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

There are 4 special needs dogs looking for a new home in and around Cardiff right now, listed by Cardiff Dogs Home, All Creatures Great and Small and Many Tears Animal Rescue. These are dogs whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.

2 in Cardiff itself and 2 within about 25 miles, in places such as Pontyclun and Cwmbrân. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Cardiff.

By listed age: 1 puppy, 1 adult and 1 older dog. By size, as the rescues list them: 1 small and 1 large.

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

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Anaya, pocket bully for adoption in Cardiff

Anaya

3 years • Female • Pocket Bully

Special diet
Can live with:Other dogs
Cardiff Dogs Home· Cardiff
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Patti, pocket bully for adoption in Cardiff

Patti

Female • Pocket Bully

high energyDaily medication
Cardiff Dogs Home· Cardiff
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Juice, pomeranian for adoption in Pontyclun

Juice

8 years • Female • Pomeranian

Smalllow energyDental care
Can live with:Other dogs
Many Tears Animal Rescue

Pontyclun · 10 miles

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Cai, collie for adoption in Near Cwmbran

Cai

1 year • Male • Collie

Largehigh energyEpilepsy
All Creatures Great and Small

Near Cwmbran · 14 miles

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Special needs dogs near Cardiff right now

4 special needs dogs are listed in or around Cardiff today, with 3 rescues. 2 are in Cardiff itself and 2 with rescues around it. By age: 1 puppy, 1 adult dog and 1 older dog, plus 1 with no age given. 1 is male and 3 female. The newest was added on 13 October 2026.

  • Cardiff Dogs Home in Cardiff: 2 special needs dogs
  • Many Tears Animal Rescue at Pontyclun, about 10 miles away: 1 special needs dog
  • All Creatures Great and Small near Cwmbran, about 14 miles away: 1 special needs dog

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Special needs dogs in Cardiff: your questions

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

As of 8 November 2026, 4 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in and around Cardiff on LocalPetFinder, from Cardiff Dogs Home, All Creatures Great and Small and Many Tears Animal Rescue. That is 2 in Cardiff itself and 2 with rescues within about 25 miles, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 8 November 2026, Cardiff Dogs Home (in Cardiff): 2, Many Tears Animal Rescue (at Pontyclun, about 10 miles away): 1 and All Creatures Great and Small (near Cwmbran, about 14 miles away): 1. By age, that is 1 puppy, 1 adult dog and 1 older dog, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 13 October 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

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

The special needs dogs listed in and around Cardiff today are with Cardiff Dogs Home in Cardiff (2), Many Tears Animal Rescue at Pontyclun, about 10 miles away (1) and All Creatures Great and Small near Cwmbran, about 14 miles away (1); 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 Cardiff?

As of 8 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in and around Cardiff are with Cardiff Dogs Home in Cardiff (2), Many Tears Animal Rescue at Pontyclun, about 10 miles away (1) and All Creatures Great and Small near Cwmbran, about 14 miles away (1). The nearest to Cardiff is Cardiff Dogs Home in Cardiff. You can also see special needs dogs across Wales. 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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