Rescue dogs for adoption in and around Lewes

Rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Lewes

Rescue dogs and puppies looking for new homes in and around Lewes, listed for rehoming by rescues and rehoming centres.

8 in Lewes itself and 99 within about 25 miles, in places such as Brighton, Hadlow Down and Worthing. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Lewes.

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Arlo, whippet x greyhound for adoption in RingmerNEW

Arlo

3 years • Male • Whippet x Greyhound

Large
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare· Ringmer
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Doris, english cocker spaniel for adoption in RingmerNEW

Doris

4 years • Female • English Cocker Spaniel

high energy
Can live with:Other dogs
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare· Ringmer
Meet Doris →
Harry, terrier cross for adoption in RingmerNEW

Harry

5 years • Male • Terrier Cross

high energy
Can live with:Other dogs
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare· Ringmer
Meet Harry →
Henry, shih tzu for adoption in RingmerNEW

Henry

10 years • Male • Shih Tzu

Smalllow energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare· Ringmer
Meet Henry →
Humphrey, pug for adoption in RingmerNEW

Humphrey

9 years • Male • Pug

Smalllow energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare· Ringmer
Meet Humphrey →
Teddy, labrador retriever for adoption in RingmerNEW

Teddy

3 years • Male • Labrador Retriever

Largehigh energy
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare· Ringmer
Meet Teddy →
Tombo, cockapoo for adoption in RingmerNEW

Tombo

9 years • Male • Cockapoo

Smallhigh energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogsCats
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare· Ringmer
Meet Tombo →
Wilma, husky x shepherd for adoption in RingmerNEW

Wilma

8 months • Female • Husky x Shepherd

Largehigh energy
Can live with:ChildrenCats
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare· Ringmer
Meet Wilma →
Seamus, border collie cross for adoption in Brighton

Seamus

10 years • Male • Border Collie Cross

low energyBlind or low vision
Can live with:Other dogs
Greenleaf Animal Rescue

Brighton · 7 miles

Meet Seamus →

About dog adoption in Lewes

This page covers the Lewes council area. It brings together the 107 dogs listed on LocalPetFinder in Lewes and within about 25 miles of it, 8 of them in Lewes itself, from 7 rescues. Each card shows the town the animal is in and how far that is from the centre of Lewes, in a straight line.

Every profile links to the rescue that has the animal, and you apply with them directly: the rescue runs its own process and tells you its adoption fee. Listings are updated regularly, so it is worth checking back.

Lewes dog adoption FAQ

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Are there dog rescues in Lewes?

Right now 7 rescues list 107 dogs on LocalPetFinder in Lewes or within about 25 miles of it, 8 in Lewes itself. We only show rescues whose animals we list, so there may be others nearby.

How does adopting a dog near Lewes work?

Pick a dog on this page and apply with the rescue named on its profile. LocalPetFinder is not a rescue: each rescue runs its own adoption process, which can include meeting the dog and a home check, and sets its own fee. If the rescue is a drive away, expect to make the trip at least once.

Can I rehome my dog in Lewes?

Yes. Owners anywhere in England can list a dog, cat or rabbit on LocalPetFinder for free. Enter your postcode and a listing from Lewes appears on this page once we have checked it. Your pet stays with you until you choose an adopter. Start here.

LocalPetFinder and other pet sites

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Is LocalPetFinder the same as Petfinder?

No. LocalPetFinder is an independent UK website and is not connected with Petfinder. We bring together dogs, cats and rabbits from UK rescues and rehoming centres, and every profile links to the rescue that cares for the animal, so you apply with them directly.

How is LocalPetFinder different from Pets4Homes?

Pets4Homes describes itself as the UK’s largest online pet marketplace, connecting buyers with breeders as well as shelters and charities. LocalPetFinder is for adoption: our listings come from rescues and rehoming centres and from owners rehoming their own pet, each checked by a reviewer before it goes live. We do not take adverts from breeders.

Can I find RSPCA animals on LocalPetFinder?

No. We do not list the RSPCA’s animals, at its national centres or its branches. To see them, use RSPCA Find a Pet, the RSPCA’s own search for animals in its centres and branches across England and Wales.