SKY IS OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
Noble, loving, beautiful Sky is looking for a special home as an only pet with a big garden because she doesn’t need walks. She does need a peaceful environment with no neighbouring dogs and only grown up owners to play with her and cuddle her. Could that be you? Please help Sky by sharing her page!
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.
Micky (Safe Rescue, kennelled Norfolk)
Unremarkable at first glance but study Micky’s ears and you see an inkling of his past. This former Romanian stray has had a hard life and what is remarkable about him is how friendly and trusting he remains, both with people and other dogs. He just needs a loving home!
Rosie (All Animals Rescue and Rehome, Essex)
Gentle Rosie is a soppy, laid-back, people loving Rottweiler who likes to spend most of her day snoozing. She loves her walks and is good on and off-lead. Rosie can live with other dogs happily but does not like cats. She would be a lovely, cuddly, loyal companion.
Rufus (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
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.
Fluke (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
Fluke is a beautiful boy who needs husky-experienced people. He needs a large secure garden and you will need to be local to Cornwall so that you can visit him lots and he can get to know you before going home.
Bruno (Boxer and Bully Saviours, currently in Kent)
This sweet old boy is almost completely blind but copes amazingly well. He loves his walks and to jump up on the sofa or the bed with you for a snuggle! He’s great with other dogs and older children. He needs company most of the time. Could you help him?
Peter (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Poor old Peter is only just starting to come out of his shell after years in a Romanian shelter. Gradually he’s learning how nice life can be with humans who are kind, walkies with doggy friends and your own comfy bed! Can you help him get the hang of happiness?
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?
Winnie (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Gorgeous Winnie loves lots of cuddles on the sofa and is good with visitors. She’s now getting to enjoy her walks and is calm with most other dogs. She loves the cat in her foster home and doesn’t mind him sitting on her!
Carlos (Safe Rescue, fostered Tyne & Wear)
Cuddly Carlos is a loving, friendly Crossbreed who mixes well with other dogs and just loves human company. After life in a Romanian shelter, he’s over the moon to be enjoying the comforts of a foster home. All he needs is his forever home now.
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.
Sydney (Adopt a Dog North East, Sunderland)
Sydney was starved almost to death, but he wants to forget the sad times and focus on a very happy future with you! He is good with dogs and children and simply wants a sofa and lots of love.
Candy (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Cuddly dumpling Candy really loves people, including little ones. She’s very affectionate, placid and gentle. She wants to be an only pet and have a life that’s as steady and love-filled as she is. Can you imagine this lovely, solid lady leaning on you for fuss?!
Zana (FODDR, fostered Gloucestershire)
Zana is simply lovely! Big, gentle and friendly to all. She can live with other dogs and children from age 8. She will take you for walks and be your reassuringly solid, affectionate best friend.
Bosun (South Yorkshire ESS Rescue)
Bosun is an active, Springer Spaniel who loves playing with his ball, is good with other dogs and enjoys being off-lead. He’s looking for an adult home where he can go travelling on adventures (he has a passport) and he is used to being left for 2-3 hours.
Buster, Poppy and Polly (South Yorkshire ESS Rescue)
Three gorgeous English Springer Spaniel siblings can certainly offer more love than just one, and this lovely trio would like to find a new home together. Buster, Poppy and Polly are friendly, happy, well-behaved dogs with both humans and other dogs. They will make such loyal companions for a special someone.
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.
Percy (Animal Adoption International, Hampshire)
Labrador Percy is a dream of a dog. He is friendly and cuddly and would like to live with another doggy companion. He would prefer older children in the home and would make a wonderful companion.
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.
Taz (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Taz is a handsome Bouvier des Flandres and a rather stately, polite gentleman. He enjoys his walks and the occasional mad playtime with his toys. He gets on well with other dogs and could live with a calm dog with a similar temperament. He’s also fine with children aged 12 and over.
Paddy (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
This gorgeous gentle giant is Paddy the Akita who likes playing with toys and games. He’d love some walking buddies outside but would prefer to be the only pet at home. Due to his size and bouncy nature, any children should be aged 15+. Isn’t he adorable?
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?
Gloria (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Gloria is a lovely Greyhound who is so affectionate and loves cuddles. She’s a couch potato and could live with other medium/large dogs. She’s not used to young children but can live with those aged 12+. She would be your ultimate sofa companion!
Tiger (Love Underdogs, Essex)
18/3/20 – Lovely Tiger is now reserved!
Life as a yard dog hasn’t spoiled Tiger’s character. He’s a happy and affectionate big lad who loves a cuddle. He’s fine with dogs and he loves a good run now that he’s discovered the joys of freedom.
Taz (Love Underdogs, Essex)
If you’re looking for an extra-large teddy bear, may we present Taz Underdog! He’s a fluffy, cuddly and simply gorgeous Malamute who has spent his life in a cage with no shelter. If you have Eskimo-breed experience, Taz could be the boy for you!
Branny (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
Funny-eared, waggy-tailed Branny is a playful and loving boy who just wants a quiet, adult-only home and a happy life of walkies and sofa snuggles. He likes a game of fetch and loves learning new things for treats. With those expressive ears, he’s probably the world’s best listener!
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.
Kelly (Animal Adoption International, Essex)
Kelly has spent her whole life in a Greek shelter and is a shy flower. She’s a docile and sweet girl who would like to live with a mellow but confident doggy friend.
Sid (Active Animals Rescue & Rehab, fostered Durham)
Shy Sid is a gentle boy who will be a sweet and loving companion once he knows you. He’d like a canine friend in his new home and he’s currently mingling with cats and horses. Sid’s crossing his paws for a lovely home.
Mabel (Rovers Dog Rescue, Essex)
Poor Mabel was shut in a flat for 9 years and is fearful of all things new. She is wary of strangers and needs an experienced, patient owner who will help her blossom. She needs to be your only pet in a quiet, rural home.
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?
Lenny (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
This adorable boy is very loving with his people. He gets on really well with other dogs and would happily share his home with some. He’s good with dog savvy children and is a joy to take out for walks. Little Lenny is a treasure of a dog!
Stella-Two (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Stella is a sweet Dachshund Cross who is friendly and loving once she knows you. She’s living happily with other dogs in her foster home and has no issues with cats. She would love a quiet retirement home for the rest of her life.
Blue (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Glos.)
Blue the Collie would like to be your only pet and his ideal home will be in a nice quiet area. He’s a wonderful boy who thoroughly deserves to be happy again.
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.
Mia (RSPCA Westmorland Branch, Cumbria)
Gorgeous Mia is a quiet and loving Sharpei looking for an adult home preferably and be the only pet for all the attention. She walks well on-lead and can be left for short periods. Financial assistance can be provided with future vets’ fees.
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?
Wallace (RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre, Surrey)
Shar Pei x Labrador, Wallace was brought to the RSPCA via the Inspectors and he is now ready to find a caring home with someone at home most of the time. He’s a lovely old boy who deserves to be cosseted now.
Gino (Greyhound Trust Nottingham)
Gorgeous Gino is beginning to learn about life outside kennels and he can’t wait to find out more, sofas being top of his to-do list! Could you offer Gino lots of love in his first proper home?
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!
Yakari (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Yakari took a while to overcome his previous sadness, but now he’s like a new dog! He needs an active, compassionate and happy adult home. Yakari could live with a submissive female dog but would also do well as your only dog.
Tegen (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Tegen is a beautiful girl with a kind soul. She is gradually coming out of her shell and needs an active, compassionate and relaxed, adult household. She loves other dogs, so if you have a confident dog to be her friend, that should help her blossom.
Koshi (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Koshi is a gorgeous girl with a golden temperament. She’s had a miserable life in a rusty pen in Transylvania and thinks life in the UK is marvellous. Could you offer her lots of love and happy times?
Taz (All Creatures Great and Small, Cwmbran)
Poor old Taz can’t understand why he’s found himself in rescue. He’s a wonderful, handsome German Shepherd Cross who loves to go out for a walk. Could you help him?
Nellie (Pennine Animal Welfare Society, West Yorkshire)
She’s a big lass, she’s a bonnie lass and she’s all about love! Nellie is slimming down but her cuddles will always be solid and reassuring. She needs to be an only pet and have access to a field for frolicking. She’s playful, loyal and has a big, open heart!
Zara (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Zara is a beautiful GSD/Samoyed who needs a loving, calm home as her owner passed away. She loves being around people, adores a walk and can live with teenage children. She could possibly live with another dog subject to introductions, but no cats please.
Calvin (Animal Adoption International, fostered Yorkshire)
Cute Calvin can’t understand why no-one wants him – he’s lovely, quiet, gentle and great with people and other dogs. He’s also clean in the house and good on-lead … quite the perfect gent. Can you offer him your sofa?
Teresa (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Saved from a sad life in Romania, Teresa remains a very sweet, quiet and gentle girl. She needs to live with another dog(s), mixes well cats and could live with sensible children. It’s time for the forever, loving home she now deserves
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.
Kilo (South East Dog Rescue, fostered Kent)
Handsome Kilo is looking for a warm bed, strolls in the park and lots of cuddles. He’s a lovely Johnson’s Bulldog Cross who would make a loving and loyal companion and is used to living with female dogs and children.
Poppy (New Moon Dog Rescue, fostered West Yorkshire)
Poppy was rescued from Romania but sadly her two pups didn’t make it. She is great with other dogs and needs an adult-only home with company.
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.
Charlie (Poodles In Need, Oxford)
Charlie is a friendly, sunny-hearted chap who is good with other dogs and older children. He’s well behaved and bright as a button, as you’d expect from a Poodle. He still has lots of energy for walks and is adorable!
Jack (Poodles In Need, Lincolnshire)
Dinky, fluffy Jack is a delightful boy who wants to be the only pet at home, to be the apple of your eye. He can live with older children and loves walkies. A home where someone is around most of the time would suit this little poppet perfectly!
Suki (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
This spectacularly beautiful girl is looking for experienced owners who like walkies in quiet areas as much as she does! She wants to be an only pet in an adult only home. Once she’s bonded with you, Suki’s affectionate and amusing. She’ll be loyal to you forever!
Dodger (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Dodger takes his time to get to know you, but once he does he is the most loyal and devoted of friends. He needs an adult home as your only pet. Could you offer Dodger a place to call home?
Timi (Evesham Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue, Worcestershire)
If you’re looking for a sweet lurcher to snuggle on the sofa with, Timi would love to meet you. He’d like to be your only pet so that he can have all the love to himself. Timi’s a beauty!
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!
Isaac (Animal Helpline, Cambridgeshire)
Not just a handsome face. Not just a fluffy teddy bear. Isaac is a steady, well behaved, walkies-loving boy who thrives on attention. He especially likes being brushed! He enjoys playing ball games yet has that Akita trait of always being dignified and beautiful… even when being silly!
Pepsi (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
Pepsi is a sweet Dachshund mixture who is blind and has diabetes. She is very affectionate and needs a special family who will love her and look after her medical needs. Blind dogs are so wonderful and rewarding. Could you help Pepsi?
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?
Max (Islay Dog Rescue, kennelled Ayrshire)
If you love a big dog, take a look at Max, a gorgeous mix of GSD x Great Dane. He’s a real favourite with the volunteers at the rescue and he is full of life and loves long walks. Could you offer Max an active home?
Elsie (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Elsie is so sad now that her owner has passed away and urgently needs a foster/permanent home where she can be cosseted. She likes to snooze on the sofa in a quiet home where she will be the only pet and any children are 12+. Can you help Elsie?
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.
Bruno (Rescue Remedies, kennelled Surrey)
Bruno was an unclaimed stray and is losing weight in kennels. He’s such a handsome, super friendly boy who knows all his basic commands and really needs a family of his own to love and be loved.
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?
Dalton (Safe Rescue, fostered Norwich)
Dalton is happily enjoying life in the U.K. and running freely. He just loves his walks too. Dalton gets on well with other dogs, can be left alone and is well-behaved in the home. What a lovely boy!
Chester (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Chester is a beautiful, young-at-heart boy who is looking for a home with active people and a resident dog or two for companionship. Chester loves cuddles!
Emily (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Pretty Emily is a Chow Chow cross with great intelligence and charisma. She’s confident, funny and so gorgeous! She wants to be an only pet and would be perfect for people with a good sense of humour who will appreciate her wit and charm.
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.
Bowie – female (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
Bowie is a sunny natured girl who loves to play, go for long walks and meet people. She wants to be an only pet and have someone to be with most of the time. She’s very tactile and will try to get on your lap! Bowie just cares about love and fun.
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?
Roxy (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Roxy might not be classically good looking but she has a beautifully kind heart. She’s shy with new people but once she knows you she’s a soppy, affectionate old girl. If she meets a puppy, her big hearted nature makes her waggy tail a blur! Could you love her?
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.
Sabbi and MacKenzie (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Two lovely ladies, Sabbi the Newfoundland and MacKenzie the Spaniel, need a new home together after their owner sadly passed away. They promise lots of fun and frolics to an active family with teenagers or adults only.
Neo (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Cheery soul Neo is finding kennels stressful but his buoyant nature shows as soon as he’s out and about. He’s friendly, loving and will make a devoted companion. Given peace and a happy routine of walks and cuddles, Neo’s shiny heart will light up your home!
Danny (Private Rehoming, Cornwall)
Danny is a gentle, affectionate people-pleaser who loves his walks almost as much as he loves his food. He’s best suited to an adult only home as an only pet, although he’s easy-going with other dogs he meets. He’s simply a loving and loyal boy, especially when you have treats!