Perfect all-round family dog, Monty, would be a wonderful addition to any home. He’s super friendly and gentle with everyone: children, dogs and even cats included. He enjoys time in the garden and is excellent on the lead, tidy and house-trained. What a perfect boy to join your family.
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.
Ruby (RSPCA West Hatch, Somerset)
Wow, what a beauty! Fluffy Ruby the Alaskan Malamute is looking for a quiet home where she will have regular gentle walks and a nice garden to potter in. Is your home worthy of wondrous Ruby?
Skye (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Tring, Hertfordshire)
Skye is the sweetest little dog imaginable and has so much love to give. At her age (15!) she should not be in kennels so she hopes her special new person will find her quickly and whisk her off to her forever home. Skye has been a much-loved companion and will offer so much love and loyalty.
Kimmy (RSPCA West Hatch, Somerset)
Little Kimmy has a deformed front paw, but it doesn’t stop her getting about and enjoying life. She’s a sweet and adorable girl who is a real favourite with staff and volunteers at West Hatch. Could you offer Kimmy a quiet home and lots of love?
Remus (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Falkirk, Scotland
This perfect little gentleman is Remus who is looking for love and will return it tenfold. He adores cuddles, kids and cats, though he is scared of dogs being such a little guy. He’s great on and off the lead and would make a perfect addition to a family.
Thor (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
Sadly, Thor has a story or hardship and fear in Romania, but he’s overcoming his past life and blossoming into a happy chap who’s discovering a new life in the UK. He would like to live with one or two other dogs but needs some space of his own. Please read his story and see if you could perhaps help him.
Ace (All Animals Rescue and Rehome, fostered Essex)
Ace just oozes love and affection. All he wants are snuggle and cuddles and perhaps an occasional stick to play with! He is the most loving boy who only wants to please and love you. Whoever adopts this lovely boy will be very lucky to have him in their lives.
Oscar (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Fife)
Oscar is a gorgeous Shih Tzu who is brilliant on walks though he does say hello quite loudly to people and dogs. He would prefer to be the only pet in the home and have all that lovely fuss and attention. He’s really cute and can’t wait to go home.
Hamish (Rovers Dog Rescue, Essex)
Hamish is a total cutie who is friendly and sweet with everyone he meets. All he wants is a home with a comfy bed to snooze on and, of course, a family who will love and cherish him. Can Hamish move into your home and spend his retirement there?
Marley (Ark Animal Rescue, Lincolnshire coast)
The cheeky grin belongs to Marley. He’s a real character and is perhaps plotting what he would do if he found a home where there was a cat. Needless to say, he can’t live with cats! He could live with a female dog though, if he liked her when they met. He’s a monkey!
Uma (German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Middlesex)
UMA IS OUR OLD DOG OF THE WEEK!
Beautiful, dutiful Uma is ever so loving and likes nothing more than taking her human out for walks in the countryside. Except for cuddles. She really loves cuddles! She wants to be your devoted companion. Please help Uma by sharing her page!
Dexter (Last Hope Rescue, Essex)
Typical Staffy, dinky Dexter is a lovely boy who is really friendly with people despite being rescued from a life in dreadful conditions. He has a wonderful nature and would make a great addition to a home. Dexter is okay with dogs on walks but should be the only pet in a home where any children are older. Let’s get this lovely lad the loving home he deserves.
Raff the Wobbly Wanderer! (Oldies Club, fostered Wiltshire)
Raff is a sweet old Springer who is happy to be around gentle dogs, cats and children. Ataxia gives him a wobble in his step, but it doesn’t stop him enjoying short strolls and having a good sniff. Could you offer Raff a caring home where he won’t be left on his own too much?
Lucky (The Fairy Dog Fosterers, fostered Southampton)
Lucky is a stunning Austrian Black and Tan Hound/Setter mix and hoping his name will prove correct in finding a foster/permanent home urgently. He can live with dogs and older children and loves his walks and his bed. A retired or active family home would equally suit this very handsome lad.
Vanilli (Pawprints To Freedom, fostered Fife)
Vanilli is an amazing boy who deserves a fantastic home with lots of pampering and spoiling. He’s young, energetic and just wants to love you. Vanilli is fantastic with children and other dogs too. Could you offer Vanilli oodles of love in his forever home?
Zuperstar Ziggy! (Oldies Club, fostered Hertfordshire)
This cat-friendly delight is Ziggy! He is such a good boy and he absolutely loves a snuggle. He’s used to living with children, is fine to be left on his own, and is very good on walks and in the car. What a zuperstar!
Otto (Safe Rescue, fostered Norwich)
Otto is a happy, little Chihuahua Cross despite having been abandoned on the streets of Romania. He’s gentle and loving and his fosterer hardly knows he’s there half the time! Otto is cat friendly and would make a lovely friend in a quiet retirement home.
Sam (RSPCA Bryn-y-Maen, fostered North Wales)
Wow indeed! Sam is a stunning Blue Merle Border Collie, with those amazing blue eyes! He’s looking for someone he can devote himself to for the rest of his life. He loves the outdoors and wants to go exploring with you!
Polar Bear (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
This pretty Polar Bear is actually a Husky Cross. She is a sweet and sensitive girl who needs a nice quiet home away from busy roads. She can live with older children. Dogs Trust are still assessing whether she can live with dogs.
Rosco (Safe Rescue, fostered Lincolnshire)
Cute little Rosco is shy of strangers but ever so loving and cuddly once he knows he can trust you! He is brilliant with other dogs, insisting he goes up to greet each one he sees. He’s a lively, quick witted, happy companion!
Penny (RSPCA Westmorland Branch, Cumbria)
16/6/18 – Penny is now reserved after being spotted on the Oldies Club website!
Pretty Penny’s tail is always wagging – she’s such a happy little thing. She’s full of life too and loves lots of fuss and attention. Penny isn’t used to living with other pets or children so would like a nice quiet home and lots of love!
Holly and Roxanne (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, fostered Derbyshire)
Fans of Gogglebox can’t have failed to notice what fabulous dogs Rotties are. And here are Holly and Roxanne, a ready-made Rottie family to start off your collection! They’re great with people and dogs and only need gentle walks as Holly is 16 and Roxanne has arthritis. Bless!
Tilly (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Herts)
If you offer little Tilly love and walkies, you’ll be richly rewarded by her trust, affection and sense of fun! What could be better than gallivanting through the woods with your best friend? Tilly would like your company most of the time and the occasional cuddle please!
Missy (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Missy can’t believe her bad luck. After finding a home 5 years ago, her owner is now too ill to keep her. Missy waited so long for that home and can’t face waiting again! She’s a loving sweetheart who loves to be tucked in at night. Could you help Missy?
Toby (RSPCA Westmorland, Cumbria)
19/6/2018 Lovely Collie Toby is now reserved after being seen on the Oldies Club website. Fingers and paws crossed, Toby!
Shelly (Starfish Dog Rescue, fostered Birmingham)
Shelly is a little gem who was originally scared of people, but thanks to her previous owner’s love and devotion, she has now blossomed into the most loving little girl. She bonds quickly to a single person or couple and will give you all of her love and loyalty.
Kennedy (Isle Rescue, Doncaster, Yorkshire)
*Reserved*
Large and lovely Kennedy is an American Bulldog looking for an active home with at least one other large breed dog, ideally female. He’s not used to young children or cats but is a playful, loving and loyal lad … and rather irresistible.
Scamp (Isle Rescue, Doncaster, Yorkshire)
Little cutie Scamp is a loving and really friendly Yorkshire Terrier/Jack Russell cross. He would love to find an active home with no young children or cats. Scamp can live with calm dogs who will give him some space. He’s such a little sweetheart.
Winnie (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Fluffy haired and beautiful, Winnie wants to see the world while lying on her back and having a belly rub. That is her favourite thing in all the world. She is a sweet, sensitive little dog who can be a little shy at first, but once the belly is rubbed, she is all yours! She will make the most special friend.
Panda (Love Underdogs, Essex)
After a hard life on his own, lovely Panda is ready to feel loved and safe in a home. He is a terrific old boy who loves nature and all the sights, sounds and smells it has to offer. All he wants is a quiet home where he can relax and know he’s loved.
Ella (Animal Helpline, Cambridgeshire)
Ella is a sweet and wonderful lady who would be your best friend. She was a little timid and unsure, but now she enjoys her walks and a fuss. An adult home with a confident canine companion and time to settle in would be ideal for her.
Colin (Animal Helpline, Cambridgeshire)
It’s Colin’s turn for a loving, cosy home after loyally spending years on the streets with his owner. He needs a roof over his head and a warm bed now. He’s an affectionate boy and totally committed to his humans. Colin can live with other dogs but is not used to living with children or cats. Can you give him his doggy comforts?
Dennis (RSPCA West Hatch, Somerset)
21/6/18 – Dennis is reserved
Dear Dennis is a young at heart Jack Russell who would make a lovely companion. He has a good temperament with people and can live with teenage children. He would prefer to be the only pet to get all that lovely fuss and attention he adores.
Buck (RSPCA West Hatch, Somerset)
Buck is a smashing Jack Russell boy who has a lovely temperament and would make a great companion. He loves fuss and attention and knows his basic commands. Buck would like an experienced home and where any children are older. He could possibly live with a calm female dog but no cats please.
Norma (RSPCA West Norfolk Branch, Kings Lynn)
Norma The Lovely is a steady, affectionate girl who’s stayed trusting despite finding herself in kennels. She walks nicely with other dogs but wants to be an only dog at home. She’s playful, obedient and just needs a lap to call her own to be completely happy!
Freddie (Rovers Dog Rescue, Essex)
Freddie is a dear, little Jack Russell Cross who is begging for a new home. He just loves attention and so would like someone around most of the time. He can live with children but would probably be best as the only pet. He enjoys his walks but loves people most of all.
Snow White (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
After a tragic past and many years wasted, beautiful Collie Cross Snow White seems to understand that there’s nothing but good times ahead now. Although still a little wary, she’s enjoying a fuss and loves her walks. She’s a courageous girl who just needs the loving home she’s never had and truly deserves now. Please read her story.
Harvey (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
Tennis balls are one of Harvey’s greatest love but unfortunately he injured himself with his enthusiasm for the game. After a long recovery period he is ready for his new home. He is the most affectionate and gentle dog who has made himself a favourite at the centre and they just want to see him happy in his forever home even though they will miss him.
Marley (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
Handsome, gentle and lovable are just a few of Marley’s positive qualities! He likes to play, enjoys the company of other dogs and is very good with children despite being such a big boy. He is looking for a loving new family where he can thrive and enjoy the company of people who love him.
Winston (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
Winston is a gentle and loving boy who adores human attention. He will bring you lots of joy with his sweet, lovable and comical personality. He likes people better than dogs so would prefer to be your one and only. He can live with children though. As longs as you’re human, he’s happy to be with you!
Obie (Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Buckinghamshire)
Obie is a gentle giant who loves people. He is also good with other dogs and children, as long as they can handle his size and strength. He loves to cool off in the kiddie pool and just take is easy, doing everything in slow motion which is very cute to see! He is looking for owners experienced with large breed and offers lots of love and loyalty in return.
Loyal and Fabulous Flash! (Oldies Club, fostered Lincolnshire)
Fabulous Flash loves to play football and have a zoom around the garden. He also loves his walks. And, once he’s had his exercise, Flash is happy to relax while you go out – he could even live with full-time workers. Loyal Flash just needs someone to love!
Logan (Safe Rescue, fostered Kings Lynn)
Gentle, calm and unassuming, Logan is a Collie rescued from Romania. He’s starting to realise there is a wonderful life out there in his foster home and is the perfect boy in almost every way, but he is still very affected by his past traumas. Logan is happy living with dogs and needs a very special person to love.
Pretty Springy Milly! (Oldies Club, fostered Lincolnshire)
Milly is a very lively Springer lady who would love a home with children to play with. She’s good with dogs, and possibly cats too. Milly doesn’t like to be left on her own and will bark to let you know – Milly’s deaf though so she thinks she’s only whispering!
Bubbles (East Anglia Dog Rescue, Suffolk)
Bubbles is a fabulous, friendly girl who can live with other dogs and with children aged 7 plus. She’s great around food and toys and she’s fine to be left on her own for a few hours. Do you need some Bubbles in your life?
Ronnie (German Shepherd Dog Rescue, kennelled Essex)
Gorgeous Ronnie is a perfect gentleman who is very good on the lead. He is lovely with everyone he meets and is also good with other dogs. We think he deserves a gold star, as well as a fabulous home!
Pei Pei (German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Oxford)
Pretty Pei Pei is having to spend a lot of time in boarding kennels and it simply isn’t fair on her. She’s a beautiful, gentle girl and will make a wonderful friend for her new owner. Could that be you?
Sarah (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
Sweet, affectionate and docile, Sarah is a beautiful girl, both inside and out. She prefers a quiet life with snoozing options such as beds, sofas and sunshine, but she likes walks too! She would fit into most homes with her easygoing personality and loving nature.
Zara (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
Lovely Zara is just so happy to be in a foster home enjoying doggy life after being shut in a shelter in Romania. She constantly has a smile and a wagging tail. Zara enjoys her walks, loves being around people and soon settles with other dogs. She will be absolutely thrilled to go to her own home finally.
Bronx (Senior Staffy Club, kennelled Worcester)
Brindly Bronx is a super staffy lad who gets on well with dogs on walks and can live with children old enough to have a game of football with him. He’s not used to being on his own, so needs someone home virtually all the time, until he gets used to gradually being left.
Tish (Romford Greyhound Homing, Essex)
Golden girl Tish is an amazingly loving lady! It’s amazing because she’s never had a proper owner before, yet she instantly loves anyone who’s kind to her. She’s the ideal companion for someone with mobility problems, with a good garden, as she no longer needs walks. Just your love!
Jolly Molly Toastchops! (Oldies Club, fostered Dumfries & Galloway)
Sweet Molly believes in making the most of retirement. She’s enjoying going for gentle walks at the beach or forest. She loved meeting her fosterer’s grandchildren and she’s getting on well with the resident young dog. Molly needs a home with few steps and a good toaster!
Zoli (via Hungarian Vizsla Welfare, Stirlingshire)
Zoli is gorgeous, charming and bright. He found a home recently but family circumstances suddenly changed and Zoli can only stay until the end of June. It’s no fault of Zoli’s, and kennels will be so stressful for him. Do you have a very calm, adult home with Vizsla experience to offer Zoli?
Zak (Willowdale Farm, Cambs/Norfolk border)
Zak is a sweet-natured, gentle boy whose idea of heaven is pottering around, helping you with chores and gardening. He’s great with other dogs but will chase cats. Could you offer Zak a home where he will be able to spend most of the day with you?
Bruce (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, Devon)
Poor Bruce the Saluki Cross is very sad and upset to find himself in kennels after being with his family since he was a puppy. He’s a loving lad who just longs to be cuddled. Could you make Bruce happy again?
Happy chatty Zoe! (Oldies Club, fostered Dorset)
01/06/18 – No more applications please. Zoe is a very popular lady and has several lovely humans to choose from already!
Zoe is always cheerful! She enjoys just about everything and is simply fun to have around. She likes meeting other dogs and really loves playing with her ball! Great with other animals and children, Zoe is a very well rounded individual ;)
Loving lady Daisy! (Oldies Club, fostered Notts)
Adorable Daisy loves people, other dogs, fuss and food. Despite being deficient in the teeth department, she can wallop down sausages like a good’un! Walks are, of course, super fun but she’s also happy just being in your company. She likes a cuddle and is the perfect size for any lap!
Molly (via Senior Staffy Club, Bedfordshire)
Clever Molly is a friendly girl who enjoys performing the tricks she has been taught – as you can see in her video… Could you offer her a fun, active home with lots of cuddles?
Henry (Senior Staffy Club, kennelled Staffordshire)
With his impressive collection of colourful blankets, Henry is hoping to catch your eye and capture your heart. He’s a loving and friendly lad who loves his walks and a game with his toys. Henry’s feeling sad in kennels. Please could you help him?
Liquorice (Love Underdogs, Essex)
Gorgeous Liquorice will bring nothing but joy to his new family. He is a great all round boy who loves his cuddles and also enjoys going for long walks. He loves everyone, people and dogs and he really deserves his own place on the sofa with you.
Honey (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Cheshire)
As you can see, Honey loves her ball! She also loves a snooze on the sofa and is a very bright girl who is happy to learn new things. Could you offer Honey a home where she will be your only pet?
Buster (Senior Staffy Club, fostered London)
Who wouldn’t want to kiss that gorgeous nose! Buster is a handsome chap who is generally quite relaxed about life. He’s not keen on cats or other dogs, but he does like Bichon Frises! Could you offer Buster a home full of fun and cuddles?
Louie (Pattering Paws Dog Rescue, West Midlands)
Gorgeous golden Louie would like a nice retirement home where he can spend most of the day with his owner, go for fun walks, and play ball. He isn’t used to living with dogs or children, so doesn’t really want to start, but he can live with cats.
Lana (Safe Rescue, fostered Hampshire)
Lana is an affectionate, easy-going lady who gets on brilliantly with other medium to large dogs. She’d love to have a dog friend at home, preferably one that likes playing chase. She can live with confident cats too! Lana loves walks, relaxing in the garden and fuss. She’s an all round sweetie!
Max (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Lincolnshire)
Max is a gorgeous lad whose owner sadly died. He’s good in the car, loves his walks, and also loves his bed! He’s fine with dogs when out and might be able to live with a calm female dog. Could you offer this loyal boy a happy new home?
Boots (Senior Staffy Club, fostered Worcestershire)
Do you love staffies and want to help a particularly deserving one? Then please consider Boots! After 6 years in another rescue’s kennels, poor Boots was so bored and stressed that he chewed all his teeth away. Sob!! Now with SSC, Boots just wants love and cuddles.
Smiling Milo! (Oldies Club, fostered Herefordshire)
That gorgeous smile belongs to Milo, a happy and friendly chap who would love a home where he can go for good walks and spend plenty of quality time with you. He’d be happy to have a canine chum too. Isn’t he handsome?!
Josey (Romanian Rescue Appeal, fostered Dorset)
31/05/18 – Josey has been reserved! Good luck little lady!
Josey is a very special lady. She’s friendly to all, she can live with other dogs AND cats and she’s very bright and loving. That’s not the special bit though. It’s this… her eyes are part brown and part blue! This rare and wonderful girl could be your new best friend!
Tia (RSPCA Essex South and Southend)
Who could resist those big brown eyes?! Poor Tia found a home after retiring from racing, but her owner has now died. Could you offer gentle Tia a comfortable home with access to a garden, plus short walks. Most of all, Tia just wants to be loved.
Bob (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Tring, Herts)
Bob is an affectionate, gentle little gent who loves exploring. He is full of life and love. His enthusiasm is lovely to see, as he set off on adventures with his new family. Bob loves humans and other animals, although he would probably prefer a quieter adult home. He is all set to move in with you and to become your perfect doggy companion.
JJ (Poodles In Need, fostered Oxfordshire)
JJ’s nature matches his adorable looks. He’s good with dogs and cats and would love a fun home where he will have wonderful walkies. Could you help?
Bear (Vigil GSD Rescue, Surrey)
This is Bear! He’s a beautiful boy in all ways. He used to work in bomb disposal! Super bright and loyal, all he needs now is short walks and someone to love. Oh.. and squeaky toys!
Misha (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Misha is making up for lost time. After two years in a shelter in Romania she now spends her days feeling cherished, surrounded by other friendly dogs and going on joyous walks where she revels in the sunshine and rolls in the long grass. All she needs now… is you!
Mollie (Dogs Trust Harefield, West London)
Lovely Mollie has had a happy life so far, but now her owner has sadly died and Molly’s world has been turned upside-down. Could you offer her a home with a garden where she can play football, and take her for walks in nice quiet areas?
Darling Dreamy Phoebe! (Oldies Club, fostered Buckinghamshire)
Phoebe is hoping to find a quiet home with a nice garden she can sit and relax in. She would also like a lovely owner who will take her out for gentle walks so that she can have a good sniff around. Do you fit the bill?
Franky (RADAR Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Franky is a real gem of a dog – part Greyhound, part Bullbreed. He’s ever so bright and affectionate! It takes him a little while to trust but once he does, he the most fun, loyal, obedient boy you could hope to meet. He will make the best of friends for someone very lucky!
Mac (Wonky Pets Rescue, fostered Derbyshire)
Mac is a gorgeous boy who really loves love! It takes him a while to trust but once he does, he’s the soppiest dog you could meet. He’s used to life in the countryside with big open spaces, horses and other animals. He wants a retirement of fun and fuss!
Zena (Wonky Pets Rescue, fostered Birmingham)
Well! You could never get tired of looking at that face, could you?! Zena is brimming over with Goodness. She’s super friendly with everyone she meets… because it’s all such fun! Happy to live with a male dog and sensible children, Zena is a star!
Tiny, lovely Tiger-Lily! (Oldies Club, fostered Oxfordshire)
White-muzzled, fuzzy-eyebrowed Tiger-Lily is a real little character! She drags her bed around until she finds the best spot, she walks calmly past other dogs but will tell them off if they get too close and she’s trained her foster carers to play catch with each other, so she can have fun watching them! Please share her page!
Bella ball-a Bella! (Oldies Club, fostered Northamptonshire)
Beautiful Bella loves playing ball and generally spending time in the garden. She also enjoys a cuddle on the sofa. Could you offer Bella a wonderful life full of fun times and frolics?