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Staffy Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in and around Doncaster

There are 10 Staffies looking for a new home in and around Doncaster right now, listed by Good Life Dog Rescue, Jerry Green Dog Rescue, Doris Banham Dog Rescue, Greenleaf Animal Rescue, RAIN Rescue and Thornberry Animal Sanctuary. Staffies here are Staffordshire Bull Terriers and Staffy crosses.

All 10 are with rescues reachable from Doncaster, in places such as Misson, North Anston and Wakefield. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

By listed age: 2 puppies, 6 adults and 2 older dogs. By size, as the rescues list them: 2 small, 3 medium and 2 large.

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

2 Staffy puppies available in and around Doncaster

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

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Tyson, staffordshire bull terrier for adoption in Misson

Tyson

13 years • Male • Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Mediumlow energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogsCats
RAIN Rescue

Misson · 9 miles

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Stuart, staffordshire bull terrier cross for adoption in North Anston

Stuart

1 year • Male • Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross

high energy
Thornberry Animal Sanctuary

North Anston · 12 miles

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Max, collie x staffordshire bull terrier for adoption in Wakefield

Max

2 years • Male • Collie x Staffordshire Bull Terrier

high energy
Can live with:Children
Greenleaf Animal Rescue

Wakefield · 19 miles

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Patch, staffordshire bull terrier cross for adoption in CottamNEW

Patch

Adult • Male • Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross

Can live with:Children
Doris Banham Dog Rescue

Cottam · 21 miles

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Ozzie, staffordshire bull terrier for adoption in GarforthNEW

Ozzie

1 year • Male • Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Mediumhigh energy
Can live with:Other dogs
Good Life Dog Rescue

Garforth · 21 miles

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Toby, staffordshire bull terrier for adoption in GarforthNEW

Toby

9 years • Male • Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Smalllow energy
Good Life Dog Rescue

Garforth · 21 miles

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Glenda, staffordshire bull terrier for adoption in Garforth

Glenda

5 years • Female • Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Small
Can live with:Children
Good Life Dog Rescue

Garforth · 21 miles

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Bobby, staffordshire bull terrier cross for adoption in Garforth

Bobby

3 years • Male • Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross

Largehigh energy
Good Life Dog Rescue

Garforth · 21 miles

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Hen, staffordshire bull terrier cross for adoption in BroughtonNEW

Hen

6 years • Female • Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross

Large
Can live with:Children
Jerry Green Dog Rescue

Broughton · 24 miles

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Staffies near Doncaster right now

10 Staffies are listed in or around Doncaster today, with 6 rescues. By age: 2 puppies, 6 adult dogs and 2 older dogs. 7 are male and 3 female. The newest was added on 5 November 2026.

  • Good Life Dog Rescue at Garforth, about 21 miles away: 4 Staffies
  • Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Broughton, about 24 miles away: 2 Staffies
  • RAIN Rescue at Misson, about 9 miles away: 1 Staffy
  • Thornberry Animal Sanctuary at North Anston, about 12 miles away: 1 Staffy
  • Greenleaf Animal Rescue at Wakefield, about 19 miles away: 1 Staffy
  • Doris Banham Dog Rescue at Cottam, about 21 miles away: 1 Staffy

About Staffies in Sheffield

When we checked on 29 October 2026, four Staffies were listed near Sheffield: two at Thornberry Animal Sanctuary in North Anston, about ten miles from Sheffield, one with Greenleaf Animal Rescue, listed at Wakefield, and one with RAIN Rescue at Misson, both about 21 miles from Sheffield. Two were young, aged one and two, and two were older, one over ten and one aged 13.

Thornberry's adoption and rehoming centre on Todwick Road is open by appointment only, and visitors cannot bring their own dogs on site, apart from guide and assistance dogs. For the older dogs, the Senior Staffy Club rehomes Staffies throughout the UK from private kennels in Worcestershire and Staffordshire or from foster homes, for £120 a dog or £180 for a bonded pair with five weeks of insurance, and it does not rehome where there are children under five.

Sources: LocalPetFinder listings near Sheffield, checked 29 October 2026 (read 29 October 2026); Thornberry Animal Sanctuary: home page (read 29 October 2026); Senior Staffy Club: adopt a Staffy (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 Doncaster today

As of 8 November 2026, 10 Staffies are listed with rescues in and around Doncaster on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 2 puppies aged 12 months or under, 6 adults and 2 aged 7 or over.

6 of them are listed as a cross, as the rescue describes it: Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross (5) and Collie x Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Breed labels on rescue listings are often a best guess from looks.

The rescues mark 6 as able to live with children, 1 with cats and 3 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.

Guides for Staffy adopters in Doncaster

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Looking at all small dogs in Doncaster?

18 dogs listed in Doncaster are marked small by their rescue, of every breed and cross. If size matters more than breed, they are all in one place.

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Staffies in Doncaster: your questions

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How many rescue Staffies are available for adoption in Doncaster?

As of 8 November 2026, 10 Staffies are listed for adoption in and around Doncaster on LocalPetFinder, from Good Life Dog Rescue, Jerry Green Dog Rescue, Doris Banham Dog Rescue, Greenleaf Animal Rescue, RAIN Rescue and Thornberry Animal Sanctuary. All are with rescues reachable from Doncaster, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 8 November 2026, Good Life Dog Rescue (at Garforth, about 21 miles away): 4, Jerry Green Dog Rescue (at Broughton, about 24 miles away): 2, RAIN Rescue (at Misson, about 9 miles away): 1, Thornberry Animal Sanctuary (at North Anston, about 12 miles away): 1, Greenleaf Animal Rescue (at Wakefield, about 19 miles away): 1 and Doris Banham Dog Rescue (at Cottam, about 21 miles away): 1. By age, that is 2 puppies, 6 adult dogs and 2 older dogs. The newest was added on 5 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a Staffy in Doncaster?

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Staffies on this page are with Good Life Dog Rescue (4), Jerry Green Dog Rescue (2), Doris Banham Dog Rescue (1), Greenleaf Animal Rescue (1), RAIN Rescue (1) and Thornberry Animal Sanctuary (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 Doncaster?

The Staffies listed in and around Doncaster today are with Good Life Dog Rescue at Garforth, about 21 miles away (4), Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Broughton, about 24 miles away (2), RAIN Rescue at Misson, about 9 miles away (1) and 3 other rescues; 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 Doncaster?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Staffy on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 10 Staffies listed in and around Doncaster today are with Good Life Dog Rescue at Garforth, about 21 miles away (4), Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Broughton, about 24 miles away (2), RAIN Rescue at Misson, about 9 miles away (1) and 3 other rescues, 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 Doncaster", 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 Doncaster, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 10 Staffies listed in and around Doncaster today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is RAIN Rescue at Misson, about 9 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 Doncaster?

Yes: 2 puppies of the 10 listed in and around Doncaster are 12 months or under by their listed age.

Are there older Staffies for adoption in Doncaster?

Yes: 2 of the 10 listed in and around Doncaster are 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 Doncaster?

As of 8 November 2026, the Staffies listed in and around Doncaster are with Good Life Dog Rescue at Garforth, about 21 miles away (4), Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Broughton, about 24 miles away (2), RAIN Rescue at Misson, about 9 miles away (1), Thornberry Animal Sanctuary at North Anston, about 12 miles away (1) and 2 other rescues. The nearest to Doncaster is RAIN Rescue at Misson, about 9 miles away. You can also see Staffies across South Yorkshire. 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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