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.
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.
Poppy (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Poppy is a dinky and typically people-loving Staffie lady who desperate wants to be in her own home. She happily walks with other dogs but woul prefer a pet-free home as she doesn’t like to share her toys. She’s full of life and could live with teenage children.
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 OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
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, in the car, with other dogs, children and even hamsters. He’s such a Good Boy, he practically has a halo! Please help Zeebo by sharing his page!
Mavis (Leicester Animal Aid)
Mavis is such a sweet, friendly and happy soul who never lets anything get her down .. even the vet! She loves lots of cuddles and attention and would be happy to live with older children. She’d like to be the only pet for all that love and attention.
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!
Mario (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Mario is a sweet and extremely friendly Staffie boy who would fit well in a family home. He walks well with other dogs and could possibly live with a female companion or as an only pet. He loves affection and is also happy to settle down to a snooze.
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!
Kingston (RSPCA Danaher Animal Home, Essex)
Just look at those fabulous eye patches! Handsome Kingston is a very happy and playful chappy, but being in kennels is really getting him down. He can live with children aged 6+. Could you offer him a fun, family home?
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.
Leela (Bath Cats & Dogs Home)
Cheerful Leela is a super friendly girl who loves all people! She wants company most of the time and although she’s OK with most dogs, she wants to be the only pet at home. She loves walks and to snuggle up to you and offer you kisses! Please help Leela by sharing her page!
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?
Storm (Furry Friends Animal Rescue, Surrey)
Storm has spent most of her life breeding and then moved around a lot. She has a lovely nature and deserves a quiet home with older/retired people or where children are 12+. Storm could live with a calm, larger male dog. Someone around most of the time to love her would be perfect.
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’d love to live with other dogs, might be OK with cats, but is too bouncy for small children. He’s a playful, fuss-loving poppet. But, be warned, he’s good at opening fridges!
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?
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.
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!
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.
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, fostered Norfolk)
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!
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!
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 boy. He loves his walks and football, and all humans! He can live with another dog and children from age 8. He’s easy-going and fun to have around. Zeus will brighten up you life!
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. 2/3/19 – 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! 2/3/19 – 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. 2/3/19 – Still waiting for a home
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! 2/3/19 – Still needs a home
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. 3/3/19 – 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. 3/3/19 – 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! 3/3/19 – 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… 3/3/19 – 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? 3/3/19 – Buddy is still waiting!