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Staffy Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in and around Chippenham

There are 5 Staffies looking for a new home in and around Chippenham right now, listed by All Creatures Great and Small, Dogs' Friends and Teckels Animal Sanctuaries. Staffies here are Staffordshire Bull Terriers and Staffy crosses.

All 5 are with rescues reachable from Chippenham, in places such as Whitminster, Westbury-sub-Mendip and Cwmbrân. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

By listed age: 1 puppy, 3 adults and 1 older dog.

Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.

1 Staffy puppy available in and around Chippenham

Twelve months old or under, listed by rescues and rehoming centres. Each one links to the rescue to apply.

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Bruce, staffordshire bull terrier cross for adoption in Whitminster

Bruce

1 year, 6 months • Male • Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross

high energy
Can live with:Children
Teckels Animal Sanctuaries

Whitminster · 23 miles

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Penny, staffordshire bull terrier cross for adoption in Westbury-sub-Mendip

Penny

5 years • Female • Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross

high energy
Can live with:Other dogs
Dogs' Friends

Westbury-sub-Mendip · 30 miles

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Copper, staffordshire bull terrier for adoption in Near CwmbranNEW

Copper

3 years • Male • Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Medium
Can live with:Children
All Creatures Great and Small

Near Cwmbran · 41 miles

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Nellie, staffordshire bull terrier cross for adoption in Near Cwmbran

Nellie

7 years • Female • Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross

All Creatures Great and Small

Near Cwmbran · 41 miles

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Staffies near Chippenham right now

5 Staffies are listed in or around Chippenham today, with 3 rescues. By age: 1 puppy, 3 adult dogs and 1 older dog. 3 are male and 2 female. The newest was added on 3 November 2026.

  • All Creatures Great and Small near Cwmbran, about 41 miles away: 3 Staffies
  • Teckels Animal Sanctuaries at Whitminster, about 23 miles away: 1 Staffy
  • Dogs' Friends at Westbury-sub-Mendip, about 30 miles away: 1 Staffy

About Staffies in Bristol

When we checked on 29 October 2026, three Staffies were listed near Bristol, one each with three rescues: Dogs' Friends, a Somerset rescue with foster homes across Somerset and the surrounding area, including Bristol, listed at Westbury-sub-Mendip, about 16 miles from Bristol; All Creatures Great and Small near Cwmbran in south Wales, about 23 miles from Bristol; and Teckels Animal Sanctuaries at Whitminster in Gloucestershire, about 25 miles from Bristol. Two were adults and one an older dog.

Dogs' Friends says almost all of its dogs are in foster care, and visitors come strictly by appointment. All Creatures Great and Small asks £300 for an adult dog and £375 for one under 12 months.

Sources: LocalPetFinder listings near Bristol, checked 29 October 2026 (read 29 October 2026); Dogs' Friends: home page (read 29 October 2026); All Creatures Great and Small: adoption process (read 29 October 2026)

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About Staffies

Source: The Royal Kennel Club: Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed groupTerrier
SizeSmall
Height (breed standard)36 to 41 cm at the withers
Weight (breed standard)Dogs 13 to 17 kg, bitches 11 to 15.4 kg
ExerciseUp to 1 hour a day
Size of homeSmall house with a small or medium garden
GroomingOnce a week
CoatShort (sheds)
LifespanOver 12 years

What Staffies are like to live with

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a British breed. The Royal Kennel Club says it was developed in the Black Country of Staffordshire and northern parts of Birmingham, and was recognised in the 1930s. It sums the breed up as "highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children", and says the breed standard notes its intelligence and affinity with children.

Staffies listed in and around Chippenham today

As of 8 November 2026, 5 Staffies are listed with rescues in and around Chippenham on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 1 puppy aged 12 months or under, 3 adults and 1 aged 7 or over.

4 of them are listed as a cross, as the rescue describes it: Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross (4). Breed labels on rescue listings are often a best guess from looks.

The rescues mark 2 as able to live with children and 1 with other dogs. Where a profile says nothing, it doesn't mean no: ask the rescue.

Sources (checked 30 September 2026)

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Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.

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Staffies in Chippenham: your questions

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How many rescue Staffies are available for adoption in Chippenham?

As of 8 November 2026, 5 Staffies are listed for adoption in and around Chippenham on LocalPetFinder, from All Creatures Great and Small, Dogs' Friends and Teckels Animal Sanctuaries. All are with rescues reachable from Chippenham, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Chippenham have Staffies right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, All Creatures Great and Small (near Cwmbran, about 41 miles away): 3, Teckels Animal Sanctuaries (at Whitminster, about 23 miles away): 1 and Dogs' Friends (at Westbury-sub-Mendip, about 30 miles away): 1. By age, that is 1 puppy, 3 adult dogs and 1 older dog. The newest was added on 3 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a Staffy in Chippenham?

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Staffies on this page are with All Creatures Great and Small (3), Dogs' Friends (1) and Teckels Animal Sanctuaries (1). Open a profile and apply to that rescue: each one runs its own application, home check and adoption fee. We don't rehome animals ourselves.

Are Staffies a banned breed in the UK?

No. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not a banned type. The banned types are the Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro and XL Bully, and gov.uk says a dog's type is judged on what it looks like rather than its breed or name. Rescues cannot rehome a banned type, so none are listed on LocalPetFinder.

Are Staffies good with children?

Often, but not always. The Royal Kennel Club describes the breed as "affectionate especially with children", while PDSA notes Staffies are very high energy and might not suit families with younger children. Ask the rescue whether this dog has lived with children and what age of children they would rehome it with; the rescue's assessment of the dog matters more than the breed.

How much does it cost to adopt a Staffy in Chippenham?

The Staffies listed in and around Chippenham today are with All Creatures Great and Small near Cwmbran, about 41 miles away (3), Teckels Animal Sanctuaries at Whitminster, about 23 miles away (1) and Dogs' Friends at Westbury-sub-Mendip, about 30 miles away (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog in England, Wales and Scotland, and Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over and £335 for dogs aged 1 to 7. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

Are there Staffy puppies for sale in Chippenham?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Staffy on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 5 Staffies listed in and around Chippenham today are with All Creatures Great and Small near Cwmbran, about 41 miles away (3), Teckels Animal Sanctuaries at Whitminster, about 23 miles away (1) and Dogs' Friends at Westbury-sub-Mendip, about 30 miles away (1), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross puppies under six months start from £525. If you searched "staffy puppies for sale Chippenham", the Staffies here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that puppies under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.

Can I get a free Staffy to a good home in Chippenham, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 5 Staffies listed in and around Chippenham today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Teckels Animal Sanctuaries at Whitminster, about 23 miles away. Many rescue fees are under £500: Dogs Trust charges £300, and Blue Cross from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue. All dogs in the UK must be microchipped by 8 weeks old, and in England, Wales and Scotland a dog can't pass to a new keeper until it is chipped, so ask to see the microchip details.

Are there Staffy puppies for adoption in Chippenham?

Yes: 1 puppy of the 5 listed in and around Chippenham is 12 months or under by their listed age.

Are there older Staffies for adoption in Chippenham?

Yes: 1 of the 5 listed in and around Chippenham is aged 7 or over by their listed age. Some rescues charge less for older dogs: Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over.

Is there a Staffy rescue near me in Chippenham?

As of 8 November 2026, the Staffies listed in and around Chippenham are with All Creatures Great and Small near Cwmbran, about 41 miles away (3), Teckels Animal Sanctuaries at Whitminster, about 23 miles away (1) and Dogs' Friends at Westbury-sub-Mendip, about 30 miles away (1). The nearest to Chippenham is Teckels Animal Sanctuaries at Whitminster, about 23 miles away. You can also see Staffies across Wiltshire. To see what is closest to you, search by postcode with the pet finder on our home page. To hear when one is listed, set up an email alert on this page.

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