Rescue puppies for adoption and rehoming in and around Middlesbrough
There are 6 puppies looking for a new home in and around Middlesbrough right now, listed by Maxi's Mates, Durham Dogs & Cats Home and S.A.R.A. – The Ann Prosser Foundation. Puppies here are dogs whose listed age is 12 months or under.
All 6 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Middlesbrough, in places such as Redcar, Guisborough and Coxhoe. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Middlesbrough.
By size, as the rescues list them: 3 medium and 2 large.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
Puppies near Middlesbrough right now
6 puppies are listed in or around Middlesbrough today, with 3 rescues. 3 are male and 3 female. The newest was added on 28 October 2026.
- Maxi's Mates at Guisborough, about 8 miles away: 4 puppies
- S.A.R.A. – The Ann Prosser Foundation at Redcar, about 7 miles away: 1 puppy
- Durham Dogs & Cats Home at Coxhoe, about 14 miles away: 1 puppy
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Why rescue puppies are scarce in Middlesbrough
Puppies are only a small share of the dogs listed with us in and around Middlesbrough (the count at the top of this page is live). When we checked on 29 October 2026, most rescue dogs here were adults, and more than half were greyhounds and lurchers, many of them strays at Maxi's Mates near Guisborough. S.A.R.A. The Ann Prosser Foundation at Redcar matches each dog to your lifestyle, then gives a one-week trial at home.
Charities to contact directly
Dogs Trust Darlington at Sadberge, about 10 miles away, rehomes dogs of all ages, with open browsing on five afternoons a week; we don't list its dogs, so search its own site. Our guide to Middlesbrough's dog rescues covers the local rescues too.
If you have been searching "puppies for sale Middlesbrough"
A rescue puppy is adopted, not sold, and usually comes with its first vet work done. If you buy instead, Blue Cross puts the price of a puppy at £400 to £3,000 before food, insurance and vet bills, and tells buyers to see the puppy with its mum. Report an advert scam to Report Fraud.
The law in England
- Microchipping and change of keeper. In England, as everywhere in the UK, every dog must be microchipped and registered by 8 weeks old. Since 6 April 2016 a dog in England can't pass to a new keeper until it is chipped, and the new keeper must update the database (the England regulations). A rescue chips before rehoming; after adoption, keep the details up to date.
- Lucy's Law: buying a puppy. 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.
- Banned dog types. In England, it is against the law to sell, abandon, give away or breed from a banned type: the Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro and XL Bully. Whether a dog is banned depends on what it looks like rather than its breed or name, so no rescue can rehome one and none appear on LocalPetFinder. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not a banned type.
- XL Bully dogs. In England, since 31 December 2023 it has been illegal to breed, sell, advertise, gift, exchange or abandon an XL Bully or let it stray, and since 1 February 2024 illegal to own one without a Certificate of Exemption (gov.uk: England and Wales).
Guides for puppy adopters in Middlesbrough
Popular puppies by breed in Middlesbrough
Looking for a particular breed? Each page lists that breed in and around Middlesbrough, adults and puppies alike. Breed labels on rescue listings are often a best guess, so read each profile.
Puppies in Middlesbrough: your questions
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How many puppies are available for adoption in Middlesbrough?
As of 8 November 2026, 6 puppies are listed for adoption in and around Middlesbrough on LocalPetFinder, from Maxi's Mates, Durham Dogs & Cats Home and S.A.R.A. – The Ann Prosser Foundation. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of Middlesbrough, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Which rescues near Middlesbrough have puppies right now, and how old are they?
As of 8 November 2026, Maxi's Mates (at Guisborough, about 8 miles away): 4, S.A.R.A. – The Ann Prosser Foundation (at Redcar, about 7 miles away): 1 and Durham Dogs & Cats Home (at Coxhoe, about 14 miles away): 1. The newest was added on 28 October 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
Can rescues rehome puppies under six months?
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.
Are rescue puppies vaccinated and microchipped when I adopt them?
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.
How old are the puppies in Middlesbrough?
As of 8 November 2026, the 6 puppies listed in and around Middlesbrough are: 6 aged six to 12 months, by the rescues' listed ages. We count a dog as a puppy up to 12 months. Each puppy's rescue can tell you what it has learned so far.
Are the puppies in Middlesbrough good with children and other pets?
It depends on the dog, not its size or age. As of 8 November 2026, the rescues mark 2 of the 6 puppies listed in and around Middlesbrough as able to live with children, 0 with cats and 2 with other dogs. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue, and supervise early meetings with children whatever the dog.
Why are there so few rescue puppies in Middlesbrough?
Puppies are a small share of what rescues list: as of 8 November 2026, 6 of the 59 dogs listed in Middlesbrough are puppies. Young adult dogs are worth a look too, and their rescues can tell you more about their character.
How much does it cost to adopt a rescue puppy in Middlesbrough?
The puppies listed in and around Middlesbrough today are with Maxi's Mates at Guisborough, about 8 miles away (4), S.A.R.A. – The Ann Prosser Foundation at Redcar, about 7 miles away (1) and Durham Dogs & Cats Home at Coxhoe, about 14 miles away (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.
Are there puppies for sale in Middlesbrough?
No. We don't list animals for sale. Every puppy on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 6 puppies listed in and around Middlesbrough today are with Maxi's Mates at Guisborough, about 8 miles away (4), S.A.R.A. – The Ann Prosser Foundation at Redcar, about 7 miles away (1) and Durham Dogs & Cats Home at Coxhoe, about 14 miles away (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.
Where can I buy a puppy in Middlesbrough, and should I?
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.
Can I get a free puppy to a good home in Middlesbrough, or one under £500?
Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 6 puppies listed in and around Middlesbrough today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is S.A.R.A. – The Ann Prosser Foundation at Redcar, about 7 miles away. 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.
Is there a puppy rescue near me in Middlesbrough?
As of 8 November 2026, the puppies listed in and around Middlesbrough are with Maxi's Mates at Guisborough, about 8 miles away (4), S.A.R.A. – The Ann Prosser Foundation at Redcar, about 7 miles away (1) and Durham Dogs & Cats Home at Coxhoe, about 14 miles away (1). The nearest to Middlesbrough is S.A.R.A. – The Ann Prosser Foundation at Redcar, about 7 miles away. 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.
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