Aimee the gentle Greyhound is hoping for a comfortable home in which she can rest her aching old limbs. She’s a super friendly girl who loves other dogs. Could you offer her the home comforts she craves?
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.
Buster (All Animals Rescue and Rehome, Essex)
Buster is such a cute, scruffy Jack Russell Terrier who’s extremely laid-back and affectionate. He loves his playtime and walks and he is fine with other dogs. Buster would make a great friend for an active person.
Foxy (Leicester Animal Aid)
FOXY IS OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
Darling girl Foxy is looking for a loving home as an only pet, where any youngsters are of the older teenage variety. She likes meeting other dogs when out on walks. She’s an affectionate, funny girl with a big heart and big personality to match! Please help Foxy by sharing her page!
Nellie (Pennine Animal Welfare Society, West Yorkshire)
Gorgeous Nellie is a playful Ridgeback Cross who loves cuddles and kisses. She would like to be your only dog. Could you offer Nellie an experienced home?
Millie (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Millie is a poorly girl and might not have long left, and yet she was abandoned in the rain, tied to a poo bin, outside Freshfields. She urgently needs a quiet, adult foster home, near Liverpool, where she will be your only pet and have you around most of the time.
Dottie (South East Dog Rescue, Kent)
Dalmatian Dottie is such a gorgeous girl who’s happy with a stroll followed by a long nap. She loves her food and cuddles and is happy to be the only dog or live with a calm, canine companion. She is used to children and has lived with cats. She’s so beautiful.
Grace (Active Animals Rescue and Rehabilitation, Grimsby)
Pretty Grace is a loving and affectionate young-oldie who needs an active home where she will go for fun walks. She’s good with dogs, cats and children.
Rolo (Active Animals Rescue and Rehabilitation, Hampshire)
This lovely face belongs to Rolo who has spent all of his 7 years in a shelter. He’s now in boarding kennels and is looking forward to finding a proper home. Rolo is gentle and affectionate and good with dogs and children.
Lola (Adopt A Dog North East, fostered Durham)
Sadly, poor Lola was a case of severe neglect but she’s now in lovely condition and ready for a second chance in life. She’s currently living with other dogs and cats and is good with children. She doesn’t ask for much, just the love and TLC she truly deserves.
Lucky and Rocky (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Adorable Jugs, Lucky and Rocky, are like an old married couple who are looking for a loving home to share together. They love nothing more than a cuddle and enjoy gentle walks and pottering in the garden. Lucky and Rocky can live with chlldren aged 8+. Can you help this adorable pair?
Jack (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, South Lincolnshire)
Jack loves to take things easy. He’s looking for a quiet home where he will be your only pet and will be able to snuggle up and relax with you. A nice garden for a potter around and a sunbathe are also on his wish list.
Sergei (All Animals Rescue and Rehome, Essex)
Spitz Cross Sergei is not only adorable, soppy and gorgeous, but also he is a happy boy who adores other dogs, can live with cats and children aged 14+ due to his small size. He’s just about perfect in every way and is desperate for a family to call his own.
Frankie – female (Essex Greyhound Rescue)
Fankie is a lovely greyhound girl who will be so grateful if you could offer her a caring, comfortable home in which to snooze away the days. She could live with another greyhound or lurcher and with children aged 8+.
Beauty & Megan (Essex Greyhound Rescue)
Greyhounds are such low maintenance dogs, so it makes perfect sense to adopt two! These best friends are Beauty and Megan and they are looking for a nice quiet home together where they can snooze the days away happily.
Lucky (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Lucky is a sweet, well-trained Beagle boy who’s looking for a new home or even a foster home for now. He’s used to living with dogs and can live with childred aged 8+. He knows his basic commands and will make a lovely companion.
Kia (via Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Poor Kia is home alone (with people popping in to feed and walk her) as her owner has moved into a care home. She urgently needs a home where she will be your only pet. She will make a fantastic companion for an active retired person or couple. Could you help Kia?
Dorothy (Safe Rescue, fostered Berkshire)
Dorothy is a sweet and affectionate Crossbreed rescued from Romania. She mixes well with dogs and enjoys the company of children in her foster home. She is overweight and is looking for a loving home where she will be on a strict diet plus exercise to regain her lovely figure.
Harley (Safe Rescue, fostered nr Norwich)
Harley is a lovely, friendly boy. He’s good with other dogs and humans alike. He likes to snuggle with you on the sofa and will enjoy taking you out to meet all the nice doggy people nearby. He is a cutie boy!
Ace (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Ace is a cheerful, loving companion who’s good with other dogs, so walking him is a joy. He loves playing fetch with tennis balls and always enjoys a fuss. He’s a light-hearted, well balanced boy who will love you just for being you!
Dolly (Derby & District RSPCA Animal Centre)
Dolly is a little sweetheart who is still full of fun. She isn’t used to being left on her own so needs someone at home most of the time. She loves walks and is fine with calm, polite dogs outside. She’d like to be your only pet and be doted on please.
Rocky (Derby & District RSPCA Animal Centre)
Rocky has had an indoors life up to now, but he is an active lad who wants fun walks and adventures with his new people. He’d like to be your only pet but he is OK with dogs on walks. He is desperate for love and companionship!
Bessie (Leash of Life, fostered Wiltshire)
Bessie arrived In rescue with the saddest eyes and was a bag of bones. She’s now ready for a quiet, adult home with another calm dog of similar size. She’s a bit shy but is a really loving, sweet and gentle girl. Her own special family and lots of love are all she needs now.
Fred (Derby & District RSPCA Animal Centre)
Calm and gorgeous 15-year-old Fred is something of a looker, don’t you think? He is in great shape for his age and is looking for a lovely home where he can enjoy a pootle and then a nice quiet snooze. Could you help Fred?
Saffy (NAWT Clacton, Essex)
Life hasn’t always been kind to poor Saffy and she is looking for a lovely owner to look after her from now on. She loves cuddles, walks and playing with her toys. Could you offer Saffy a wonderful new life?
Buddy (NAWT Clacton, Essex)
Affectionate Buddy is looking for an adult-only home where he can be your best buddy. He needs a big garden to play in and to be your only pet. He’s a strong lad on the lead, so you’ll need to be strong too.
Millie (Blue Cross, North Yorkshire)
23/7/19 – Millie has found a home!
Beau (Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, fostered Gloucestershire)
Beau is very affectionate and loves having his humans around him for lots of fuss and cuddles as well as playtime. He likes a good lie-in and also getting out and about. Beau needs to be the only pet but does enjoy other canine walking pals.
Lacey (Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, Gloucestershire)
Sweet, little Lacey is an active Patterdale Terrier who loves playing with her toys. She would like to be the only pet at home but doesn’t mind other dog walking friends. Lacey can live with older children or just adults, as long as she gets lots of love.
Missie (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Missie is a very small staffy girl who loves her walks and would suit an active family with older children. She might be able to live with a compatible dog but she isn’t impressed by cats. She’s absolutely delightful!
Buster (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, Devon)
The happy smile and jaunty ears belong to friendly Buster, a Labrador x Dobermann boy. What a great mixture! He’s good with dogs and people and he previously lived with another dog. Do you need Buster’s smile in your life?
Pretty Molly Patterdale! (Oldies Club, fostered West Sussex)
Molly is a proper little oldie at age 16, but she still enjoys good walks and outings. She wags her tail at everyone and her foster carer says she is the easiest and most polite girl to have around. Could you offer pretty Molly a lovely home?
Barney (All Dogs Matter, North London)
23/7/19 – Reserved!
Barney is a dear and affectionate older boy who is from Portugal. He’s anxious and depressed in kennels so is looking urgently for a forever/foster home. He’s good with dogs and can live with children over 10 years, but not cats. Can you help Barney?
Tia (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, Devon)
Tia is a largish Whippet who was found as a stray. She is currently in a foster home and is proving to be a fabulous lady. She is good with dogs, cats and children aged 8+. Perfect!
Alfie (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered South Wales)
Alfie is a Chihuahua-type Crossbreed who has suffered terrible neglect in Romania. He loves to be with people and enjoys the company of other dogs. Being gentle, he could also live with cats though any children should be older. He’s well-behaved and house-trained, quite the perfect little gent.
Poppy (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Gorgeous Poppy is looking for calm, steady owners who like walks as much as she does! She’s an outdoorsy girl so a garden is a must. She’s good with other dogs and could live with a friendly one but it’s a no to cats or children. Poppy is altogether beautiful!
Lyra (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Lyra is looking for an adult only home with owners who like nice walks and who will show her how lovely life can be. She loves a tummy rub and a jolly game too. Good with most other dogs, Lyra is an easy-going girl with a big shiny heart!
Jessy (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Jessy would love to have a quiet, relaxed, forever home after sadly wasting most of her life in shelters. She’s a loving, friendly girl who enjoys her walks and gets on with dogs who are not too young and bouncy. It’s time she had the good life.
Walker (Safe Rescue, fostered Norwich)
Walker is enjoying life to the full now he’s in foster care in the U.K. He’s fit and healthy and living happily with children and other dogs in the home. He’s so happy to have human interaction and just needs a loving home to call his own.
Lottie (Animal Rescue Cymru, West Wales)
Lottie is a very loving, little Jack Russell lady who likes to have lots of human contact and would be a perfect companion. She’s quite active for her age and is looking for a quiet, retirement home with older or no children, but she seems fine to live with cats.
Fran (Active Animals Rescue & Rehab., fostered Inverness)
Fran is a beautiful, ginger and white Foxhound Cross who loves people and a good fuss. She’s spritely and enjoys her walks. She can live with dog-savvy children but would prefer to be the only pet in the home. Fran would be a marvellous companion.
Missy (Leicester Animal Aid)
Soft, sweet and very loving, Missy is a bubby and active girl who enjoys her toys. She’ll always be by your side and ready for a cuddle. Missy would prefer to be the only pet in the home where any children are teenagers who know how to spoil her.
Bluebell (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
It feels like we’re running out of time in pleading for a home for Bluebell. Each time we update her page, her face is more grey and more light has faded from her eyes. Bluebell needs to be the only pet of a calm, experienced owner who can be with her all day. Please, could that be you?
Trimmer Trigger – trainee adventurer! (Oldies Club, fostered Newcastle Upon Tyne)
15/7/19 – Trigger has proved to be very popular and we can’t take any more enquiries about him, sorry. Please consider another lovely Terrier type.
Loving Little Layla! (Oldies Club, fostered County Durham)
Layla needs a quiet, comfortable home where she can be your little companion. She enjoys a short walk and a potter in the garden. A comfy bed and some tasty treats keep her happy. She enjoys peace and quiet so doesn’t want to be around youngsters.
Skipper (Leicester Animal Aid)
Black Lab Skipper is a clever boy who loves kisses, cuddles and being groomed, not forgetting his tennis balls. He would like to be the only pet in the home where any children are teenagers and experienced. He’s such a lovely lad.
Good boy, Boi! (Oldies Club, fostered Somerset)
This wonderful example of Lurchery loveliness is Boi. He’s a sweet and friendly chap who gets on well with dogs out and about and likes children. He’d love a home where nice walks are on offer and with a squidgy sofa to stretch out on.
Mogwei (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Mogwei is a very friendly Pug who’s depressed in kennels and needs an extra special, local home. He has intervertebral disc disease which means he loses the use of his back legs. He can manage short walks but is happy exploring in his buggy. He is child and dog friendly, but prefers a pet-free home. Can you help Mogwei?
Maya (Save Anca’s Dogs & Cats, fostered Lancashire)
Maya is an adorable little girl! She’s good with most other dogs and older children. She loves cuddles from those she trusts and treats from just about anyone. She likes her walks just as much as snoozing and she’s really cute!
Just look at Jasper! (Oldies Club, fostered Hertfordshire)
Saluki cross Jasper is a delight to behold. He is a calm and loyal boy who would love to be your adored only pet in a quiet, relaxed home.
Nancy (Saving Romanian Strays, fostered Scotland)
Cheerful Nancy is a laid back lady who gets on well with other dogs. She likes a fuss once she knows you and is quite snuggly once she loves you! You can tell from her face that she’s a happy girl and whether snoozing or playing, life is such fun!
Charlie (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Charlie is an amicable chap who would suit a mature, quiet home where there are no children. He can possibly live with another dog and also a cat subject to introductions. Can you offer Charlie his forever home?
Emma (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Sweet Emma is friendly, quiet and contented now she’s in a UK foster home. She loves children and is good with the other dogs in her foster home. Emma would fit so well in most homes.
Lady & Tramp (Rain Rescue, S. Yorkshire)
Lady and Tramp are a gentle pair of Lurchers who depend on each other for reassurance. They’re looking for a relaxing home with love, peace, only short walks and plenty of time to nap or just lounge around, being beautiful!
Danny (Private Rehoming, Cornwall)
Affectionately known as Danny Bear for his love of hugs, Danny was rescued from a kill shelter and now hopes to find love and cuddles in a forever home. He’s would like to be the only pet for all the attention but is fine with dogs outside. Danny is a sweet, loving lad who will make a wonderful companion.
Wellington (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Bucks.)
22/7/19 – Wellington has been reserved!
Welly is a worrywart. This makes finding his forever home tricky because he needs a calm, settled home with no other pets and human company most of the time. Preferably all of the time. He loves fuss and he loves playing with his toys. He just needs to feel safe so his inner, fluffy puppy can emerge!
Bowie (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
Beautiful Bowie is a lovely, intelligent and friendly lady who enjoys long walks, fetching her ball and then time for cuddling up on the sofa. She’s looking for a pet-free home where any children are 16+ and where her people are home most of the day.
Cuify (Dantes Dream Dog Rescue, fostered Leeds)
Cuify is a Lhasa Apso Cross who needs a quiet home with no children. He would like you to be with him most of the time and you will need to be experienced with dogs as he has some issues with resource guarding.
Cyril (Mayhew Animal Home, NW London)
An adorably cute, red Pomeranian Cross, Cyril is full of character and loves to climb on a lap for cuddles. He can be grumpy with other dogs and is looking for an adult home where he is the only pet. He needs someone to be around for most of the time to give him lots of love and who can resist him?
Clive (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Poor Clive has spent so many years living a cruel existence in a shelter, but his spirit isn’t broken and he’s starting to blossom and enjoy the pleasures of the world around him in a foster home in the UK. He now needs a loving, forever home with perhaps one or two dogs to show him the way and people to give him lots of attention.
Homie (Mayhew Animal Home, fostered NW London)
Happy Homie is a sociable, well-behaved chap who gets along with everyone he meets. He’s fine with dogs outside but would like to be the only pet in the home where any children are 10+. He knows his basic commands, travels well and could live in a flat. What a perfect boy.
Linus (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
22/7/19 – Reserved!
Linus is a cuddly, little bear who is now learning to enjoy life in the U.K. He would benefit in a home with another dog to show him the way as he can still panic with strangers. He’s fine to be left and just needs a quiet, understanding environment in which to blossom.
Roxy (Dogs Trust Merseyside)
Gentle Roxy is a big, beautiful girl who is very unhappy in kennels, bless her. Could you offer Roxy a quiet, adult home where she can relax and enjoy life again?
Brian (Kent Greyhound Rescue)
Typical Greyhound, Brian is rather a lazy lad who enjoys snoozing the day away with the occasional walk thrown in. He loves people and is affectionate, but can be left with no problem. Brian would like to be the only pet and can live with older children.
Pretty as a daisy, Maisey! (Oldies Club, fostered Cardiff)
Maisey is a content little soul, so long as you realise that Maisey always knows best! She’d like a quiet home and would be perfect for someone with Shih Tzu experience. She’s OK with dogs but might be best as your only one.
Willow (Battersea Brands Hatch, Kent)
Lovely Willow finds walks stressful so would suit someone with a large garden who will instead play ball with her each day and keep her entertained with games. She’s fine to be left while you’re at work, as long as she gets a lunchtime break. What a star!
Archie (Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, fostered Kent)
With bags of personality, adorable Archie is a typical, Jack Russell/Parsons Terrier who equally enjoys exploring outdoors followed by lounging on the sofa with cuddles. He’s friendly with other dogs but would prefer being the only pet in the home as a cheeky and affectionate family companion.
Bobby (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
18/7/2019 UPDATED
Cute little Bobby was terrified of being touched not long ago but now likes cuddles with his foster carer. He’s ready for a new life as a doted on only pet. He needs time to come round but is adorable when he does! Are you the kind human he needs?
Tango – female (St. Giles Animal Centre, Somerset)
This beauty with the lovely smile and perky ears is Tango! She’d like an active home with someone around for most of the day and would like to be your only pet. Tango can live with nice sensible children. Isn’t she pretty!
Gilbert (Leicester Animal Aid)
Kind and loving with a heart of gold, Gilbert is always ready for cuddles, travel and sunbathing with his family. He would prefer to be the only pet in the home but always happy to play in the garden with teenagers.
Jeezy (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Jeezy would love to be out of kennels and in a loving, quiet home where he belongs.. He’s an older gent who enjoys lots of fuss and can live with children. He’s fine with dogs outside but would prefer to be the only pet.
Dexter & Bips (NAWT, Berkshire)
2/7/19 – Bips and Dexter are now reserved!
This beautiful pair of fuss-loving Collies are looking for a quiet, adult only home with no other pets. They’re both friendly, sweet natured dogs but Bips is blind, so she needs a predictable life of love, gentle walks and quite a lot of brushing! Please help them by sharing their page!
Neo (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Neo’s story is truly heartbreaking and one of the most horrific we have heard. This special boy deserves a wonderful home with kind, lovely people. Could you offer him an adult home where he is your only pet?
Henry (Leash of Life, Wiltshire)
Henry has spent his whole life behind bars and is covered in scars from dog attacks. He’s looking for someone special to offer him a foster/permanent home where he can feel secure and learn how to enjoy life. Henry needs to be the only pet in an adult home. Can you help him?
Buster (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Snuggly-wuggly Buster is an adorable boy who’s looking for an adult only home with no other pets. He enjoys wrestling with toys but soft ones usually don’t last long! He also loves snoozing in the sunshine but his favourite thing of all is sofa cuddles!
Candy (via Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Candy is a lovely, sweet girl who sadly needs a new home due to the ill-health of her owner. She has a wonderful temperament and can live with children aged 8+. Could Candy come to live with you?
Ruby (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
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.
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!
Blue (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
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 or two.
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.