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.

Skye (Rescue Remedies, kennelled Surrey)

Skye is a delightful Staffie lady who’s so gentle and friendly. She loves cuddles. She walks well on-lead and is fine with other dogs. Skye is just a very special girl who will make a fabulous companion.

Danny (Private Rehoming, Cornwall)

DANNY IS OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
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! Please help Danny by sharing his page!

Ruby (All Animals Rescue and Rehome, Essex)

Beautiful Ruby’s main interests are walks, swimming, lounging on the sofa, and cuddles. She’d prefer to be your only dog and promises to be a loyal and undemanding companion.

Wilf (Wonky Pets Rescue, fostered Derbyshire)

Wilf is a fit and active Collie Cross who just loves his walks and playing fetch. He travels well, is good with other dogs and could also live with dog-savvy cats. As a stray, not much is known about his background, so any children should be 14+. He’s a great boy who will be a fabulous companion.

Archie (All Animals Rescue and Rehome, Essex)

You would have to have a very hard heart for it to not be melted by Archie’s little old face. This wonderful boy gets on well with dogs, cats and children. Love and cuddles are all he asks for. Could you help?

Lizzie (Pawprints to Freedom, fostered Staffordshire)

Pretty Lizzie just wants to snooze the day away in front of the fire. She is fine with other dogs but very timid, so will flourish in a quiet home as your only pet. You’ll need to be patient on walks or have a big garden for her to enjoy.

Rusty (Pawprints to Freedom, fostered Glasgow)

Rusty is a cuddly, well-behaved lad who loves to go out for adventures, making human and canine friends along the way. He can be wary of men but comes around once he realises they aren’t going to hurt him.

Moose (Love Underdogs, Essex)

Moose is an unassuming, grateful, gentle giant who is always surprised to get any attention. He gets on with people and dogs and looks forward to settling on a sofa in a loving home of his own. Despite being a Romanian street dog, he has a lovely nature and will make a wonderful friend.

Sampo (Love Underdogs, Essex)

Adorable Sampo has a huge personality, can charm anyone and loves cuddles despite spending his life in Romania with a deformity. He needs a house with a garden and no stairs to climb. He loves other dogs but would ideally suit being the only pet in a home where children are 16+. He’s an inspiration, so please read his story …

Louis (Poodles In Need, Lincolnshire)

Louis is a young-at-heart miniature poodle who needs an active home with people at home the majority of the time. He loves his walks and is good on the lead. He also loves cuddles and attention.

Deloris (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)

Doloris has endured a life of struggle, hardship and cruelty in Romania but, despite this, she is friendly, affectionate, laid-back and mixes well with other dogs. She does have a nasty scar on her neck where abusers tried to hang her! Can you give this dear lady the love she deserves?

Bess and Roy (RSPCA Westmorland Branch, Cumbria)

Bess and Roy need warm and comfortable outside accommodation, or similar, as they are retired working collies. Roy is virtually blind and he depends on Bess for so much. Please could you help this very sweet and affectionate pair?

West Highland Lily! (Oldies Club, fostered Buckinghamshire)

19/11/19 – Lily has had lots of interest and we can’t take any more enquiries about her, thank you. Please consider another needy oldie!

Milla (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)

Milla is lovely, friendly girl enjoying life in the U.K. after a long time in a Romanian shelter. She mixes beautifully with other dogs, lives happily with children and seems cat-friendly too. Such a perfect, little lady.

Lyra (Love Underdogs, Essex)

Lyra is a lady of great poise. She loves being with people, getting fuss or playing a game, but she’s unassuming and calm too. She’s a wonderful mixture of relaxed, loving and playful. But she’s never had a proper home… yet!

Homer (New Moon Romanian Dog Rescue, fostered York)

Sweet-natured Homer would like a home where he will have a canine companion or two to play with. He’s an adorable boy who is friendly and affectionate.

Roxy the wonky alarm clock! (Oldies Club, fostered Hampshire)

Friendly Roxy the Springer loves snuggling up to another dog. She has a few health issues so needs someone who will be dedicated to administering her meds. On the plus side, Roxy will wake you up at 6:30am on the dot, so no need for an alarm clock!

Bonnie (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Monmouthshire)

Beautiful Bonnie is enjoying the luxury of a foster home after years of living in a cold, damp pen. She would love a retirement home with a spot on the sofa or a comfy bed. She’s has so much love to give and truly deserves her own, forever home.

Dena (Safe Rescue, fostered Norwich)

Dena is a shy and quiet girl who should really blossom in her new home. She gets on well with other dogs. Pretty Dena deserves a wonderful home where she will have interesting walks and plenty of peace and relaxation in the home. Bless her.

Bubba (Royston Animal Welfare, South Yorkshire)

Bubba is a beautiful, quiet, sweet Staffie lady who loves her cuddles and being out and about with you. She gets on well with other dogs but would like to be the only pet in an adult home. Could you give Bubba all the cuddles she needs?

Columbus (Safe Rescue, fostered South Shields)

Gorgeous Columbus is loving being in the UK and receiving lots of love and attention. He is good with dogs and fine with kind, gentle children. Could you offer this boy a new home?

Wyatt (Rescue Me Animal Sanctuary, fostered Merseyside)

Wow, Wyatt! Aren’t you a handsome boy! This gorgeous creature could be yours if you can offer him a lovely home (in the North West), with fun walks and plenty of attention. He loves cuddles and food but doesn’t like other dogs sniffing his bum. That’s fair enough!

Beautiful Boi! (Oldies Club, fostered Somerset)

This gorgeousness could grace your home if you’re lucky enough to suit. Boi wants to be an only pet, although he’s good with other dogs out and about. He likes two walks a day, a bit of fuss and a choice of comfy places to lounge which includes a sofa. He’s a placid, gentle, lovely boy!

Vinnie (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)

Vinnie is a quiet and dignified little man who has survived a tough existence in Romania. He is good with dogs but likes a bit of space when he sleeps. Could you offer him love and the quiet life he deserves?

Rocky (RSPCA Macclesfield, kennelled Derbyshire)

Rocky is looking for a home where he will have a guaranteed place on the sofa. Not too much to ask for a handsome old boy is it? Rocky is very upset in kennels – please could you rescue him?

Tiny (RSPCA Macclesfield, kennelled Derbyshire)

Tiny was rescued from an outside pen with just two planks for shelter. Cold, wet, matted and unhappy, Tiny had thankfully managed to retain his spirit. Could you offer super-intelligent Tiny the love and care he so deserves?

Rodney (The Mutts Nutts Rescue, fostered Lincolnshire)

Rodney’s owner of 17 years has sadly passed away. Little Rodney is gradually getting used to life without his owner and needs a lovely home for his retirement years. He enjoys a little walk and is good in the car. He’s lived happily with cats and dogs previously. Bless him!

Angel (Leicester Animal Aid)

Angel is a fun little character. She takes her time making sure people are kind but once she knows you, it’s kisses and cuddles all round. She likes to play and she loves to eat. She’s the best companion anyone could wish for!

Fizz (Animal Rescue Cumbria, kennelled near Kendal)

Pretty Fizz loves to be pampered and have cuddles. She must be making up for lost time as she is a retired working sheepdog. She doesn’t like other dogs so needs a home with a large garden, or a smallholding, where she can enjoy playing out in peace.

Parky (All Dogs Matter, fostered North London)

Parky is a cute little Jack Russell Cross whose owner has sadly passed away. He really enjoys the company of people and is a typically happy chap. Parky is always happy to accompany you by car or public transport and can live with children aged 8+ in a pet-free home.

Stefan (Leash of Life, fostered Wiltshire)

Sweet Stefan is a calm, clean and affectionate boy who is lookking for a quiet retirement home where he can potter in the garden. He’s described as the perfect dog and is happy to live with dogs, cats and older children.

Whisper (Active Animals Rescue & Rehabilitation, fostered Durham)

Whisper needs to lose a bit of weight, but she’s a really beautiful girl with a lovely nature. She gets on well with all the other animals in her foster home. Could you offer her a home with a nice garden?

Rosie (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Devon)

Rosie is a dear and loving lady who is flourishing in her foster home. She loves attention and fuss, but she is wary of new things and other dogs. She truly deserves someone to love her in her forever home.

Matrix (National Animal Welfare Trust, Cornwall)

Matrix is a bouncy but sensitive Labrador Cross who loves other dogs and needs a home where he will have a non-small, robust canine friend or two. He is strong on the lead but will enjoy learning lead-walking skills for a tasty treat. Could you offer him a home within Cornwall?

Clive (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)

Clive would have languished, forgotten in a Romanian shelter were it not for a dramatic turn of events, one amazing rescuer and then a network of kind people. Now he’s blossoming in a foster home but his journey is not quite complete. Are you his human soul mate?

Alfie the gentle one! (Oldies Club, fostered West Yorkshire)

02/11/19 – No more applications please! Alfie is extremely popular and has many lovely offers to choose from already!

Anna (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)

Anna is a really lovely girl and very brave too. She went through a terrible time but is now getting used to having a nice life. She’d like living with other dogs and a good garden is a must. Can you give Anna a happy home?

Shankly (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)

Cute Shankly is a fun boy who loves walkies and playing with toys. He’s good in the home and can be left for a couple of hours. Could you offer Shankly a child-free home and allow him plenty of time to settle?

Sandy (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)

Sweet Sandy urgently needs a forever foster home where relevant vet bills will be paid by Safe Rescue. She is looking for a quiet home to enjoy life with a special someone who is experienced with blind dogs. She’s not had much love in her life but it’s never too late.

Corny (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)

Cute Corny has wasted many years of his life in a shelter but his future looks bright now he’s safe in a foster home. A little patience will make him a confident and affectionate friend. He enjoys walks and would like a canine companion in his new home.

Chatty Missy Tickletum! (Oldies Club, fostered Lancashire)

Missy loves food and tummy tickles! She is an obedient girl who enjoys attention. Missy needs to be your only pet in an adult home. She enjoys your company but she is fine to be left on her own for a couple of hours.

Poppy (Oakwood Dog Rescue, Hull)

Poppy is a very sweet and gentle girl who is getting depressed in kennels. She has limited vision and is worried if startled by other animals so needs to be your only pet in a quiet, adult only home. Could you help Poppy?

Stella (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)

Sweet Stella has a hard life and a sad story to tell, but now she’s enjoying life and is an affectionate, friendly lady. She loves to play with the dogs in her foster home and can live with children aged 10+. She just needs her own, forever, loving home now.

Alfie (All Dogs Matter, fostered North London)

It’s so sad that a senior gent like Alfie was abandoned and he now deserves a loving, retirement home. He loves a cuddle and is gentle and relaxed. He’s good with people and dogs but would prefer to be the only dog in the home. Alfie can live with children 10+ and possibly cats too.

Champ (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Kent)

Champ is a super sweet boy who has fought distemper and recovered well. He just wants a retirement home where he can feel safe, loved and happy. Champ gets on with other dogs and was fine with children and cats when in Romania. Can you welcome him into your home?

Cyd – female (The Little Rescue, fostered Hertfordshire)

Cyd is a cute Jack Russell who would love to live in a quiet home with a retired person(s). She loves people and is still active, enjoying a couple of walks a day. She would make a lovely companion in the right home.

Sunrise (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)

Sadly, Sunrise’s owner has passed away so she now needs a special, loving home where she can continue to flourish. Originally from Romania, she still bears the trauma but tries to fit in and is no trouble. Sunrise would benefit living with another dog in a quiet, adult home.

Sierra (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)

Gorgeous Sierra is one happy lady now she’s enjoying the cosy comforts of a UK foster home. She would fit into a retirement home perfectly and would be equally content to live with or without other dogs. It’s her time to be spoilt and pampered in a forever home now.

Sky (Leicester Animal Aid)

Beautiful Sky is loving and loyal. She enjoys playing with toys and learning new things for a tasty treat. She needs a quiet home where she will be your only pet in order to lap up all the attention she desires.

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 a lovely old girl who needs to be out of kennels and in a loving home. Could you help her?

Ruby (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)

This lovely lady enjoys being with other dogs, especially males. She’s quite shy with new people and needs an adult only home. Gentle and unassuming by nature, she asks for very little out of life. A good garden and comfy sofa and she’ll be content.

Bobby (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)

Bobby likes to get to know people slowly and only wants fuss, well, when he wants it! He’s his own person and that must be respected. He’s OK with other dogs on walks but wants to be the only pet in an adult only home. Are you worthy of his cuteness?

Branny (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)

Branny has the most expressive ears and soulful eyes. He loves playing fetch and snuggle time on the sofa. Branny knows his basic training and enjoys learning for treats. He’s a clever boy who will thrive in an adult, pet-free home.

Ellie (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)

Ellie is a bright girl who is great fun and will enjoy learning new things. She likes to take her time to get to know you and needs a quiet, adult-only home with lovely, patient people.

Harry (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)

Adorable Harry likes to have company and is scared when left on his own. He would like a quiet, adult home – preferably within half an hour of Newbury – with his people around most of the time. Harry will make a lovely, sweet little companion.

Gilbert (Leicester Animal Aid)

Gilbert is a loving, steady, dependable companion. He wants to be the only pet at home and he’d like to come with you on your outings. It’s high time he had his own person or family to belong to again. He has so many cuddles still to give!

Murphy (Romanian Rescue Appeal, Leeds)

Murphy enjoys an ear scratch and to rest his handsome head on your lap. He’s good with dogs but needs a quiet, adult-only home with a steady, consistent routine. He loves the outdoors, so will enjoy a big garden.

Dinky (St. Francis Home for Animals, Cornwall)

Dinky is a gorgeous, loyal Jack Russell with great character who is looking for a quiet, experienced home as he tends to guard his special people. He will give nothing but love to the right adult home where he is the only pet. Are you Dinky’s special person?

Dante (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Surrey)

Dear little Dante is an affectionate boy once he trusts you. He is shy with new people, especially men. Children are altogether a bit of a worry. He absolutely loves other dogs though! He needs a settled, adult only home with kind owners. Could that be with you?

Mabel (Rovers Dog Rescue, fostered Essex)

Poor Mabel was shut in a flat for 9 years and is fearful of all things new. She’s bonded with her foster mum but is wary of strangers. She needs an experienced, patient owner who can help her blossom into a sweet, loving companion. She would suit being the only pet but could live another calm dog.

Buster (Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, Gloucestershire)

Buster is a handsome boy who is desperate to find a new home with a comfy sofa and people who will give him all the TLC he deserves. He needs to be your only pet.

Buddy needs a buddy! (Oldies Club, fostered Hampshire)

Buddy’s ideal home will have a resident dog to be his buddy. He likes to have company and needs a home where he won’t be left for long periods and will be allowed time to settle. Buddy is good with cats and is a lovely, gentle boy.

Buddy (Friends of Akitas Trust, Notts)

Buddy is a very loving boy who’d rather have a fuss and a cuddle than a treat or a toy. He’s gentle and laid back. He likes getting out and about but doesn’t need much exercise. He’s an all round easy, steady teddy bear!

Micky (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)

Micky is settling well into life in the U.K. after being rescued from Romania and just loves being stroked. He is very friendly with children and the dogs in his foster home. Now he needs someone to love and a forever home of his own.

Jared (Leash of Life, fostered Wiltshire)

Gentle and affectionate, Jared is a handsome, medium sized Crossbreed who just loves to play with dogs and needs a home with a resident dog. He could live with children aged 12+ and enjoys his walks with his friends. He’s a loving boy looking for an equally loving home.

Yosephina (Leash of Life, fostered Wiltshire)

Yosephina is a very sweet, little lady who lives happily with children, dogs and ignores cats, She loves tummy rubs and will dance for her dinner. She would like a calm home with someone around a lot to love and look after her for the rest of her life.