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Calm rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Flintshire

There are 12 calm dogs looking for a new home in and around Flintshire right now, listed by Carla Lane Animals in Need, North Clwyd Animal Rescue and Freshfields Animal Rescue. Calm dogs here are dogs their rescue describes as low energy.

5 in Flintshire itself and 7 within about 25 miles, in places such as Ince Blundell and Melling. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Flintshire.

By listed age: 4 adults and 8 older dogs. By size, as the rescues list them: 2 small, 4 medium and 1 large.

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

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Bruce, lurcher for adoption in Trelogan

Bruce

9 years, 11 months • Male • Lurcher

low energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
North Clwyd Animal Rescue· Trelogan
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Jessie, labrador x lurcher for adoption in Trelogan

Jessie

8 years • Female • Labrador x Lurcher

Mediumlow energy
Can live with:Children
North Clwyd Animal Rescue· Trelogan
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Jinx, lurcher for adoption in Trelogan

Jinx

8 years • Male • Lurcher

low energy
North Clwyd Animal Rescue· Trelogan
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Sadie, collie cross rottweiler for adoption in Trelogan

Sadie

10 years • Female • Collie Cross Rottweiler

Mediumlow energy
North Clwyd Animal Rescue· Trelogan
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Bobby, french bulldog for adoption in Ince Blundell

Bobby

5 years • Male • French Bulldog

Smalllow energy
Freshfields Animal Rescue

Ince Blundell · 19 miles

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Fred, cross bichon/shih tzu for adoption in Ince Blundell

Fred

5 years • Male • Cross Bichon/Shih Tzu

Smalllow energy
Freshfields Animal Rescue

Ince Blundell · 19 miles

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Flo, whippet for adoption in MellingNEW

Flo

8 years • Female • Whippet

Mediumlow energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogsCats
Carla Lane Animals in Need

Melling · 21 miles

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Kia, american bulldog cross for adoption in MellingNEW

Kia

5 years • Female • American Bulldog Cross

low energy
Carla Lane Animals in Need

Melling · 21 miles

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Calm dogs near Flintshire right now

12 calm dogs are listed in or around Flintshire today, with 3 rescues. 5 are in Flintshire itself and 7 with rescues around it. By age: 4 adult dogs and 8 older dogs. 6 are male and 6 female. The newest was added on 4 November 2026.

  • North Clwyd Animal Rescue at Trelogan: 5 calm dogs
  • Carla Lane Animals in Need at Melling, about 21 miles away: 5 calm dogs
  • Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 19 miles away: 2 calm dogs

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About calm dogs in Flintshire

Not everyone wants a dog that needs two hours of exercise a day. Calm, low-energy dogs are happy with a couple of walks and a long nap, which makes them a good fit for flats, quieter households, less active owners and busy routines. This page gathers the dogs listed with rescues in and around Flintshire that their rescue describes as low energy.

Energy level is one of the biggest predictors of whether a dog fits your life, more than breed or size, and a mellow large dog can be calmer than a wound-up small one. The rescue or foster home can tell you a specific dog's real energy, since a dog in kennels rarely shows its everyday self.

Calm dogs in Flintshire: your questions

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How many calm dogs are available for adoption in Flintshire?

As of 8 November 2026, 12 calm dogs are listed for adoption in and around Flintshire on LocalPetFinder, from Carla Lane Animals in Need, North Clwyd Animal Rescue and Freshfields Animal Rescue. That is 5 in Flintshire itself and 7 with rescues within about 25 miles, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Flintshire have calm dogs right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, North Clwyd Animal Rescue (at Trelogan): 5, Carla Lane Animals in Need (at Melling, about 21 miles away): 5 and Freshfields Animal Rescue (at Ince Blundell, about 19 miles away): 2. By age, that is 4 adult dogs and 8 older dogs. The newest was added on 4 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

What makes a dog calm?

A mix of breed tendency, age and individual temperament. Some breeds are naturally laid-back, older dogs are usually calmer than young ones, and every breed produces relaxed individuals. The most reliable guide is the rescue's or foster home's honest account of how the dog behaves day to day, rather than a guess from its breed.

Are calm dogs good for flats in Flintshire?

Generally yes. A calm dog that is content with walks rather than needing space to run suits flat living well, especially if it is also quiet. Match the dog to your real routine, check your tenancy allows a dog, and a calm companion settles into a small home easily.

How much does it cost to adopt a calm dog in Flintshire?

The calm dogs listed in and around Flintshire today are with North Clwyd Animal Rescue at Trelogan (5), Carla Lane Animals in Need at Melling, about 21 miles away (5) and Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 19 miles away (2); 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 calm dogs for sale in Flintshire?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every calm dog on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 12 calm dogs listed in and around Flintshire today are with North Clwyd Animal Rescue at Trelogan (5), Carla Lane Animals in Need at Melling, about 21 miles away (5) and Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 19 miles away (2), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross from £335 for dogs aged 1 to 7. In Wales, Lucy's Law has meant since 10 September 2021 that puppies can only be bought where they were bred, or from a rescue or rehoming centre.

Where can I buy a calm dog in Flintshire, and should I?

Not here: we only list dogs with rescues, so every calm dog listed here is adopted for the rescue's fee, which usually covers vet work already done. Whether to buy is your choice. Adopting means the rescue can tell you what it knows about the calm dog's history and health before you apply. If you decide to buy, The Royal Kennel Club runs a Find a Puppy service, and Dogs Trust's breed guides suggest talking to your vet first: they say some practices offer pre-purchase consultations on likely health conditions and rough costs.

Can I get a calm dog free to a good home in Flintshire, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 12 calm dogs listed in and around Flintshire today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is North Clwyd Animal Rescue at Trelogan. 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 calm puppies in Flintshire, or mostly adults?

Mostly adults: as of 8 November 2026, none of the 12 calm dogs listed in and around Flintshire is 12 months or under by its listed age. That is normal in rescue, and an adult arrives with a character its rescue can describe, where a puppy is a prediction.

Where can I find calm dogs near me in Flintshire?

As of 8 November 2026, the calm dogs listed in and around Flintshire are with North Clwyd Animal Rescue at Trelogan (5), Carla Lane Animals in Need at Melling, about 21 miles away (5) and Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 19 miles away (2). The nearest to Flintshire is North Clwyd Animal Rescue at Trelogan. You can also see calm dogs across Wales. 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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