NEWOlder rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in London
There are 11 older dogs looking for a new home in London right now, listed by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and Dogs Trust. Older dogs here are dogs whose listed age is 7 years or more.
By size, as the rescues list them: 3 small, 2 medium and 5 large.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
11 dogs looking for a home
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NEWDoris
9 years · Female · French Bulldog Cross
Smalllow energy
Can live with: Children
Dogs Trust · London
Meet Doris →
NEWPatch
8 years · Female · Greyhound
Largehigh energy
Can live with: Other dogs
Dogs Trust · London
Meet Patch →
NEWBubbles
9 years, 8 months · Female · Lurcher
Largehigh energy
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London
Meet Bubbles →
NEWChief
7 years, 1 month · Male · Lurcher
Largehigh energy
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London
Meet Chief →
NEWGary
7 years, 4 months · Male · Greyhound
Largelow energy
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London
Meet Gary →
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NEWRoar
7 years, 3 months · Male · Greyhound
Largelow energy
Can live with: Children
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London
Meet Roar →
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NEWWilt
7 years, 6 months · Male · French Bulldog
Smalllow energy
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London
Meet Wilt →Tell me when an older dog is listed near London
Email alerts are coming soon. Until then, new animals appear on this page as soon as rescues list them, so please check back.
Older dogs in London: your questions
How many older dogs are available for adoption in London?
As of 30 September 2026, 11 older dogs are listed for adoption in London on LocalPetFinder, from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and Dogs Trust. 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 London?
Yes: 3 older dogs of the 11 listed in London are listed as small by the rescue.
How much does it cost to adopt an older dog in London?
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 London?
This page lists every older dog with the rescues we list in London and the places within it. You can also see older dogs across England. Email alerts for new listings are coming soon.
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Older dogs in other cities: Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester
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