Cuddles galore await you if Basil moves in with you! He is a cuddle monster who will devote himself to you if you show him the love and care he wants and needs. You will have a loyal and loving friend for life if you choose to bring him into your home.
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.
Blue (Waifs & Strays Dog Rescue, East Sussex)
Who wouldn’t want to find gorgeous Blue sitting on their sofa?! This adorable boy is good with dogs and he loves people, especially men. He’s very good on the lead and will make a marvellous best friend.
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?
Bella (Animal Action Trust, fostered Essex)
Exemplary of the lovely Shar Pei breed, Bella is well-behaved, bonds quickly and always happy to shower her favourite people with cuddles and affection. She would like to be the only dog in the home and can live with children aged 12+. She just wants to please.
Toffee (Animal Helpline, Cambridgeshire)
Toffee is a sweet 10 year old crossbreed girl who enjoys long walks in the woods. She’s a little nervous, but has a waggy tail for the people she trusts. Toffee would like a quiet relaxed home where she can settle at her own pace, and she’d really benefit from sharing with a confident canine partner.
Annie (RADAR Dog Rescue, South Yorkshire)
Annie thought she had found a home but it sadly wasn’t to be. She is an active Shepherd Crossbreed with lots of love to offer. She’s friendly with everyone and would enjoy playing with children aged 12+. Annie’s fine with dogs but would prefer to be the only pet in the home and have lots of cuddles.
Bobby (Boxer and Bully Saviours, fostered Leeds)
Silver faced Bobby is a real gem! He’s a 10 year old Boxer who is no bother at all. He’s house trained, likes his home comforts, but still enjoys a long walk and some playtime. Bobby loves human company so he’s looking for a home with someone who can spend plenty of time with him.
Gertie (Animal Adoption International, kennelled Essex)
Gorgeous Gertie is putting her sad past behind her and is now ready for the caring home she has never had. She’s loving, affectionate and quickly bonds with her special person. She is fine with other cats and dogs but would suit being an only pet in an adult home. With love and patience, she will bring great joy and make a wonderful companion.
Bella (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Beautiful Bella is a very unusual Staffy x Collie girl with a gorgeous blue merle speckled coat. She is seeking a calm, adult-only home. Bella is clever-collie-active and snuggly-staffy-enthusiastic! 22/4/18 – Bella is still waiting
Blossom (East Anglia Dog Rescue)
Beautiful Blossom is in emergency kennels hoping to find a cosy, quiet, retirement home soon. She is a gorgeous girl who loves cuddles and can live with children aged 8+. She’s not keen on other dogs and so needs a pet-free home. She has such a splendid nature. 22/04/18 – Blossom still needs a home
Bailey (Ark Animal Rescue, Lincolnshire coast)
White-toed Staffy x Collie, Bailey needs a home where he can spend all day with you. He’d be perfect if you have horses and love the outdoors. He’s good with dogs and can live with children who are big enough to not be knocked over when he’s feeling bouncy. Bailey is desperate to find a special person to love. Could that be you?
Roxy (Dogs Trust Merseyside, fostered Merseyside)
Young at heart Roxy loves to play tug-of-war and with her toys. She’s an active lady for her 11 years and looking for someone to be her constant companion. Roxy would be happy to live with other dogs and children 10+. She’s a beautiful lady.
Levi (Forever Hounds Trust, Somerset)
Levi has discovered a love for his toys since retiring from racing in 2013. Sadly, he’s been waiting for his forever home since then and regards all new experiences with wonder. Levi is looking for a quieter home where children are older and a calm canine companion. It’s time he went home.
Nancy (Boxer and Bully Saviours, fostered Dumfries)
Nancy’s had a tough life, yet she’s one of the sweetest dogs you could ever meet. She adores everyone and top of her wish list is “cuddles”. Nancy needs a lifetime foster or permanent home, and because she’s been starved of affection she’d like to live with someone who is around a lot. Can you help her please?
Lillie (Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary)
10 year old, sweetie girl 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. Please share her page far and wide so they can find her!
Peaches (RSPCA Essex South West, kennelled London)
Peaches is as sweet as her name and twice as perky. She is nearly perfect in her adorable dogginess and she brings lots of fun and happiness wherever she goes. She acts much younger than she is and loves playing and going for long walks, so prepare yourself for adventures!
Loving Lucas Cocker (Oldies Club, fostered NW London)
04/09/17 – Lucas has been reserved
Cocker Spaniel anyone? Lucas would like you to know that as well as being very handsome, he is also a joy to have around. Could you offer him a wonderful home where he will be your treasured friend?
Silvio (Safe Rescue, kennelled Norfolk)
Safe Rescue are pretty pessimistic about Silvio’s chances of finding a home (because he’s big, “plain”, and doesn’t like other animals), but we think someone special out there will want to help him. He’s had a hard life and is so desperate to be loved that he cuddles right in to you so earnestly. Could you offer Silvio that elusive home? 08/12/2017 – Cuddly Silvio is still sadly waiting! :(
Ruben (Dunroamin K9 Rescue, Yorkshire)
Poor old 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, soppy, cuddly Ruben is desperate to belong again! Please share his page to help him find his people. 02/07/2018 – Poor old Ruben is still sadly waiting!
Lilly (Boxer and Bully Saviours, fostered Gloucestershire)
Cheerful, affectionate, full of life and enthusiasm, Lilly is a joy to be with! She’s wonderful with children of any age because she’s a soppy girl. Friendly to all but fearless in her pursuit of squirrels, she’s a very loveable lady! 08/12/2017 – Gorgeous Lilly is still sadly waiting for her new 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 and no children or other pets. He will make a wonderful friend and companion. 08/02/2018 – Perfect Gent Ozzie is still sadly waiting for his special someone!
Ben (Romford Greyhound Homing, Essex)
Ben isn’t “just another retired greyhound”, he’s a whole new personality waiting to be discovered. He’d like to be part of someone’s family and find out what real retirement is all about; tasty treats, a nice comfy bed and some long interesting walks. Oh and lots of fuss and cuddles too! 08/12/2017 – Poor Ben is still waiting :(
Lynx (Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre, Kent)
Gorgeous Lynx is a fun loving Staffy Cross who is looking for a quieter retirement home. He is a young 10 year old who adores plenty of 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. He enjoys his walks and also loves rolling about in the garden or playing with his toys. If you have room in your heart and also on your sofa, how can you resist this beautiful boy! 06/12/2017 – This cuddly boy is still waiting! :(
Tish (Romford Greyhound Homing, Essex)
Calling all sighthound lovers .. please form an orderly queue! This beautiful lady is Tish and if you have a place on your sofa for her, she’ll let you into her heart forever. Tish retired from racing in February 2011 and has spent the past six years in kennels waiting for someone to adopt her. There must be a greyt home out there for her somewhere? 08/12/2017 – Beautiful Tish is still waiting!
Chunk (North of England)
Please meet incredibly handsome and cheeky Chunk. He is a friendly 6 year old Boxer cross who is looking a very special someone who will come and take him home with them. He needs an adult only home and where there will be no other pets. He enjoys going for walks and walks well on his lead. He adores a cuddle and plenty of fuss and will make a wonderful companion and loving friend. 08/12/2017 – Gorgeous lovable Chunk is still waiting for his special someone! :(
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 been waiting in kennels for ages with no sign of a home on the horizon. He’s an energetic young-oldie who loves playing fetch. He also loves cuddles and enjoys a spot of training (for treats!). Mike will fill your life with love and fun if you just give him the chance… 06/12/2017- Gorgeous boy Mike is still waiting for his special someone! :(
Jess & Maddie (Evesham Greyhound & Lurcher Rescue, Worcestershire)
Two Lurcher girls are so much better than one! Jess and Maddie keep each other relaxed and entertained so all they need from you is fuss, food, walks and a comfy bed each. They love other dogs, making them a joy to take out. They’re undemanding but extremely loving. If you want twice the cuddles for half the effort, then look no further! 22/02/2018 – This gorgeous pair are still sadly waiting! :(
Noodles (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Noodles, a splendid 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 what Noodles really needs is a permanent home where he won’t need to be left on his own. Can you help him? 08/02/2018 – Poor Noodles is Still waiting!
Dolly (Cleo’s Mutley Crew, North Lanarkshire)
Dinky Dolly is a gentle, affectionate girl who will make the perfect little companion. She wants a quiet life of short walks, garden pottering, napping with her owner nearby and lots of cuddles. She’s a people person and is sadly in kennels right now, as the her rescue has no foster places available. If you can offer her a home, either permanently or just until she’s adopted, you’ll have an eternally grateful companion to snuggle up to. Do you have any sofa space for Dolly? 06/12/2017 – Still Sadly 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…
08/02/2018 – Gorgeous Bluebell is still waiting for her special someone to come and take her home!
Cooper (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Super Cooper is a soppy, snuggly boy once he trusts you, but that trust takes time to build up. He’s definitely worth the effort because not only is he gorgeous, playful and very affectionate, he’s also extremely bright! He even keeps a diary which you can read a thrilling extract of… 08/02/2018 – Gorgeous Cooper is still sadly waiting for someone to take him home with them! :(
Leyla (Freshfields Animal Rescue, Liverpool)
Leyla’s kisses and cuddles are legendary. Why else would Eric Clapton write a song about her?! She’s got a lovely gentle nature and would be happy to live with children from 8 years old. She’d like a warm bed, sofa or spot in front of the fire and, most importantly, someone to just be with her much of the time. She’s the most genial and affectionate girl you could ever wish to meet, or cuddle! 08/02/2018 – Gorgeous Leyla is still waiting! :(
Ollie (Dogs Trust Glasgow)
Handsome Ollie will be such a loving companion and he is waiting for his special someone to come along. He is very active for his age, loves playing and learning new things and adores a fuss once he knows you. Ollie enjoys being around other dogs, but at home he wants to be your only one. He is a sweet, loving soul who just wants to be your new best friend! 08/02/2018 – Gorgeous Ollie is still waiting for his special someone!
Biscuit – girl! (Dogs Trust West Calder, Scotland)
Biscuit is a pretty girl who has been waiting years for a new home. :( She can be a little shy at first but she soon becomes friends. Biscuit doesn’t like to be left on her own. She 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? 07/02/2018 – Beautiful Biscuit is sadly still waiting! :(