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Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Forest of Dean

There are 2 special needs dogs looking for a new home in and around Forest of Dean right now, listed by Forest of Dean Dog Rescue and Many Tears Animal Rescue. These are dogs whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.

1 in Forest of Dean itself and 1 within about 25 miles, in places such as Tewkesbury. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Forest of Dean.

By listed age: 1 adult and 1 older dog.

Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.

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Billy, cavalier king charles spaniel for adoption in BreamNEW

Billy

10 years • Male • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Smalllow energyHeart condition
Can live with:Other dogs
Forest of Dean Dog Rescue

In foster near Bream

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Toast, maltese x shih tzu for adoption in Tewkesbury

Toast

5 years • Female • Maltese x Shih Tzu

Smalllow energyAllergies
Can live with:Other dogsCats
Many Tears Animal Rescue

Tewkesbury · 17 miles

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Special needs dogs near Forest of Dean right now

2 special needs dogs are listed in or around Forest of Dean today, with 2 rescues. 1 is in Forest of Dean itself and 1 with rescues around it. By age: 1 adult dog and 1 older dog. 1 is male and 1 female. The newest was added on 7 November 2026.

  • Forest of Dean Dog Rescue at Bream: 1 special needs dog
  • Many Tears Animal Rescue at Tewkesbury, about 17 miles away: 1 special needs dog

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Special needs dogs in Forest of Dean: your questions

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How many special needs dogs are available for adoption in Forest of Dean?

As of 8 November 2026, 2 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in and around Forest of Dean on LocalPetFinder, from Forest of Dean Dog Rescue and Many Tears Animal Rescue. That is 1 in Forest of Dean itself and 1 with rescues within about 25 miles, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Forest of Dean have special needs dogs right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, Forest of Dean Dog Rescue (at Bream): 1 and Many Tears Animal Rescue (at Tewkesbury, about 17 miles away): 1. By age, that is 1 adult dog and 1 older dog. The newest was added on 7 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

How much does it cost to adopt a special needs dog in Forest of Dean?

The special needs dogs listed in and around Forest of Dean today are with Forest of Dean Dog Rescue at Bream (1) and Many Tears Animal Rescue at Tewkesbury, about 17 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 Forest of Dean?

As of 8 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in and around Forest of Dean are with Forest of Dean Dog Rescue at Bream (1) and Many Tears Animal Rescue at Tewkesbury, about 17 miles away (1). The nearest to Forest of Dean is Forest of Dean Dog Rescue at Bream. 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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