Crispin
7 years • Male • Poodle
Dental care
Can live with:Cats
Many Tears Animal Rescue· Chelmsford
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Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Chelmsford
There are 16 special needs dogs looking for a new home in and around Chelmsford right now, listed by All Dogs Matter, Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Last Chance Animal Rescue, Pro Dogs Direct, RATS Animal Rescue, Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, German Shepherd Rescue Elite, Greyhound Trust Harvel and Many Tears Animal Rescue. These are dogs whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.
1 in Chelmsford itself and 15 more reachable from it, in places such as Grays, Waltham Abbey and Buntingford. Each card shows the town and how far it is.
By listed age: 7 adults and 8 older dogs. By size, as the rescues list them: 9 small and 3 large.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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4 years • Female • Cockapoo
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4 years • Female • French Bulldog
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7 years • Female • Chihuahua Cross
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3 years • Male • Parson Russell Terrier
Smallhigh energySkin condition
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8 years • Female • Greyhound
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8 years • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Smalllow energy
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Special needs dogs near Chelmsford right now
16 special needs dogs are listed in or around Chelmsford today, with 9 rescues. 1 is in Chelmsford itself and 15 with rescues around it. By age: 7 adult dogs and 8 older dogs, plus 1 with no age given. 8 are male and 6 female. The newest was added on 6 November 2026.
- All Dogs Matter at Waltham Abbey, about 20 miles away: 3 special needs dogs
- Pro Dogs Direct at Grays, about 19 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
- RATS Animal Rescue at Buntingford, about 25 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
- Foal Farm Animal Rescue at London, about 30 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
- Last Chance Animal Rescue at Edenbridge, about 41 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
- Stokenchurch Dog Rescue at Stokenchurch, about 59 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
- Many Tears Animal Rescue in Chelmsford: 1 special needs dog
- Greyhound Trust Harvel at Meopham, about 26 miles away: 1 special needs dog
- and 1 more rescue
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How many special needs dogs are available for adoption in Chelmsford?
As of 8 November 2026, 16 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in and around Chelmsford on LocalPetFinder, from All Dogs Matter, Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Last Chance Animal Rescue, Pro Dogs Direct, RATS Animal Rescue, Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, German Shepherd Rescue Elite, Greyhound Trust Harvel and Many Tears Animal Rescue. That is 1 in Chelmsford itself and 15 with rescues reachable from Chelmsford, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Which rescues near Chelmsford have special needs dogs right now, and how old are they?
As of 8 November 2026, All Dogs Matter (at Waltham Abbey, about 20 miles away): 3, Pro Dogs Direct (at Grays, about 19 miles away): 2, RATS Animal Rescue (at Buntingford, about 25 miles away): 2, Foal Farm Animal Rescue (at London, about 30 miles away): 2, Last Chance Animal Rescue (at Edenbridge, about 41 miles away): 2 and Stokenchurch Dog Rescue (at Stokenchurch, about 59 miles away): 2, and 3 more. By age, that is 7 adult dogs and 8 older 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 Chelmsford?
The special needs dogs listed in and around Chelmsford today are with All Dogs Matter at Waltham Abbey, about 20 miles away (3), Pro Dogs Direct at Grays, about 19 miles away (2), RATS Animal Rescue at Buntingford, about 25 miles away (2) and 6 other rescues; each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and £275 for a puppy under six months, 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 Chelmsford?
As of 8 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in and around Chelmsford are with All Dogs Matter at Waltham Abbey, about 20 miles away (3), Pro Dogs Direct at Grays, about 19 miles away (2), RATS Animal Rescue at Buntingford, about 25 miles away (2), Foal Farm Animal Rescue at London, about 30 miles away (2) and 5 other rescues. The nearest to Chelmsford is Many Tears Animal Rescue in Chelmsford. You can also see special needs dogs across Essex. 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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