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?
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.
Max (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Max loves people because they give him cuddles and play ball with him. He would love his new person to be home most of the time as he doesn’t like being on his own. Max just wants a comfy home and companionship.
Dottie and Daffy (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Dottie and Daffy are closely bonded Staffy sisters who are looking for a home together. They love people, and a home where someone is there most of the time would be perfect. They are gentle and affectionate once they know you, They’d adore being the only treasured pets in a quiet household where any children are 14+.
URGENT: Toby & Josie – devoted chums need a home! (Oldies Club, fostered Lancs)
Toby and Josie need a new home before the end of February. These loyal dogs enjoy a snooze on the sofa but also love walks and a good sniff. Their training is coming along in leaps and bounds, proving that old dogs quickly learn new things. Could you help them?
Maisie (RSPCA Westmorland, Cumbria)
*Reserved*
Maisie is such a little sweetie, though sad that she was abandoned by her previous owner. She loves being with people and is affectionate and playful. Maisie can live with children aged 11+ but would prefer to be the only pet. She will make such a great companion.
Roxy (Halfway Home Dog Rescue, fostered Nottinghamshire)
Roxy is loving, friendly and playful. She’s an active lady who enjoys her walks and playing ball. Roxy is good with other dogs and is great with children, though she would be best in a cat-free home. Let’s find this gorgeous girl the forever home she deserves.
Rocky & Ruby (Bath Cats and Dogs Home)
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.
Bosco (Leicester Animal Aid)
Labrador Cross, Bosco is a wise and caring soul who simply wants to be your loyal companion. He is playful for his age and enjoys his walks. Could you offer Bosco a lovely home?
Dexter (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Loveable Dexter is super 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 the only pet at home but could live with older children. He’s a happy, playful, biddable shnookums!
Shadow (RSPCA Lancashire East Branch)
Shadow hasn’t had the best start in life and he needs fabulous new people who will take the time to get to know him before adoption. He is an affectionate boy who enjoys a gentle game of fetch and just needs TLC and home comforts.
Missy (RSPCA West Hatch, Somerset)
Sweet little Missy was sadly mistreated in her previous home and she thoroughly deserves a happy future. She’d like to be your only pet and have someone at home with her most of the time. Missy will be such a loving companion.
Cissie (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, Nottinghamshire)
Cissie has had a sad time – she is nervous of people she doesn’t know and flinches when touched. Doesn’t it just break your heart? This very deserving sweetheart needs a place to call home where she can discover happiness and love.
Lewis (Senior Staffy Club, fostered West London)
Cute Lewis is so loving and affectionate but gets anxious when left on his own. He needs people who understand and will help him. He has lived with a girl dog in the past and might like to do so again.
Roxy (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Birmingham)
Roxy is a happy girl who loves to be with her people, snuggled on the sofa. She can live with gentle children aged 6+ and is good with dogs so might be able to live with a calm friend. She’d like a home where she won’t be left too long.
Cracker (Senior Staffy Club, kennelled Worcester)
Cracker is a lovely boy who longs to be out of kennels and part of a happy family again! He can live with older children but wants to be an only pet. He walks nicely on the lead and loves sofa snuggles!
Lilly (Senior Staffy Club, fostered West Midlands)
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!
Scratch (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Doncaster)
21/12/18 – Scratch is reserved!
Scratch is a quiet, placid boy who loves short walks and long naps! He’s shy at first but very affectionate when he knows you. He walks nicely with other dogs but wants to be an only pet at home. He’d be fine living with older, dog-fussing children.
Henry (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Derbyshire)
Henry is a sweet and gentle staffy who would like a quiet home where he will be your only pet and have company for most of the day. He’s obedient, good in the home and good on the lead.
Zeebo (via Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Zeebo is very sweet-natured and good with dogs, children and hamsters. Now at Freshfields, Zeebo is receiving treatment for his skin which should improve dramatically. Could you offer Zeebo a home and lots of TLC?
Bruce (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Adorable Bruce is so fantastically friendly and affectionate he resides in the kennel Reception to meet and greet. He pays no attention to other dogs and can live with children, but not cats. He’s a lovely, typical Staffie who would make a very loyal companion.
Bluebell (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Have you had rescue dogs before and know the immense satisfaction of transforming their lives? Could pretty Bluebell be the next dog you help? She’s been in rescue almost all her life and desperately needs a proper home and people who are truly hers.
Gizza (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Dear old Gizza is an adorable, cuddlesome couch potato! He loves meeting people and getting a fuss. He likes short walks. He gets on with other steady dogs but wants to be the only one at home, for peace and optimal love!
Golden hero Bailey! (Oldies Club, fostered West Sussex)
Bailey loves cuddles! His favourite thing is to snuggle up to you with a blanket. He’s good with small dogs he meets on walks but wants to be the only pet at home. He’s great with children and to find out what makes him a hero read on…
Poppy (East Anglia Dog Rescue, Essex)
Poppy is a super soppy lady! Being quite a sturdy girl, a bit bigger than lap-sized, she will sprawl on you in any way she can for maximum snuggliness. She’s good with children and could live with older ones. More fuss for Poppy!
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 being for her, by rights, because she’s such a sweetie!
Zeus (East Anglia Dog Rescue, Essex)
Zeus is a happy, smiley, soppy boy. He loves his walks and his football and all humans! He can live with another dog and children from age 8. He’s easy-going and fun to have around. He will brighten up you life!
Rupert (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Rupert is a big soppy boy who loves playing with his toys! He could live with another friendly dog and children from age 10. He has a shiny heart and is a joy to have around!
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.
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! Please help Lynx by sharing this page!
Storm (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, Nottinghamshire)
Storm is a chilled-out lady who was found as a stray. She is hard of hearing and a bit overweight, but it seems that she hasn’t been walked much of late. She’s loving walks now and is gradually building her stamina. Could sweet Storm come to live with you?
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. Please help her by sharing this page!
Leela (Bath Cats & Dogs Home)
Lovely Leela is ready and waiting to give you staffy love and cuddles! She greets everyone with a waggy tail and a big cheerful smile. Could you make Leela truly happy and offer her a home where someone will be with her most of the time?
Buster (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Snuggle boy Buster is looking for his forever lap, or choice of laps as he’s good with children and would enjoy being part of a family. He wants to be the only pet in the home and he wants to give everyone lots of kisses!
Nancy (Boxer and Bully Saviours, fostered Dumfries)
After a sad life consisting of having pups, and not much else, pretty Nancy is loving her new-found favourite thing: snuggles! She also likes to play with toys, but doesn’t need long walks. Could you offer Nancy a quiet, lifetime foster home and loads of love?
Bowie (Leicester Animal Aid)
10/10/2018 Lovely and friendly Bowie is now reserved and will be off to his forever home very soon.
Alice (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Attentive, loving, cheerful girl Alice will always put a smile on your face! Apart from being a doting companion, wrangling tennis balls is the main focus of her existence. She can live with another friendly dog, but must get her tennis ball time!
Dudley (Leicester Animal Aid)
Always ready for travel and adventure, Dudley is an active and entertaining Spaniel/Staffy boy who gets the best out of life. He loves his food too much to share and so needs an adult, pet-free home. He’d love the chance to show you what fun he is to have around.
Skye (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Cheerful Skye loves life! She loves meeting people and they always love her because she’s so jolly. She’s good with other dogs and could live with a friendly male. Fun times and affection are what Skye is all about!
Bonnie (Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue, Cambridgeshire)
Bonnie is fully snuggle trained and would be happy to demonstrate her prowess on your sofa! She is dreaming of being someone’s little staffy princess – could you make Bonnie’s dream come true? 1/1/19 – Still needs a home!
Bonnie (Bath Cats and Dogs Home)
Bonnie is a shy girl who loves a fuss once she knows you, and is clever, obedient and playful. She needs a quiet home, with a single owner, where she is your only pet. Bonnie is not too bothered about walks, especially in summer, so would like a nice garden and simply to be your very best friend. Could you help Bonnie? 26/12/18 – Still needs a home
Dolce and Gabbana (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Twin Staffy boys, Dolce and Gabbana, just 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 in a home with no other pets. 26/12/18 – 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. 1/1/19 – 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! 21/12/18 – Buster is still waiting!
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? 13/11/18 – Jessie still needs a home!
Lillie (Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary)
10 year old 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. 13/11/18 – Lillie still needs a home!
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… 17/11/18 – Mike is still waiting!
Nero (Bath Cats and Dogs Home)
Nero is a big, playful and affectionate boy who would love to have a male owner who will 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 love it! Could Nero be your new best friend? 17/11/18 – Nero is still 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? 17/11/18 – Buddy is still waiting!