Rescue dogs for adoption in and around Melton

Rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Melton

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

All 75 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Melton, in places such as Billesdon, Leicester and Enderby. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Melton.

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Blue, greyhound for adoption in Billesdon

Blue

3 years • Male • Greyhound

Large
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Leicester Animal Rescue

Billesdon · 11 miles

Meet Blue →
Cece, rottweiler for adoption in Billesdon

Cece

4 years • Female • Rottweiler

Largehigh energy
Can live with:Children
Leicester Animal Rescue

Billesdon · 11 miles

Meet Cece →
Cookie, cane corso for adoption in Billesdon

Cookie

3 years • Male • Cane Corso

Large
Can live with:Children
Leicester Animal Rescue

Billesdon · 11 miles

Meet Cookie →
Freya, border collie for adoption in Billesdon

Freya

1 year • Female • Border Collie

Mediumhigh energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Leicester Animal Rescue

Billesdon · 11 miles

Meet Freya →
Gizmo, french bulldog for adoption in Billesdon

Gizmo

7 years • Male • French Bulldog

Smalllow energy
Can live with:ChildrenCats
Leicester Animal Rescue

Billesdon · 11 miles

Meet Gizmo →
Sally, staffordshire bull terrier for adoption in Billesdon

Sally

2 years • Female • Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Mediumhigh energy
Can live with:Children
Leicester Animal Rescue

Billesdon · 11 miles

Meet Sally →
Stanley, lurcher for adoption in Billesdon

Stanley

2 years • Male • Lurcher

high energy
Can live with:Children
Leicester Animal Rescue

Billesdon · 11 miles

Meet Stanley →
Wanda, bull lurcher for adoption in Billesdon

Wanda

1 year • Female • Bull Lurcher

high energy
Can live with:Children
Leicester Animal Rescue

Billesdon · 11 miles

Meet Wanda →
Wilson, crossbreed for adoption in Leicester

Wilson

6 years • Male • Crossbreed

Largelow energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Lost Paws Dog Rescue

Leicester · 14 miles

Meet Wilson →

About dog adoption in Melton

This page covers the Melton council area. It brings together the 75 dogs listed on LocalPetFinder in Melton and within about 25 miles of it, none of them in Melton itself yet, from 9 rescues. Each card shows the town the animal is in and how far that is from the centre of Melton, 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.

Melton dog adoption FAQ

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Are there dog rescues in Melton?

Right now 9 rescues list 75 dogs on LocalPetFinder in Melton or within about 25 miles of it. We only show rescues whose animals we list, so there may be others nearby.

How does adopting a dog near Melton 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 Melton?

Yes. Owners anywhere in England can list a dog, cat or rabbit on LocalPetFinder for free. Enter your postcode and a listing from Melton 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.