Question 1

How many small dogs are available for adoption in London?

Accepted Answer

As of 30 September 2026, 10 small 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.

Question 2

Which small breeds are in rescue in London?

Accepted Answer

By today's listings in London: French Bulldogs (4), Jack Russells (2), Chihuahuas (2) and Poodles & doodles (1). Breed labels on rescue listings are often a best guess, so read each profile.

Question 3

How much does it cost to adopt a small dog in London?

Accepted Answer

Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and £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 fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over and £335 for dogs aged 1 to 7. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

Question 4

Are there small dogs for sale in London?

Accepted Answer

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every small dog on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre, and rescues rehome animals for an adoption fee rather than selling them: for example, Battersea charges £230 for an adult dog and Dogs Trust £300. The fee goes towards the 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.

Question 5

Can I get a free small dog in London, or one under £500?

Accepted Answer

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Many rescue fees are under £500: Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over. An animal offered "free to good home" is a private advert, not 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.

Question 6

Is there a small dog rescue near me in London?

Accepted Answer

This page lists every small dog with the rescues we list in London and the places within it. You can also see small dogs across England. Email alerts for new listings are coming soon.

Small rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in London

Tallulah

Doris

Bailey

Cookie

Milo

Mini Millie

Pierre

Scrabble

Tails

Wilt

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