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Rescue dogs good with cats for adoption and rehoming in and around Manchester

There are 3 dogs good with cats looking for a new home in and around Manchester right now, listed by Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home and Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary. These are dogs their rescue says can live with cats. A dog whose profile says nothing about cats is not counted.

All 3 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Manchester, in places such as Ramsbottom and Warrington. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Manchester.

By listed age: 2 adults and 1 older dog.

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

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Sapphire, staffordshire bull terrier for adoption in Ramsbottom

Sapphire

8 years • Female • Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Mediumlow energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogsCats
Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary

Ramsbottom · 12 miles

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Merida, crossbreed for adoption in Warrington

Merida

2 years, 2 months • Female • Crossbreed

Can live with:Cats
Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home

Warrington · 16 miles

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Wayne, lurcher for adoption in Warrington

Wayne

1 year, 7 months • Male • Lurcher

high energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogsCats
Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home

Warrington · 16 miles

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Dogs good with cats near Manchester right now

3 dogs good with cats are listed in or around Manchester today, with 2 rescues. By age: 2 adult dogs and 1 older dog. 1 is male and 2 female. The newest was added on 29 October 2026.

  • Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home at Warrington, about 16 miles away: 2 dogs good with cats
  • Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 12 miles away: 1 dog good with cats

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About dogs good with cats in Manchester

If you have a cat, adopting a dog that has already shown it can live peacefully with cats removes most of the risk. This page gathers the dogs listed with rescues in and around Manchester that their rescue says can live with cats.

Living with cats is about the individual dog, not the breed, and a foster home that has watched a dog alongside a cat gives you information you cannot get any other way. Even with a cat-friendly dog, introduce them slowly and give your cat high places and a dog-free room to retreat to.

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Dogs good with cats in Manchester: your questions

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How many dogs good with cats are available for adoption in Manchester?

As of 8 November 2026, 3 dogs good with cats are listed for adoption in and around Manchester on LocalPetFinder, from Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home and Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of Manchester, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Manchester have dogs good with cats right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home (at Warrington, about 16 miles away): 2 and Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary (at Ramsbottom, about 12 miles away): 1. By age, that is 2 adult dogs and 1 older dog. The newest was added on 29 October 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

How do I introduce a new dog to my cat?

Slowly, and with the cat always able to get away. Keep them apart at first and let them get used to each other's scent, then try short, supervised meetings with the dog on a lead, rewarding calm behaviour. Give the cat high places and a dog-free room. A dog already known to be cat-friendly makes this far easier, but patience still wins.

Which dogs are best with cats?

It comes down to the individual dog's prey drive and history rather than its breed, though dogs with a very strong chase instinct are a bigger risk. The safest choice is a dog its rescue says lives calmly with cats. Never assume a breed is automatically safe with cats, and always introduce them gradually.

How much does it cost to adopt a dog good with cats in Manchester?

The dogs good with cats listed in and around Manchester today are with Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home at Warrington, about 16 miles away (2) and Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 12 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 dogs good with cats for sale in Manchester?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every dog good with cats on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 3 dogs good with cats listed in and around Manchester today are with Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home at Warrington, about 16 miles away (2) and Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 12 miles away (1), 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 cat-friendly dog in Manchester, and should I?

Not here: we only list dogs with rescues, so every dog good with cats 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 dog good with cats'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 cat-friendly dog free to a good home in Manchester, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 3 dogs good with cats listed in and around Manchester today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 12 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 cat-friendly puppies in Manchester, or mostly adults?

Mostly adults: as of 8 November 2026, none of the 3 dogs good with cats listed in and around Manchester 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 dogs good with cats near me in Manchester?

As of 8 November 2026, the dogs good with cats listed in and around Manchester are with Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home at Warrington, about 16 miles away (2) and Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 12 miles away (1). The nearest to Manchester is Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 12 miles away. You can also see dogs good with cats across Greater Manchester. 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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