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Calm rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Gedling

There are 15 calm dogs looking for a new home in and around Gedling right now, listed by Doris Banham Dog Rescue, Just For Dogs, Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary, Jerry Green Dog Rescue and Doggy Dens UK Rescue. Calm dogs here are dogs their rescue describes as low energy.

All 15 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Gedling, in places such as Blidworth, Newark and Sherwood and Cuckney. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Gedling.

By listed age: 8 adults and 4 older dogs. By size, as the rescues list them: 3 small, 3 medium and 7 large.

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

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Diesel, husky cross for adoption in Blidworth

Diesel

8 years • Male • Husky Cross

Largelow energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogsCats
Jerry Green Dog Rescue

Blidworth · 8 miles

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Coco, french bulldog for adoption in Blidworth

Coco

4 years • Female • French Bulldog

Smalllow energy
Can live with:Children
Jerry Green Dog Rescue

Blidworth · 8 miles

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Barney, greyhound for adoption in Newark and SherwoodNEW

Barney

6 years • Male • Greyhound

Mediumlow energy
Can live with:Children
Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary

Newark and Sherwood · 10 miles

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Minnie, greyhound for adoption in Newark and SherwoodNEW

Minnie

3 years • Female • Greyhound

Smalllow energy
Can live with:Children
Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary

Newark and Sherwood · 10 miles

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Big Fred, labrador cross for adoption in Cuckney

Big Fred

9 years • Male • Labrador Cross

Largelow energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Doggy Dens UK Rescue

Cuckney · 17 miles

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Amber, crossbreed for adoption in Brailsford

Amber

7 years • Female • Crossbreed

low energy
Can live with:Children
Just For Dogs

Brailsford · 23 miles

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Emilie, crossbreed for adoption in Brailsford

Emilie

8 years • Female • Crossbreed

Mediumlow energy
Just For Dogs

Brailsford · 23 miles

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Nico, crossbreed for adoption in Brailsford

Nico

4 years • Male • Crossbreed

Mediumlow energy
Just For Dogs

Brailsford · 23 miles

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Calm dogs near Gedling right now

15 calm dogs are listed in or around Gedling today, with 5 rescues. By age: 8 adult dogs and 4 older dogs, plus 3 with no age given. 9 are male and 6 female. The newest was added on 5 November 2026.

  • Just For Dogs at Brailsford, about 23 miles away: 5 calm dogs
  • Doris Banham Dog Rescue at Cottam, about 25 miles away: 5 calm dogs
  • Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Blidworth, about 8 miles away: 2 calm dogs
  • Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary at Newark and Sherwood, about 10 miles away: 2 calm dogs
  • Doggy Dens UK Rescue at Cuckney, about 17 miles away: 1 calm dog

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About calm dogs in Gedling

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 Gedling 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 Gedling: your questions

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How many calm dogs are available for adoption in Gedling?

As of 8 November 2026, 15 calm dogs are listed for adoption in and around Gedling on LocalPetFinder, from Doris Banham Dog Rescue, Just For Dogs, Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary, Jerry Green Dog Rescue and Doggy Dens UK Rescue. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of Gedling, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 8 November 2026, Just For Dogs (at Brailsford, about 23 miles away): 5, Doris Banham Dog Rescue (at Cottam, about 25 miles away): 5, Jerry Green Dog Rescue (at Blidworth, about 8 miles away): 2, Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary (at Newark and Sherwood, about 10 miles away): 2 and Doggy Dens UK Rescue (at Cuckney, about 17 miles away): 1. By age, that is 8 adult dogs and 4 older dogs, plus 3 with no age given. The newest was added on 5 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 Gedling?

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 Gedling?

The calm dogs listed in and around Gedling today are with Just For Dogs at Brailsford, about 23 miles away (5), Doris Banham Dog Rescue at Cottam, about 25 miles away (5), Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Blidworth, about 8 miles away (2) and 2 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 calm dogs for sale in Gedling?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every calm dog on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 15 calm dogs listed in and around Gedling today are with Just For Dogs at Brailsford, about 23 miles away (5), Doris Banham Dog Rescue at Cottam, about 25 miles away (5), Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Blidworth, about 8 miles away (2) and 2 other rescues, 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 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.

Where can I buy a calm dog in Gedling, 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 Gedling, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 15 calm dogs listed in and around Gedling today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Blidworth, about 8 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 calm puppies in Gedling, or mostly adults?

Mostly adults: as of 8 November 2026, none of the 15 calm dogs listed in and around Gedling 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 Gedling?

As of 8 November 2026, the calm dogs listed in and around Gedling are with Just For Dogs at Brailsford, about 23 miles away (5), Doris Banham Dog Rescue at Cottam, about 25 miles away (5), Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Blidworth, about 8 miles away (2), Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary at Newark and Sherwood, about 10 miles away (2) and 1 other rescue. The nearest to Gedling is Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Blidworth, about 8 miles away. You can also see calm dogs across Nottinghamshire. 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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