She’s clever, she’s fun and she loves a fuss! Tinkerbell is a sweet little lady looking for a home as an only pet, where any children are older and dog savvy. She likes being busy and will be the perfect companion, always there for moral support.
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.
Kolo (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
Dinky, snoozy Kolo is looking for a restful retirement home as an only pet. He could live with teenagers, as long as they respect his need for peace. He is a very affectionate boy who loves to cuddle up to you!
Joey (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
Cute little Joey will make a fabulous companion in a quiet home. After he’s had a walk he’s happy to snooze the afternoon away in his bed. Could you offer him a chilled retirement?
Darcy (Rescue Remedies Dog Rescue, kennelled West Sussex)
Darcy is a gorgeouus Staffie Cross who is very friendly and placid. She enjoys a quiet stroll to help regain her waistline and walks nicely on the lead. She’s has a lovely nature and impeccable manners!
Crystal (RSPCA Westmorland Branch, Cumbria)
Crystal is a gorgeous Staffie Cross who just loves cuddles, toys and games. She is used to living with primary-age children and can be left. Crystal can be both calm and relaxed and playful. She just needs her own people and a loving home.
Missy (RSPCA Westmorland Branch, Cumbria)
Missy is a lovely and friendly Staffy girl who just loves a good fuss and cuddle. She is used to living with children and is fine travelling or being left for short periods, though she would really enjoy lots of human company. Could you give Missy a loving home?
Star & Ella (The Mutts Nutts Rescue, Lincolnshire)
Star the Staffy and Ella the Parsons Terrier are a devoted pair. Ella relies on Star for support when she’s feeling worried. Could you offer them an active, adult home together and allow Ella time to settle and feel secure?
Skyla (Rescue Remedies, kennelled West Sussex)
Gorgeous Skyla is a very friendly and affectionate Labrador/Staffie Cross. She’s cuddly and undemanding and would make a really lovely companion. She has been used to living with other dogs and is fine to live with a similar, compatible one.
Spacey (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
Cute Spacey is an affectionate Lakeland Terrier Cross girl who is so sad to find herself back in rescue. She needs to be your only pet in a quiet home with a nice big garden for her to play in.
Misty (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Dear Misty is much loved by everyone she meets. She’s such a gentle girl who has not had a good life and now deserves a loving family to give her all she’s been missing. She would prefer to be the only dog in the home where any children are 10+.
Max (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
17/5/20 – Max has been reserved!
True golden oldie Max needs a loving, retirement home to enjoy for the rest of his days. He likes a potter but mostly snoozes the day away. He would prefer to be the only dog in the home where any children are aged 12+ and dog-savvy. Can you help little Max?
Mirabel (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Mirabel was so terrified of people that she wasn’t able to be rehomed until now – 2 years after coming to the UK. She loves the company of other dogs and is so much braver with people. Mirabel needs a patient, adult-only home.
Bentley (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Bucks.)
This flying Jack Russell cross (sticking his tongue out for concentration) is Bentley! He’s looking for a quiet, adult only home as an only pet and owners who will be considerate of his shyness with strangers. He’s amusing, loving and cute!
Zeebo (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Gentle, soppy Zeebo is a super friendly boy who could live with a calm dog, older children, and a hamster! He’s very sad right now as he has returned to Freshfields as he didn’t get on with his new family’s cat. He needs a calm, caring home and regular gentle walks.
Milo (via Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Milo wants to be the lap-dog of a special person who will give him time and space. He doesn’t want to be around children or dogs but is fine with cats. You’ll need to be able to visit him a few times for him to get to know you.
Castel (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Castel survived 7 years in a Romanian shelter by making himself invisible but he’s gradually learning the joys of not having to hide in the shadows. He happy-dances at food time! Could you offer him the patience and love he deserves?
Poppy and Billy (Teckels Rehoming and Boarding, Gloucester)
Poppy and Billy are looking for a loving, quiet retirement home together where they can enjoy their remaining years with oodles of TLC. The love human company so need someone around most of the time.
Ellie (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
Ellie is a bright girl who is great fun and enjoys learning new things. She likes to take her time to get to know you and needs a quiet, adult-only home with lovely, patient people. 29/5/20 – Ellie still needs a home
Basil (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Small and beautiful Basil is happy explore new places as well as keeping busy patrolling familiar ones. Once he bonds with you, he’s extremely affectionate and will roll over for tummy rubs and snuggle up to you whenever he can. Such a cutie! 29/5/20 – Basil 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… 29/5/20 – Mike still needs a home!