West Sussex offers a mix of coastal living, countryside and commuter towns, creating varied opportunities for rescue dog adoption. Dogs rehomed here are often matched with adopters based on activity level and home environment. Many rescues in the county prioritise careful assessment to ensure dogs are comfortable in their new surroundings. Local adoption supports long-term success.

Dogs Available in West Sussex

96 dogs available
Alfie, a 8 years old male Collie available for adoption from Dogs Trust in West Sussex

Dogs Trust

Alfie

West Sussex
SexMale
Age8 years
BreedCollie

Are you right for Alfie?Eight-year-old Alfie is a handsome Collie with a gentle, quiet character and a lot of love to give. He’s hopeful to find patient adopters, who will allow him plenty of time to settle into his new routine and allow him to show his fun, confident side. Alfie is a real ‘foodie’ and highly values his mealtimes and chews. He can find it challenging when people approach him whilst he is eating, or if they try and take food items away from him. Alfie has completed multiple training plans during his time in kennels around feeding times and loves to show off his skills- he requires a family who are happy to implement this training in his new home. Our Training Team can chat to successful applicants more about this. Alfie loves walking with doggy friends but is looking to be the only dog in his new home, and is looking for an adult only home. He also requires a garden of his own. Alfie is a clever boy, and knows multiple toys by name!

Antoine, a 6 years old male French Bulldog available for adoption from Dogs Trust in West Sussex

Dogs Trust

Antoine

West Sussex
SexMale
Age6 years
BreedFrench Bulldog

Are you right for Antoine?Antoine is a charming 6-year-old French Bulldog searching for a calm, adult-only, pet-free home where he can enjoy all the love and attention he deserves. He can be a little reserved with strangers, but with time, patience, and a calm approach, his affectionate and cheeky side shines through. Ant would thrive in a peaceful environment with minimal visitors, a predictable routine and a secure garden for off-lead playtime. Because he can be overwhelmed in busy places or around traffic, Antoine would prefer his home to be in a rural or suburban setting with quiet walking routes. He isn’t a high-energy dog and would be perfectly content with short strolls along the beach, followed by long, cosy snoozes on the sofa separated with his love of toy play. Antoine travels well in the car, which is ideal if needing to drive him a little further to reach a quieter walking spot. His adopters should be patient and willing to let him build trust at his own pace, with support from our training team to continue the positive progress he’s made.

Athena, a 3 years old female Unknown available for adoption from Holbrook Animal Rescue in West Sussex

Holbrook Animal Rescue

Athena

West Sussex
SexFemale
Age3 years
BreedUnknown

Athena didn't have the best start to her life but she is loving the freedom she now has at Holbrook. She is nervous of people, especially men, but with a little patience she does bond with people. Athena is really enjoying having the ability to run and play and it is beautiful to see this side of her starting to come out.Suitable Home - Athena needs an experienced and patient Owner that can demonstrate how they will be able to bring her to her full potential. She will need a confident and compatible companion dog as she thrives in more ways than one from other dogs. A large, secure garden and two interesting walks each day so that she can gradually learn how to enjoy life to the full. Additional Information - Athena is neutered and her vaccinations are up-to-date.If you would like to apply for Athena, please complete an application form and give us as much information as possible.Adoption fees & home-check apply.Holbrook has a kennel free environment so visits are by arrangement only and a member of the rehoming team will contact you in this respect.Adopt Me Athena needs an experienced and patient Owner that can demonstrate how they will be able to bring her to her full potential. She will need a confident and compatible companion dog as she thrives in more ways than one from other dogs. A large, secure garden and two interesting walks each day so that she can gradually learn how to enjoy life to the full. Additional Information - Athena is neutered and her vaccinations are up-to-date.If you would like to apply for Athena, please complete an application form and give us as much information as possible.Adoption fees & home-check apply.Holbrook has a kennel free environment so visits are by arrangement only and a member of the rehoming team will contact you in this respect.Adopt Me

Audrey, a 4 years old female Poodle available for adoption from Dogs Trust in West Sussex

Dogs Trust

Audrey

West Sussex
SexFemale
Age4 years
BreedPoodle

Are you right for Audrey?Audrey is a three-year-old Poodle cross looking for an understanding home where she can gently discover the world at her own pace. Having had a very sheltered start to life, Audrey would thrive in a quieter residential or rural setting where things move a little more slowly and she can build confidence without feeling overwhelmed. A home with a secure garden is essential so she can enjoy time both indoors and outdoors while she gradually learns about lead walking and adventures beyond the home. Audrey would love to live with another friendly dog who can show her the ropes. Patient adopters who are happy to introduce new experiences slowly will help her flourish, and she could live with sensible secondary school-aged children who can learn to read her body language. Initially she would benefit from a household with only occasional visitors while she gains confidence, and her adopters should be prepared to continue her training, including house training and helping her feel comfortable with things like car travel.

Badger, a 3 years old male Saluki available for adoption from Arundawn Dog Rescue in West Sussex

Arundawn Dog Rescue

Badger

West Sussex
SexMale
Age3 years
BreedSaluki

Breed - Saluki LurcherGender - MaleDate of Birth - August 2023Can live with dogs? Needs a companionCan live with cats? NoCan live with children? 10+ years Location - West SussexBADGER​​He was signed over to us from Battersea Cats & Dogs home after being classified as "Code Red" – though we honestly have no idea why!​He’s lovable, cheeky, a total goofball, and everything you’d expect from a young male Saluki Lurcher​His main challenge is transportation - he is absolutely terrified, so he’ll need someone patient, kind, and committed to working through this with him.​They must have AT LEAST ONE OTHER DOG please Badger will need a SECURE GARDEN/SPACE TO RUN​No small children please​Badger really has a FABULOUS nature and is full of character and potential – he just needs the right home to help him realise it.​If you think this might be you then please complete the application form on this site - thank you!

Badger, a 4 years old male Collie available for adoption from Dogs Trust in West Sussex

Dogs Trust

Badger

West Sussex
SexMale
Age4 years
BreedCollie

Are you right for Badger?Badger is a bright and sensitive three-year-old Collie cross looking for an understanding adult home in a quieter residential or rural setting. As a reactive boy, he will need a home with a secure garden where he can decompress and enjoy his own space, and adopters who appreciate the importance of steady routines and gentle introductions to the world around him. Peaceful walking routes with wide paths and minimal traffic will help him feel safe, as busy areas and noisy vehicles can overwhelm him, although he can happily travel by car to reach more suitable quiet walking spots. Badger is comfortable wearing his muzzle on his walks and will need to continue to do so in his new home. He would thrive with patient adults willing to continue his training, particularly around loose lead walking, and who are happy to build up leaving times as he settles in. He will need an adult-only household with limited visitors, ideally the same familiar faces. With moderate exercise, enrichment feeding, and fun training activities to keep his clever mind busy, Badger has all the potential to flourish in the right home.

Belinda, a 5 years old female Bulldog available for adoption from Bulldog Rescue in West Sussex

Bulldog Rescue

Belinda

West Sussex
SexFemale
Age5 years
BreedBulldog

DOGS: NOCATS: NOCHILDREN: 15+Beautiful and super fussy, loving Belinda came into rescue via the dog warden and council pound in Carlisle after being spotted as a stray for at least 7 days. She arrived with no name and 13kilos in weight after a week of feeding up in the pound! She had a c-section scar and stitches still present (later removed and found to be not done by a vet due to the type of suture material used). She has come on leaps and bounds after expert care in her foster home and is thoroughly unrecognisable now! She has had mammary tumours removed since being in care and has experienced some anxiety issues which can be controlled with Reconcile as and when needed. Despite the appalling treatment by previous "owners", she is the most loving and friendly girl to people. Belinda needs to be the only dog and can be very reactive to them inside and outside of the home. She needs a cat free home too and can live with older teens 15+ and to be rehomed in a similar place to where she is that is quiet, possibly semi rural and not in a dog heavy area. She is mostly house-trained with occasional accidents (again this has been patiently worked on in foster care and she may revert temporarily to her old ways, when she moves). Belinda can be left for up to 5 hours but prefers to be loose in the home and needs a breed experienced home. A super girl with just the worst start in life imaginable - please do not overlook this beautiful soul xx

Bella, a 9 years old female Lurcher available for adoption from Arundawn Dog Rescue in West Sussex

Arundawn Dog Rescue

Bella

West Sussex
SexFemale
Age9 years
BreedLurcher

Breed - LurcherGender - FemaleDate of Birth - February 2017Can live with dogs? YesCan live with cats? Unable to testCan live with children? UnknownLocation - West SussexBella arrived with us recently from pound kennels. She is 9 yrs old and just GORGEOUS!!!She is fabulous with all dogs but not over interested in them, so whilst she would happily share with another calm dog, she would also (we think) be happy as an only dog. She is calm, gentle, a little reserved and clearly confused but is kennel sharing with a young and boisterous lurcher without seeming to worry and allowing bed sharing.At 9 yrs old although she will love a sofa, she still looks for plenty of exercise.Arundawn Dog Rescue rehome all over the UKCopyright © 2022 Arundawn Dog Rescue - All Rights Reserved.

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