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Calm rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Mid Sussex

There are 36 calm dogs looking for a new home in and around Mid Sussex right now, listed by Rescue Remedies, Last Chance Animal Rescue, Holbrook Animal Rescue, Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare and Greenleaf Animal Rescue. Calm dogs here are dogs their rescue describes as low energy.

All 36 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Mid Sussex, in places such as Ringmer, Brighton and Horsham. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Mid Sussex.

By listed age: 12 adults and 23 older dogs. By size, as the rescues list them: 9 small and 15 large.

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

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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 · 9 miles

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Humphrey, pug for adoption in RingmerNEW

Humphrey

9 years • Male • Pug

Smalllow energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare

Ringmer · 9 miles

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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 · 9 miles

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Freddie, crossbreed for adoption in HorshamNEW

Freddie

10 years • Male • Crossbreed

low energy
Can live with:Other dogs
Holbrook Animal Rescue

Horsham · 11 miles

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Xena, labrador x poodle for adoption in HorshamNEW

Xena

3 years • Female • Labrador x Poodle

Largelow energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Holbrook Animal Rescue

Horsham · 11 miles

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Sienna, english bulldog for adoption in Smallfield

Sienna

5 years • Female • English Bulldog

low energy
Rescue Remedies

Smallfield · 15 miles

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Ace, bulldog x shepherd for adoption in Smallfield

Ace

6 years • Male • Bulldog x Shepherd

Largelow energy
Rescue Remedies

Smallfield · 15 miles

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Bailey, staffy x mastiff for adoption in Smallfield

Bailey

5 years • Female • Staffy x Mastiff

Giantlow energy
Rescue Remedies

Smallfield · 15 miles

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Berry, sa mastiff boerboel for adoption in Smallfield

Berry

4 years • Female • Sa Mastiff Boerboel

Giantlow energy
Rescue Remedies

Smallfield · 15 miles

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Calm dogs near Mid Sussex right now

36 calm dogs are listed in or around Mid Sussex today, with 5 rescues. By age: 12 adult dogs and 23 older dogs, plus 1 with no age given. 25 are male and 7 female. The newest was added on 5 November 2026.

  • Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 15 miles away: 23 calm dogs
  • Last Chance Animal Rescue at Edenbridge, about 19 miles away: 8 calm dogs
  • Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare at Ringmer, about 9 miles away: 2 calm dogs
  • Holbrook Animal Rescue at Horsham, about 11 miles away: 2 calm dogs
  • Greenleaf Animal Rescue at Brighton, about 9 miles away: 1 calm dog

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About calm dogs in Mid Sussex

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 Mid Sussex 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 Mid Sussex: your questions

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How many calm dogs are available for adoption in Mid Sussex?

As of 8 November 2026, 36 calm dogs are listed for adoption in and around Mid Sussex on LocalPetFinder, from Rescue Remedies, Last Chance Animal Rescue, Holbrook Animal Rescue, Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare and Greenleaf Animal Rescue. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of Mid Sussex, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 8 November 2026, Rescue Remedies (at Smallfield, about 15 miles away): 23, Last Chance Animal Rescue (at Edenbridge, about 19 miles away): 8, Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare (at Ringmer, about 9 miles away): 2, Holbrook Animal Rescue (at Horsham, about 11 miles away): 2 and Greenleaf Animal Rescue (at Brighton, about 9 miles away): 1. By age, that is 12 adult dogs and 23 older dogs, plus 1 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 Mid Sussex?

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 Mid Sussex?

The calm dogs listed in and around Mid Sussex today are with Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 15 miles away (23), Last Chance Animal Rescue at Edenbridge, about 19 miles away (8), Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare at Ringmer, about 9 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 Mid Sussex?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every calm dog on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 36 calm dogs listed in and around Mid Sussex today are with Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 15 miles away (23), Last Chance Animal Rescue at Edenbridge, about 19 miles away (8), Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare at Ringmer, about 9 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 Mid Sussex, 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 Mid Sussex, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 36 calm dogs listed in and around Mid Sussex today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare at Ringmer, about 9 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 Mid Sussex, or mostly adults?

Mostly adults: as of 8 November 2026, none of the 36 calm dogs listed in and around Mid Sussex 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 Mid Sussex?

As of 8 November 2026, the calm dogs listed in and around Mid Sussex are with Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 15 miles away (23), Last Chance Animal Rescue at Edenbridge, about 19 miles away (8), Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare at Ringmer, about 9 miles away (2), Holbrook Animal Rescue at Horsham, about 11 miles away (2) and 1 other rescue. The nearest to Mid Sussex is Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare at Ringmer, about 9 miles away. You can also see calm dogs across England. 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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