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Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in Derbyshire

There are 2 special needs dogs looking for a new home in Derbyshire right now, listed by 1 rescue. These are dogs whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.

By size, as the rescues list them: 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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Flynn, border collie for adoption in Derby

Flynn

6 years • Male • Border Collie

Mediumhigh energyArthritis
Can live with:Other dogs
Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue

In foster near Derby

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Tess, labrador retriever for adoption in Derby

Tess

5 years • Labrador Retriever

Largehigh energyAllergies
Can live with:Children
Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue

In foster near Derby

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Also near Derbyshire

More special needs dogs with rescues outside Derbyshire, within about 25 miles (3 places). Each card shows the town the animal is in and the straight-line distance from the centre of Derbyshire.

Patsy, crossbreed for adoption in Near Rotherham

Patsy

4 years • Female • Crossbreed

Largelow energySkin condition
Can live with:Other dogs
Helping Yorkshire Poundies

Near Rotherham · 21 miles

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Bonnie, lurcher for adoption in North Anston

Bonnie

5 years • Female • Lurcher

Blind or low vision
Can live with:Children
Thornberry Animal Sanctuary

North Anston · 21 miles

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Laurie, bedlington x jrt for adoption in North Anston

Laurie

4 years • Male • Bedlington x Jrt

Blind or low vision
Thornberry Animal Sanctuary

North Anston · 21 miles

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Franky, greyhound for adoption in Newark and Sherwood

Franky

2 years, 6 months • Male • Greyhound

Small
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary

Newark and Sherwood · 24 miles

Meet Franky →

Special needs dogs near Derbyshire right now

2 special needs dogs are listed in or around Derbyshire today, all with one rescue. The newest was added on 4 November 2026.

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Special needs dogs in Derbyshire: your questions

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

As of 14 November 2026, 2 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in Derbyshire on LocalPetFinder. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

The 2 special needs dogs listed in Derbyshire today are with 1 rescue, and each profile shows that rescue's own 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 Derbyshire?

As of 14 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in Derbyshire are with 1 rescue, named in the answer on which rescues have them. Because there are only a few here, we also show special needs dogs from rescues within 25 miles under "Also near Derbyshire", each with its town and distance. 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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