Pumpkin
8 months • Female • Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross
high energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogsCats
Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Lincoln Farm)· Winterborne Kingston
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Rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Dorset
Rescue dogs and puppies looking for new homes in and around Dorset, listed for rehoming by rescues and rehoming centres.
20 in Dorset itself and 13 within about 25 miles, in places such as Canford Magna. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Dorset.
Newest listing added 7 November 2026
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Cleo
4 years • Bullbreed
Can live with:Children
Eddie
Lurcher
Fig
6 months • Female • German Shepherd x Border Collie
Puppyhigh energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Lincoln Farm)· Winterborne Kingston
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Herbie
5 years • Crossbreed
Largehigh energyDaily medication
Jasper
7 years • Lurcher
About dog adoption in Dorset
This page covers the Dorset council area. It brings together the 33 dogs listed on LocalPetFinder in Dorset and within about 25 miles of it, 20 of them in Dorset itself, from 3 rescues. Each card shows the town the animal is in and how far that is from the centre of Dorset, in a straight line.
Every profile links to the rescue that has the animal, and you apply with them directly: the rescue runs its own process and tells you its adoption fee. Listings are updated regularly, so it is worth checking back.
Dorset dog adoption FAQ
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Are there dog rescues in Dorset?
Right now 3 rescues list 33 dogs on LocalPetFinder in Dorset or within about 25 miles of it, 20 in Dorset itself. We only show rescues whose animals we list, so there may be others nearby.
How does adopting a dog near Dorset work?
Pick a dog on this page and apply with the rescue named on its profile. LocalPetFinder is not a rescue: each rescue runs its own adoption process, which can include meeting the dog and a home check, and sets its own fee. If the rescue is a drive away, expect to make the trip at least once.
Can I rehome my dog in Dorset?
Yes. Owners anywhere in England can list a dog, cat or rabbit on LocalPetFinder for free. Enter your postcode and a listing from Dorset appears on this page once we have checked it. Your pet stays with you until you choose an adopter. Start here.
LocalPetFinder and other pet sites
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Is LocalPetFinder the same as Petfinder?
No. LocalPetFinder is an independent UK website and is not connected with Petfinder. We bring together dogs, cats and rabbits from UK rescues and rehoming centres, and every profile links to the rescue that cares for the animal, so you apply with them directly.
How is LocalPetFinder different from Pets4Homes?
Pets4Homes describes itself as the UK’s largest online pet marketplace, connecting buyers with breeders as well as shelters and charities. LocalPetFinder is for adoption: our listings come from rescues and rehoming centres and from owners rehoming their own pet, each checked by a reviewer before it goes live. We do not take adverts from breeders.
Can I find RSPCA animals on LocalPetFinder?
No. We do not list the RSPCA’s animals, at its national centres or its branches. To see them, use RSPCA Find a Pet, the RSPCA’s own search for animals in its centres and branches across England and Wales.