Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in Greater Manchester

As of 14 November 2026, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary (at Ramsbottom): 1, Destitute Animals Shelter (at Bolton): 1, Makants Greyhound Rescue N.W (at Tyldesley): 1 and Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home (at Manchester): 1. By age, that is 3 adult dogs and 1 older dog. The newest was added on 29 October 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

The 4 special needs dogs listed in Greater Manchester today are with 4 rescues, 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.

As of 14 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in Greater Manchester are with 4 rescues, named in the answer on which rescues have them. The nearest to Greater Manchester is Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom. Because there are only a few here, we also show special needs dogs from rescues within 25 miles under "Also near Greater Manchester", 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.