Rescue dogs good with cats for adoption and rehoming in Northern Ireland

As of 8 November 2026, 17 dogs good with cats are listed for adoption in Northern Ireland on LocalPetFinder, from Paws and People, The Underdogs NI, The Barn Animal Rescue, Friends Of Rescue NI, Almost Home Animal Rescue NI and Assisi Animal Sanctuary. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

As of 8 November 2026, Paws and People (at Banbridge): 5, The Underdogs NI (at Maghera): 5, The Barn Animal Rescue (at Carrowdore): 3, Friends Of Rescue NI (at Belfast): 2, Almost Home Animal Rescue NI (at Moira): 1 and Assisi Animal Sanctuary (at Conlig): 1. By age, that is 8 puppies, 2 adult dogs and 7 older dogs. The newest was added on 6 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

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.

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.

The dogs good with cats listed in Northern Ireland today are with Paws and People at Banbridge (5), The Underdogs NI at Maghera (5), The Barn Animal Rescue at Carrowdore (3) and 3 other rescues; each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee, and Dogs Trust charges £287.50 for a puppy or adult dog in Northern Ireland (where you also need a dog licence). The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every dog good with cats on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 17 dogs good with cats listed in Northern Ireland today are with Paws and People at Banbridge (5), The Underdogs NI at Maghera (5), The Barn Animal Rescue at Carrowdore (3) and 3 other rescues, and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Dogs Trust £287.50 in Northern Ireland.

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.

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 17 dogs good with cats listed in Northern Ireland today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Paws and People at Banbridge. Many rescue fees are under £500: Dogs Trust charges £287.50 for a puppy or adult dog. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue. In Northern Ireland all dogs must be microchipped at eight weeks old, so ask to see the microchip details (see nidirect).

Both, though adults outnumber puppies: as of 8 November 2026, 8 puppies of the 17 dogs good with cats listed in Northern Ireland are 12 months or under by their listed age. Puppies are usually rehomed quickly, so an email alert beats checking back.

As of 8 November 2026, the dogs good with cats listed in Northern Ireland are with Paws and People at Banbridge (5), The Underdogs NI at Maghera (5), The Barn Animal Rescue at Carrowdore (3), Friends Of Rescue NI at Belfast (2) and 2 other rescues. The nearest to Northern Ireland is Paws and People at Banbridge. 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.