Kent’s mix of coastal areas, countryside and well-connected towns creates varied opportunities for rescue dog adoption. Dogs rehomed in the county may be suited to active households, family life or quieter home environments depending on their needs. Many Kent-based rescues work closely with adopters to ensure dogs are comfortable with their surroundings, particularly where travel or busy areas are involved. Local adoption helps ensure dogs are placed thoughtfully and responsibly.

Dogs Available in Kent

191 dogs available
Acorn, a 8 months old male Crossbreed available for adoption from Angels 4 Dogs in Kent

Angels 4 Dogs

Acorn

Kent
SexMale
Age8 months
BreedCrossbreed

Acorn is a super sweet dog. He arrived a with us at the end of January and is the last of his siblings to be adopted. Acorn is currently in foster with many other dogs and is doing so well. He is sweet, kind and very friendly.Acorn is house clean and crate trained and plays with the other dogs very nicely.Acorn is currently around 12kg but still has some growing to do.He loves nothing more than a good chew toy or charging around the garden with his friends. Acorn would definitely prefer another resident dog but could be homed as an only dog. Acorn enjoys his walks and walks on the lead very nicely. Anyone who is lucky enough to adopt Acorn will not regret it at all. Acorn needs a secure garden with 6ft fencing Minimum and no gaps at all.As with all puppies on going training will be needed. Acorn can live with dogs and Children 8+.

Albie, a 1 year old male Unknown available for adoption from PawPrints To Freedom in Kent

PawPrints To Freedom

Albie

Kent
SexMale
Age1 year
BreedUnknown

Albie is trying his best but is still quite nervous of people he doesn’t know and situations he’s never encountered before. At first he is scared of visitors to the house so will bark at them, or run for comfort but he comes out of his shell once he realizes they are just friends he hasn’t met yet.Albie loves to play outside and gets very excited. He is happy to wear a collar but is still scared of the lead so further training will be required to make him feel safe.Albie hasn’t lived with children but has shown himself to be friendly and gentle with people he knows so he would be suitable for a home with calm children after introductions.Albie has been described as “a beautiful dog with a lovely spirit about him, once he’s comfortable with you he will be your best friend”. He would make a lovely addition to most households and would be so grateful to have a forever family and a comfy sofa to snuggle into.‍ Albie has not worn a lead and will need further training

Anthony, a 2 years old male Crossbreed available for adoption from Fetcher Dog in Kent

Fetcher Dog

Anthony

Kent
SexMale
Age2 years
BreedCrossbreed

Anthony was rescued from the streets of Bosnia with his Mother and siblings when he was a tiny puppy. He was living on the side of a busy road and needed rescuing urgently so was taken in by our rescuer. He is now waiting at the rescue centre in Kent for a home of his own.Anthony is a sweet and gentle boy. He is nervous with new people and new situations but does warm to people with a little bit of patience and attaches himself to someone for comfort in new situations. He likes to sit on our laps and rest his head on our knees for comfort. Anthony loves playing and running in our field. He likes to chase his siblings around and throw his toys around the field. He loves food and treats and warms to new people faster with treats.Anthony has never lived in a home before so will need full training and socialisation upon adoption.

Archie, a 3 years old male Greyhound available for adoption from Angels 4 Dogs in Kent

Angels 4 Dogs

Archie

Kent
SexMale
Age3 years
BreedGreyhound

Archie is a wonderful big greyhound with a typical greyhound nature! He is extemely sweet and a very laid back boy. Archie is house clean and a well-behaved house guest in his foster home. He enjoys walks and long afternoon naps. He lives with two other lurcher boys and is very well behaved with them, he enjoys a little play and then back to snoozing! He travels well in the car and recently passed a health check at the vets. He has an old leg injury from this that has been operated on.Archie does having a racing history so no small furries please! Here's what his foster mum says: Archie has settled well into a foster home with two other male sighthounds. No food aggression or any dog aggression shown. Typical greyhound- loves his food and loves his comfort- very quickly has made the sofa his choice of seating. Clean in the house. Not too confident on the stairs- good going up but still a work in progress getting back down! Gets into the car and travels well in the car now(although perhaps a larger car would be useful!!) Good with other dogs when out on a walk and loves people. Walks beautifully on the lead - unless there’s a squirrel in sight! I can manage the three large boys with one hand. Rarely barks. Takes treats nicely and tends to keep all four feet on the floor when he’s greeting you which is a relief as he’s as tall as I am! Very cuddly in the house and good recall outside. Typical countersurfer- often find things squirrelled away in his bed though non destructive- just a thief. He would like to live with another dog although not essential. Doesn’t need loads of exercise. Archie is a very lovely and loving dog- well regulated emotionally- will walk away from confrontation rather than escalate it. He’s got a really good, kind nature and positive attitude to life. Archie needs a secure garden with 6ft fencing minimum and no gaps at all.As with all dogs on going training will be needed. Archie can live with dogs, no cats and children 12+ please.

Asher, a 2 years old male Crossbreed available for adoption from Fetcher Dog in Kent

Fetcher Dog

Asher

Kent
SexMale
Age2 years
BreedCrossbreed

Asher came to us from the pound when he was due to be put to sleep. We initially agreed to take his brother Rowan in but when Asher appeared at the pound too, we couldn't leave him behind.Asher was so scared and shut down in the pound. It was clear he hadn't been treated with much kindness but as soon as he arrived at the centre and knew he was safe, he flourished ans quickly became the bouncing, loving and playful boy he was supposed to be.Asher is the most loving and sweet boy when he gets to know you. He loves to bound around our field and play and he really loves bum scratches and belly rubs. Asher has been good with the other dogs at the centre but was a bit fearful of them when he first arrived so will need slow introductions with new dogs so that he doesn't get overwhelmed.We do not know anything about Asher's life before the pound, so please expect to do full training upon adoption.

Augustus, a 3 years old male Greyhound available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Kent

Dogs Trust

Augustus

Kent
SexMale
Age3 years
BreedGreyhound

Are you right for Augustus?Sweet and sensitive Augustus is a 3 and a half year old Greyhound who is just learning about the big wide world. He finds the world a bit of a scary place right now and is hoping to find a family that will show him how wonderful home life can be. He likes to go on walks with his calm and gentle doggy friends, he will happily follow his 4 legged pals around, seeing what they are up to and learning from them. He will need to build a strong bond with his new family before going home, so he knows that he will be safe and secure with them. This sweet lad is looking for the right home to call his own.Is Augustus right for you?Augustus is looking for a calm and quiet home with loving and active adopters who can take him on sniffy adventures in quieter walking areas, who will take the time to help him settle in and give him all the love and attention he deserves. He can be worried by sudden, loud noises so is looking for a home with older secondary school children who can be calm around him, who can play with him nicely and will give him space to rest and relax when needed. Augustus could live with another calm and polite dog who will happily co-exist and engage in occasional play, this will be pending successful meetings at the centre, although he does gain confidence from other dogs, living with another dog is not a necessity, he would love to have polite and friendly walking buddies. Augustus has a little training under his belt, he can be enticed to engage in training in short sweet sessions if a tasty treat is on offer and as long as he is feeling safe and secure, he is currently doing training around car travel as he can be worried by the car. He would like a home with a private, secure garden for him to potter about in at his leisure. Augustus can be worried being left so is looking for someone home the majority of the time, especially to begin with, any leaving time would need to be built up slowly once he has had time to settle into his new home. Augustus will need to meet his adopters multiple times prior to going home so please bear this in mind when applying. Please note that should you be shortlisted, our rehoming process usually takes up to 7 days, and potential adopters would be required to come up to the centre to meet her within 48hrs of being shortlisted.

Bagheera, a 3 years old male Crossbreed available for adoption from Fetcher Dog in Kent

Fetcher Dog

Bagheera

Kent
SexMale
Age3 years
BreedCrossbreed

Bagheera was rescued from being put to sleep in a U.K. pound. He had served his statutory 7 days and as he wasn't claimed, he was at risk of being put to sleep. He is now safe and waiting for a home of his own.Bagheera has been a happy, cheerful and lovely boy since he stepped foot on the rescue centre. He is a big cuddle bug who thinks he is a lapdog despite his size. Bagheera loves to spend time outside and in our fields. He loves to play fetch and the squeaky ball is his favourite. He has been good with the other dogs here and at the pound.We do not know if Bagheera has ever lived in a home before so he will need full training upon adoption.

Bambi, a 6 years old male Staffordshire Bull Terrier available for adoption from Foal Farm in Kent

Foal Farm

Bambi

Kent
SexMale
Age6 years
BreedStaffordshire Bull Terrier

This is a special appeal for a special boy. We are looking for a long term foster home.Many of our supporters will recognise our boy, Bambi. He originally came to Foal in July 2020 at approximately a year old. He came to us from a pound, so we had no information about Bambi’s history. What we did know, was that this poor boy had not been loved and cared for. He was scared of us, underweight, had sore skin and, overall, he was in very poor condition.With a little time and patience, Bambi soon made friends with the staff and volunteers here. It became apparent that Bambi had allergies, so with medication and a good diet his health improved. Bambi was rehomed in September 2020 but was unfortunately returned after a short while. We learnt from this homing that Bambi struggled with visitors and scenarios which took him by surprise such as opening a car door.On Bambi’s return we started to notice his behaviour appeared to be a little ‘odd’. His eyesight was deteriorating, and his balance was off. We knew there was something else underlying going on and after discussion with our vets, with a delay due to Covid, we finally got Bambi to see a specialist in November 2021. Bambi was diagnosed with neurodegenerative brain disorder and mild hydrocephalus, which is water on the brain and sadly there is no treatment we can give Bambi to help with either of these conditions. He also has impaired vision. Due to his diagnosis and his behaviour becoming unpredictable, we decided it would be best for Bambi to become a sanctuary dog at Foal where he will have stability and be surrounded by people who adore him.Upon diagnosis, we were also informed that his life span would be affected, and he could only live for another two years but there is no way to guarantee this. Fast forward a year and a half, our boy is doing really well, he loves his people and is a very good boy with his favourite friends. There have been no significant changes from when he was first diagnosed and this is very encouraging.Although Bambi still has his little quirks, he has not shown aggression to those that he trusts. We understand him and respect his space when he wants it. He is a fun and loving boy and although has medical issues, is also very clever and loves training!As Bambi is doing so well, we do feel that he has the potential to settle into a new home. We are seeking the impossible, a very special somebody who can give up some time initially to become acquainted with Bambi and develop a trusting relationship with him as we do here at Foal. Homes must be adult only and free from any other animals. The team at Foal would support the transition to the home with as many visits as required with Bambi.We are looking for a foster home, so all ongoing medical issues will be covered by Foal and his new family would have our complete support for his whole life. This boy has done so well and as much as he is happy and settled here, we would love nothing more than for him to have his very own place to call home. If you have any enquiries regarding our beautiful Bambi, please get in touch with the dog team by calling us or emailing [email protected]. Thank you.

Bambi, a 6 years old female Crossbreed available for adoption from Fetcher Dog in Kent

Fetcher Dog

Bambi

Kent
SexFemale
Age6 years
BreedCrossbreed

Bambi was rescued from a life of force breeding in Bosnia. She was poorly cared for and made to have litter after litter of puppies before we managed to bring her into our care. Bambi is now with us at our rescue centre in Kent and ready for a forever home of her own.Because of the condition Bambi was in when she arrived to us, she has been with us at the centre for a little while as we needed to get her back up to a good weight and into a good condition. During that time, she won everyone's heart at the centre and has become a favourite for the whole team.Bambi is a sweet and loving girl who loves affection and belly rubs. She loves being outside in the sunshine, rolling in the grass and playing with her toys. She also loves napping in a sunny spot in her kennel and relaxing on her comfy bed.

Bandit, a 7 years old male Bulldog x Mastiff available for adoption from South East Dog Rescue in Kent

South East Dog Rescue

Bandit

Kent
SexMale
Age7 years
BreedBulldog x Mastiff

My name is Bandit and I am 7 year old Boxer x Bullmastiff. I found myself on death row in a pound due to being an unclaimed stray.. most likely dumped by my previous owner.I do have elbow dysplasia which is controlled well with medication.I am a big strong boy who thinks he can sit on your lap like a chihuahua! I love a bum scratch and am always perfect patient at the vets.I love to be loved and have lots of love to give my new family!!I have no experience with children and am looking for an adult only home without visiting children.I cannot live with cats or small furries!I get on well with some dogs but not all, and so will need a home as the only dog.I walk well on the lead during my walks but am very strong initially or when excited so will need a fit and strong person to walk me. I can't do marathons but a couple of ½ hour walks a day would suit me well.I am looking for a quiet home with calm adults who enjoy a brindle snuggle buddy!

Barry, a 2 years old male Pointer available for adoption from Angels 4 Dogs in Kent

Angels 4 Dogs

Barry

Kent
SexMale
Age2 years
BreedPointer

This is Barry. He arrived recently from Romania.Barry has clearly had a rough time in Romania and been left with a big scar on the back of his head . After a recent vet trip we have been informed that Barry does not have any sight in his right eye and does show some neurological deficits. Unfortunately there is nothing to be done and Barry has adapted well. He will always just be a little different. But the love he has to give will make up for any loss. Barry unfortunately was unable to find a foster placement so has found himself in kennels. Barry has shown him self to be a typical bouncy and friendly Pointer. He loves attention and is desperate to find himself a foster or forever home.Barry is slowly meeting all the volunteers and kennel staff and loving and time he has with them. He has been a good boy and loving discovering toys and what life should be like.Can you offer Barry a spot on your sofa ? Barry will need a secure garden with 6ft fencing minimum and no gaps at all.As with all dogs on going training will be needed. Barry can live with dogs, he is not cat tested and children 12+ please.

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