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

There are 6 special needs dogs looking for a new home in and around Blackpool right now, listed by Destitute Animals Shelter, Homeless Hounds, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary and Freshfields Animal Rescue. These are dogs whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.

2 in Blackpool itself and 4 more reachable from it, in places such as Ince Blundell, Bolton and Ramsbottom. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

By listed age: 2 adults and 3 older dogs. By size, as the rescues list them: 1 small, 1 medium and 1 large.

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

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Dottie, spaniel cross for adoption in BlackpoolNEW

Dottie

13 years • Female • Spaniel Cross

low energySome hearing loss
Homeless Hounds

In foster near Blackpool

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Florence, boxer cross for adoption in BlackpoolNEW

Florence

7 years • Female • Boxer Cross

Largelow energyDeaf or hard of hearing
Homeless Hounds· Blackpool
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Theo, cross frenchie/staffy for adoption in Ince Blundell

Theo

15 months • Male • Cross Frenchie/Staffy

high energyAllergies
Can live with:Children
Freshfields Animal Rescue

Ince Blundell · 21 miles

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Bonnie, staffordshire bull terrier for adoption in Bolton

Bonnie

Female • Staffordshire Bull Terrier

MediumAllergies
Can live with:Children
Destitute Animals Shelter

Bolton · 30 miles

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Bambi, pocket bully for adoption in Bolton

Bambi

1 year, 4 months • Female • Pocket Bully

high energyHeart condition
Destitute Animals Shelter

Bolton · 30 miles

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Special needs dogs near Blackpool right now

6 special needs dogs are listed in or around Blackpool today, with 4 rescues. 2 are in Blackpool itself and 4 with rescues around it. By age: 2 adult dogs and 3 older dogs, plus 1 with no age given. 1 is male and 4 female. The newest was added on 4 November 2026.

  • Homeless Hounds in Blackpool: 2 special needs dogs
  • Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 30 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
  • Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 21 miles away: 1 special needs dog
  • Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 32 miles away: 1 special needs dog

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Special needs dogs in Blackpool: your questions

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How many special needs dogs are available for adoption in Blackpool?

As of 7 November 2026, 6 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in and around Blackpool on LocalPetFinder, from Destitute Animals Shelter, Homeless Hounds, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary and Freshfields Animal Rescue. That is 2 in Blackpool itself and 4 with rescues reachable from Blackpool, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 7 November 2026, Homeless Hounds (in Blackpool): 2, Destitute Animals Shelter (at Bolton, about 30 miles away): 2, Freshfields Animal Rescue (at Ince Blundell, about 21 miles away): 1 and Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary (at Ramsbottom, about 32 miles away): 1. By age, that is 2 adult dogs and 3 older dogs, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 4 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

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

The special needs dogs listed in and around Blackpool today are with Homeless Hounds in Blackpool (2), Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 30 miles away (2), Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 21 miles away (1) and 1 other rescue; each profile shows that rescue's 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 Blackpool?

As of 7 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in and around Blackpool are with Homeless Hounds in Blackpool (2), Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 30 miles away (2), Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 21 miles away (1) and Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 32 miles away (1). The nearest to Blackpool is Homeless Hounds in Blackpool. You can also see special needs dogs across Lancashire. 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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