Rescue dogs for adoption in and around South Cambridgeshire

Rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around South Cambridgeshire

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

All 21 are with rescues within about 25 miles of South Cambridgeshire, in places such as Cambridge, Royston and Buntingford. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of South Cambridgeshire.

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Nitro, husky cross for adoption in Cambridge

Nitro

16 months • Male • Husky Cross

Largehigh energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
8 Below Husky Rescue

Cambridge · 3 miles

Meet Nitro →
Penn, border collie cross for adoption in Royston

Penn

5 years • Male • Border Collie Cross

high energy
Can live with:Other dogsCats
Heathlands Animal Sanctuary

In foster near Royston · 9 miles

Meet Penn →
Sadie, lurcher for adoption in Royston

Sadie

10 months • Female • Lurcher

high energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Heathlands Animal Sanctuary

In foster near Royston · 9 miles

Meet Sadie →
Shadow, crossbreed for adoption in Royston

Shadow

1 year • Male • Crossbreed

Smallhigh energy
Heathlands Animal Sanctuary

In foster near Royston · 9 miles

Meet Shadow →
Sid, lurcher for adoption in BuntingfordNEW

Sid

1 to 2 years • Male • Lurcher

Largelow energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
RATS Animal Rescue

Buntingford · 16 miles

Meet Sid →
Jasmine, chihuahua cross for adoption in Buntingford

Jasmine

7 years • Female • Chihuahua Cross

SmallBlind or low vision
RATS Animal Rescue

Buntingford · 16 miles

Meet Jasmine →
Andy, crossbreed for adoption in Buntingford

Andy

7 years • Male • Crossbreed

Large
RATS Animal Rescue

Buntingford · 16 miles

Meet Andy →
Freda, lurcher for adoption in Buntingford

Freda

Around 1 year • Female • Lurcher

Largehigh energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
RATS Animal Rescue

Buntingford · 16 miles

Meet Freda →
Ipman, shepherd cross for adoption in Buntingford

Ipman

One year • Male • Shepherd Cross

Largelow energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogsCats
RATS Animal Rescue

Buntingford · 16 miles

Meet Ipman →

About dog adoption in South Cambridgeshire

This page covers the South Cambridgeshire council area. It brings together the 21 dogs listed on LocalPetFinder in South Cambridgeshire and within about 25 miles of it, none of them in South Cambridgeshire itself yet, from 5 rescues. Each card shows the town the animal is in and how far that is from the centre of South Cambridgeshire, 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.

South Cambridgeshire dog adoption FAQ

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Are there dog rescues in South Cambridgeshire?

Right now 5 rescues list 21 dogs on LocalPetFinder in South Cambridgeshire 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 South Cambridgeshire 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 South Cambridgeshire?

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