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Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Belfast
There are 3 special needs dogs looking for a new home in and around Belfast right now, listed by Almost Home Animal Rescue NI, Assisi Animal Sanctuary and Paws and People. These are dogs whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.
All 3 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Belfast, in places such as Conlig, Moira and Banbridge. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Belfast.
By size, as the rescues list them: 1 small and 1 medium.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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Special needs dogs near Belfast right now
3 special needs dogs are listed in or around Belfast today, with 3 rescues. By age: 2 adult dogs, plus 1 with no age given. 1 is male and 2 female. The newest was added on 6 November 2026.
- Assisi Animal Sanctuary at Conlig, about 10 miles away: 1 special needs dog
- Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira, about 14 miles away: 1 special needs dog
- Paws and People at Banbridge, about 22 miles away: 1 special needs dog
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How many special needs dogs are available for adoption in Belfast?
As of 8 November 2026, 3 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in and around Belfast on LocalPetFinder, from Almost Home Animal Rescue NI, Assisi Animal Sanctuary and Paws and People. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of Belfast, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Which rescues near Belfast have special needs dogs right now, and how old are they?
As of 8 November 2026, Assisi Animal Sanctuary (at Conlig, about 10 miles away): 1, Almost Home Animal Rescue NI (at Moira, about 14 miles away): 1 and Paws and People (at Banbridge, about 22 miles away): 1. By age, that is 2 adult dogs, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 6 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
How much does it cost to adopt a special needs dog in Belfast?
The special needs dogs listed in and around Belfast today are with Assisi Animal Sanctuary at Conlig, about 10 miles away (1), Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira, about 14 miles away (1) and Paws and People at Banbridge, about 22 miles away (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.
Is there a special needs dog rescue near me in Belfast?
As of 8 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in and around Belfast are with Assisi Animal Sanctuary at Conlig, about 10 miles away (1), Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira, about 14 miles away (1) and Paws and People at Banbridge, about 22 miles away (1). The nearest to Belfast is Assisi Animal Sanctuary at Conlig, about 10 miles away. You can also see special needs dogs across Northern Ireland. 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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