AA Dog Rescue

AA Dog Rescue describes itself on its website as a "registered & authorised dog rescue in Andalucía" and says it has been saving dogs "since 2013". It rehomes dogs from Spain to adopters in the UK, and says it is "homing in London, the Counties and further afield".

The fee and what it covers

According to the rescue's How to Adopt page: "Our adoption fee is £480 for puppies and dogs travelling from Spain which includes the cost of adoption & transport." Because transport is stated as part of that fee, £480 is the figure recorded here as the total.

The page says a "£200 non-refundable deposit will be required with the remaining £280", with the £280 payable two weeks before the transport leaves for the UK. It also says: "The adoption fee is non-refundable."

The page says the dogs are "microchipped, fully vaccinated, wormed & flea-treated", and that "All dogs are spayed/neutered (when old enough/prior to adoption unless there are health reasons that prevent it)."

For comparison, the rescue lists separate fees for dogs already in the UK (£395) and dogs homed in Spain (€250). These are not the figure used here.

How adoption works

The rescue's How to Adopt page lists these steps: browse the dogs, contact the rescue, a home check, approval, then arranging the adoption. It says: "We carry out a home check to make sure the dog will be safe and happy in your environment," covering "your household, garden, working hours and any existing pets." The page does not say whether the check is virtual or in person. Applications are made by returning a Dog Adoption Questionnaire by email.

Who they rehome to

The rescue's pages don't set out general rules on cats, children or gardens. They say individual dog listings include details such as suitability for children or other pets, and that the rescue wants to "make sure that the match is right".

Transport

The rescue's transport page says: "Regular Spain ↔ UK journeys every month." Its adoption page says dogs are transported via "licensed, DEFRA-compliant transport". The rescue's website mentions pick-ups in Essex and coordinated locations in Spain and the UK; full details are given at booking, according to that page.

After you adopt

The rescue says: "Ourselves and our behaviourist are also available to speak to at any time after adoption." It also advertises "lifetime rescue backup".

Charity status

We couldn't find a UK charity number on the rescue's website, and found no matching entry on the Charity Commission's register for England and Wales (checked 21 October 2026). The website lists Spanish identifiers instead (a registered association number and a tax code). Not every rescue group is a registered charity, so ask the rescue directly about its status if it matters to you.

Details verified 21 October 2026 from the rescue's own website, to the best of our knowledge. Fees and policies change, so always confirm directly with the rescue.

Collecting your dog: what the rules say

Rescue dogs come into Great Britain under commercial import rules. The government's Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) says a commercially imported dog must be delivered to the address on its import paperwork, not collected from a public place such as a car park or service station, and must then stay at that address for at least 48 hours. Whichever rescue you adopt from, ask where and how your dog will be handed over before the day.

Details verified 21 October 2026, to the best of our knowledge. Policies and fees change, so always confirm with the rescue directly. Something out of date? Let me know.