Poppy and Pip have bags of personality and very sweet temperaments. In fact they charm everyone they meet. Could you offer them a cat-free home where any children are older?
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.
Scott (Safe Rescue, fostered Essex)
Lovely, soft-natured Scott is a timid boy who needs a human or two who will help him overcome his fears at his own pace. He can live with other dogs and cats. He’s had a tough time but he’s now ready to consider the possibility that life could be nice.
Albu (Safe Rescue, fostered Surrey)
Albu is a lovely, kind hearted old boy who will make a wonderful pet, either for a family or fellow retirees. He’s good with children, confident cats and other dogs. He was shy and overweight but is improving on both counts. He just needs love… and comfort!
Nelson (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Nelson is a delightful dog. He enjoys his walks and loves a fuss! He spent years in a public shelter in Romania and now he’s ready for his happy retirement, taking his forever human out for lots of walks!
Bella (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
BELLA IS OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
Attention all Frenchie-lovers, Bella is available for your adoration! This little lady is as characterful as she looks. She’s very affectionate with those she loves. Treats are the way to her heart. She wants an adult-only home which she could share with another dog. She’s just a little bit cute! Please help Bella by sharing her page!
URGENT APPEAL: Could you help Pugsy?
Pugsy needs a long-term foster home, where he will be a sponsor dog. He is a loving, playful boy, but is possessive of items he purloins. He needs a child-free home as your only pet. You must be experienced and open to instruction on how to deal with his character traits.
Dawson (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Dawson loves cuddles and a tummy rub once he bonds with you but is nervous of new people, especially men. He’s calm, quiet and enjoys his walks. Dawson needs owners prepared to continue building his confidence, guide him and love him.
Foxy (Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, Gloucestershire)
Foxy is such a cute, little Chihuahua Cross who is looking for a quieter home where he can potter around. He loves company, a daily walk and a good neck scratch. He’d like to be the only pet to get all that lovely fuss and attention.
Ernie (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Ernie is so sweet and affectionate despite years in a Romanian shelter. He’s a little cautious initially but soon gets to know you. He gets on well with other dogs but needs an adult, calm environment as he had to have an eye removed, poor boy.
Moshu (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Cute Moshu can be a little grump with people he doesn’t know, but is affectionate and loving when he knows you. He’s great with other dogs and walks well on and off-lead. He will be a devoted companion to someone he loves.
Franky (RADAR Dog Rescue, S. Yorkshire)
Beautiful Lurcher boy Franky has never had a proper home! He was a working dog and has since been waiting in kennels for a retirement home. He’s fine with other dogs his own size and is an obedient and affectionate dog. Could you be the human he can love forever?
Patrick & PJ (Pro Dogs Direct, fostered Hampshire)
Patrick and PJ need a quiet, carpeted home with patient owners. Due to disc disease they have mobility issues and some incontinence (mainly faecal), so you will need to be unfazed by this, and follow diet guidelines. A nice garden with few steps is vital.
Bailey (via Freshfields, Liverpool – but still at home)
Bailey is a very sweet girl with a sensitive side. She needs a home with people around a fair amount of the time and with a securely fenced (6ft+) garden. She needs to be your only pet but can live with children aged 8+.
Twinkle Star and Superstar DJ (Oldies Club, fostered Newcastle upon Tyne)
JRT Star and Yorkie DJ are little superstars. They need a home together and DJ will need to be allowed time to trust you as he will be frightened at first. They are scared of big dogs but could live with a friendly small dog. Gorgeous!
Sheba & Shiloh (Suki’s Canine Rescue Crew, West Midlands)
This spectacularly gorgeous brother and sister pair are looking for a forever foster placement. They are laid back, gentle, quiet and everything else you could wish for in a couple of well mannered Huskies. They like fuss and being brushed and they enjoy walkies! Do you have a peaceful home and a big heart?
Sweet, speckled Millie! (Oldies Club, fostered Hertfordshire)
6/10/20 – Millie is proving very popular and is now reserved.
Millie is a sweet and friendly girl who’s in great shape for her age. She’d like a quiet home as your only pet, but visiting children will be most welcome. Millie loves walks and having a play with her ball in the garden.
Dave (Romanian Rescue Appeal, kennelled York)
Dave is a lovely dog who is adapting to life off the streets. He loves home comforts and a bed near the fire is his idea of heaven. He needs an adult-only home and an experienced owner as he’s still learning about being walked on a lead.
Cassie & Jimmy (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Just imagine how much fun you could have with this adorable pair! Cassie and Jimmy are inseparable, super-friendly staffies who would be ideal for a family with children aged 10+.
Opie (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
Opie is a soppy, goofy boy whose main hobby is making people laugh with his silly antics. He wants to be the only pet in an adult only home, with owners who are understanding of his nervousness of strangers. He doesn’t need much exercise. Just lots of love and fun!
Little Miss Misty (Oldies Club, fostered Surrey)
Misty is a typically cute Jack Russell who is independent, fun and intelligent. She thoroughly enjoys her walks and is good on the lead. She loves playing with a squeaky toy, chasing a football around the garden (she’s a brilliant dribbler!) and snuggling up on the sofa when sleepy. Misty is wonderful company.
Joey (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
09/10/2020 – Joey has been reserved! Good luck lovely boy!
Just because you’re small and cute doesn’t mean you want fuss from everyone. Extreme cuteness is little Joey’s cross to bear. He’s a sovereign being in his own right and needs a human companion who respects this. He’s a lovely, undemanding old boy. Treats, yes. Fusses, no thank you.
Lovely lady Lucy! (Oldies Club, fostered North Yorkshire)
Lucy is a shy, sweet and undemanding lady who is very active when out but likes to sleep wrapped in blankets on the sofa when at home. She takes time to get to know you. You will need to be patient, but Lucy’s certainly worth it!
Smiler (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Like his name, Smiler is a happy, bouncy Corgi/Terrier Cross who has a zest for life and a sense of fun. He would like a doggy friend in his new home and loves going out for walks. Smiler has huge potential and loves to be around people.
Fluke (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
Are you experienced with Huskies? Do you love long walks? Do you live in Cornwall? If so, you might be a match for this spectacularly beautiful boy! Fluke takes a while to build up trust but when he does, he’s the most loyal friend you could ask for.
Archie (Active Animals Rescue & Rehab, Essex)
This handsome man with the ears is Archie. He’s only seven and he’s a collie, so virtually a pup! He needs a child-free, cat-free home as either your only dog or with placid female dogs. You must have collie experience, love walks and have an understanding attitude.
Thor (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
Thor is a stunning, grey and white Malamute who’s a big, lovable goofball with those he knows. He’s looking for a rural, adult home with access to a garden to potter in and where his owner has experience with this breed. Isn’t he gorgeous?
Jackson (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Jackson was very worried to find himself in rescue. He needs an experienced owner used to nervous, anxious dogs. You’ll need to be kind, gentle and understanding. A quiet, one-person home, as your only pet, with few visitors and no children at any time is what this little chap needs.
Acer & Missy (Foal Farm, Kent)
The only thing better than adopting an oldie is adopting two oldies! Acer and Missy are the best of friends and need to stay together. Acer follows Missy around and looks up to her. Bless! They’d like to be your only pets but can live with children aged 12+
Lucky Diddy Dotty! (Oldies Club, fostered Edinburgh)
Dotty was found on a motorway and luckily rescued. She needs a quiet home with company most of the time and walks to suit the mood she’s in on a particular day. A walk in the evening will tire her and help her settle better at night.
Suki (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
This beautiful girl is looking for a special home where she can have lovely walks in the quiet countryside and be the only pet in an adult-only home. She doesn’t want lots of comings and goings. She does want lots of cuddles, naps and play time!
Bella (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
Beautiful Bella needs experienced owners who are at home all day, as she doesn’t like to be on her own. She is a sensitive soul who takes a while to bond, but then is very loyal. Could you offer her an adult home as your only pet?
Theo (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Theo needs a special saviour to show him lots of love and kindness and the way to a wonderful, new life. He was rescued from a Romanian shelter a very sad and traumatised boy, but is slowly beginning to flourish. He can live with or without dogs and has happily lived with a cat.
Gino (Greyhound Trust Nottingham)
Easy-going Gino is a lovely, placid boy who’s had a limited life so far. He needs owners who will show him all the love, walks and soft furnishings life has to offer. He’s a poised and gentle soul who still likes to play. He is simply beautiful!
Danny (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Danny needs an adult home with a sensible owner. He’s affectionate and devoted, but needs lots of time to get to know you, so you’ll need to visit Freshfields a number of times. He’d like to be your only pet and have a large garden to play in.
Geordie (Animal Adoption International, fostered North London)
Geordie has such a lovely nature and is looking for a home with another dog. He deserves a quiet life and would prefer not to live with young children or cats. George will make someone a smashing companion.
Paddy and Coco (Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, Gloucestershire)
Paddy and Coco are an adorable pair of cheeky, active and affectionate Terriers. They would love a rural, adult home as the only pets for all the fuss and fun. They are playful, active lads who would benefit from an experienced owner.
Dodger (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Noble, loving and amusing Dodger will make someone the perfect best friend! He likes a good zoom around and lots of fuss from those he loves. He wants to be an only pet in an adult only home and he wants to show you how fun life is!
Bradley (Rovers Dog Rescue, fostered Essex)
Beautiful Bradley is a clever, agile boy who can easily manage an hour’s walk. He’s fine with the dogs at his foster home and would like a home with someone around most of the time. He’d prefer a lady owner as he is wary of men. Gorgeous!
Bowie (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
Happy girl Bowie is here to entertain you! She loves to play, have a run around and then settle down on the sofa with you and attempt to fit on your lap. She wants to be the only pet in an adult-only home. Tennis balls and cuddles are her favourite things!
Mike (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
Bright as a button Mike will do anything for a treat! He wants to be a companion dog to someone who’s at home a lot of the time and to be the only pet in an adult only home. He likes snuffly walks, games of fetch and chest scratchies.
Markos (Animal Adoption International, fostered Yorkshire)
Markos is a very handsome Pointer Cross rescued from a Greek shelter. He adores people and cuddles and would be a lovely companion in a pet-free home with people around a lot. He likes his exercise and walks well on the lead.
Ellie (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
Dinky little Ellie is as sweet as she looks. She takes a while to get to know people and wants a quiet, adult only home as an only pet and not many visitors to fret about. She loves to keep busy with toys and walkies. She’s an adorable, cheerful companion!
Terrier Buddy, needs home comforts! (Oldies Club, fostered Somerset)
29/7/2020 Adorable Buddy is now reserved to his foster carers as they cannot bear to part with him.
Buddy is a deaf and arthritic old boy who was an unclaimed stray. He wants a home with all the love and attention he craves as it seems that he has perhaps missed out on these things in the past. Could you offer old Buddy all the care he deserves?
Dillon (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
Darling Dillon will be a loving and loyal boy for his new family: kids aged 12+. He needs to be your only pet, ideally in a rural location, and needs a large garden to play in. You’ll need to be close to Hayle, Cornwall as NAWT require a few visits.
Xena (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
Do you want a fun best friend who understands everything you say and thinks you’re amazing? Xena is super intelligent and will keep you amused as long as you keep the tennis balls coming. She needs an adult-only home, in Cornwall, with lots of outdoor space, toys and love!
Branny (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
2/8/20 – Branny has been reserved!
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!
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!