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Adopting from United Kingdom

Browse dogs, cats and more from 416 local shelters in United Kingdom โ€” every adoption saves a life.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง7,939 animals waiting
7,939
animals available
416
shelters
4,976
dogs
1,285
cats
Guide4 regional adoption guides for United Kingdomโ†’
Dogs in United Kingdom (4976)Cats in United Kingdom (1285)

Dogs available in United Kingdom

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Oscar, 7yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Barnsley and District Animal Welfare
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUnited Kingdom

Oscar

Mixed Breed

7 yearsUnknown
Nala, female young Mixed Breed for adoption at Barnsley and District Animal Welfare
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUnited Kingdom

Nala

Mixed Breed

2 yearsFemale
Colin, male 5yo Greyhound for adoption at Barnsley and District Animal Welfare
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUnited Kingdom

Colin

Greyhound ยท small

5 yearsMale
Max, male young mixed breed for adoption at Barnsley and District Animal Welfare
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUnited Kingdom

Max

1 yearMale
Marnie, female 3yo Collie for adoption at Barnsley and District Animal Welfare
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUnited Kingdom

Marnie

Collie

3 yearsFemale
Petunia, female 4yo Greyhound for adoption at Barnsley and District Animal Welfare
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUnited Kingdom

Petunia

Greyhound ยท small

4 yearsFemale
Tom, male young Greyhound for adoption at Barnsley and District Animal Welfare
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUnited Kingdom

Tom

Greyhound ยท small

2 yearsMale
Tyler, male puppy mixed breed for adoption at Barnsley and District Animal Welfare
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUnited Kingdom

Tyler

4 monthsMale

Cats available in United Kingdom

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Maya, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Here for Cats
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUnited Kingdom

Maya

Mixed Breed ยท small

Female
Inbetweener Cats, male Mixed Breed for adoption at RSPCA Brighton and the Heart of Sussex
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUnited Kingdom

Inbetweener Cats

Mixed Breed ยท small

Male
Simba, male Mixed Breed for adoption at RSPCA Brighton and the Heart of Sussex
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUnited Kingdom

Simba

Mixed Breed

Male
Banksy, male Mixed Breed for adoption at RSPCA Brighton and the Heart of Sussex
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUnited Kingdom

Banksy

Mixed Breed

Male
Abbie, female Mixed Breed for adoption at RSPCA Brighton and the Heart of Sussex
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUnited Kingdom

Abbie

Mixed Breed

Female
Spider, female puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at RSPCA Brighton and the Heart of Sussex
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUnited Kingdom

Spider

Mixed Breed ยท small

4 monthsFemale
Crumble, female Mixed Breed for adoption at RSPCA Brighton and the Heart of Sussex
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUnited Kingdom

Crumble

Mixed Breed

Female
Spice, female senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Leicester Animal Rescue
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUnited Kingdom

Spice

Mixed Breed

10 yearsFemale

How to Adopt a Pet in United Kingdom

United Kingdom is home to 416 rescue shelters listed on TailHarbor, with 7,939 animals currently available for adoption. Whether you live in United Kingdom or are looking to adopt from abroad, the process is straightforward with the right preparation.

The adoption process

Shelters in United Kingdom typically require an application form, a meeting with the animal, and sometimes a home visit. Adoption contracts specify your responsibilities as an owner, including providing adequate shelter, nutrition, and veterinary care. Most shelters also follow up after adoption to ensure the animal is settling in well.

What's included with adoption

Animals adopted from shelters in United Kingdomare generally vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered or spayed before rehoming. Adoption fees cover these veterinary costs and help the shelter continue its work. Fees vary by shelter and animal but are a fraction of what you'd pay at a breeder.

Adopting from United Kingdom to another country

If you're adopting a pet from United Kingdomand bringing it to another European country, you'll need an EU pet passport, a valid rabies vaccination (at least 21 days before travel), and a microchip. Some destination countries have additional requirements such as tapeworm treatment or breed-specific legislation. Check our import guides for country-specific requirements and timelines.

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