Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Chesterfield
There are 7 special needs dogs looking for a new home in and around Chesterfield right now, listed by Thornberry Animal Sanctuary, Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue, Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary, Helping Yorkshire Poundies and Jerry Green Dog Rescue. These are dogs whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.
All 7 are with rescues reachable from Chesterfield, in places such as Catcliffe, North Anston and Blidworth. Each card shows the town and how far it is.
By size, as the rescues list them: 2 small, 1 medium and 2 large.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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Laurie
4 years • Male • Bedlington x Jrt
Tess
5 years • Labrador Retriever
Special needs dogs near Chesterfield right now
7 special needs dogs are listed in or around Chesterfield today, with 5 rescues. 3 are male and 3 female. The newest was added on 5 November 2026.
- Thornberry Animal Sanctuary at North Anston, about 12 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
- Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue at Derby, about 21 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
- Helping Yorkshire Poundies near Rotherham, about 11 miles away: 1 special needs dog
- Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Blidworth, about 16 miles away: 1 special needs dog
- Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary at Newark and Sherwood, about 22 miles away: 1 special needs dog
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How many special needs dogs are available for adoption in Chesterfield?
As of 8 November 2026, 7 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in and around Chesterfield on LocalPetFinder, from Thornberry Animal Sanctuary, Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue, Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary, Helping Yorkshire Poundies and Jerry Green Dog Rescue. All are with rescues reachable from Chesterfield, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Which rescues near Chesterfield have special needs dogs right now, and how old are they?
As of 8 November 2026, Thornberry Animal Sanctuary (at North Anston, about 12 miles away): 2, Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue (at Derby, about 21 miles away): 2, Helping Yorkshire Poundies (near Rotherham, about 11 miles away): 1, Jerry Green Dog Rescue (at Blidworth, about 16 miles away): 1 and Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary (at Newark and Sherwood, about 22 miles away): 1. The newest was added on 5 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
How much does it cost to adopt a special needs dog in Chesterfield?
The special needs dogs listed in and around Chesterfield today are with Thornberry Animal Sanctuary at North Anston, about 12 miles away (2), Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue at Derby, about 21 miles away (2), Helping Yorkshire Poundies near Rotherham, about 11 miles away (1) and 2 other rescues; 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 Chesterfield?
As of 8 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in and around Chesterfield are with Thornberry Animal Sanctuary at North Anston, about 12 miles away (2), Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue at Derby, about 21 miles away (2), Helping Yorkshire Poundies near Rotherham, about 11 miles away (1), Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Blidworth, about 16 miles away (1) and 1 other rescue. The nearest to Chesterfield is Helping Yorkshire Poundies near Rotherham, about 11 miles away. You can also see special needs dogs across England. 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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