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Rescue dogs good with cats for adoption and rehoming in and around North West Leicestershire

There are 3 dogs good with cats looking for a new home in and around North West Leicestershire right now, listed by Ashbourne Animal Welfare, Just For Dogs and Leicester Animal Rescue. 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 North West Leicestershire, in places such as Brailsford, Ashbourne and Billesdon. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of North West Leicestershire.

By listed age: 1 puppy and 2 older dogs. By size, as the rescues list them: 1 small and 1 large.

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

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Theodora, crossbreed for adoption in Brailsford

Theodora

1 year • Female • Crossbreed

Largehigh energy
Can live with:ChildrenCats
Just For Dogs

Brailsford · 17 miles

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Coapy, border collie/large munsterlander for adoption in AshbourneNEW

Coapy

7 years • Male • Border Collie/Large Munsterlander

high energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogsCats
Ashbourne Animal Welfare

Ashbourne · 22 miles

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Gizmo, french bulldog for adoption in Billesdon

Gizmo

7 years • Male • French Bulldog

Smalllow energy
Can live with:ChildrenCats
Leicester Animal Rescue

Billesdon · 23 miles

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Dogs good with cats near North West Leicestershire right now

3 dogs good with cats are listed in or around North West Leicestershire today, with 3 rescues. By age: 1 puppy and 2 older dogs. 2 are male and 1 female. The newest was added on 1 November 2026.

  • Just For Dogs at Brailsford, about 17 miles away: 1 dog good with cats
  • Ashbourne Animal Welfare at Ashbourne, about 22 miles away: 1 dog good with cats
  • Leicester Animal Rescue at Billesdon, about 23 miles away: 1 dog good with cats

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About dogs good with cats in North West Leicestershire

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 North West Leicestershire 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.

Dogs good with cats in North West Leicestershire: your questions

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How many dogs good with cats are available for adoption in North West Leicestershire?

As of 8 November 2026, 3 dogs good with cats are listed for adoption in and around North West Leicestershire on LocalPetFinder, from Ashbourne Animal Welfare, Just For Dogs and Leicester Animal Rescue. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of North West Leicestershire, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 8 November 2026, Just For Dogs (at Brailsford, about 17 miles away): 1, Ashbourne Animal Welfare (at Ashbourne, about 22 miles away): 1 and Leicester Animal Rescue (at Billesdon, about 23 miles away): 1. By age, that is 1 puppy and 2 older dogs. The newest was added on 1 November 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 North West Leicestershire?

The dogs good with cats listed in and around North West Leicestershire today are with Just For Dogs at Brailsford, about 17 miles away (1), Ashbourne Animal Welfare at Ashbourne, about 22 miles away (1) and Leicester Animal Rescue at Billesdon, about 23 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 North West Leicestershire?

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 North West Leicestershire today are with Just For Dogs at Brailsford, about 17 miles away (1), Ashbourne Animal Welfare at Ashbourne, about 22 miles away (1) and Leicester Animal Rescue at Billesdon, about 23 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 North West Leicestershire, 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 North West Leicestershire, 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 North West Leicestershire today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Just For Dogs at Brailsford, about 17 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 North West Leicestershire, or mostly adults?

Both, though adults outnumber puppies: as of 8 November 2026, 1 puppy of the 3 dogs good with cats listed in and around North West Leicestershire is 12 months or under by their listed age. Puppies are usually rehomed quickly, so an email alert beats checking back.

Where can I find dogs good with cats near me in North West Leicestershire?

As of 8 November 2026, the dogs good with cats listed in and around North West Leicestershire are with Just For Dogs at Brailsford, about 17 miles away (1), Ashbourne Animal Welfare at Ashbourne, about 22 miles away (1) and Leicester Animal Rescue at Billesdon, about 23 miles away (1). The nearest to North West Leicestershire is Just For Dogs at Brailsford, about 17 miles away. You can also see dogs good with cats 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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