This little Jack Russell with a big smile is the charming and characterful Jake. He’s looking for a human companion or two who love walks as much as him. He needs an adult only home, plenty of fuss, and soft toys to play with. 13/1/19 – Still needs a home
Category: Overlooked Oldies
Here you’ll find the dogs who have been featured longest on our website. If you are considering adopting an oldie, please consider one of these dogs: they really need your help!
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.
Milo (RADAR Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Milo is a very handsome boy who is looking for a quiet, adult home with Akita-experienced owners. He is very loving and he forms a strong bond with his people. Milo walks beautifully on the lead and will do anything for treats! 1/1/19 – Still needs a home
Bonnie (Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue, Cambridgeshire)
Bonnie is fully snuggle trained and would be happy to demonstrate her prowess on your sofa! She is dreaming of being someone’s little staffy princess – could you make Bonnie’s dream come true? 1/1/19 – Still needs a home!
Lola (Wonky Pets, fostered Birmingham)
Thoroughly lovely Lola is looking for a quiet home where any children are 12 or over. She’s shy with people until she knows they’re trustworthy… then she’s a big soppy-head! Good with other dogs, she’d love to live with one or more. Life is more jolly in a pack! 1/1/19 – Lola still needs a home
Bonnie (Bath Cats and Dogs Home)
Bonnie is a shy girl who loves a fuss once she knows you, and is clever, obedient and playful. She needs a quiet home, with a single owner, where she is your only pet. Bonnie is not too bothered about walks, especially in summer, so would like a nice garden and simply to be your very best friend. Could you help Bonnie? 26/12/18 – Still needs a home
Dolce and Gabbana (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Twin Staffy boys, Dolce and Gabbana, just exude love and happiness guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone’s face. They are desperately looking for a home together and are house-trained and non-destructive. Due to their exuberance, older children would be better suited in a home with no other pets. 26/12/18 – Still need a home
Thor (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
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. 1/1/19 – Still needs a home
Sunny (Kama’s Cave Greyhound Sanctuary, Lincolnshire)
Sunny by name and by nature. This big, pretty Greyhound girl is cheerful and playful. She would love to have a human and a sofa to call her own. She always looks elegant, even when lounging around, which she intends to do a lot! 1/1/19 – Sunny still needs a home!
Spot (Wythall Animal Rescue, West Midlands)
Little Spot’s three legs are perfectly sufficient for him to get out and about and enjoy life. He has a fabulous character and needs a new person to love. Spot is also available to foster and his veterinary costs would be covered by the rescue. 1/1/19 – Spot still needs a home!
Ocky (via Freshfields, Liverpool)
Ocky is a wonderful boy with an exuberant nature. He gets a bit excited and giddy, but that’s part of his staffy charm! Good with dogs, he has lived with female dogs. He can live with older children and will be a great family dog. 1/1/19 – Ocky still needs a home!
Shrimp (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, fostered Yorkshire)
Shrimp has a sunny, sociable nature. He’d love to live with at least one other dog as he’s used to living with five! He enjoys home comforts and good company. He’ll be a wonderful addition to any doggy family. 3/1/19 – Shrimp still needs a home!
Rico (Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gloucestershire)
Adorable Akita Rico is very loyal and his favourite thing is spending time with his humans. His perfect home would be adult only and pet-free so he can have all your love to himself. A garden to potter around and the occasional short walk would be perfect. 3/1/19 – Rico still needs a home!
Levi (Boxer and Bully Saviours, fostered South Yorkshire)
Levi is a gentle Mastiff who has a lovely nature. He’s sad that his family were made homeless and he is seeking a new forever home. Levi is such a snuggly and respectful chap who is great with children and can live with dogs. 6/11/18 – Levi still needs a home
Yoshi (Friends of Akitas Trust, Derbyshire)
Yoshi is your best friend in waiting. His name means good luck in Japanese and he is a true good luck charm with his affectionate, gentle nature. He is an intelligent boy who loves human company and cuddles. Do you want a big, fluffy bear of a best friend? 6/11/18 – Still waiting!
Raffa (Dogs Trust, Merseyside)
Cute Raffa is a very shy and gentle boy who is hoping for a quiet home. He needs a patient owner who will take time to get to know him and who is around most of the time. Once he feels secure he will share his loving, playful nature and be a devoted companion. 6/11/18 – Raffa still needs a home!
Buster (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Snuggle-boy Buster is ever so soppy. Sometimes though his exuberance cannot be contained and he needs to express his ecstasy… by charging about and ripping up one of his toys. He’s funny, responsive and extremely cuddly! 21/12/18 – Buster is still waiting!
Jessie (Ardley Rescue Kennels, Oxfordshire)
Gorgeous Jessie is good with dogs and children and still has plenty of energy for a game. She also loves cuddles and affection. Jessie sounds perfect! Could you offer her a home within 30 miles of Bicester? 13/11/18 – Jessie still needs a home!
Lillie (Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary)
10 year old Lillie has been in kennels since she was 5. That’s right, 5 years in kennels. “Why?!” – we hear you cry. Well, um… because she needs to be an only pet and she’s yet another Staffy? “But surely there’s lots of people she’d be perfect for!” – We couldn’t agree more. 13/11/18 – Lillie still needs a home!
Ruben (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, Yorkshire)
Ruben has been patiently waiting in kennels for months, making the most of any human contact that comes his way. He’s a very good and loving boy who adores people and even gets on with cats! Big, soft and cuddly Ruben is desperate to be loved again. 15/11/18 – Ruben still needs a home!
Ozzie (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Freshfields say that Ozzie is the perfect gentleman and a very affectionate boy who loves attention and walks. Ozzie is looking for a rural, quiet home with an active owner. He will make a wonderful friend and companion. 17/11/18 – Ozzie is still waiting!
Mike (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
If you’re one of those lovely people that wants to offer a home to a dog that no-one else seems to notice, you could be the person for Mike. He’s an energetic boy who loves playing fetch. He also loves cuddles. Mike will fill your life with love and fun if you just give him the chance… 17/11/18 – Mike is still waiting!
Nero (Bath Cats and Dogs Home)
Nero is a big, playful and affectionate boy who would love to have a male owner who will take him for walks and play tug with him. He is an independent lad, but he does like knowing you are around, so if you could stay with him most of the day, he would love it! Could Nero be your new best friend? 17/11/18 – Nero is still waiting!
Buddy (Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary)
And the award for the oldie with the longest tongue… goes… to… Buddy!!
And the award for the oldie with the pointiest ears… goes… to… Buddy!!
Could you offer award-winning Buddy an experienced home where he will be your only pet? 17/11/18 – Buddy is still waiting!
Noodles (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Noodles, a Shar Pei, did find a new home but he so loved his new people that he panicked when they went out to work, and he had to return to Freshfields. He’s such a special boy that they still take him home for weekends, but Noodles needs a permanent home where he won’t need to be left on his own. 22/11/18 – Noodles is still waiting!
Chuckie (Greyhound Gap, Staffordshire)
Chuckie is a loyal Lurcher x Shepherd boy who gets overlooked because he is older, and yet he really doesn’t act like an old dog at all. He likes children and he could live with a mature female dog. Chuckie’s so fed up of waiting in kennels – is he waiting for you? 22/11/18 – Chuckie still needs a home!
William (Chancepixies Animal Welfare, Kent)
Little William’s dad passed away and he’s now looking for an experienced and understanding adult-only home. He’s led an insular life and arrived in rescue very underweight so food is an issue with him. He loves his walks and deserves a happy, forever home. 22/11/18 – William is still waiting!