Safera is a delightful girl who loves playing, walking and making doggy friends. Because she is shy, her new owners will need to take it slowly with her but she is worth the effort. A true ray of sunshine, Safera will make a wonderful friend and loving 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.
Rico (RSPCA Danaher, Essex)
Happy, cheeky Rico just wants to be part of a family again as he is very sad in kennels. He needs a home where someone will be around most of the time. Could you offer him loving home where he can play with his ball and enjoy lots of cuddles?
Mitchell (Boxer and Bully Saviours, fostered Birmingham)
Sweet old Mitchell is looking for a nice quiet home where he can put up his paws and relax. He’s 13 years old so deserves some peace and quiet in his golden years. Mitchell is a lovely old boy who gets along with children of all ages and can even live with cats!
Ally & Carly (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Ally and Carly are simply lovely! They like a cuddle and they’re good with other dogs and children. They’d love to take you for jolly walks then snuggle up with you, or just near you, for a nap. Fun, love and comfort are all they want in life!
Milo (Last Hope Rescue, Essex)
Marvellous Milo has sadly spent over 2 years in kennels and is urgently looking for his forever home. His tail wags so hard when he gets attention and he loves walks, food, his ball, not forgetting lots of fuss too. He’s okay with some dogs but needs an adult, cat-free home. Please help Milo and give him a chance – he surely deserves it.
Daisy (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Gloucestershire)
Wherever Daisy is, a toy isn’t far away! She loves to play, play, play: fetch and football are particular favourites. Daisy has a sad past but is a happy, loving girl, ready and waiting to find a home. She can live with children aged 8+ and can be left for short periods.
Bud (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Big, happy Bull Mastiff Bud is a huge bundle of love and fun. He’d like an active, adult home with someone home a lot of the time. You’ll need to be physically fit to walk him as he’s a strong, solid lad.
Eva (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Affectionate and sweet, Eva is a soppy Staffy whose tail never stops wagging when with people. She’s fine to live with children aged 8+ and is good with dogs socially but has not lived with one before. She could possibly also live with a dog-savvy cat. Cuddles and kisses are the top of her list.
Marley (Loving Homes Dog Rescue, fostered Falkirk)
Marley is a Staffie x English Bull Terrier and at 7 years young he still has plenty of years retirement ahead of him. Marley is a joy to walk and he loves his toys and treats. He’d be a perfect companion for an older, active family.
Lizzie (Loving Homes Dog Rescue, fostered Scottish Borders)
Lizzie is a 9 year old Staffie cross looking for a home with someone who is at home quite a lot. She loves human company and could live with older children (11 years +) and she may be able to share with another calm doggie friend.
Angel & Echo (Loving Homes Dog Rescue, fostered London)
Meet Angel and Echo, an adorable Staffie duo looking for a home together. Plenty of love and cuddles are required for these two please, with some nice interesting walks and time for playing “tug of war”.
Blue (Loving Homes Dog Rescue, Orkney)
Blue is a super little Staffie boy looking for a quiet home where he can settle at his own pace. He loves his walks and has good recall, and if you fancy playing ball with him you’ll have a friend for life. Blue could live with older children, but would like to be your only pet please.
Ruby Roo (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Worcestershire)
Roo is a sweet girl who’s sensitive to her human’s mood and will cheer you up when necessary with a snuggle or the offer of a game of fetch! Her past has left her wary of new people but once the trust bond is there, she’s the soppiest Staffy ever! Please share her page to help her find her forever home!
Zach (Senior Staffy Club, kennelled Worcester)
Zach really needs your help. He has spent more than 6 years in kennels and is desperate for a home, either permanent or foster. He has the saddest story, swapped as a puppy for a game and then abused until rescued. Now he’s going from strength to strength and become so loving. Please don’t let him spend more time in kennels.
Tess ( Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue, Cambridgeshire)
Sweet Tess was abandoned in a house by her previous owner. She is a loving girl who enjoys a wander around the block and particularly likes to find a sunny spot to have a snooze in the garden. Could you offer Tess the caring home she so deserves?
Rollo (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Cheshire)
Jolly old Rollo is an affectionate boy who’s great with children and loves being with his family… especially on adventures! He wants to be an only pet in an active household with a garden for playing in. He will reward all your cuddles and tummy rubs… by wanting more!
Bruno (Senior Staffy Club, kennelled Worcestershire)
Bruno’s a happy chap who can be a little enthusiastic but is well-behaved in kennels and on walks. He can live with older children 16+ and may be fine with a calm female dog, but no cats please. Bruno likes to travel in the car and sing along.
Clarksie (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Berkshire)
Here’s Clarksie hiding his face with his paws. If you want a good look at him (and he is very good-looking!) you need to click on his page to appreciate his lovely face. Clarksie is a little shy, but he is friendly and calm and, once coaxed, he will ask for a cudde and fuss. He is a lovely boy who offers so much love.
Vinnie (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Derbyshire)
Cuddles and kisses are top of Vinnie’s list of priorities, and he’d like plenty of them please! This handsome fella has spent most of his life outside, so he’s hoping for a retirement home where he can enjoy a comfortable warm bed. Do you have room on your sofa for Vinnie?
Bracken (RSPCA Westmorland, Cumbria)
Bracken acts much younger than he is and is a happy, friendly and loving little fellow. He loves having cuddles and a fuss and going out for a fun walk. He is an easy-going boy who is happy to share his home with other dogs and children. Kennels are no place for an older boy like him; he deserves a warm, comfy loving home.
Titch (RSPCA West Hatch, Somerset)
15/3/18 – Great news, Titch is reserved already!
“Topsy-Turvy” Titch loves fuss and cuddles so much she’s often upside down begging for belly rubs! This sweet natured girl will make a wonderful companion and she’d enjoy a quiet household, plenty of walks and a warm comfy bed.
Zeus (Hilbrae Rescue Kennels, Shropshire)
Cute little Zeus is a lover boy who adores people of all ages. He will make a truly lovable and loyal companion. He enjoys family life and wants to be part of one where he can lavish all his humans with love!
Missy (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Missy is truly a delightful, little Staffie lady who is desperate for a permanent/foster home. She can live with children but would prefer to be the only pet in the home, although she is sociable with dogs out and about. Missy is lively and fun, she just needs someone to love.
Jack (Ark Animal Rescue, Lincolnshire coast)
Jack the jolly Terrier just loves all people and has previously lived with a cat, but not other dogs. He likes playing with his toys and is looking for an active home where any children are older. Jack is good in the home and can be left.
Buster (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Snuggle-boy Buster is ever so soppy and docile almost all the time. 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! Please share his page to help him find his people!
Cassian (NASSL, County Durham)
Cassian is such an old softy – he’s a loving, gentle and affectionate American Bull Dog. He’s not lived with children, dogs or cats before but, in the right home, he’s such a joy to have around.
Maisie (Rescue Remedies, kennelled West Sussex)
Maisie had a rubbish early life, stuck in a flat producing puppies for her ‘owner’. Since then she’s been stuck in rescue for years, just because she needs to be an only pet and there are thousands of staffies to choose from. She’s brilliant in the home, house-trained, and can be left alone to snooze. Let’s help Maisie find that elusive home!
Bruiser (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Cuddly and loving Bruiser is a real character who will bring a smile to your face and warm your heart. He has been waiting so long for his chance to find a home after having a hard life. He needs committed and patient owners who will help him settle, but he is well worth your while and will bring lots of joy and love to your home.
Nicky (RSPCA Danaher, Essex)
18/04/18 – Nicky has been reserved, together with Boss! Good luck boys!
Nicky arrived in rescue with his son. Sadly the stress of kennel life has made them squabble, so Nicky is now on his own. He’s a spectacular dog, brilliant fun and so affectionate, but has had a sheltered life and needs an experienced owner. Could you help Nicky?
Barney and Ringo (Rescue Remedies, Gatwick)
Sweet, fun, kissy and brindly – that’s bonded staffy cross pair Barney and Ringo! They have sadly lost their beloved mum and they do not want to lose each other now, so they come as a pair. They offer so much love. Can you mend their broken hearts?
Vinnie (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Vinnie is coming up on his two year anniversary of waiting in kennels for his new home. :( He is such a loving, comical boy who has an obsessive relationship with his two tennis balls. He takes them everywhere! If you have space in your home and heart for him and his tennis balls, he would love to hear from you!
Rebecca (All Animals Rescue and Rehome, fostered Essex)
A lovable snuggle bug … that’s how Rebecca is described! This gentle natured lady plays mother hen to the other dogs in her foster home, and all she wants to do is cuddle up with you or plod around in the garden. Could you give easy-going Rebecca the home she deserves?
Diesel (Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary, Bristol)
Mastiff Diesel is a gentle giant who loves people. After a walk he enjoys a good snooze and he also likes to carry his teddy around. Diesel is frustrated by having dogs around him in rescue and would prefer a rural home where he can be walked in quiet places.
Blue (Waifs & Strays Dog Rescue, East Sussex)
Who wouldn’t want to find gorgeous Blue sitting on their sofa?! This adorable boy is good with dogs and he loves people, especially men. He’s very good on the lead and will make a marvellous best friend.
Jessie (Ardley Rescue Kennels, Oxfordshire)
Gorgeous Jessie is good with dogs and children and still has plenty of energy for a game. She also loves cuddles and affection. Jessie sounds perfect! Could you offer her a home within 30 miles of Bicester?
Bobby (Boxer and Bully Saviours, fostered Leeds)
Silver faced Bobby is a real gem! He’s a 10 year old Boxer who is no bother at all. He’s house trained, likes his home comforts, but still enjoys a long walk and some playtime. Bobby loves human company so he’s looking for a home with someone who can spend plenty of time with him.
Bella (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Beautiful Bella is a very unusual Staffy x Collie girl with a gorgeous blue merle speckled coat. She is seeking a calm, adult-only home. Bella is clever-collie-active and snuggly-staffy-enthusiastic! 22/4/18 – Bella is still waiting
Blossom (East Anglia Dog Rescue)
Beautiful Blossom is in emergency kennels hoping to find a cosy, quiet, retirement home soon. She is a gorgeous girl who loves cuddles and can live with children aged 8+. She’s not keen on other dogs and so needs a pet-free home. She has such a splendid nature. 22/04/18 – Blossom still needs a home
Bailey (Ark Animal Rescue, Lincolnshire coast)
White-toed Staffy x Collie, Bailey needs a home where he can spend all day with you. He’d be perfect if you have horses and love the outdoors. He’s good with dogs and can live with children who are big enough to not be knocked over when he’s feeling bouncy. Bailey is desperate to find a special person to love. Could that be you?
Nancy (Boxer and Bully Saviours, fostered Dumfries)
Nancy’s had a tough life, yet she’s one of the sweetest dogs you could ever meet. She adores everyone and top of her wish list is “cuddles”. Nancy needs a lifetime foster or permanent home, and because she’s been starved of affection she’d like to live with someone who is around a lot. Can you help her please?
Lillie (Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary)
10 year old, sweetie girl Lillie has been in kennels since she was 5. That’s right, 5 years in kennels. “Why?!” – we hear you cry. Well, um… because she needs to be an only pet and she’s yet another Staffy? “But surely there’s lots of people she’d be perfect for!” – We couldn’t agree more. Please share her page far and wide so they can find her!
Lilly (Boxer and Bully Saviours, fostered Gloucestershire)
Cheerful, affectionate, full of life and enthusiasm, Lilly is a joy to be with! She’s wonderful with children of any age because she’s a soppy girl. Friendly to all but fearless in her pursuit of squirrels, she’s a very loveable lady! 08/12/2017 – Gorgeous Lilly is still sadly waiting for her new home :(
Lynx (Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre, Kent)
Gorgeous Lynx is a fun loving Staffy Cross who is looking for a quieter retirement home. He is a young 10 year old who adores plenty of cuddles and fuss and loves to spend time with you. He would prefer a home without children or cats, but could live with a female dog. He enjoys his walks and also loves rolling about in the garden or playing with his toys. If you have room in your heart and also on your sofa, how can you resist this beautiful boy! 06/12/2017 – This cuddly boy is still waiting! :(
Chunk (North of England)
Please meet incredibly handsome and cheeky Chunk. He is a friendly 6 year old Boxer cross who is looking a very special someone who will come and take him home with them. He needs an adult only home and where there will be no other pets. He enjoys going for walks and walks well on his lead. He adores a cuddle and plenty of fuss and will make a wonderful companion and loving friend. 08/12/2017 – Gorgeous lovable Chunk is still waiting for his special someone! :(
Mike (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
If you’re one of those super-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 been waiting in kennels for ages with no sign of a home on the horizon. He’s an energetic young-oldie who loves playing fetch. He also loves cuddles and enjoys a spot of training (for treats!). Mike will fill your life with love and fun if you just give him the chance… 06/12/2017- Gorgeous boy Mike is still waiting for his special someone! :(
Bonnie (Bath Cats and Dogs Home)
Bulldog Bonnie has successfully survived cancer and is looking for a loving, quiet, retirement home to enjoy for the rest of her life. She’s a little shy but likes a fuss and a back scratch when she knows you. BonBon, as she’s affectionately known, is clever and knows lots of commands. She would like to be the only pet in a home where any children are older. BonBon doesn’t need much exercise and would make a wonderful companion. 06/12/2017 – BonBon is still waiting!
Nero (Bath Cats and Dogs Home)
Calling all men! Nero is a big, playful and affectionate boy who would love to have a male owner who can take him for walks and play tug with him. He is an independent lad, but he does like knowing you are around, so if you could stay with him most of the day, he would really love it! Can this big boy be your new best friend? 22/02/2018 – Gorgeous Nero is still sadly waiting!
Buddy (Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary)
And the award for the oldie with the longest tongue… goes… to… Buddy!!
And the award for the oldie with the pointiest ears… goes… to… Buddy!!
Could you offer award-winning Buddy an experienced home where he will be your only pet? 22/02/2018 – Still waiting! :(
Dolly (Cleo’s Mutley Crew, North Lanarkshire)
Dinky Dolly is a gentle, affectionate girl who will make the perfect little companion. She wants a quiet life of short walks, garden pottering, napping with her owner nearby and lots of cuddles. She’s a people person and is sadly in kennels right now, as the her rescue has no foster places available. If you can offer her a home, either permanently or just until she’s adopted, you’ll have an eternally grateful companion to snuggle up to. Do you have any sofa space for Dolly? 06/12/2017 – Still Sadly Waiting! :(
Bluebell (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
While browsing Oldies for an hour,
My wandering glances fell
Upon a little trembling flower,
A single sweet Bluebell…
08/02/2018 – Gorgeous Bluebell is still waiting for her special someone to come and take her home!
Leyla (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Leyla’s kisses and cuddles are legendary. Why else would Eric Clapton write a song about her?! She’s got a lovely gentle nature and would be happy to live with children from 8 years old. She’d like a warm bed, sofa or spot in front of the fire and, most importantly, someone to just be with her much of the time. She’s the most genial and affectionate girl you could ever wish to meet, or cuddle! 08/02/2018 – Gorgeous Leyla is still waiting! :(