Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Derby
There are 5 special needs dogs looking for a new home in and around Derby right now, listed by Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue, Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary and Jerry Green Dog Rescue. These are dogs whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.
2 in Derby itself and 3 more reachable from it, in places such as Coalville, Blidworth and Newark and Sherwood. Each card shows the town and how far it is.
By listed age: 1 puppy and 4 adults. By size, as the rescues list them: 3 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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Special needs dogs near Derby right now
5 special needs dogs are listed in or around Derby today, with 3 rescues. 2 are in Derby itself and 3 with rescues around it. By age: 1 puppy and 4 adult dogs. 3 are male and 1 female. The newest was added on 5 November 2026.
- Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue in Derby: 3 special needs dogs
- Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Blidworth, about 19 miles away: 1 special needs dog
- Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary at Newark and Sherwood, about 27 miles away: 1 special needs dog
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How many special needs dogs are available for adoption in Derby?
As of 7 November 2026, 5 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in and around Derby on LocalPetFinder, from Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue, Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary and Jerry Green Dog Rescue. That is 2 in Derby itself and 3 with rescues reachable from Derby, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Which rescues near Derby have special needs dogs right now, and how old are they?
As of 7 November 2026, Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue (in Derby): 3, Jerry Green Dog Rescue (at Blidworth, about 19 miles away): 1 and Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary (at Newark and Sherwood, about 27 miles away): 1. By age, that is 1 puppy and 4 adult dogs. 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 Derby?
The special needs dogs listed in and around Derby today are with Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue in Derby (3), Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Blidworth, about 19 miles away (1) and Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary at Newark and Sherwood, about 27 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 Derby?
As of 7 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in and around Derby are with Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue in Derby (3), Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Blidworth, about 19 miles away (1) and Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary at Newark and Sherwood, about 27 miles away (1). The nearest to Derby is Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue in Derby. 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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