Adoption guide
Rescue puppies in Perth and Dundee
More than a thousand searches a month ask for puppies for sale in Dundee and Perth, but rescue pups here are few and far between. This guide shows where the young dogs were in early November, how to get on the list for the next one, and how to buy a puppy in Scotland without being caught by a scam.
By the LocalPetFinder Team · Checked 7 November 2026
The short answer
Rescue puppies are scarce around Perth and Dundee: on 7 November 2026 the only one under 6 months we found was Boss, a Mastiff cross of 5 months at PADS, Forteviot. PADS homes many dogs before they reach its website, so send its application saying you want a young dog. If you buy instead, Blue Cross puts a puppy at £400 to £3,000.
- Rescue adoption fees
- Rescue fees for puppies are set by each rescue, 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.
- PADS, any age
- £250, with neutering, vaccinations, a microchip, worming and flea treatment.
- Buying from a breeder
- £400 to £3,000, on Blue Cross figures.
- Keeping a dog
- At least £6,200 over its life, rising to £18,800 or more for a large breed, according to PDSA.
Where the young dogs were on 7 November
Any puppy from a rescue we list appears on our Perth puppies page and, measured from Dundee, the Dundee puppies page.
PADS, Forteviot
Boss came in when his owners' relationship broke down, aged 5 months; he had lived with cats and children, and PADS expects him to reach 30 to 40kg, so it wants a calm, experienced home with a garden. Posted the same day was Zeus, a Miniature Pinscher of 9 months, shy but sweet, who had lived with an 8 year old.
PADS has a mother and baby unit in its hospital block, which is where any litter born in its care starts out.
Springer Rescue Scotland
Two Springer Spaniels of 15 months were on its dogs page without an area given. Its dogs live with fosterers anywhere in Scotland, so ask which area a young dog is in before you apply.
Dundee
Brown Street Kennels, run by Dundee City Council, had one dog, a year-old lurcher, when its page was last updated on 4 November 2026, and Dogs Trust Dundee rehomes from foster homes. Neither lists with us, so check their own pages.
Why a young adult may suit you better
PADS's staff warn that a cute pup may grow into a very large dog, and say they will tell you if one is likely to. A dog of a year or two already shows its adult size and temperament, and the greyhounds near Kinross, many of them 2 to 4, are an option many puppy hunters never consider; our guide to dog rescues around Perth covers them.
Getting on the list for the next pup
PADS says many of its dogs never appear online because homes are waiting for them. Fill in its adoption application, say you would like a young dog, and describe your home and household; it contacts you if a suitable one arrives. Set up an alert on our puppies page as well, so you hear when a new pup is listed.
Searched "puppies for sale" in Dundee or Perth?
If you buy, these checks protect you and the puppy:
- Buy from the breeder, never a dealer. Lucy's Law has applied in Scotland since 1 September 2021, and the Scottish Government says a pup under six months must come directly from a licensed breeder or a licensed rehoming centre.
- See the puppy with its mother. Blue Cross advises meeting the pup where it was born, with its mum.
- Never pay a deposit up front. A seller who wants money before you have seen the puppy should be reported to Police Scotland.
- Budget beyond the price. PDSA puts the lifetime cost of a dog at £6,200 or more, before you count the purchase.
The law in Scotland
Microchipping and change of keeper
In Scotland, as everywhere in the UK, every dog must be microchipped and registered by 8 weeks old. Since 6 April 2016 a dog in Scotland can't pass to a new keeper until it is chipped, and the new keeper must update the database (the Scotland regulations). A rescue chips before rehoming; after adoption, keep the details up to date.
Lucy's Law: buying a puppy
In Scotland, Lucy's Law has banned the third-party sale of puppies under six months since 1 September 2021.
Banned dog types
In Scotland, 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 Scotland, since 23 February 2024 it has been illegal to sell, advertise, gift or exchange an XL Bully or let it stray, and since 1 August 2024 an offence to own one without an exemption certificate. The Scottish rules also say it is unlawful to "sell, give away or rehome an XL Bully".
Rehoming licences
In Scotland, since 1 September 2021, anyone sourcing five or more animals in any 12-month period to rehome as pets needs a licence (Scottish Government). A licence is a useful sign that a Scottish rescue is what it says it is.
Questions
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Are there rescue puppies in Perth?
Very few. On 7 November 2026 the only pup under 6 months we found nearby was a Mastiff cross of 5 months at PADS, Forteviot. Send PADS an application, as many dogs are homed before they appear online.
Are there puppies for sale in Dundee from a rescue?
Rescues don’t sell puppies; they charge an adoption fee. Our Dundee puppies page shows any young dog listed within reach, and PADS, about 18 miles away, charges £250 for any dog.
How much is a puppy in Perth?
Blue Cross puts the price of a bought puppy at £400 to £3,000. PADS charges £250 for a dog of any age, with neutering and a microchip included.
How do I avoid a puppy scam in Scotland?
Meet the puppy with its mother and buy only from the breeder. Never send a deposit for a pup you have not seen, and report a suspicious seller to Police Scotland.
Can I adopt a young dog instead of a puppy near Perth?
Yes. On 7 November 2026 PADS had a Miniature Pinscher of 9 months, and many of the greyhounds near Kinross were 2 to 4.
Is it legal to buy a puppy from a pet shop in Scotland?
Not a puppy under six months. Since 1 September 2021, Lucy's Law means a young puppy must be bought directly from a licensed breeder or a licensed rehoming centre in Scotland.
Keep reading
- Puppies for adoption in and around Perth
- All rescue dogs in and around Perth
- Dog rescues in Perth and Dundee, compared
- Adopting a greyhound near Perth and Kinross
- Every dog adoption guide for Perth
- Rescue pets in Perth
Puppies in other cities: Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dumfries and Galloway, Carlisle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Kendal
Puppy guides in other cities: Aberdeen, Kendal, Preston, North Wales, Kingston upon Hull, Lincoln, Peterborough, Worcester
For rescues and rehoming centres
Are you a rescue near Perth? Get your animals listed free.
Every animal links back to your own adoption page, and you can ask to be removed at any time.
Sources: PADS: Boss, a Mastiff cross pup (dated snapshot) · PADS: Zeus, a Miniature Pinscher (dated snapshot) · PADS: looking for a home (dogs homed before they reach the website) · PADS: about us (mother and baby unit) · PADS: choosing a dog · PADS: rehoming process (fee) · Springer Rescue Scotland: available dogs (dated snapshot) · Dundee City Council: Brown Street Kennels, dogs available (dated snapshot) · Dogs Trust: Dundee virtual centre · Scottish Government: further protection for animals (Lucy's Law in Scotland) · Blue Cross: getting a puppy · PDSA: the cost of owning a dog · Police Scotland: online marketplace fraud · gov.uk: Get your dog microchipped · gov.uk: Banned dogs · legislation.gov.uk: Microchipping of Dogs (Scotland) Regulations 2016 · Scottish Government: XL Bully dog rules