Rescue puppies for adoption and rehoming in Scotland

As of 30 September 2026, 1 puppy is listed for adoption in Scotland on LocalPetFinder, from Dogs Trust. 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 Scotland, Lucy's Law has banned the third-party sale of puppies under six months since 1 September 2021.

Puppies are a small share of what rescues list: as of 30 September 2026, 1 of the 24 dogs listed in Scotland is a puppy. 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 Scotland, Lucy's Law has banned the third-party sale of puppies under six months since 1 September 2021.

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 Scotland and the places within it. Email alerts for new listings are coming soon.