Adopting a rescue dog in London requires thoughtful matching to ensure dogs are comfortable with city life. Many dogs available across the capital are placed with adopters who can provide structure, training and access to green spaces. London-based rescues have experience rehoming dogs into flats, busy households and urban environments where appropriate. Adoption decisions focus on the dog’s ability to thrive safely and confidently in a city setting.
Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare
Abo is a greyhound looking for their forever home. Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare rescues and rehomes retired and unwanted racing greyhounds from their base in Hersham, Surrey. Please contact them for more information about this dog.
Mayhew
Amazing Ace is a fun loving, intelligent and sweet natured boy who melts the hearts of everyone he meets. He is very affectionate with those he knows but can sometimes be worried by strangers, barking at some, so will need an understanding owner that will provide him with reassurance and guidance when needed. He is always up for an adventure but prefers quieter areas as he can become overwhelmed and frustrated in busier environments. He loves a good game with his toys and thrives on having a job to do such as scent work or tracking. This lovely lad would suit an experienced and active owner that has plenty of time on their hands to continue with his training and socialisation as well as keeping him mentally and physically stimulated. Ace has a lot of love to give and will make a highly rewarding companion for the right person or family.Ace is looking for a home in a quiet area or where he will have quick access to an open area or park. He can live in a ground floor flat as long as there is direct access to a private garden. He can live with sensible, junior/secondary age children that have lived with dogs before, will give him space when needed and won't be intimidated by his bouncy nature at times. He could also potentially live with a dog confident cat as long as his owner will facilitate slow intros and teach him not to chase! His new owner will be expected to continue his training and socialisation and will receive three free 1:1 sessions with our Mayhew Animal Behaviourist to help guide them. Ace has a previous injury to his left hip, which occurred when he was a puppy. This means the hip joint is no longer sitting in its normal position. Over time, his body has adapted, but this has resulted in a slightly shorter leg and some muscle loss on that side. Despite this, Ace is very active and enjoys exercise, and he does use the leg when walking and running. We are carrying out a short trial of anti-inflammatory medication to ensure he remains comfortable. Some dogs with this type of injury may benefit from intermittent pain relief long-term. In some cases, dogs with this condition may require surgery in the future if they become more uncomfortable or their mobility worsens. Ace has been microchipped, neutered, will have received his first vaccination and is up to date with flea & worming treatment. He has also been health checked and behaviourally assessed. Lastly, every dog adopted from us will go home with 4 weeks free pet insurance.If you are interested in adopting Ace, please read the information below including the 'Other notes' section, to check your circumstances match theirs. If they do, please take a look at our current rehoming process, and fill out an application form.There is a lot to consider before adopting a new family memberWe’ll send you an email whenever we add a new dog to our websiteCould you offer a temporary home for an animal in need?Trenmar Gardens Kensal Green London NW10 6BJinfo@mayhewanimalhome.org 020 8962 8000 for receptionReceive upcoming issues of our ‘Tails’ magazine delivered to your doorstep twice a year!Subscribe to our newsletter for all things Mayhew
Dogs Trust
Are you right for Aiden?Aiden is searching for his forever home with owners who lead an active lifestyle. He would love adopters who can help channel his energy into scent games and appropriate activities. He is looking for a family who is confident and comfortable around large dogs and can live with children 14+ who are also comfortable around larger breeds. Aiden is a smart boy who knows many tricks, and being a clever working breed, he needs a home that has the time to continue his ongoing training, including calm introductions to dogs on lead and managing his excitable behaviour. He may be able to live with another dog if they are a good match. He will also need a private garden where he can have a run around when he is not out on walks.Is Aiden right for you?Aiden is an active and intelligent German Shepherd. He is looking for a loving family with patience and enthusiasm for training. Aiden has not had the best start in life and would benefit from living in a quiet residential or rural home to help him settle into his new environment. He is a growing puppy, highly motivated by food, who loves to learn through scent games, puzzles and play. He is a goofball and loves to zoom around and interact with his handlers. Aiden's brain doesn’t quite communicate with his legs yet, so he is still working on mastering walking at one speed and direction at a time. He is an absolute sweetheart who would make a lovely companion!
Dogs Trust
Are you right for Alvin?Alvin is on the search for his forever home! His ideal home would be with an active family that can take him on new adventures and that will stimulate his brain. He wishes for adopters who will continue with his training and teach him new skills to keep his brain busy. Alvin is looking to be the only dog and pet in the home, but would be happy to have walking friends when out and about. He could live with children aged 16+ if they are comfortable around his worries and behaviours and give him space when needed. Alvin would like his home to have minimal visitors, and when he is introduced to new people, he would like it to be done slowly and outside of the home. He is looking to live in a quieter home and residential area. Alvin would like to have his leave hours built up slowly as he is settling into his new environment. He would love a secure private garden where he can enjoy off-lead play and burn off some energy.Is Alvin right for you?Alvin is a fun little chap who absolutely loves a good fuss. During the day, Alvin likes to chill out on his soft blankets with all of his stuffies. He is happy to quietly settle and watch the world go by. Out on walks, Alvin is your typical spaniel, interested in everything! He loves to sniff around and explore, but will come back as soon as you say his name. He sits nicely for treats and politely takes them from your hand. Alvin is a super clever boy who knows his name 'sit' and 'down', along with having very good recall. He loves to use his brain! If you're looking for a dog who is always up for an adventure and can offer him a quieter home, Alvin is your pawfect match!
All Dogs Matter
Can April live with cats? No cats pleaseCan April live with dogs? Prefers to be the only dog in the homeCan April live with children? Could live with children 12+Sweet April was sadly abandoned and later signed over to us by the dog warden. When she first arrived, she needed veterinary care for some ear problems and general TLC, but despite everything she had been through, she has always been incredibly sweet and affectionate.We are so pleased to say that April has made a remarkable recovery and is now doing really well in foster care. Her ear problems have fully improved, and she is thriving with the love and attention she deserves. April is currently in a foster home in West London and is now looking for her forever home. She would love a home with direct access to a garden and owners who are around for most of the day to give her plenty of companionship. April would also prefer to be the only dog in the home, where she can enjoy all the love and attention to herself.
K9 Rescue
Ariel is a sweet and affectionate female 5 year old dog for adoption, who is looking for her loving active family.Ariel is an active youngster who loves her walks in the countryside and loves to play and bounce around – she adores being around people, Ariel is very gentle so can suit living with dog savvy kids and another dog if introductions go well. She needs a home in a peaceful setting away from busy towns or cities with access to a garden and would enjoy company for most of the day. Ariel settles nicely and travels well in the car, and loves to go out for walks – she’s a brisk walker so will definitely help her Guardian get their steps in! She is very affectionate and loves to cuddle with people she knows, yet she is still nervous of new people and situations, so will need a few visits to get to know her new family.Ariel still needs some work with her recall as when off lead she gets so focused on what she is doing, she becomes ‘deaf’ to being called, yet when she does finally hear us, she becomes super excited and apologetic as if saying ‘ohh, were you calling me?!’ so off-lead training is and will be a must for her, as although people oriented, she is easily distracted. She loves to play with other dogs, often inviting play with a bow and cheeky bouncing.In summary, Ariel is a really delightful, good all round dog, who, with just a little bit of training, will absolutely blossom with a new loving family.BackgroundAll of our dogs have lived their whole lives in family groups in an open space, kennel free environment and it is therefore a shock for them to leave all that they know. For this reason, we require Ariel’s new family to either have an existing resident dog or work from home so she has company through out the day.Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.NameArielBasic Info5 yrs old (born January 2019)GenderFemale – spayedApprox Weight20kgCan Live WithDogs, ChildrenLocationCrymych, Wales, UKWould SuitActive family with another dogHome RequirementsAway from town centreA family with time available to teach ArielA peaceful homeA home with gardenEnquire About ArielAdopting a dog is a life-changing decision for both the dog and their new family – our experienced volunteers are on hand to support and advise, every step of the way. If you think you’ve seen your perfect soul mate, please apply via the Enquire Now button below to begin the adoption process.Dog Rescue Adoption Donation of £300 applies (concessions considered).Enquire NowHolistic Rawfeeding RescueWe are a holistic rawfeeding rescue, so as with all our rescue dogs and puppies for adoption, Ariel is being fed a natural raw diet and is currently being fed Paleo Ridge for improved health and longevity.As a rawfeeding rescue, we ask that this diet is continued in her new home as she loves it so much! We provide full advice and support as standard for anyone who is new to rawfeeding dogs or holistic priniciples.Homecheck by your chosen dog applies to see if she likes her new home! Our Dog Adoption process involves several visits to get to know your dog, and for your dog to get to know you, so that the rehoming is not a shock away from all that she knows and is simply a natural transition to her new family. We find that this helps our rescue dogs to settle into their new home with less stress and anxiety and makes for much more successful adoptions.For this reason, we only rehome within travelling distance of our base in West Wales at the moment. Full lifetime rescue backup and adoption contract applies, so if for any reason our dog is not suitable or circumstances change, we require the dog to be returned to us.** We are just a very small team here in the UK, so we currently prioritize adopters within travelling distance of our base in West Wales, due to the practicalities of journey times for post-adoption back-up and support from our sanctuary. We apologize if this leads to disappointment, however we have found through experience that more local dog adoptions do not overstretch our limited resources. Thank you for your understanding!Please Share to help Ariel find her family!Change a life todayK9 Rescue charity is a no-kill, kennel-free rescue, rehabilitating abused street dogs from Eastern Europe for adoption in West Wales.Get in touch and change a life today.SEE YOUR IMPACTDONATE NOW
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Meet sweet BB!BB is a young, energetic dog with a heart full of love and a tail that never stops wagging. She has shown some sensitivities around new people, particularly males but has shown to warm up quickly and would benefit from ongoing confidence building in this area. From her recent home, BB has struggled with settling into a home in her first few days and has shown some overstimulation around people. New owners should be experienced with young, overstimulated dogs and be understanding of BB's sensitive side during her settling in period, likely needing some additional guidance, training and stimulation to help constructively channel her energy and stress in these initial first few days!BB has shown to love other dogs and wants nothing more than a big play with them. She can sometimes be quite juvenile in play but has really benefitted from being socialised with role model, tolerant dogs that will show her the ropes of appropriate play. BB could live a tolerant role model match in her new home depending on successful introductions on-site. A secure garden will also be essential, giving her a safe space to play and unwind.BB will thrive in a home that offers patience, structure, and plenty of positive experiences. With time and understanding, she’ll blossom into a joyful, loyal best friend who’ll bring so much happiness to your home.If you’re looking for a loving, spirited companion ready to fill your days with fun and affection, BB could be the perfect match for you!If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about BB, you can e-mail our rehoming team on rehoming@battersea.org.uk to register your interest. We ask every customer to first complete our online form before we discuss an individual dog, so if you have not filled in our form yet you can find the details on how to do so here https://www.battersea.org.uk/rehome/dogsPlease be aware that we have a large amount of interest in rehoming our animals, so we are only able to contact those that are a match for the dog you have contacted us about.
Dogs Trust
Are you right for Bee?Meet Bee, a nearly 5-year-old Collie. Bee’s ideal family would enjoy being outdoors and going on trips. She would love to have a lovely private garden for her to enjoy exploring. Bee would benefit from ongoing training and dog socialisation. She would love a family that can dedicate their time to helping her settle into her forever home and have minimal leave hours. Bee dreams of a home with lots of cosy spots for her to snooze after a day of fun. She could live with dog-savvy children 12+ and have visitors once settled. Bee would benefit from having a family that can continue to open up the world to her at her own pace. She is looking to be the only dog and pet in the home and soak up all the love and attention for herself!Is Bee right for you?Beautiful Bee is the most affectionate and loving little Collie. She is a real cuddle bug who loves to cuddle up to her handlers and rest her face on their lap whilst they stroke her. She melts the hearts of everyone she meets and will make a wonderful addition to her forever home!
Dogs Trust
Are you right for Benjamin?Benjamin is on the search for his forever home! Benji is looking for a home with adopters who can take him on nice countryside walks (in low dog-populated areas or during quieter times) and allow him to sniff and explore on his adventures. He would love adopters who have experience with active breeds and/or Patterdales; however, this isn't essential. Benji would like his adopters to be open, happy to learn, work with our team and take on their advice on how they can give him the best home life. He loves going on long sniffy walks where he can explore new places and get his nose to the ground, so he is looking for active adopters who love an adventure. Benjamin can find meeting other dogs overstimulating, but he has been able to walk parallel to some other dogs, and he would like his adopters to continue his socialisation with non-interactive friends when out on his walks. Benji will need to be the only pet in the home. He has been positively muzzle-trained and wears one out on his walks. His adopters will need to continue this in his forever home. He would love a private garden with secure fencing to enjoy with his family. Benjamin does not have a history of living with children; we think he would be best suited to live with children 12+ who can give him space when he needs it. Benjamin can find being left worrying, so would be best suited to a family who are around for most of the day to begin with, before building up his leaving hours once settled. He can have visitors once he has had time to adjust to living in his new home!Is Benjamin right for you?Beautiful Benjamin (Benji) is a happy boy with so much love to give. Benji is a loving boy who adores his people. He is keen to go and explore his surroundings, followed by a good cuddle in his kennel after. He loves his toys (especially a game of raggy!) Other than playing a game of raggy, he enjoys chasing after tennis balls when thrown. He is a very clever boy who loves brain games and training. Benji loves greeting his handlers with a waggy tail and smile. Benjamin likes to go on his adventures with his nose to the ground, sniffing out the best smells. He is a huge softie. Benji adores playing with toys, both with his handlers and independently. If you're looking for a dog who is up for adventures, cuddly, full of personality, and will bring a smile to your face, Benji is your pawfect match!
Dogs Trust
Are you right for Bertie?Bertie is on the search for his forever home! His ideal home would be with a loving family that can help him settle into his new home. Bertie is looking to be the only dog and pet in the home. He would like his future adopters to be happy with continuing his muzzle training for his interactions with wildlife. Bertie has a history of being around children, so he could go home with children aged 10+. He is a super-friendly boy who can have regular visitors once he has had time to get settled into his new environment. Bertie would benefit from having a secure private garden where he can burn off his energy, but he could also have no garden as long as his needs are being met. He would not be suitable for an open-plan style of house and would like to be separated when he is eating to have a bit more space to enjoy his food.Is Bertie right for you?Bertie is a very loving dog who absolutely loves a good fuss! During the day, he can be found lounging on his bed just watching the world go by. He enjoys going out on his sniffy walks and having a run around! He would make a great addition to a family!
Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare
Billy is a greyhound looking for their forever home. Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare rescues and rehomes retired and unwanted racing greyhounds from their base in Hersham, Surrey. Please contact them for more information about this dog.
Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare
Billy is a greyhound looking for their forever home. Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare rescues and rehomes retired and unwanted racing greyhounds from their base in Hersham, Surrey. Please contact them for more information about this dog.