Rescue puppies for adoption and rehoming in London

As of 30 September 2026, 4 puppies are listed for adoption in London on LocalPetFinder, from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Dogs Trust and Pro Dogs Direct. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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.

Puppies are a small share of what rescues list: as of 30 September 2026, 4 of the 58 dogs listed in London are puppies. Young adult dogs are worth a look too, and their rescues can tell you more about their character.

Rescue fees for puppies are set by each rescue. Battersea charges £275 for a puppy under six months, 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, and rescues rehome animals rather than selling them, usually for an adoption fee: for example, Battersea charges £275 for a puppy under six months and Dogs Trust £300. The fee usually goes towards vet work already done, such as neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations. 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.

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Puppy fees are usually higher: Battersea charges £275 for a puppy under six months and Blue Cross puppies start from £525, while Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog. An animal offered "free to 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.

This page lists every puppy with the rescues we list in London and the places within it. Because there are only a few here, we also show puppies from rescues within 25 miles under "Also near London", each with its town and distance. You can also see puppies across England. Email alerts for new listings are coming soon.