would prefer a child-free home. He’s rather gorgeous.
Stormy (ELI for Animals, Dorset)
Now safe in foster care, cute Pekingese Cross, Stormy, just loves a fuss and playing with toys. He’s used to walking on a lead and is brilliant in the car. Stormy lives with another dog and prefers females. He also has lived with cats and will make a great companion.
Calvin (Safe Rescue, fostered Birmingham)
Calvin is a friendly and well-behaved boy who would fit well into most households. He gets on extremely well with other dogs and is keeping his paws crossed that someone will take him to the forever, loving home he deserves.
Bailey (RSPCA Westmorland, Cumbria)
Bailey is a cute Terrier and is such a happy, young at heart chap who loves fuss and cuddles. He’s looking for a cosy, adult home, or possibly with older children, where he’s the only pet for all that attention. He has so much love to give.
Devoted couple Gracie & Duke! (Oldies Club, fostered Shropshire)
These two cuties love short walks on the lead and are good with other dogs they meet. They could live with another dog and children would be OK, as they’re both very gentle. Their favourite thing in the world is cuddling up, either to you, or with each other. How cute?!
Bentley (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
Agility training? “Yes please” says Bentley, as he loves to show off on the equipment at the rescue. It’s good for his confidence too as he’s a sensitive lad who is wary of new people. He’d like a quiet home (and hopefully agility too)!
Patty (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
Pretty Patty the Patterdale is a fun-loving, active oldie who would love owners who will take her for long walks. She also loves snuggles on the sofa. Could you offer Patty the home she’s been waiting for?
Joey (Rushton Dog Rescue, Somerset)
Your lap can bring joy into Joey’s life! He’d better be an only pet at home. He may be small but he has strongly held views about which other dogs are worthy of his time. He’s a quirky, dinky boy who loves to snooze in comfort.
Sweetpea (Rushton Dog Rescue, Somerset)
Sweetpea needs a warm, welcoming lap for the rest of her days. She is blind and deaf so needs a considerate owner and a peaceful adult only home as an only pet. She’s a very affectionate little poppet!
Jasper (Animal Rescue Cymru, West Wales)
It’s time cute Jasper experienced the joys of doggy life in a loving home. He’s led a very sheltered life with no walks or garden to play in. So he’s looking for a quiet, adult home with lots of cuddles where he can enjoy life to the full. Jasper can live with another dog but is not cat tested.
Bruno (Waggy Tails Rescue, East Dorset)
Bruno is a proper little oldie at the grand old age of 21. Bless him! He wants a quiet home with a nice garden to potter in, a comfy bed and two tasty meals each day. His vet bills will be covered by Waggy Tails, but you need to be close to Bournemouth.
Paris (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
This delightful little lady is good with other dogs, cats and older children. She’s looking for a quiet home with a big garden and kind owners. She’s a sensitive soul, shy at first but soon showing her soppy side when she knows you and likes a cuddle!
Holly (Animal Action Trust, fostered Essex)
Holly is a very sweet Terrier x Chihuahua who enjoys walks and can jump up on the sofa. She previously worked as a part-time ratter but would like to retire to a life of luxury and love. Could you help Holly with her ambition?
Lucky (Leash of Life, Wiltshire)
Such a cute lad and very friendly, Lucky is in need of a new, loving home due to being left alone very long hours. He’s used to living with children and is fine with dogs outside. His ideal home would be with an active, retired couple who can give him the time he deserves. Lucky will make a great companion.
Vulpes (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
Sweet natured Vulpes gets on so well with all people and dogs. She’s very friendly and loves lots of fuss, rather having a cuddle than a walk. She walks nicely on the lead (and needs the exercise to trim her waistline). All she wants is to be showered with love.
Munch (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Cat-friendly Munch needs an adult-only home where there are no visiting children and no children planned for the future. He’s an active and affectionate little chap who would love to snuggle up in bed with you.
Eric (Danaher Animal Home, fostered Essex)
10/03/19 – Eric has been reserved! Good luck lovely boy!
Cutie boy Eric will entertain you with occasional zoomies! The rest of the time he’s very relaxing company. He can live with other dogs and children but his nap times must be assured! He’s a cheerful little chap who will never refuse a fuss!
Jake (Dogs Trust Merseyside, in a foster home)
Jake has sadly lost his friend Marble the Lurcher. He’s now in a foster home but needs a forever home ASAP. He is a very active, fun and affectionate boy who loves a snuggle on your lap. Could you offer him a home and lots of companionship?
Olly (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
Cute little Olly is extremely bright! He loves playing with toys and learning new things, with the aid of treats and fuss. He wants to be an only pet in an adult only home and he loves having company most of the time. He’s a super fun and loyal companion!
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?
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.
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.
Lola (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Lola looks like butter wouldn’t melt, but she needs an experienced, committed owner who will heed Freshfields’ advice. She could live with a cat but cannot be around children. 2/3/19 – Still needs a home
Basil (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Small and beautiful Basil is 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! 2/3/19 – Basil still needs a home
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. 2/3/19 – 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. 3/3/19 – William is still waiting!