Midge & Kenny
6 years • Shih Tzu Cross
Smallmedium energyOngoing medical condition
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Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Chester
There are 3 special needs dogs looking for a new home in and around Chester right now, listed by Freshfields Animal Rescue, Friends of Birkenhead Kennels and North Clwyd Animal Rescue. These are dogs whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.
All 3 are with rescues reachable from Chester, in places such as Wirral, Trelogan and Ince Blundell. Each card shows the town and how far it is.
By listed age: 2 adults and 1 older dog.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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Special needs dogs near Chester right now
3 special needs dogs are listed in or around Chester today, with 3 rescues. By age: 2 adult dogs and 1 older dog. The newest was added on 27 October 2026.
- Friends of Birkenhead Kennels at Wirral, about 15 miles away: 1 special needs dog
- North Clwyd Animal Rescue at Trelogan, about 20 miles away: 1 special needs dog
- Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 24 miles away: 1 special needs dog
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How many special needs dogs are available for adoption in Chester?
As of 8 November 2026, 3 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in and around Chester on LocalPetFinder, from Freshfields Animal Rescue, Friends of Birkenhead Kennels and North Clwyd Animal Rescue. All are with rescues reachable from Chester, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Which rescues near Chester have special needs dogs right now, and how old are they?
As of 8 November 2026, Friends of Birkenhead Kennels (at Wirral, about 15 miles away): 1, North Clwyd Animal Rescue (at Trelogan, about 20 miles away): 1 and Freshfields Animal Rescue (at Ince Blundell, about 24 miles away): 1. By age, that is 2 adult dogs and 1 older dog. The newest was added on 27 October 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
How much does it cost to adopt a special needs dog in Chester?
The special needs dogs listed in and around Chester today are with Friends of Birkenhead Kennels at Wirral, about 15 miles away (1), North Clwyd Animal Rescue at Trelogan, about 20 miles away (1) and Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 24 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 Chester?
As of 8 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in and around Chester are with Friends of Birkenhead Kennels at Wirral, about 15 miles away (1), North Clwyd Animal Rescue at Trelogan, about 20 miles away (1) and Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 24 miles away (1). The nearest to Chester is Friends of Birkenhead Kennels at Wirral, about 15 miles away. You can also see special needs dogs across Cheshire. 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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