Rescue puppies for adoption and rehoming in and around Peterborough
There are 3 puppies looking for a new home in and around Peterborough right now, listed by Jerry Green Dog Rescue and Three Counties Dog Rescue. Puppies here are dogs whose listed age is 12 months or under.
All 3 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Peterborough, in places such as Bourne and Algarkirk. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Peterborough.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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Puppies near Peterborough right now
3 puppies are listed in or around Peterborough today, with 2 rescues. 2 are male and 1 female. The newest was added on 7 November 2026.
- Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Algarkirk, about 24 miles away: 2 puppies
- Three Counties Dog Rescue at Bourne, about 15 miles away: 1 puppy
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Few puppies are listed in and around Peterborough today. These are with rescues in other cities we cover; each card names the town the animal is in, so check the distance before you apply.
Ariel
1 year • Female • Shepherd Dog
Ash
11 months • Male • Crossbreed
Falcon
1 year • Male • Belgian Malinois
Maggie
5 months • Female • Basset Hound Cross Pointer
Chopper
1 year • Male • Chihuahua
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Young dogs near Peterborough on 6 November
The only puppies that day were two Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross girls of about 2 months at Jerry Green Dog Rescue's Algarkirk centre, about 24 miles away. The youngest at Three Counties Dog Rescue, on its male and female pages, were a Chow cross Husky and a Labrador cross Husky of just over a year; Animal Helpline had a Labrador of 1, and the youngest greyhound near Spalding was coming up to two.
Where a puppy might still turn up
Three Counties Dog Rescue warns that a young dog or puppy "will want company much of the day". Jerry Green Dog Rescue, whose Algarkirk centre is on our Peterborough pages, sets each puppy's fee when an application succeeds, against £385 for a dog over 20 weeks.
Searched "puppies for sale" in Peterborough?
Jerry Green's Algarkirk pups go through an application, not a till. If you buy from a breeder instead, expect £400 to £3,000 on Blue Cross figures, and insist on meeting the mother with her pups; a seller who wants payment before you visit belongs with 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 Peterborough
Popular puppies by breed in Peterborough
Looking for a particular breed? Each page lists that breed in and around Peterborough, adults and puppies alike. Breed labels on rescue listings are often a best guess, so read each profile.
Puppies in Peterborough: your questions
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How many puppies are available for adoption in Peterborough?
As of 8 November 2026, 3 puppies are listed for adoption in and around Peterborough on LocalPetFinder, from Jerry Green Dog Rescue and Three Counties Dog Rescue. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of Peterborough, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Which rescues near Peterborough have puppies right now, and how old are they?
As of 8 November 2026, Jerry Green Dog Rescue (at Algarkirk, about 24 miles away): 2 and Three Counties Dog Rescue (at Bourne, about 15 miles away): 1. The newest was added on 7 November 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 Peterborough?
As of 8 November 2026, the 3 puppies listed in and around Peterborough are: 2 under six months and 1 aged six to 12 months, by the rescues' listed ages. We count a dog as a puppy up to 12 months. Some rescues charge a higher fee for a puppy under six months, so check the fee on each profile. Each puppy's rescue can tell you what it has learned so far.
Are the puppies in Peterborough good with children and other pets?
It depends on the dog, not its size or age. As of 8 November 2026, the rescues mark 3 of the 3 puppies listed in and around Peterborough as able to live with children, 2 with cats and 3 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 Peterborough?
Puppies are a small share of what rescues list: as of 8 November 2026, 3 of the 70 dogs listed in Peterborough 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 Peterborough?
The puppies listed in and around Peterborough today are with Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Algarkirk, about 24 miles away (2) and Three Counties Dog Rescue at Bourne, about 15 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 Peterborough?
No. We don't list animals for sale. Every puppy on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 3 puppies listed in and around Peterborough today are with Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Algarkirk, about 24 miles away (2) and Three Counties Dog Rescue at Bourne, about 15 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 Peterborough, 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 Peterborough, or one under £500?
Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 3 puppies listed in and around Peterborough today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Three Counties Dog Rescue at Bourne, about 15 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 Peterborough?
As of 8 November 2026, the puppies listed in and around Peterborough are with Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Algarkirk, about 24 miles away (2) and Three Counties Dog Rescue at Bourne, about 15 miles away (1). The nearest to Peterborough is Three Counties Dog Rescue at Bourne, about 15 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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