Rufus and his toy collection are seeking an adult-only, terrier-experienced home. He is quite a character but can be very sweet and cuddly.
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.
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.
Jim and Dean (Animal Action Trust, Essex)
Cute Jim and Dean are a bonded pair of Border/Lakeland Terriers whose favourite thing is sitting on laps and having cuddles. They are very much people-dogs. They are good with all dogs and used to live with a cat. What a cute twosome.
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.
Benji (Derby & District RSPCA Animal Centre)
Cute Benji is a sweet, well-trained lad who wants to devote himself to someone. He’s a very clean boy and doesn’t like to mess in his kennel so needs to be in a home ASAP. He loves a game of ball and is strong and active.
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)
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?
Billy (Leicester Animal Aid)
Billy the Patterdale Cross just loves human companionship and can entertain himself with toys all day long. He’s a sweet and gentle soul who would be happy living with children aged 12+ and as the only pet. All the more cuddles and tummy rubs for him.
Benjie and Misha (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
Benjie and Misha are best buddies and are an adorable pair of Staffies looking for a loving home together. They’re friendly, well-behaved and affectionate and would like an active home where they are the only pets and any children are 16+. Can you help Benjie and Misha?
Toby (RSPCA Westmorland Branch, Cumbria)
Toby is such a happy, smiley and lively Staffy who is looking for an active, loving home. He would like to be the only pet in the home where any children are school age as he can be quite bouncy. He’s good in the house, can be left and travels well.
Scooby (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Scooby’s owner died and a relative spent the day driving around rescues to try to find one that could help. Scooby is an affectionate, cuddly boy who would like a quiet home where he can curl up and snooze the day away, preferably with you close by.
Jake (Leicester Animal Aid)
Gorgeous Jake loves food and cuddles, so he’s obviously an astute boy! He needs to lose a pound or two, but will enjoy fun outings plus games with his toys to help him trim down. Could you offer Jake a fun life?
Kolo and Tinkerbell (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
These two cuties are Kolo and Tinkerbell and they are the best of friends looking for a loving home together. They would like to be the only pets and can live with childred aged 13+. If you’re looking for a pair of lap dogs to cuddle up with, then look no further!
Copper (South East Dog Rescue, Kent)
Copper is a cute Jack Russell who loves being on your lap with lots of cuddles once she knows you. She’s looking for a quiet, adult home as the only dog. She lives with cats but does chase them outside. Copper will make a loyal and loving friend.
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!
Joey (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?
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?
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.
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?
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. 22/2/20 – 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! 22/2/20 – 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… 22/2/20 – Mike still needs a home!