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. 2/9/18 – Misha 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.
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? 2/9/18 – Bella 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! 2/9/18 – 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. 2/9/18 – Spot still needs a home!
Jessie (Cheltenham Animal Shelter)
You can rely on handsome Jessie to follow you around in case you need his help. He likes a bit of fuss but isn’t demanding. He won’t necessarily need walks, just a secure garden. Jessie’s only ambition in life is to be your companion. 2/9/18 – Jessie still needs a home!
Misha (Ashbourne Animal Welfare, Derbyshire)
Misha is a gorgeous big girl with ambitions of being a lapdog! She also loves toys and will greet you with a teddy. Could you offer Misha the home she’s been waiting for? 2/9/18 – Misha still needs a home!
Ocky (via Freshfields, at his home in 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. 2/9/18 – Ocky still needs a home!
Shrimp (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, fostered Yorkshire)
Super 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 family. 2/9/18 – Shrimp still needs a home!
Bernie (All Dogs Matter, North London)
Bernie is a dinky JRT with a big heart. He likes taking his human out to explore and socialise. At home, he’s content to enjoy your company from the comfort of his bed, but he does like a bit of lap time too. 1/9/18 – Bernie still needs a home!
Ally & Carly (All Dogs Matter, North London)
30/8/18 – Reserved!
Ally and Carly are simply lovely! They like a cuddle and they’re good with other dogs and children. They’d love to take you for jolly walks then snuggle up with you, or just near you, for a nap. Fun, love and comfort are all they want in life!
Slaney (Romford Greyhound Homing, Essex)
Soft-hearted Slaney is looking for a peaceful home where he can just relax most of the time. He will gaze at you lovingly and lean into you for fuss. If you have a big garden, he won’t need to go for walks. Slaney is such a placid and noble gentleman. 30/8/18 – Slaney still needs a home!
Scooby (Ark Animal Rescue, Lincolnshire coast)
Gorgeous Scooby needs a quiet home where he can enjoy chewing on a marrowbone and having a cuddle on the sofa. He enjoys walks so you’ll need to be fairly active. Due to past ill-treatment, Scooby has a fear of being touched around the neck, poor lad. 30/8/18 – Scooby still needs a home!
Zac (Last Chance Animal Rescue, Kent)
Zac is the perfect little companion if you want a cheerful, dinky dog to busily follow you about in case you need help. In the evening he will gladly snuggle on the sofa with you. For an active retired person Zac will be the bestest of best friends. Such a good listener! 19/08/18 – Still needs a home!
Coco (Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Kent)
Coco is a sweet, lively girl who is seeking a special person or family who can give her the love she needs to feel comfortable and safe in her new home. She needs to be an only pet, but will provide all the love and companionship you need. 30/7/18 – Coco still needs a home!
Gus (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, Yorkshire)
Joyful Gus is partially sighted but he still loves to run around! He’s good with other dogs and adores all human people too. He enjoys getting a fuss from everyone he meets! Gus is a straightforwardly happy dog – optimistic and loving. 30/07/18 – Gus 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. 1/9/18 – Rico still needs a home!
Charlie (Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, Gloucestershire)
Reserved!
This cute, little Terrier mix has had a rough start in life and needs a little help in his new home. Charlie loves his toys and food and quiet strolls as he doesn’t like noise. He is looking for an adult, terrier-experienced home without any pets though he doesn’t mind walking pals. Can you help Charlie?
Lizzie (Loving Homes Dog Rescue, fostered Scottish Borders)
Lizzie is looking for a home with someone around quite a lot. She loves human company and could live with older children (11 years +) and she may be able to share with a calm doggy friend. 1/9/18 – Lizzie 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. 2/9/18 – 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? 1/9/18 – Still waiting!
Lucky (female) (Dogs Trust West Calder, Scotland)
How can pretty Lucky still be waiting? Could you offer her a quiet, rural home where she will be your only pet? You will need to visit Lucky a few times at West Calder so that she is confident to go home with you. 1/9/18 – Lucky still needs a home!
Porthos (Safe Rescue, fostered Great Yarmouth)
Porthos is much happier dog since being treated for his sore hips. He is ready for a warm soft bed and a loving owner who will appreciate what a dear old soul he is. After a hard life, could you offer Porthos a retirement full of love and comfort? 1/9/18 – Porthos still needs a home!
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. 1/9/18 – 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! 1/9/18 – Buster is still waiting!
Jojo (Safe Rescue, fostered Norfolk)
Depressed by his life in Romania, poor Jojo hardly moved from his bed of damp straw. But now he’s enjoying home comforts and can’t wait to find a forever home. Jojo is loyal, kind and loves everyone. Could you fill his retirement with the fuss and cuddles he deserves? 1/9/18 – Jojo still needs a home!
Bruiser (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Cuddly and loving Bruiser is a real character who will bring a smile to your face and warm your heart. He has been waiting so long for a home after having a hard life. He needs committed and patient owners who will help him settle, but he will bring lots of joy and love to your home. 1/9/18 – Bruiser still needs a home!
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? 1/9/18 – Jessie still needs a home!
Albert (Leicester Animal Aid)
This glossy black Labrador/Rottweiler is known as Albert Einstein as he’s one wise gentleman. He’s affectionate, loyal and has a heart of gold. He loves life and travel plus the odd cuddle or two. Albert is looking for an adult home as the only pet as he loves his food and does not like to share. 1/9/18 – Albert’s still waiting!
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. 2/9/18 – Lillie still needs a home!
Cara (German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Hampshire)
Cara is a delightful German Shepherd who needs a new home through no fault of her own. She has a lovely temperament and is still quite active. She loves a run in the fields and would enjoy a nice rural setting for exploring. 1/9/18 – Beautiful Cara 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. 2/9/18 – Ruben is still waiting!
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. 2/9/18 – Ozzie is still waiting!
Lynx (Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre, Kent)
Lynx is a fun-loving boy who adores cuddles and fuss and loves to spend time with you. He would prefer a home without children or cats, but could live with a female dog. Could you offer him a new home? 2/9/18 – Lynx is still waiting!
Mike (Dogs Trust Newbury, Berkshire)
If you’re one of those super-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 young-oldie who loves playing fetch. He also loves cuddles. Mike will fill your life with love and fun if you just give him the chance… 1/9/18 – 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? 1/9/18 – 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? 1/9/18 – 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. 2/9/18 – Noodles is still waiting!
Bluebell (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
While browsing Oldies for an hour,
My wandering glances fell
Upon a little trembling flower,
A single sweet Bluebell…
2/9/18 – Gorgeous Bluebell is still waiting for a home!
Cooper (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Cooper is a snuggly boy once he trusts you, but that trust takes time to build. He’s definitely worth the effort because not only is he gorgeous, playful and affectionate, he’s also extremely bright! 2/9/18 – Cooper is still waiting for someone to take him home!
Biscuit – girl! (Dogs Trust West Calder, Scotland)
Biscuit is a pretty girl who can be a little shy at first but she soon becomes friends. Biscuit needs a quiet home with people who are around most of the time. She’s housetrained and loves a trip out in the car. Could you be the person Biscuit has been waiting for? 2/9/18 – Biscuit 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? 2/9/18 – 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. 2/9/18 – William is still waiting!