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.
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.
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Meet our sensitive boy Alex,Alex arrived at Battersea with seven of his siblings from another rescue. We have very limited information on their history, but they behave similarly to puppy farm dogs and have shown to be very under-socialised. Alex, like all his siblings, really struggled to adjust to the London site. Alex is still very worried and doesn't always want to go outside, he also would shy away from people outside and inside his kennel. It has been a bit of a slow burner with Mr. Alex, though he is slowly making small improvements.Understandably, Alex was very unsure and worried around any sort of handling due to lack of positive exposure in this area. He will need his new owners to be patient and dedicated to his confidence building which may take some time for him to be some somewhat comfortable with. His new owners will need to have a hands off approach and let Alex build trust over time. Once bonded, Alex is an excitable and happy boy and he relies on his known people for reassurance and guidance. He retreats to his known people when he is unsure. He bounces up and seeks attention with his favourite people. Once you have earned Alex's trust, you will become his safe place and companion for life. Alex likes the company of other dogs and gets some confidence from them. He has shown some lovely playful behaviours towards other dogs. He can at times be a little OTT with other dogs and has shown some chase behaviours so if to live with dogs, it will have to be with the right match. Alex hasn't seen much of the outside world and can be easily spooked by new things in the environment or lead pressure. He will still put on the brakes majority of the time and will need a lot of reassurances to get him moving. For this reason, he will need a secure private garden so that he can have an outdoor space where he can build his confidence and train with minimal distractions.Alex is going to need a new family in an adult-only household who are dedicated and happy to commit the time needed to help him settle into a new environment and build his confidence which is desperately needed. He is looking for owners with previous experience with anxious or fearful-reactive dogs who are confident in reading dog body language will be able to advocate for him throughout his adjustment period in a new home. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Alex, 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
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
Dogs Trust
Are you right for Ava?Ava is on the search for her forever home with patient adopters! She would like her adopters to understand her worries and allow her to take things at her own pace. Ava has had an unsettled start to life and has been making great progress in our care. She will need extra patience, calm and gentle reassurance and confidence-building. It will take time for her to feel comfortable in her new environment and for her full personality to shine. Everything about the world is new to her, so she will need dedicated adopters to teach her everything from scratch and build on her confidence. Ava is looking for a quieter home life that is away from any main/busy roads with lots of noise. Ava's dream home would have another well-matched dog who can help her build her confidence and help her to settle into her new home. She would really benefit from having a private and secure garden with direct access from the house, as she is still being introduced to leads and harnesses. Due to her worries, she would like minimal visitors to begin with and could live with children 12+ who are dog-savvy, calm and can give her time to adjust to life in a home. Ava would like her adopters to be around for most of the time to begin with, to help her settle. She would love committed and patient owners who are happy to welcome a dog like Ava into their home!
All Dogs Matter
Can Bambi live with cats? No cats pleaseCan Bambi live with dogs? Could possibly live with a calm male dog, pending introductions.Can Bambi live with children? Could live with children 10+Meet Bambi, who was sadly abandoned and has come to us to find a loving new home.Bambi is a sweet and happy girl who really enjoys human company and will make a wonderful companion. She is a playful dog with a lovely, affectionate nature, and she loves spending time with people and being part of the family.
Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare
Bart 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
Bella is an affectionate and sweet young girl with a sensitive side. She loves to cuddle up with her people whenever she gets a chance and thrives in human company. She is friendly with other dogs and enjoys having a walking buddy on her adventures. She is still learning about the world and can become worried at times, so will need lots of guidance and support to help her gain in confidence. This little sweetheart is looking for experienced owners who will have the time and patience to continue with her training and socialisation as well as provide her with plenty of physical and mental stimulation, helping her grow into the well-adjusted and happy adult dog, she has the huge potential to be.Bella is looking for a dedicated owner who has plenty of time on their hands to continue her training and socialisation. Due to her worried nature at times, Bella is looking for an adult only home, where there will be someone around for most of the day. She could live in a flat as long as there is direct access to a private garden. She could live with a sociable, adult dog who will be a good influence on her, subject to a successful meet at Mayhew. Bella has been neutered, microchipped and vaccinated and is up to date with flea and worm treatment. She has also been health checked and behaviourally assessed. Lastly, every dog adopted from us will go home with 4 weeks free pet insurance.Bella has been reserved. Please take a look at our other animals looking for homes.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 website
All Dogs Matter
Can Belle live with cats? No cats pleaseCan Belle live with dogs? Would prefer to be the only dog in the home.Can Belle live with children? Could live with children 12+Belle is a beautiful 4 year old Golden Retriever who has recently arrived into our care after being rescued from Egypt. She is still very new to us, and we will update her profile as we get to know her better. So far, she has been very friendly on arrival and has shown no reactivity towards other dogs.Belle is looking for a loving home where she can truly settle and feel secure. She would need direct access to a secure garden and would prefer to be the only dog in the home so she can enjoy all the attention to herself. She cannot live with cats. Belle could live with calm, respectful children aged 12 and over
All Dogs Matter
Location: Fostered in North LondonCan Benji live with cats? No cats pleaseCan Benji live with dogs? Would like to be the only dog in the homeCan Benji live with children? Would prefer an adult only homePoor little Benji came to us after a change in circumstances. He will need an experienced owner who can give him time to settle in and continue his training. Benji will need a quiet home with direct access to the garden. He would like to be the only dog in the home but is good with other dogs when out.
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.
Dogs Trust
Are you right for Bette?Bette is on the search for her forever home with patient adopters! She would like her adopters to understand her worries and allow her to take things at her own pace. Bette has had an unsettled start to life and has been making great progress in our care. She will need extra patience, calm and gentle reassurance and confidence-building. It will take time for her to feel comfortable in her new environment and for her full personality to shine. Everything about the world is new to her, so she will need dedicated adopters to teach her everything from scratch and build on her confidence. Bette is looking for a quieter home life that is away from any main/busy roads with lots of noise. Bette's dream home would have another well-matched dog who can help her build her confidence and help her to settle into her new home. She would really benefit from having a private and secure garden with direct access from the house, as she is still being introduced to leads and harnesses. Due to her worries, she would like minimal visitors to begin with and could live with children 14+ who are dog-savvy, calm and can give her time to adjust to life in a home. Bette would like her adopters to be around for most of the time to begin with, to help her settle. She would love committed and patient owners who are happy to welcome a dog like Bette into their home!