Whippet Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in Northern Ireland

As of 8 November 2026, 4 Whippets are listed for adoption in Northern Ireland on LocalPetFinder, from Paws and People, Little Paws Rescue NI and The Barn Animal Rescue. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

As of 8 November 2026, Paws and People (at Banbridge): 2, Little Paws Rescue NI (at Newtownabbey): 1 and The Barn Animal Rescue (at Carrowdore): 1. By age, that is 3 adult dogs and 1 older dog. The newest was added on 6 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Whippets on this page are with Paws and People (2), Little Paws Rescue NI (1) and The Barn Animal Rescue (1). Open a profile and apply to that rescue: each one runs its own application, home check and adoption fee. We don't rehome animals ourselves.

Up to an hour a day, according to The Royal Kennel Club. PDSA says a minimum of an hour, split into a couple of walks, with a chance for a really good run off lead in a secure area. A rescue dog's needs can differ, so ask the rescue about this one.

Yes, but not much. The Royal Kennel Club says the Whippet's short coat sheds and needs grooming about once a week, and Dogs Trust describes "short length with low shedding".

It depends on the dog, not the breed. Today the rescues mark 2 of the 4 Whippets listed in Northern Ireland as able to live with children. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the dog could live with.

The Whippets listed in Northern Ireland today are with Paws and People at Banbridge (2), Little Paws Rescue NI at Newtownabbey (1) and The Barn Animal Rescue at Carrowdore (1); 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 Whippet on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 4 Whippets listed in Northern Ireland today are with Paws and People at Banbridge (2), Little Paws Rescue NI at Newtownabbey (1) and The Barn Animal Rescue at Carrowdore (1), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Dogs Trust £287.50 in Northern Ireland. If you searched "whippet puppies for sale Northern Ireland", the Whippets here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price.

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 4 Whippets 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).

Not right now: none of the 4 listed in Northern Ireland is under a year old by its listed age. Puppies do get listed, so check back or look at the adults, whose rescues can tell you much more about their character.

Yes: 1 of the 4 listed in Northern Ireland is aged 7 or over by their listed age. Each rescue sets its own fee for an older dog, and Dogs Trust charges £287.50 for a puppy or adult dog.

As of 8 November 2026, the Whippets listed in Northern Ireland are with Paws and People at Banbridge (2), Little Paws Rescue NI at Newtownabbey (1) and The Barn Animal Rescue at Carrowdore (1). 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.