Ruby is a little girl full of character who seems to have mild brain damage. She needs to be allowed to do things in her own time and not be put in situations she finds uncomfortable. Ruby needs a calm, confident and sensible person to take care of her.
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.
Cinderella and Tinkerbelle (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Cinderella and Tinkerbelle are adorably cute mother and daughter Chihuahuas. They are very friendly with people and other dogs, but are not used to cats. They would make a lovely addition to an older family home.
Mildred (Safe Rescue, fostered Birmingham)
Mildred is a gorgeous, older lady looking for a retirement home and lots of TLC after a hard life in Romania. She’s shy and quiet but is always happy to cuddle up on the sofa. She tolerates dogs but will warn big ones away. Can you help Mildred?
Flo (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
From a matted and tangled state, Grandma Flo is now like a sweet-smelling cloud and enjoying life to full after being rescued from Romania. She’s an affectionate lady who likes to potter in the garden and have a stroll. Grandma Flo is affectionate and deserves lots of love.
Buddy (All Animals Rescue and Rehome, Essex)
Buddy was taken to the vet by his owner to be put to sleep. He was in such a sorry state but after receiving the surgery and care he needed, he is happy and well and looking for a wonderful home. Good with dogs, he loves walks and is so affectionate.
Ike (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Cutie pie Ike would like a home with another friendly dog to show him the ropes. He can be shy with new people as he spent most of his life in a shelter in Romania. He’s learning that walkies are such fun, they’re worth getting in the car for!
Marley (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
Marley is a big, gentle, soppy boy who is ever so Good! He’s obedient and responsive, always keen to please. He has a steady, plodding manner and very calm on walks. He’s good with other dogs and absolutely loves fuss… almost as much as gravy bones!
Malcolm (Ruff Start Rescue, fostered Scotland)
Malcolm is an adorably cute, little guy with a big personality. He’s looking for a quiet retirement home where he can gets lots of love. He likes to play with other dogs and can live with older children. He’s such a sweetheart.
Baccus (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Baccus is so cute and friendly, with a little cheekiness thrown in, and is an absolute sweetheart with people. He mixes well with other dogs despite having been attacked by them during his long years In a shelter. He now deserves a wonderful home where he will be loved.
Phoebe (RSPCA Westmorland, Cumbria)
Phoebe has the sweetest nature and is a special girl looking for an especially compassionate person. She is loving life on her wheels but is having physio in the hope that she may regain the use of her legs eventually.
Alfie (RSPCA Westmorland, Cumbria)
Sweet little Alfie, a Whippet Cross, was found as a stray. He only needs short walks and will enjoy a nice garden to potter in. He’d like a quiet home where he is your only pet. Could you offer him love and home comforts?
Blue (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
BLUE IS OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
Having come from the tough streets of Romania to a multi-dog foster home in the UK, Blue is loving home comforts and fuss! What he longs for now is a peaceful, adult only home as the only pet and nice strolls in nature with his own human(s). Please help Blue by sharing his page!
Ruby (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Ruby is a gentle, shy older lady who’s at her happiest when she’s with other dogs. She wants a retirement home with at least one other dog and only grown ups please. She’ll make a lovely, not to mention beautiful, addition to a thoroughly dog-centred home.
Tia (National Animal Welfare Trust, Somerset)
People loving and sunny natured Tia just loves a good fuss and will return the affection tenfold. She likes to greet people and explore. Tia is fine with dogs outside but would like to be the only pet in a home where any children are older. She will make a super companion.
Victor (Derby & District RSPCA Animal Centre)
Adorable Victor loves to be snuggled up all comfy and warm. It is such a shame this old lad is in kennels with no interest so far. He’d like to be your only dog in a quiet home with a nice garden to potter in on those lazier days. Bless him!
Eddie (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered Reading)
Eddie was rescued from Romania after being found in a ditch, injured. He’s a sweet-natured, well-behaved boy who is good with other dogs and will make a fabulous companion. He doesn’t need long walks as he has a limp, poor lad.
Raven (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Herts)
19/5/19 – Raven has had lots of lovely home offers and CDRS don’t want to disappoint too many people, so can’t accept any more applications for this lovely girl. Please consider another gorgeous staffy type!
Mike (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Despite languishing for years unnoticed and unloved, Mike is such a friendly and affectionate boy who is so amenable and undemanding. He mixes well with dogs and is gentle with children. All Mike dreams of is a place to call home.
Abby & Penny (Pro Dogs Direct, fostered Surrey)
26/05/19 – Abby and Penny have been reserved!
This adorable pair of princesses are good with other dogs and confident cats. They can only have gentle walks these days and like to spend plenty of time on the sofa, preferably cuddled up to you! These two sweeties are friendly with everyone and, frankly, absurdly cute!
Sweet and Gentle Sam (Oldies Club, fostered Norfolk)
Sam is the sweetest, gentlest boy and everyone that meets him adores him. He is a joy to take for walks and is good in the car. Sam needs a home where he can be with someone all of the time. He would enjoy living with a relaxed canine friend.
Indiana (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Scotland)
Indiana would make the perfect addition to any family as she loves dogs, ignores cats and lives happily with children. She is quiet and does not require much exercise, preferring to cuddle on the sofa. She’s adorable.
Aimee (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
Adorable Aimee is feeling like a puppy, running around and smiling, now that she’s feeling better and enjoying life in the U.K. She’s clean in the house, great with the dogs and even loves the cats! Life could only get better in her own forever home.
Maddie (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
Maddie is just beginning to flourish and learn that life can be wonderful. She now enjoys cuddles from anyone she trusts and is living in harmony with other dogs in her foster home. Maddie deserves a new life in her own loving home.
Bailey Girl (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Bailey is a very pretty girl. She is an 8-year-old Collie x GSD who is at Freshfields due to the ill-health of her beloved owner. Bailey is friendly and sweet-natured and loves to play fetch. Could she come to live with you?
Saffi (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Saffi is a tiny little staffy girl who is so sad to find herself in rescue and is desperate for someone to cuddle up to. She is used to children and could live with a calm dog who won’t bounce on her delicate back. Bless her!
Candy (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Patterdale Terrier Candy has been through a rough time but is now full of tail wags, zest and enthusiasm. She would be best as the only pet in an adult home, though she’s fine with dogs out and about. She will make someone an adorable companion.
Mildred (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
Pretty Mildred is looking to retire to a quiet home where she can snooze with you on the sofa. She needs a little more work on her housetraining but is doing well. Mildred just wants to sit on your lap and be loved – could you help?
George (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
Little George is looking for a quiet home where he can snuggle up on the sofa with you. He enjoys pottering in the garden and travels well. He needs a little more work on his housetraining but is doing well.
Yoda (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Cute and friendly Jack Russell, Yoda, is busy stealing everyone’s heart and loves to curl up and snooze on your knee. He’s okay with other dogs outside but would prefer to be the only pet at home and can live with teenage children. He’s laid-back and looking for companionship with you.
Charley (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Sweet Charley is a docile Terrier Cross whose owner has passed away. She can live with childred aged 12+, a calm male dog and also cats; quite the perfect little lady. A quiet home to enjoy for the rest of her days is all she asks for.
Rufus (NAWT, Berkshire)
Rufus and his toy collection are seeking a adult-only, terrier-experienced home. He is quite a character and can be very sweet and cuddly, but he must wear his muzzle when he is out and about in public.
Suki (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Suki is a beautiful Akita who needs a confident and very experienced Akita owner. She has had a tough time of late and deserves a fresh start. Could you be Suki’s new person?
Dylan (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Gorgeous Dylan is a lovely, uncomplicated oldie who is adored by people and dogs alike. He deserves a comfortable home where he will have a garden to potter in and will receive lots of love.
Louis (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Louis is a real gentleman who is good with people and dogs alike. But that doesn’t mean he’s boring! He’s a happy, young-at-heart boy who still has lots of life, play and fun in him. Could you offer him a wonderful home?
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!
Grigio (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Hull)
Gorgeous Grigio is such a loving gent who adores all people and no-one can understand why he is constantly overlooked. He’s also great with other dogs, is house-trained and walks perfectly on the lead. He truly deserves his forever home now.
Phyllis (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Little Phyllis from Romania needs a quiet and comfortable home to retire to. Short, interesting walks and long, relaxing snoozes on the sofa are at the top of her list of requirements. Could this short-legged little darling be your new friend?
Rupert (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Rupert was kept confined in a small cage in Romania. He needs a calm home, with a steady doggy friend, with rescue-experienced people who will let him be himself. He delights in new experiences and deserves lovely walks and peaceful snoozes.
Zeus (East Anglia Dog Rescue, Essex)
Bright and bouncy Zeus is a medium sized boy with super sized joie de vivre! He’s good with children and can live with older ones. A female doggy friend should be fine too. He’s such fun, he’ll gladly play football with you anytime. Even when the ball goes flat! Please help Zeus by sharing his page!
Coco (RSPCA Essex South, Southend & District Branch)
Handsome boy Coco is just waiting to bring fun and affection to your family. He is active and intelligent and has so much potential to learn new things. He has pretty good recall and does a lovely sit. Could you offer Coco a happy future?
Cora (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Cora is flourishing In the U.K. after being rescued from Romania. She’s shy but loves a cuddle and tummy rub. Cora ignores other dogs and would be happy as the only pet. All she needs is lots of love.
Maisie & Koffie (RSPCA Essex South, Southend & District Branch)
Maisie and Koffie are the best of friends and need a new home together after their owner was evicted. Good with children, they could live with ones old enough to respect an older dog’s needs. Could you help Maisie and Koffie?
Bonita (Safe Rescue, fostered London)
Bonita is a pretty, sweet, small to medium sized lady who likes a fuss but isn’t at all pushy. She’s good with other dogs and is a gentle, sensible girl. She’s spent years in a cage in Romania and now is her time for love!
Sheena (All Dogs Matter, North London)
This beauty is Sheena, a 10-year-old American Bulldog X who was abandoned after being used for breeding. She deserves a relaxing retirement home where she can make up for lost time enjoying the finer things in life, bless her.
Sadie (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Scotland)
Quite the perfect lady, Sadie is gentle and loving, adores children and is currently living with other dogs and cats. She’s great on the lead and house-trained. All she wants is a loving home where she would make a lovely addition.
Bryn (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Lovely little Bryn was found as a stray. He’s hoping someone will offer him either a foster home or a forever home. He seems to be missing his former owner. Could you make him happy again?
Larry (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Sadly found abandoned, Larry is a lovely lad who loves people and is desperate for a foster/permanent home. He can live with children aged 12+ and is okay with dogs outside but it’s not known if he’s ever lived with one. Can you give him the love he craves for?
Cracker (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Norfolk)
Cheerful Cracker is a very friendly boy and adores all humans! He loves a fuss, just like he loves his walks and rope toy. He can live with older children but wants to be an only pet. He really, really wants someone to love!
Rose (Private Rehoming, Wiltshire)
Rose was rescued from a horrible life in Egypt. She is a very affectionate girl who is housetrained and low maintenance with regards to exercise. Could you offer Rose lots of cuddles and a nice sunny garden to relax in?
King & Magna (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, South Yorkshire)
These best friends are Magna, a small Rottie girl, and King, a Collie x German Shepherd boy. They have always been well-looked-after, but now their owner has sadly died. Could you offer these beauties a happy new home together?
Milo (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Milo is an affectionate Shih Tzu boy who needs a child-free home. He is healthy and active for his age and is friendly with other dogs out and about. Could you offer Milo a quiet home?
Rose (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Lanarkshire)
Rose is an affectionate lady who gets on well with other dogs and everyone she meets. She’s good on the lead and at home, either following you around when you’re in or sleeping when you’re out. Her story is pretty amazing and a testament to the strength of her love…
Patty (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Hampshire)
It’s OK! Patty just looks worried. She’s actually a happy, friendly girl who’s good with other dogs and gentle by nature. She truly deserves a human or two who will adore her… because she’s adorable!
Rose (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Kent)
Large and lovely Rose is looking for someone who can help build up her confidence and, especially, shower her with love and affection. She loves a fuss and lots of tummy rubs, but she is scared of sudden movements and wary of other dogs. Could you help her?
Dante (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Surrey)
Handsome Dante is flourishing in foster care and ready for an adult home. He’s a lovely litte fellow who adores other dogs, but he has not been cat tested. He just wants to be loved for the gorgeous boy he is.
Rodge (NAWT, Berkshire)
Rodge is a fun-loving lad who is rarely seen without a squeaky toy in his mouth. His owners sadly passed away and he is looking for a family who will take him for good walks and spend plenty of time with him.
Bruce (NAWT, Berkshire)
Beautiful Bruce was found as a stray. He is such a sweet boy who is enjoying being groomed regularly and eating well in order to reach his ideal weight. Could you offer Bruce a home and lots of love?
Noodles (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Noodles has a ‘weekend family’ who love him and where he is happy, but he spends each week at Freshfields, thoroughly miserable, quiet and withdrawn, desperately waiting for the weekend. Read his story to see if you could you help him.
Mara (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered South Shropshire)
Mara is so rewarding to be with and deserves a special, loving home. She was found crippled in Romania but is now flourishing in the UK. She enjoys short walks but soon gets tired. Mara is cheerful, affectionate and gets on with dogs and children. What a sweetheart.
Bilbo (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Bilbo has come from a stressful home situation and he is feeling very stressed in kennels. He needs a home ASAP where he is your only pet and where he will have a big garden to play in or will be pavement walked.
Prince (Kent Greyhound Rescue)
Cuddle monster Prince is a lovely, steady old boy. He still loves his walks and enjoys meeting other dogs when he’s out. He needs a peaceful home as an only pet, to have all his human’s affection. He’s a restful, noble, soppy old sausage! Please help Prince by sharing his page!
Sonny (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hertfordshire)
Sonny is a sunny-natured, energetic Jack Russell who loves to be busy. He needs a rural home with a secure garden where he can have an active and fun-filled time.
Peaches & Rosie (All Dogs Matter, London)
Please form an orderly queue for Peaches and Rosie! They are two Chihuahua ladies looking for a lovely home together where they will be suitably adored. They can live with older children, possibly another dog but not cats. If you can stand the extreme cuteness, read on…
Winston (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Wise and affectionate Winston is looking for an adult only retirement home where he will get plenty of belly rubs and cuddles, have short walks and long periods of not very much at all, in comfort. He’s easy-going and excellent company!
Milo & Phoebe (Freshfields Animal Rescue, fostered Liverpool)
Milo and Phoebe are delightful Yorkshire Terriers who need a new home together. They get on well with dogs and could live with children over 10. They are also used to living with cats!
Shire and Amie (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Shire the Lurcher and his best pal Amie the Mastiff x Cattle Dog, are a dream pair whose carers have really fallen for them. They should slot into family life easily and can live with children aged 11+. Gorgeous!
Jess (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Jess is a clever girl who is feeling sad at the moment. She would like a quiet home where she can be your adoring best friend. She can be left for 4 hours, and she enjoys a good sing-song in the car. Bless Jess!
Marta (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered South Wales )
20.4.19 Update – please read.
Friendly and soppy, Marta is a large and lovely Crossbreed who is looking for a quiet, rural home. She’s good with children and could live with another large dog after introduction. She’s not very active and doesn’t require energetic walks, preferring wandering around with lots to sniff.
Charlie (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Poor little Charlie has been through a few ups and downs lately and needs a lovely home where he can play with his squeaky toys and then relax in peace. Could Charlie be your new friend?
Sprout (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
If you’re a JRT-loving Cornwall resident, perhaps you should take a look at Sprout! He’s going to make a fabulous little companion to his new people – he just asks to be your only pet and to not be left on his own for too long.
Buster (All Dogs Matter, London)
Aw… Buster has been waiting for months for his forever human to find him! He’s a well behaved, affectionate old sweetheart who’s never happier than when snuggled up to someone. He can live with older children but wants to be an only pet. Oh, won’t someone say they want him?!
Buster (RSPCA South Godstone, Surrey)
Buster is looking for an adult only home as an only pet where he can truly shine and take you out for fun adventures, maybe making some dog friends along the way. He’s a big softy who’s super bright and such a Good Boy!
Alfie (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Due to a bad early experience, beautiful Alfie is absolutely terrified of young children and urgently needs a quiet, child-free home where he can relax and enjoy life again. He is good with dogs and is such a well-behaved, sweet boy.
Sid (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Large and lovely Sid is a placid Boxer cross who is looking for a foster/permanent home. He knows his commands, is house-trained and has good recall. Sid can live with children aged 12+ but would prefer to be the only pet. Could you help Sid?
Sandy (RSPCA South Godstone, Surrey)
Sweet Sandy has had a very limited lifestyle and she’s a sensitive, gentle girl. She’s looking for a peaceful retirement with owners who understand that the wider world can be overwhelming at times. She’s a loving, loyal, pure-hearted beauty!
Pixie (RSPCA South Godstone, Surrey)
Pixie is a happy girl who loves people! She likes walkies, snuggles and snoozing. She’s not a fan of other dogs or cats but she could live with older children. With such cute ears and cheerful smile, she finds adoring fans wherever she goes!
Foxy (Leicester Animal Aid)
Such a cutie and with the typical Chihuahua character, Foxy likes being pampered and in the limelight. She’s happy to socialise outside but prefers to be the only pet with any children being older teenagers. She’s adorable and has a big personality.
Harry (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, Devon)
Harry is a happy, handsome boy whose tail is always wagging. He would enjoy a family home with children aged 8+, but his main requirement is a home where he will spend plenty of time snuggled up next to you, as cuddles are his speciality!
Bess (Four Paws Animal Rescue, Lancashire)
Bess’s Mum has sadly passed away and it was her dearest wish that Bess would find a loving home again. She is a very friendly Jack Russell looking for a quiet retirement place but is still active and enjoys going out. Can you help Bess?
Alfie (Greyhound Trust Nottingham)
17/5/19 – Alfie is now reserved after being spotted on the Oldies Club website – fingers crossed for him!
After 4 happy years with his family, Alfie must wonder why he is back in kennels. He is a calm, gentle and well-behaved boy who loves a cuddle and deserves to be in a happy home once again.