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.
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+.
Jake & Marble (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Jake and Marble are delightful, inseparable oldies. When they settle down at bedtime, sweet old Lurcher lady Marble, curls herself around little Jake and then they go to sleep. They need a lovely home together, now!
Robyn and Badger (Adopt a Dog North East, Durham)
Adorable Badger and Robyn are the very best of friends and require a home where they can be together, as well as the love, security and care of a human companion. They are such easy little dogs to have around – they love to sleep and potter about in the garden together. They just want a warm, loving home where they can spend time in each other’s company.
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.
Dot (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Dot is a teeny, tiny girl who needs a lap to sit on. She also needs you to be able to afford to take care of her, as she currently has red, itchy skin due to an untreated flea allergy. Dot is sweet, adorable and entertaining. What a poppet!
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.
Ludo (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Ludo is a very unusual-looking, smallish boy with a fabulous personality. He is happy and sociable and could live with other dogs. Could you offer him an active home with someone at home for most of the day?
Rocco (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Rocco is sad that is devoted owner is too unwell to keep him. He is used to an active lifestyle with long walks and then quiet companionship at home with his mum. Could you offer him a similarly special home?
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.
Sophi (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Sweet Sophie is looking for someone to treasure her and give her the life she really deserves. She enjoys lots of fuss, loves her walks and playing with other dogs. Sophi will make a fantastic companion for anyone who has time and attention to give her.
Tigger (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
Tigger is a playful little girl. If you’re looking for a very cute and energetic oldie, Tigger could be the one for you. She’d like an adult home where she is your only pet, and lots of fun walks and playtime please!
Sally-Anne (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
As you can see, Sally-Anne loves to play ball. She also enjoys walks and is very gentle on the lead. Other favourite activities are cuddling her humans and eating food. Could you offer Sally-Anne a quiet home as your only pet?
Bertie (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
Bertie loves cuddles! He needs someone around all day, while he learns that it’s OK to be left on his own for a short time. He might be able to live with a small, female dog, but doesn’t want children around.
Gino (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Bedford)
Dinky Gino is a very sweet and gentle boy who is great with people of all sizes. He would like to be the only dog in the home as he can be bossy, but he gets on fine with cats. He loves lots of cuddles and nap-time and, of course, his food. He’s a little sweetheart.
Elvira (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Elvira is a happy, friendly little lady. She loves everyone, including other dogs and children. She enjoys getting a fuss from everyone she meets. Life is full of love when you’re with this cutie girl!
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.
Trimmer Trigger – trainee adventurer! (Oldies Club, fostered Scottish Borders)
30/12/18 – Trigger is proving so popular that we can’t take any more applications for him, sorry! Please consider another needy oldie instead – thank you!
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.
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.
Mimi (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Shy little Mimi is looking for a quiet home with a nice comfy bed and a secure garden. She is good on the lead and only needs moderate walks. Could you offer Mimi the love and companionship she deserves?
Timmy & Tipsy (Dogsfriends, fostered Somerset)
Timmy and Tipsy love each other very much and want a retirement home together. They also love zipping about outside, having a fuss from any friendly people they meet and they’re good with other dogs. What an adorable couple!
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.
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…
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.
Fred & Roxie (Animal Rescue Cymru, West Wales)
Fred and Roxie are a pair of loving, jolly little Jack Russells who would like to find a happy home together. Bright-eyed Roxie will assess new people before deciding she loves them. Fred is outgoing and takes everything in his tiny stride. They’re both good with children AND cats!
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?
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!
Basil (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Small and beautiful Basil is a Terrier lover’s dream! He’s 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!
Jake (Animal Action Trust, Essex)
This little Jack Russell with a big smile is the charming and characterful Jake. He’s looking for a human companion or two who love walks as much as him. He needs an adult only home, plenty of fuss, and soft toys to play with. 13/1/19 – Still needs a home
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!
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
Spot (Wythall Animal Rescue, West Midlands)
Little Spot’s three legs are perfectly sufficient for him to get out and about and enjoy life. He has a fabulous character and needs a new person to love. Spot is also available to foster and his veterinary costs would be covered by the rescue. 1/1/19 – Spot still needs 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!
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!
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. 22/11/18 – William is still waiting!