Abandoned in a forest the week before Christmas, Leaha and Charlie are devoted friends who have relied upon each other through very tough times and must stay together. Could you offer these gorgeous dogs an adult home together?
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.
Nancy (Good Life Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Nancy is a tiny little Staffy girl who walks like a dream on the lead. She would be an ideal companion for an older person who can take her for regular walks. Cheeky Nancy is so sweet and she loves to be the centre of attention.
Esme (Good Life Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Sweet and affectionate Esme wants to be someone’s best friend and is very unhappy in kennels. She deserves so much more from life. She’d like to have your company most of the time and simply be cherished.
Bentley (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Bucks.)
BENTLEY IS OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
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! Please help Bentley by sharing his page!
Sam (Leicester Animal Aid)
Sam is a gorgeous, giddy, fun-loving boy who just wants someone to love. He’s great for cuddling and telling all your troubles to. Sam’s had an isolated life so far and wants to make up for lost time with fun and adventures. Could you help him?
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 patience and calm reassurance he needs?
Sapphire (Rovers Dog Rescue, fostered Essex)
Sapphire is a very sweet Chihuahua Cross who loves people. She’s used to living with dogs and is now enjoying walks and regaining her figure! She’s such a cutie.
Joey-2 (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
Joey would like a quiet home where he can be your best friend. He needs to be your only pet and would ideally like a one-person household. He’s a good traveller and enjoys a walk.
Oscar (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
Oscar is a cute, little Terrier who is looking for an adult, pet-free home. He’s such a sweet boy once he knows you but is anxious and fearful of new environments. Could you be Oscar’s new, special companion?
Joey-1 (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
Cute Joey will make a fabulous little 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?
URGENT APPEAL: Could you help frightened Saffy?
Saffy has led a sheltered life with an elderly person. We are urgently appealing for a terrier-experienced foster home in a quiet area with no other pets and no children. Could you help frightened Saffy?
Sprightly Minty! (Oldies Club, fostered East Dorset)
Minty is an active little chap who loves long walks on his lead. His other love is snuggling on the sofa. Minty doesn’t like other animals so wants to be your only pet.
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.
Princess (Rescue Remedies, kennelled Surrey)
Princess’s owner was so upset about having to give her up, having originally rescued her from a rough situation. How sad! She’s such a lovely old girl who needs to be out of kennels and in a loving home. Could you help her?
Rex (RSPCA Macclesfield, kennelled Derbyshire)
Rex wasn’t looked after properly in his previous home and he needs a loving, caring home to retire to. Could you offer Rex a happy future?
Lottie (Animal Rescue Cymru, West Wales)
Lottie is a loving little Jack Russell lady who will be a perfect companion. She’s active for her age so needs nice walks. She’d like a quiet retirement home, without children, where she will be your only pet.
Wilson (Leicester Animal Aid)
Wilson is an adorable, happy-go-lucky Labrador x English Bull Terrier who is desperate to find a new family to love. He’s great with children and would love a home with kids aged 8+. He’s good with dogs when out but needs to be your only pet at home.
Jack, undercover blanket wrangler! (Oldies Club, fostered Coventry)
Little Jack is an expert blanket arranger. He’d love to be your companion, pottering around the house and garden, helping with chores. He’s quiet and well-behaved and will enjoy visiting dog-friendly cafes and pubs. Bless him!
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.
Kenzy (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Kenzy spent 7 years in a Romanian shelter and has never known love and kindness. She is quiet and shy but progressing well. Could you offer her a loving home where she can get used to life’s luxuries at her own pace?
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.
Kiki (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Kiki is a sweet little girl looking for a home close to Foal Farm as she needs regular vet checks for Cushing’s. She is a lovely, gentle soul who is happily sharing her foster home with dogs and a child.
Deno (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Scotland)
Deno is such a cuddly boy with his cute face and spotty coat. He loves a good fuss, his walks and exploring. He enjoys being with his foster doggy friend and can be left without problem. Deno would make a super companion.
West Highland Lily! (Oldies Club, fostered Buckinghamshire)
8/1/20 – Lily is now Reserved
Lily just wants to be your special little companion and have lots of fuss and snuggles on the sofa. She’d like you all to herself so needs to be your only pet. Lily enjoys walks and an outing – she is a good little traveller.
Parky (All Dogs Matter, fostered North London)
Parky is a cute little Jack Russell Cross whose owner has sadly passed away. He really enjoys the company of people and is a typically happy chap. Parky is always happy to accompany you by car or public transport and can live with children aged 8+ in a pet-free home.
Shankly (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Cute Shankly is a fun boy who loves walkies and playing with toys. He’s good in the home and can be left for a couple of hours. Could you offer Shankly a child-free home and allow him plenty of time to settle?
Chatty Missy Tickletum! (Oldies Club, fostered Lancashire)
Missy loves food and tummy tickles! She is an obedient girl who enjoys attention. Missy needs to be your only pet in an adult home. She enjoys your company but she is fine to be left on her own for a couple of hours.
Bobby (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
21/1/20 – Bobby is now reserved
Bobby likes to get to know people slowly and only wants fuss, well, when he wants it! He’s his own person and that must be respected. He’s OK with other dogs on walks but wants to be the only pet in an adult only home. Are you worthy of his cuteness?
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.
Could Buddy be your buddy? (Oldies Club, fostered Hampshire)
Buddy’s ideal home will have people at home virtually all day or a resident dog to be his buddy. He doesn’t like to be left for long periods and will need time to settle. Buddy is good with cats and is a lovely, gentle boy.
Smith (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
Smith is a smart and entertaining little chap who might be able to live with other dogs. He needs a single owner who has Jack Russell experience. You need to reside in Cornwall so that you can do lots of visits before adoption. 31/12/19 – Smith still needs a home
Bluebell (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Each time we update Bluebell’s 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. Surely someone can offer her that? 30/12/19 – Bluebell 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! 13/1/20 – 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… 13/1/20 – Mike still needs a home!
William (Chancepixies Animal Welfare, Kent)
Little William’s dad passed away and he’s now looking for an experienced and understanding adult-only home. He’s led an insular life and arrived in rescue very underweight so food is an issue with him. He loves his walks and deserves a happy, forever home. 5/9/19 – William is still waiting