Megan is as sweet as she looks, loving all affection. She has a gentle nature and gets on well with other dogs. She’s always had another dog in the house. She can’t live with cats but can live with dog-savvy children of any age. She’s easy-going and super soppy!
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.
Roxy (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Roxy is a Lakeland/Patterdale Cross lady who is very friendly, affectionate and full of life. She would like a quiet, pet-free home with people who are around most of the time as she loves company. She’s a sweetheart.
Pebbles, Queen of Cute! (Oldies Club, fostered Oxfordshire)
Pebbles has the usual Springer outlook on life, that everything is super fun. She’s even cheerful about a trip to the vets! She’s sweet and friendly to all (except cats) and could live with another dog and older children. She must have company, a garden and lots of walkies!
Wendy (Stray2Me, fostered Sussex)
WENDY IS OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
Wendy is a loving, gentle soul who loves company and walkies! She wants to be the only pet at home but is friendly with other dogs out and about. She could live with older teenagers. Her priorities are a quiet, outdoorsy retirement and reliable companionship. Are you her soul mate? Please help Wendy by sharing her page!
Scooby (Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, East Sussex)
White-socked Scooby is SO lively for an old boy and absolutely loves playing with water. He isn’t a typical oldie and is finding it hard to find a home. He has poor sight and hearing so needs walks in quiet rural areas as dogs worry him. He’s gorgeous!
Barney (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Poor Barney is sad and bewildered to find himself in kennels. He’s a sensitive lad who’s wondering what has happened to his happy life. He needs kind, patient people with a very quiet home where he’ll be your only pet. Could you offer him either a foster or forever home?
Gentle Amber, goatlike climber! (Oldies Club, fostered Birmingham)
Gentle Amber had been horribly neglected and was in a very poor state. She has come on in leaps and bounds with her foster family and is ready to find a fabulous home. Good with dogs, she loves a car ride. She also likes to climb on things, goatlike!
Adorable Archie BF! (Oldies Club, fostered Surrey)
Archie is an adorable, friendly Bichon Frise/Shih Tzu boy who is very easy going and adaptable. He likes his attention and loves children and other dogs but would also be happy as the only pet. He’s simply an ideal family pet and your best friend.
Ursa (Cloud K9 Rescue, fostered North Yorks)
Ursa is a big, cuddly gent who loves to have attention. He is currently in foster care living with another dog and cat and is fine with both. Ursa would make a wonderful companion and would love to be in his forever home for his first Christmas!
Sweet, Sunny Skye! (Oldies Club, fostered Wiltshire)
Sunny Skye is a gentle, loving, inquisitive and happy Beagle/Collie Cross. She currently lives with another dog in her foster home but, ideally, she would probably prefer a pet-free, adult household. She enjoys her walks, loves outings in the car and is altogether a rather chilled-out lady.
Mike (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
Want a best friend who thinks you’re fascinating, loves your company and will do anything you ask if you have a treat in your hand? Then look no further than Mike! He wants to be the only pet in an adult only home… with tennis balls, toys and treats!
Lovely ladies Sheriff & Lacey (Oldies Club, fostered Beds.)
These cuties are sisters with a lot of love to give! They want a quiet home with no other pets. They could live with older children but they do like lots of rest. They don’t need walks but they do need a garden, for Lacey’s ball games and Sheriff’s snuffling!
Amiable Billie Bichon! (Oldies Club, fostered Cheshire)
25/10/21 – Billie has proved very popular and applications are now closed!
Bosom Buddy Bennie (Oldies Club, fostered Wiltshire)
25/10/21 – Bennie has proved very popular and applications are now closed!
Fred (Cloud K9 Rescue, fostered Whitby)
This lovely, fluffy boy likes his walks and loves his fuss! He can live with cats and is good with other dogs but wants to be the only one at home. He’d like an adult-only home so that his snooze time is assured. Fred is loving, cheerful and gorgeous!
Bichon Beauties, Millie and Poppy (Oldies Club, fostered Hampshire)
23/10/2021 – No more enquiries for Millie & Poppy please! We are busy picking their favourite home offer from the many received. Thank you!
Dave (Manchester Dogs Home)
Dave is a cheeky old chap who’s a bit set in his ways. He needs a quiet, laid-back home where he will be allowed to do his own thing. He needs an adult-only home without visitors. Dave loves a walk and to play with his squeaky ball.
Robert (Cloud K9 Rescue, fostered North Yorks)
Robert is a fabulous gent who loves people and affection. He’s good with dogs and is currently living with several and should be fine with children aged 8+. Robert will make a wonderful companion for a lucky someone.
Barbie (Pupcakes Rescue, Lincolnshire)
Barbie the Puli needs a very experienced home with people who will happily work on her reactivity. She hasn’t led a regular life and so is an anxious, sensitive soul. Could you be the special person to help her blossom?
Corky (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered W. Sussex)
Delightful boy Corky likes to snuggle up to you on the sofa and loves meeting other dogs and people on walks. He needs an adult-only, preferably female-only home with no small furries. His favourite toy is a squeaky pheasant. He loves fuss, snoozing and is adorable!
Penny and Kujo (Canine Allsorts Dog Rescue, kennelled Yorkshire)
Penny and Kujo are a bonded pair looking for a quiet retirement home together. They don’t ask for much and are happy to live with dogs, cats and children of all ages. What a lovely couple they are!
Gentle Gem Ruby Bulldog (Oldies Club, fostered Norfolk)
Ruby is a gorgeous English Bulldog who is a gem by name and by nature. She would like to have a canine companion in the home, with people who have Brachycephalic breed experience. She can live with children aged over 8. Ruby’s an oversized lap dog who loves nothing more than a big snuggle!
Panda (East Anglia Dog Rescue, Ipswich)
Panda is a happy, bouncy, affectionate girl who is friendly with everyone! She gets on with other dogs and even cats but will take their toys and food so needs to be an only pet. She can live with teenagers and wants company, activities and fuss!
Tingle (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Dear little Tingle is a sweet and affectionate boy who likes to steal his carer’s socks! He’s good with other dogs but will chase cats and small furries. He’s looking for a retirement home to get all the love and comfort he deserves.
Don (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
This cuddly, chunky gentleman is looking for a home where someone is around a lot of the time. He only needs short, plodding walks. He wants to be the only dog at home but could live with cats. Visiting children or resident teenagers would be fine. Don is goofily and adorable!
Teddie (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Teddie is such a lovely, cuddly Pomeranian boy who is blind. Therefore, he’s looking for an experienced owner in a calm, loving home as the only pet and where any children are 14+. Life in a semi-rural area with access to a garden would be perfect for this gorgeous boy.
Alfie & Lennon (Private rehoming, Buckinghamshire)
Reserved:
Alfie & Lennon have a new home lined up. Fingers crossed for them!
Sweet oldies Alfie and Lennon are very much loved and their owner is heartbroken about parting with them. They are very well socialised, good with other dogs, and used to children. Could you offer them a loving home with a nice garden plus lots of cuddles and TLC?
Zion (Rescue Remedies, kennelled Gatwick)
Gentle old Zion just wants to sleep in comfort, preferably in the sunshine. He likes a short plod and snuffle followed by extensive snuggles and interspersed with treats. He wants an adult-only home so his peace is assured and he really needs to have soft furnishings in his life again!
Toffee (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Toffee is fabulous and fun-loving, but his health can get him down if he has a flare-up. He needs super caring and experienced people who will make his health and happiness their top priority. He’s well worth the effort! He loves moderate walks in nature and a thoroughly good splash in a pool.
Sancho (Love Underdogs, Essex)
If you love your dogs scruffily handsome and on the larger side, we advise you to read about Sancho! He’s a lovely gentle lad who tries his best to be brave but is still learning how. He needs kind people and a calm and friendly resident dog to give him confidence. Wow!
Slinky (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Short-legged Slinky is a lovely girl who has been through so much, and had to defend herself and her puppies in the past. She is longing for a quiet home as your only pet, where she can have your undivided love. She’s a complete treasure who deserves the best.
Bjorn (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Bjorn is a big, happy and affectionate boy who absolutely loves being around other dogs. He is unsure of some men so needs walks in quieter areas. An adult-only, countryside home, with people who are experienced with big dogs, is what he needs.
Bella & Spot (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
Spot and Bella are as sweet as they look and must have their quota of fuss every day. They want to be the only pets in an adult-only home (older teenagers are fine) and they want company most of the time. They love toys, treats, walkies and each other.
Balto (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Big Balto is a super cuddly teddy bear who is a real charmer. He loves adventures and absolutely adores car rides. Balto is looking for an adult home as the only pet but gets on with some dogs outside. He’d thrive in a peaceful and rural environment and needs committed owners who will no doubt fall in love with him.
Oscar and Ruby (Animal Action Trust, fostered Essex)
Just who can resist this adorable brother and sister pair? Oscar and Ruby are very sweet dogs and great company. They have lived with a cat and are not bothered by children aged 10+. They enjoy their walks and are good off-lead.
Robbie (Rescue Remedies, West Sussex)
Robbie is gorgeous. He’s a Collie x Staffy and would like a fun and active home where his mind will be kept active. He’s a clever lad who will enjoy learning. He just wants to do his best to please you.
Tye (Rescue Remedies, West Sussex)
Tye is a gentle lad who went through sudden changes which made him bewildered and nervous. He will make a fabulous friend in a child-free home with people who will let him settle in his own time and be understanding of his sensitive side.
Betty (Rescue Remedies, West Sussex)
Betty is a very pretty, petite Staffy girl. She’s a super-friendly, fun and loyal companion who needs an owner with experience of dogs with protective natures. Do you have a child-free, pet-free home to offer beautiful Betty?
Hector (RSPCA Millbrook, Surrey)
Hector is a very sweet Bull Terrier Cross whose favourite thing is to cuddle on the sofa or play tug. He would like a quiet, adult home with a garden and no other pets or children aged less than older teens. He has good basic training and loves his walks. He’s a handsome chap.
Benson (RSPCA Millbrook, Surrey)
Benson is a lovely, friendly boy who is looking for an experienced, adult home as the only pet. He knows lots of commands and just loves being with his people, so needs an owner based at home most of the time. He will even kiss your cheek on command!
Oscar (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Winning over Oscar’s heart is like winning the jackpot! When he trusts you he dotes on you and is a cheerful, loving companion. He wants to be an only pet in an adult-only home. Most of all, he wants to feel safe and loved by that one special person.
Gavin (Wellingborough Dog Welfare, Northants)
Gavin is a lively oldie who acts like he’s two! He is the happiest, friendliest little dude with people and will smother you with affection, but needs a home without pets and with no dogs in adjacent houses. Could you help this gorgeous boy?
Dillon (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
A more loving, cuddly, playful dog you could not hope to meet. Dillon can live with older children but wants to be the only pet at home. He does need distracting with treats to ignore other dogs on walks but is otherwise easy-going and fun. He really loves his toys!
Diora (Friends of Akitas, kennelled Notts.)
This beautiful lady is looking for a home as an only pet where any children are at least 12 years old. She’s a very affectionate girl who loves fuss and cuddles as much as she loves her walks. She will dote on you always!
Alana (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Alana originated from Romania and she’s now flourishing in a foster home, ready to find the loving, forever home she deserves. She would like a canine companion in a quiet home with no young children. Alana enjoys her food and walks.
Niko (Friends of Akitas, kennelled Notts.)
With his sunny nature, Niko is a joy to be around at all times. He loves his walks, treats and any fuss that’s on offer. He wants to be the only pet and could live with dog savvy teenagers. He’s simply a happy, well behaved, snuggly boy!
Molly (Holbrook Animal Rescue, West Sussex)
Dear Molly loves attention from people once she gets to know them and will show you the fun, playful side to her personality. She enjoys the company of dogs but would be best suited as the only pet in a quiet, adult home experienced with rescue dogs.
Eddie (Rescue Remedies, West Sussex)
Little Eddie the Jack Russell needs a quiet home where he will be left alone to settle in his own time. Once he knows and trusts you he is such a loving and affectionate little chap who simply wants to please.
Gary (Forest of Dean Dog Rescue, Gloucestershire)
Goofball Gary just loves people and other dogs. He’s looking for a large breed experienced home where any children are aged 10+ and used to boisterous, big dogs, but no cats please. He loves his walks and travels well in the car.
Mika (Rescue Remedies, West Sussex)
Mika is a fabulous lad who will do well with owners who are experienced with terriers or lurchers. You’ll need to be careful that he isn’t given the opportunity to escape out of a door or the garden.
Bond (Rescue Remedies, West Sussex)
Handsome boy Bond is super friendly with people and a joy to have around the home. He’s nervous of other dogs and prefers walks in quieter areas as he’s not keen on them getting too close. Could you offer Bond a fabulous new home?
Danny (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Danny is a very affectionate boy with those he loves. He’s shy and nervous around strangers so he needs time to get to know you. He wants to be the only pet in an adult-only home and he wants to shower you with kisses and impress you with his zoomies!
Jake (Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre)
Handsome Jake is a rather cute Jack Russell Terrier looking for an experienced home without other pets or young children. He likes attention, a run around and just loves food. Jake walks well on the lead and is house-trained.
Lady (Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre)
Lady is a beautiful Akita looking for a comfortable, quiet, retirement home where she can be treated like the lady she is. She likes to potter outside and just lives for food! Would you like to take Lady home?
Hope (Stray2Me, fostered Worcestershire)
Hope has blossomed into a truly lovely, goofy girl who laps up cuddles following a hard life on the streets of Romania. She’s living with other dogs and a cat but would enjoy being the only pet for all the attention. Hope has a zest for life and makes such a loving and loyal companion.
Jo-Jo and Biscuit (Evesham Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue, Worcestershire)
Jo-Jo and Biscuit are an adorable pair of Lurchers who have been together since pups and therefore need a home together They enjoy a walk and are house-trained. A cosy, forever home home with no other pets would be perfect for them.
Max (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Max finds himself in rescue due to his owner’s ill health. He’s a beautiful, loyal boy who must be feeling very sad right now. Could you offer him an adult home as your only pet?
Billy (Dogs Walk this Way Rescue, fostered Surrey)
Poor Billy has been sadly overlooked for a while and so wants a loving home of his own. He enjoys chasing his toys and taking naps on the sofa with his family. He would be an ideal companion for an adult-only household and could live with another friendly, calm dog.
Rikki (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Rikki is proud to uphold terrier traditions and wants an owner who is well versed in them too. He needs to be your only pet in a child-free home. Rikki likes to take his time to get to know you, but is so much fun that he is well worth the time you put in.
Tally (RSPCA West Hatch, Somerset)
Poor Tally has had such a dreadful past and arrived in rescue in an appalling state. She’s now ready to go to the loving home she so deserves. You need to be local to West Hatch and must have a garden with 6ft fencing.
Frankie (South East Dog Rescue, fostered Kent)
This beautiful lady is quite a character and will amuse and delight you in equal measure. She needs a child and pet free home with a good garden, in the South East. She’s an easy-going and cheerful dog as long as her needs are met, mainly comfort and peace!
Paddy (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Paddy just loves his walks and adventures, cuddling up on a sofa and snoozing quietly in a warm and cosy bed. He’s an endearing and very affectionate boy who makes everyone feel happy. Paddy needs an adult-only home as an only pet or with a compatible dog.
Arthur (Rescue Remedies, kennelled Gatwick)
Arthur is a soppy boy who loves life! His favourite things are walks, running after a ball, rolling on the grass, being rubbed down and snuggling on the sofa. He wants an adult-only home. He has lots of energy as well as lots of love to give!
Mandy (Rescue Remedies, kennelled Gatwick)
Mandy is a sweetheart who just loves to be with people and going for lovely walks. She’s loving, affectionate, house-trained and can be left for a few hours. Mandy just needs a loving owner now.
Jay (RSPCA Macclesfield, SE Cheshire & Buxton)
This adorable little boy is easy to love but has special requirements when it comes to his care. He needs a home with hard flooring as carpets set off his allergies. He wants to be an only pet, have lots of fuss, eye drops and skin cream daily…and nice knitwear!
Mollie (Wonky Pets Rescue, fostered South Derbyshire)
9/8/21 – Mollie is now reserved!
Mollie is the sweetest, most loving, dinky Shar Pei you could wish to meet but has been so unlucky finding her forever home. She is very people-friendly and absolutely loves to cuddle up for a snuggle, not forgetting enjoying her walks and travel. Could you give her that forever home?
Snow (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered Wirral)
Snow is as lovely as she looks! She’s affectionate and walks beautifully on the lead. She doesn’t want to deal with cats or children in her home but she does want another nice dog or two. Could you give this gentle soul the relaxing retirement she deserves?
Archie (Active Animals Rescue & Rehab, fostered Scotland)
Archie is a super fun, super intelligent Border Collie who could live with other dogs but not cats or children. He needs a secure garden with tall fences and will need plenty of exercise and games. Collie-experienced people will appreciate Archie for all his joie de vivre and the devotion!
Franky (RADAR Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
He might not look like a teddy but once you get to know Franky he’s all cuddles… and kisses! He loves to play and gets on well with most other dogs at the kennels. He wants an adult only home with no small furries. Could you foster or adopt him?
Henry (Rescue Remedies, kennelled Gatwick)
Henry is a genial chap. He loves people, especially visitors! Adult only home needed as he can be boisterous when excited. He likes walking with other dogs but gets jumpy with overly forward ones. He enjoys splashies, tennis ball wrangling and being moral support when any gardening is going on.
Jackson (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Do you like walks and have lots of toys but no one to play with them? Then Jackson is the boy for you! He wants a quiet home, someone who’s around most of the time and to know that he’s safe and loved. He especially likes to fall asleep on your lap.
Axel & Lexi (Friends of Akitas, kennelled Notts.)
Have room for two? Gorgeous Axel and Lexi’s owner was too ill to keep them and they need a new home together as they are so close. They love to play together and are such lovely dogs.
Suki (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Suki is a lovely lady but typical of her breed she’s as stubborn as she is amusing and loyal. She wants an adult only home as an only pet, owners she can dote on and a sofa to look splendid on. Is that too much to ask?
Thor (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
If you want a doting companion who’s easy on the eye and doesn’t need long walks, than look no further. Thor needs a relaxing retirement without having to deal with other pets, children or much in the way of comings and goings. He’s a home-body and a soppy-head!
Xena (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)
This lovely girl is shy and sensitive. She’s looking for a home with no children, possibly other dogs and with a lot of outdoor space. She doesn’t enjoy fuss and she has many anxieties but she does love playing ball games! Her new home must be within Cornwall.