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Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Birmingham

There are 6 special needs dogs looking for a new home in and around Birmingham right now, listed by Birmingham Dogs Home, Greenleaf Animal Rescue, Happy Staffie Rescue and Home Run Hounds. These are dogs whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.

3 in Birmingham itself and 3 within about 24 miles, in places such as Oldbury, Wombourne and Kidderminster. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Birmingham.

By size, as the rescues list them: 2 medium and 4 large.

Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.

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Samara, american bulldog for adoption in BirminghamNEW

Samara

3 years • Female • American Bulldog

Mediumhigh energyAllergies
Birmingham Dogs Home· Birmingham
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Lorna, perro de presa canario for adoption in Birmingham

Lorna

4 years • Female • Perro De Presa Canario

Large
Birmingham Dogs Home· Birmingham
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Moose, crossbreed for adoption in Birmingham

Moose

3 years • Male • Crossbreed

Medium
Can live with:Children
Birmingham Dogs Home· Birmingham
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Ruby, neapolitan mastiff for adoption in Oldbury

Ruby

6 years • Female • Neapolitan Mastiff

Giantlow energyEpilepsy
Can live with:Children
Greenleaf Animal Rescue

Oldbury · 5 miles

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Una, greyhound for adoption in Wombourne

Una

2 years, 5 months • Female • Greyhound

LargeHeart condition
Home Run Hounds

Wombourne · 13 miles

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Bruno, american bulldog for adoption in Kidderminster

Bruno

3 years • Male • American Bulldog

LargeAllergies
Can live with:Children
Happy Staffie Rescue

Kidderminster · 17 miles

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Special needs dogs near Birmingham right now

6 special needs dogs are listed in or around Birmingham today, with 4 rescues. 3 are in Birmingham itself and 3 with rescues around it. 2 are male and 4 female. The newest was added on 7 November 2026.

  • Birmingham Dogs Home in Birmingham: 3 special needs dogs
  • Greenleaf Animal Rescue at Oldbury, about 5 miles away: 1 special needs dog
  • Home Run Hounds at Wombourne, about 13 miles away: 1 special needs dog
  • Happy Staffie Rescue at Kidderminster, about 17 miles away: 1 special needs dog

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Special needs dogs in Birmingham: your questions

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Which rescues near Birmingham have special needs dogs right now, and how old are they?

As of 14 November 2026, Birmingham Dogs Home (in Birmingham): 3, Greenleaf Animal Rescue (at Oldbury, about 5 miles away): 1, Home Run Hounds (at Wombourne, about 13 miles away): 1 and Happy Staffie Rescue (at Kidderminster, about 17 miles away): 1. The newest was added on 7 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

How much does it cost to adopt a special needs dog in Birmingham?

The 6 special needs dogs listed in and around Birmingham today are with 4 rescues, and each profile shows that rescue's own fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog in England, Wales and Scotland, and Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over and £335 for dogs aged 1 to 7. 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 Birmingham?

As of 14 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in and around Birmingham are with 4 rescues, named in the answer on which rescues have them. The nearest to Birmingham is Birmingham Dogs Home in Birmingham. You can also see special needs dogs across West Midlands. 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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