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Small rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in Manchester

There is 1 small dog looking for a new home in Manchester right now, listed by Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home. Small dogs here are dogs the rescue lists as small.

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

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1 dog looking for a home

Also near Manchester

More small dogs with rescues outside Manchester, within about 25 miles (3 towns). Each card shows the town the animal is in and the straight-line distance from the centre of Manchester.

Max, jack russell terrier for adoption in DentonNEW

Max

11 years · Male · Jack Russell Terrier

Smalllow energy

Can live with: Children

Dogs Trust

Denton · 6 miles

Meet Max →
Milo, shih tzu for adoption in DentonNEW

Milo

11 years · Male · Shih Tzu

Smalllow energy

Can live with: Children

Dogs Trust

Denton · 6 miles

Meet Milo →
Freddie, chihuahua x jack russell for adoption in WarringtonNEW

Freddie

7 years, 9 months · Male · Chihuahua x Jack Russell

Smalllow energy

Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home

Warrington · 16 miles

Meet Freddie →
Eclair, french bulldog for adoption in HuytonNEW

Eclair

5 years · Female · French Bulldog

Smalllow energy

Can live with: Cats

Dogs Trust

Huyton · 25 miles

Meet Eclair →
Bell, jack russell terrier for adoption in HuytonNEW

Bell

7 years · Female · Jack Russell Terrier

Smallhigh energy

Dogs Trust

Huyton · 25 miles

Meet Bell →
Daisy, crossbreed for adoption in HuytonNEW

Daisy

4 years · Female · Crossbreed

Small

Can live with: Children

Dogs Trust

Huyton · 25 miles

Meet Daisy →
Patsy, jack russell terrier for adoption in HuytonNEW

Patsy

13 years · Female · Jack Russell Terrier

Smalllow energy

Can live with: Children

Dogs Trust

Huyton · 25 miles

Meet Patsy →

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Small dogs in Manchester: your questions

How many small dogs are available for adoption in Manchester?

As of 30 September 2026, 1 small dog is listed for adoption in Manchester on LocalPetFinder, from Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which small breeds are in rescue in Manchester?

None of the small dogs listed in Manchester today has a breed we group into a breed page. Breed labels on rescue listings are often a best guess, so read each profile.

How much does it cost to adopt a small dog in Manchester?

Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and £275 for a puppy under six months, 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 small dogs for sale in Manchester?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every small dog on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre, and rescues rehome animals rather than selling them, usually for an adoption fee: for example, Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and Dogs Trust £300. The fee usually goes towards vet work already done, such as neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations. 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 small dog in Manchester, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Many rescue fees are under £500: Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over. An animal offered "free to 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.

Is there a small dog rescue near me in Manchester?

This page lists every small dog with the rescues we list in Manchester and the places within it. Because there are only a few here, we also show small dogs from rescues within 25 miles under "Also near Manchester", each with its town and distance. You can also see small dogs across Greater Manchester. Email alerts for new listings are coming soon.

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