Rescue puppies for adoption and rehoming in and around Dorset

As of 8 November 2026, 7 puppies are listed for adoption in and around Dorset on LocalPetFinder, from Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Lincoln Farm), Waggy Tails Rescue and Staffie & Stray Rescue. That is 4 in Dorset itself and 3 with rescues within about 25 miles, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

As of 8 November 2026, Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Lincoln Farm) (at Winterborne Kingston): 3, Waggy Tails Rescue (at Canford Magna, about 11 miles away): 3 and Staffie & Stray Rescue (at Ferndown): 1. The newest was added on 7 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Yes. Lucy's Law stops third-party sales, not rescues. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that puppies under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.

They should be microchipped. All dogs in the UK must be microchipped and registered by 8 weeks old, and in England, Wales and Scotland a puppy can't pass to a new keeper until it is chipped. At the large charities the fee also pays for first vaccinations. Dogs Trust's fee includes a health check, vaccinations, worming and other treatments, neutering (or a neutering voucher), microchipping, a collar and lead, food and four weeks' free Petplan insurance. A young puppy may still have vaccinations to finish, so ask the rescue which it has had and what is still due.

As of 8 November 2026, the 7 puppies listed in and around Dorset are: 2 under six months and 5 aged six to 12 months, by the rescues' listed ages. We count a dog as a puppy up to 12 months. Some rescues charge a higher fee for a puppy under six months, so check the fee on each profile. Each puppy's rescue can tell you what it has learned so far.

It depends on the dog, not its size or age. As of 8 November 2026, the rescues mark 2 of the 7 puppies listed in and around Dorset as able to live with children, 1 with cats and 3 with other dogs. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue, and supervise early meetings with children whatever the dog.

Puppies are a small share of what rescues list: as of 8 November 2026, 7 of the 33 dogs listed in Dorset are puppies. Young adult dogs are worth a look too, and their rescues can tell you more about their character.

The puppies listed in and around Dorset today are with Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Lincoln Farm) at Winterborne Kingston (3), Waggy Tails Rescue at Canford Magna, about 11 miles away (3) and Staffie & Stray Rescue at Ferndown (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. Rescue fees for puppies are set by each rescue. Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog in England, Wales and Scotland, and Blue Cross puppies under six months start from £525. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every puppy on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 7 puppies listed in and around Dorset today are with Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Lincoln Farm) at Winterborne Kingston (3), Waggy Tails Rescue at Canford Magna, about 11 miles away (3) and Staffie & Stray Rescue at Ferndown (1), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross puppies under six months start from £525. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that puppies under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.

Not here: we only list dogs with rescues, so every puppy listed here is adopted for the rescue's fee, which usually covers vet work already done. Whether to buy is your choice. Adopting means the rescue can tell you what it knows about the puppy's history and health before you apply. If you decide to buy, The Royal Kennel Club runs a Find a Puppy service, and Dogs Trust's breed guides suggest talking to your vet first: they say some practices offer pre-purchase consultations on likely health conditions and rough costs.

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 7 puppies listed in and around Dorset today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Lincoln Farm) at Winterborne Kingston. Puppy fees can be higher: Blue Cross puppies start from £525, while Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue. All dogs in the UK must be microchipped by 8 weeks old, and in England, Wales and Scotland a dog can't pass to a new keeper until it is chipped, so ask to see the microchip details.

As of 8 November 2026, the puppies listed in and around Dorset are with Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Lincoln Farm) at Winterborne Kingston (3), Waggy Tails Rescue at Canford Magna, about 11 miles away (3) and Staffie & Stray Rescue at Ferndown (1). The nearest to Dorset is Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Lincoln Farm) at Winterborne Kingston. You can also see puppies across England. To see what is closest to you, search by postcode with the pet finder on our home page. To hear when one is listed, set up an email alert on this page.