Rogue is a beautiful girl, and she isn’t a rogue at all! She was found in a poor state, abandoned, poor old girl. She can live with children aged 11+. Could you offer her a lovely new home?
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.
Butch (Good Life Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Smiley Butch is a gorgeous boy who found himself in stray kennels. He loves a custard cream and a cuddle. He also walks beautifully on the lead. Could you offer Butch a loving home with lots of snuggles on the sofa?
Cheeko (RSPCA Macclesfield, fostered Macclesfield)
After terrible neglect, sweet Cheeko is now ready for an adult, retirement home. She loves people, snoozing, eating and pottering around … and cuddles all day too. She can live with another elderly dog and cats. She deserves the good life now.
Nora (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Nora is a lovely older lady who is heartbroken to find herself in kennels. She just wants a home where she can go for a short potter and then snuggle up next to you on the sofa. Could you help her?
Boycie (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Sweet Boycie deserves a calm home where he won’t be shouted or sworn at. He is a gorgeous boy who could live with older children. Could you offer Boycie a loving home?
Zazu (Leicester Animal Aid)
What a handsome boy! Zazu is a little shy and is glad to have the reassurance of a collection of teddies at the rescue. He needs a kind person to love who will allow him to settle in to his new home in his own time.
Bilbo (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Bilbo is happy when he has human company, when he’s playing fetch or when getting a fuss. He’s not happy if left alone or if another dog comes right up in his face. He just wants a settled home with good company and a tennis ball to call his own!
Jeremy (Leicester Animal Aid)
Who could resist that face? Jeremy is a fun-loving, exuberant staffy lad who needs an adult home. This affectionate chap loves a tummy rub and is always available for adventures.
Denzil (Cotswold Dogs and Cats Home, Gloucestershire)
Denzil is a handsome boy who is seeking a new family. He loves to have company so would like someone to be around for most of the day. He can live with older children. Denzil loves food and he enjoys stuffed kongs and puzzle feeders for entertainment.
Sid (All Dogs Matter, North London)
What a face! Sid can live with older children as long as they respect nap times. His main hobby is snoozing! He just wants a simple life as an only pet with a garden, a comfy bed and a bit of fuss. Although, he could stand a lot of fuss!
Abbey (Rescue Remedies, West Sussex)
Abbey has proven on walks that she’s calm walking past other dogs, cats and cows. She’s impressed everyone with what a sweet and gentle girl she is. Once she trusts you, she’ll be your best friend and take you on lovely adventures in nature. She especially loves a splashies!
Paddy (RSPCA Macclesfield, kennelled Derbyshire)
Paddy arrived in rescue emaciated, dehydrated and with sores. This poor old boy has suffered and he feels anxious in new situations. Could you offer him a wonderful home and the calm reassurance and guidance he needs?
Cookie (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
How handsome is Cookie?! This gorgeous boy loves playtime and cuddles. He walks nicely on the lead and likes to dip his toes in puddles. Could you offer Cookie a home as your only pet and with people around all the time?
Mavis (Manchester Dogs’ Home)
Mavis has a great temperament and loves human interaction. Sadly, she came into care as a stray but is good with the children in her foster home and is also fine with other dogs. She just needs a loving, retirement home to call her own.
Poppet (Boxer and Bully Saviours, fostered Cambridgeshire)
If you’re looking for a sociable little poppet, then may we present Poppet! She loves other dogs, as long as they aren’t too rough, and she is currently living with five. She enjoys walks and a car ride too. Isn’t she lovely?
Rover (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Rover is a lovely boy: gentle, affectionate and playful. He was in a happy home for 6 years but a change in circumstances means he’s in kennels, missing home comforts and company. Could he be your new companion?
Tia (Wellingborough Dog Welfare, Northamptonshire)
Tia is a lovely, soft and soppy Staffordshire Bull Terrier who typically loves lots of fuss and cuddles. She can live with children aged 10+, but would like to be the only pet in a loving home where her special someone is around most of the time.
Nellie (Pennine Animal Welfare Society, West Yorkshire)
Gorgeous Nellie is a playful Ridgeback Cross who loves cuddles and kisses. She would like to be your only dog. Could you offer Nellie an experienced home?
Lola (Adopt A Dog North East, fostered Durham)
Sadly, poor Lola was a case of severe neglect but she’s now in lovely condition and ready for a second chance in life. She’s currently living with other dogs and cats and is good with children. She doesn’t ask for much, just the love and TLC she truly deserves.
Lenny (Derby & District RSPCA Animal Centre)
Lenny has had an indoors life up to now, but he is an active lad who wants fun walks and adventures with his new people. He’d like to be your only pet but he is OK with dogs on walks. He is desperate for love and companionship!
Beau (Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, fostered Gloucestershire)
Beau is very affectionate and loves having his humans around him for lots of fuss and cuddles as well as playtime. He likes a good lie-in and also getting out and about. Beau needs to be the only pet but does enjoy other canine walking pals.
Missy (Leicester Animal Aid)
Soft, sweet and very loving, Missy is a bubby and active girl who enjoys her toys. She’ll always be by your side and ready for a cuddle. Missy would prefer to be the only pet in the home where any children are teenagers who know how to spoil her.
Bluebell (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
It feels like we’re running out of time in pleading for a home for Bluebell. Each time we update her page, her face is more grey and more light has faded from her eyes. Bluebell needs to be the only pet of a calm, experienced owner who can be with her all day. Please, could that be you?
Bowie (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
Beautiful Bowie is a lovely, intelligent and friendly lady who enjoys long walks, fetching her ball and then time for cuddling up on the sofa. She’s looking for a pet-free home where any children are 16+ and where her people are home most of the day.
Roxy (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Gentle Roxy is a big, beautiful girl who is very unhappy in kennels, bless her. Could you offer Roxy a quiet, adult home where she can relax and enjoy life again?
Willow (Battersea Brands Hatch, Kent)
Lovely Willow would suit someone with a large garden who will play ball with her each day and keep her entertained with games instead of taking her for walks. She’s fine to be left while you’re at work, as long as she gets a lunchtime break. What a star!
Gilbert (Leicester Animal Aid)
Kind and loving with a heart of gold, Gilbert is always ready for cuddles, travel and sunbathing with his family. He would prefer to be the only pet in the home but always happy to play in the garden with teenagers.
Jeezy (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Jeezy would love to be out of kennels and in a loving, quiet home where he belongs.. He’s an older gent who enjoys lots of fuss and can live with children. He’s fine with dogs outside but would prefer to be the only pet.
Neo (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Neo’s story is truly heartbreaking and one of the most horrific we have heard. This special boy deserves a wonderful home with kind, lovely people. Could you offer him an adult home where he is your only pet?
Candy (via Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Candy is a lovely, sweet girl who sadly needs a new home due to the ill-health of her owner. She has a wonderful temperament and can live with children aged 8+. Could Candy come to live with you?
Tia (National Animal Welfare Trust, Somerset)
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.
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! 6/9/19 – Still needs a home
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. 6/9/19 – Still waiting!
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?! 6/9/19 – Buster still needs a home!
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! 6/9/19 – Zola still needs a home
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? 6/9/19 – Sally is still waiting
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! 6/9/19- Lynx still needs a home
Mike (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
If you want 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 fun if you just give him the chance… 5/9/19 – Mike still needs a home
Buddy (Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary)
Buddy is a very handsome 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 is waiting for? 5/9/19 – Buddy is still waiting!