People loving and sunny natured Tia just loves a good fuss and will return the affection tenfold. She likes to greet people and explore. Tia is fine with dogs outside but would like to be the only pet in a home where any children are older. She will make a super companion.
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.
Victor (Derby & District RSPCA Animal Centre)
Adorable Victor loves to be snuggled up all comfy and warm. It is such a shame this old lad is in kennels with no interest so far. He’d like to be your only dog in a quiet home with a nice garden to potter in on those lazier days. Bless him!
Raven (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Herts)
19/5/19 – Raven has had lots of lovely home offers and CDRS don’t want to disappoint too many people, so can’t accept any more applications for this lovely girl. Please consider another gorgeous staffy type!
Saffi (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Saffi is a tiny little staffy girl who is so sad to find herself in rescue and is desperate for someone to cuddle up to. She is used to children and could live with a calm dog who won’t bounce on her delicate back. Bless her!
Zeus (East Anglia Dog Rescue, Essex)
Bright and bouncy Zeus is a medium sized boy with super sized joie de vivre! He’s good with children and can live with older ones. A female doggy friend should be fine too. He’s such fun, he’ll gladly play football with you anytime. Even when the ball goes flat! Please help Zeus by sharing his page!
Coco (RSPCA Essex South, Southend & District Branch)
Handsome boy Coco is just waiting to bring fun and affection to your family. He is active and intelligent and has so much potential to learn new things. He has pretty good recall and does a lovely sit. Could you offer Coco a happy future?
Sheena (All Dogs Matter, North London)
This beauty is Sheena, a 10-year-old American Bulldog X who was abandoned after being used for breeding. She deserves a relaxing retirement home where she can make up for lost time enjoying the finer things in life, bless her.
Larry (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Sadly found abandoned, Larry is a lovely lad who loves people and is desperate for a foster/permanent home. He can live with children aged 12+ and is okay with dogs outside but it’s not known if he’s ever lived with one. Can you give him the love he craves for?
Cracker (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Norfolk)
Cheerful Cracker is a very friendly boy and adores all humans! He loves a fuss, just like he loves his walks and rope toy. He can live with older children but wants to be an only pet. He really, really wants someone to love!
King & Magna (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, South Yorkshire)
These best friends are Magna, a small Rottie girl, and King, a Collie x German Shepherd boy. They have always been well-looked-after, but now their owner has sadly died. Could you offer these beauties a happy new home together?
Rodge (NAWT, Berkshire)
Rodge is a fun-loving lad who is rarely seen without a squeaky toy in his mouth. His owners sadly passed away and he is looking for a family who will take him for good walks and spend plenty of time with him.
Noodles (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Noodles has a ‘weekend family’ who love him and where he is happy, but he spends each week at Freshfields, thoroughly miserable, quiet and withdrawn, desperately waiting for the weekend. Read his story to see if you could you help him.
Bilbo (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Bilbo has come from a stressful home situation and he is feeling very stressed in kennels. He needs a home ASAP where he is your only pet and where he will have a big garden to play in or will be pavement walked.
Shire and Amie (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Shire the Lurcher and his best pal Amie the Mastiff x Cattle Dog, are a dream pair whose carers have really fallen for them. They should slot into family life easily and can live with children aged 11+. Gorgeous!
Jess (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Jess is a clever girl who is feeling sad at the moment. She would like a quiet home where she can be your adoring best friend. She can be left for 4 hours, and she enjoys a good sing-song in the car. Bless Jess!
Buster (All Dogs Matter, London)
Aw… Buster has been waiting for months for his forever human to find him! He’s a well behaved, affectionate old sweetheart who’s never happier than when snuggled up to someone. He can live with older children but wants to be an only pet. Oh, won’t someone say they want him?!
Buster (RSPCA South Godstone, Surrey)
Buster is looking for an adult only home as an only pet where he can truly shine and take you out for fun adventures, maybe making some dog friends along the way. He’s a big softy who’s super bright and such a Good Boy!
Sid (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Large and lovely Sid is a placid Boxer cross who is looking for a foster/permanent home. He knows his commands, is house-trained and has good recall. Sid can live with children aged 12+ but would prefer to be the only pet. Could you help Sid?
Pixie (RSPCA South Godstone, Surrey)
Pixie is a happy girl who loves people! She likes walkies, snuggles and snoozing. She’s not a fan of other dogs or cats but she could live with older children. With such cute ears and cheerful smile, she finds adoring fans wherever she goes!
Rover (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Rover is a gentle and affectionate Staffie Cross who loves people. He’s lived happily with children and other dogs but not cats. As a companion, you couldn’t ask for a better boy and he’s urgently looking for a foster/permanent home for all those home comforts he loves.
Ace (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Ace is a smashing, social Staffie boy who really enjoys his walks and meeting everyone. He’s urgently looking for a foster/forever home as he’s not doing well in kennels. He can live with older children and female dogs. Can you help Ace?
Zeebo (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Zeebo is one of those dogs you can’t help but fall in love with. Getting fuss and cuddles makes him very happy. He’s good in the home and in the car, good with dogs, good with children and even good with hamsters. He’s such a Good Boy, he practically has a halo!
Roxy (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, Devon)
Sunny natured Roxy is looking for a home as an only pet so she’ll have all the fuss (and dog food) to herself. She’d be happy living with children, especially if they like throwing a ball and receiving kisses!
Zola (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, Devon)
Zola will be your utterly devoted companion and love you forever! She can live with other dogs and children as she has a lovely temperament. She likes her lead walks and loves getting under the duvet even more!
Skye (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Skye is a fun-loving girl who loves cuddles. It’s a mystery why she hasn’t found a home as she’s a real favourite at Foal Farm. Skye would like two good walks each day, and if you have treats with you, she promises to walk beautifully on her lead.
Nancy (Boxers & Bully Saviours, Durham)
Darling Nancy is a loving old girl who still likes a walk and a play, despite her back legs being less springy these days. She wants to be the only pet at home and, for peaceful nap times, she’d like an adult only retirement home. Could you love her?
Little clown Tucker! (Oldies Club, fostered Hampshire)
Not just a pretty face, Tucker is funny, loving and charismatic. One of his favourite games is catching water from the shower head! He’s a playful, fuss-loving poppet, but, be warned that he is good at opening fridges!
Roxy (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Gentle Roxy is a wonderful girl who gets on well with other dogs. She is very unhappy in kennels. Could you offer Roxy a quiet home where she can relax and enjoy life again?
Sally (Dogs Trust Merseyside, in a foster home)
Sally is a little sweetheart who just wants to be someone’s beloved companion. She was left for most of the day by herself previously and so she now craves company. Could Sal be your new pal? 11/5/19 – Sally is still waiting
Rocky & Ruby (Bath Cats and Dogs Home, in foster)
Rocky and Ruby are a cuddly, amusing duo who play tug with a toy between them. They can live with children of any age and need only short, quiet walks, or just playtime at home if you have a nice big garden. 11/5/19 – Still need a home!
Dexter (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Loveable Dexter is friendly with everyone! He likes a cuddle when he knows you and will graciously accept a treat and a tickle from anyone. He wants to be your only pet but could live with older children. He’s a happy and playful boy. 11/5/19 – Dexter still needs a home
Lilly (Senior Staffy Club, fostered West Midlands)
8/5/19 – Lilly is reserved!
Lovely Lilly is looking for a comfortable retirement as an only pet with a loving family/owner. She’s good with other dogs she meets on walks but wants to be the centre of attention at home. She’s a sturdy, soppy lady!
Bluebell (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Pretty Bluebell has been in rescue almost all her life and desperately needs a proper home and people who are truly hers. Please, please read about Bluebell – you might be the person she’s been waiting for. 8/5/19 – Bluebell still needs a home
Lucy (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Sweet little Lucy absolutely loves people! Everyone she meets is her new best friend and therefore deserves kisses! She’s OK about passing other dogs on walks but wants to be the only pet at home. All fuss and cuddles are for her, because she’s such a sweetie! 8/5/19 – Lucy still needs a home
Buddy (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
This handsome boy is Buddy and he loves cuddles on laps! He enjoys training and is a quick learner, so it’s sad that he hasn’t had much training previously. Buddy needs an adult home but might be able to share with a female dog. 8/5/19 – Still needs a home
Lynx (Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre, Kent)
Lovely Lynx is a happy, friendly, relaxed old sausage. Lying down is is favourite thing to do, either snuggled up to you on the sofa or basking in the sun. He loves his soft toys and even takes one to the vets. He’s adorable! 8/5/19 – Lynx still needs a home
Lizzie (Loving Homes Dog Rescue, fostered Scottish Borders)
Lizzie is a delightful girl who can live with another calm dog and older children. She loves her walks, as well as playing with her ball and one of her favourite things is having a shower! Lizzie’s main priorities in life are comfort and company. 5/5/19 – Reserved
Bowie (Leicester Animal Aid)
10/10/2018 Lovely and friendly Bowie is now reserved and will be off to his forever home very soon.
Dolce and Gabbana (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Twin Staffy boys, Dolce and Gabbana, exude love and happiness guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone’s face. They are desperately looking for a home together and are house-trained and non-destructive. Due to their exuberance, older children would be better suited. 5/5/19 – Still need a home
Ocky (via Freshfields, Liverpool)
Ocky is a wonderful boy with an exuberant nature. He gets a bit excited and giddy, but that’s part of his staffy charm! Good with dogs, he has lived with female dogs. He can live with older children and will be a great family dog. 5/5/19 – Ocky still needs a home!
Buster (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Snuggle-boy Buster is ever so soppy. Sometimes though his exuberance cannot be contained and he needs to express his ecstasy… by charging about and ripping up one of his toys. He’s funny, responsive and extremely cuddly! 5/5/19 – Buster is still waiting!
Mike (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
If you’re one of those lovely people that wants to offer a home to a dog that no-one else seems to notice, you could be the person for Mike. He’s an energetic boy who loves playing fetch. He also loves cuddles. Mike will fill your life with love and fun if you just give him the chance… 3/5/19 – Mike is still waiting!
Buddy (Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary)
Buddy is a very handsome large crossbreed boy who loves chasing balls and frisbees. He would like to be your only pet but could live with teenagers aged 16+. Could you offer fun-loving Buddy the home he has been waiting for? 3/5/19 – Buddy is still waiting!