NEWOlder rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in England
There are 80 older dogs looking for a new home in England right now, listed by Dogs Trust, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Birmingham Dogs Home, Woodgreen Pets Charity, Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home and Many Tears Animal Rescue. Older dogs here are dogs whose listed age is 7 years or more.
By size, as the rescues list them: 27 small, 33 medium and 17 large.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
80 dogs looking for a home
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NEWAlfie
9 years · Male · Pointer Cross
Mediumlow energy
Can live with: Children
Dogs Trust · Kenilworth
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NEWArchie
9 years · Male · Pointer Cross
Mediumlow energy
Can live with: Children
Dogs Trust · Kenilworth
Meet Archie →
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NEWHetty
9 years · Female · Bulldog
Mediumlow energy
Can live with: Children
Dogs Trust · Huyton
Meet Hetty →
NEWKizzi
10 years · Female · Patterdale Terrier Cross
Smalllow energy
Can live with: Other dogs
Dogs Trust · Ilfracombe
Meet Kizzi →
NEWMax
11 years · Male · Jack Russell Terrier
Smalllow energy
Can live with: Children
Dogs Trust · Denton
Meet Max →
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NEWRossi
11 years · Male · Crossbreed
Mediumlow energy
Can live with: Children, Other dogs
Dogs Trust · Huyton
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NEWTeddy
8 years · Male · Crossbreed
Smalllow energy
Can live with: Children
Dogs Trust · Leeds
Meet Teddy →
NEWYara
11 years · Female · Lurcher
Mediumlow energy
Can live with: Children
Dogs Trust · Huyton
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NEWYumi
10 years · Male · Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross
Mediumlow energy
Dogs Trust · Huyton
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Older dogs in England: your questions
How many older dogs are available for adoption in England?
As of 30 September 2026, 80 older dogs are listed for adoption in England on LocalPetFinder, from Dogs Trust, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Birmingham Dogs Home, Woodgreen Pets Charity, Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home and Many Tears Animal Rescue. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
What age counts as an older dog?
On LocalPetFinder, an older dog is one whose listed age is 7 years or more. Rescues use their own cut-offs: Blue Cross, for example, has a lower fee band for dogs aged 8 or over.
Are there small older dogs for adoption in England?
Yes: 27 older dogs of the 80 listed in England are listed as small by the rescue.
How much does it cost to adopt an older dog in England?
Each rescue sets its own fee, and some charge less for older dogs. Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over, against £335 for dogs aged 1 to 7. Battersea charges £230 for any dog over six months, and Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog in England, Wales and Scotland. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.
Is there a older dog rescue near me in England?
This page lists every older dog with the rescues we list in England and the places within it. Email alerts for new listings are coming soon.
More dogs in England
By breed
- Lurchers (54)
- Crossbreed dogs (143)
- Greyhounds (27)
- Staffies (26)
- Poodles & doodles (8)
- Border Collies (12)
- German Shepherds (20)
- Spaniels (8)
- French Bulldogs (17)
- Jack Russells (16)
- Labradors (6)
- Chihuahuas (9)
- Dachshunds (3)
- Huskies (5)
- Shih Tzus (2)
- Whippets (1)
- Rough and Smooth Collies (1)
- Yorkies (1)
- Cavaliers (1)
- Bichon Frises (1)
- Pugs (5)
- Beagles (3)
- Boxers (2)
- Rottweilers (7)
- Dobermanns (4)
- Akitas (6)
- Belgian Malinois (7)
- Shar Peis (5)
- Pomeranians (3)
Older dogs in other cities: Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester
For rescues and rehoming centres
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