Midge & Kenny
6 years • Shih Tzu Cross
Smallmedium energyOngoing medical condition
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Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Knowsley
There are 5 special needs dogs looking for a new home in and around Knowsley right now, listed by Destitute Animals Shelter, Freshfields Animal Rescue, Friends of Birkenhead Kennels and North Clwyd Animal Rescue. These are dogs whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.
All 5 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Knowsley, in places such as Wirral, Ince Blundell and Bolton. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Knowsley.
By listed age: 3 adults and 1 older dog. By size, as the rescues list them: 1 small and 1 medium.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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Bambi
1 year, 4 months • Female • Pocket Bully
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Bunny
7 years, 5 months • Female • Lurcher x English Bull Terrier
high energyThree legs
Special needs dogs near Knowsley right now
5 special needs dogs are listed in or around Knowsley today, with 4 rescues. By age: 3 adult dogs and 1 older dog, plus 1 with no age given. 1 is male and 3 female. The newest was added on 29 October 2026.
- Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 20 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
- Friends of Birkenhead Kennels at Wirral, about 10 miles away: 1 special needs dog
- Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 10 miles away: 1 special needs dog
- North Clwyd Animal Rescue at Trelogan, about 21 miles away: 1 special needs dog
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Special needs dogs in Knowsley: your questions
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How many special needs dogs are available for adoption in Knowsley?
As of 8 November 2026, 5 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in and around Knowsley on LocalPetFinder, from Destitute Animals Shelter, Freshfields Animal Rescue, Friends of Birkenhead Kennels and North Clwyd Animal Rescue. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of Knowsley, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Which rescues near Knowsley have special needs dogs right now, and how old are they?
As of 8 November 2026, Destitute Animals Shelter (at Bolton, about 20 miles away): 2, Friends of Birkenhead Kennels (at Wirral, about 10 miles away): 1, Freshfields Animal Rescue (at Ince Blundell, about 10 miles away): 1 and North Clwyd Animal Rescue (at Trelogan, about 21 miles away): 1. By age, that is 3 adult dogs and 1 older dog, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 29 October 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
How much does it cost to adopt a special needs dog in Knowsley?
The special needs dogs listed in and around Knowsley today are with Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 20 miles away (2), Friends of Birkenhead Kennels at Wirral, about 10 miles away (1), Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 10 miles away (1) and 1 other rescue; 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 Knowsley?
As of 8 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in and around Knowsley are with Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 20 miles away (2), Friends of Birkenhead Kennels at Wirral, about 10 miles away (1), Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 10 miles away (1) and North Clwyd Animal Rescue at Trelogan, about 21 miles away (1). The nearest to Knowsley is Friends of Birkenhead Kennels at Wirral, about 10 miles away. You can also see special needs dogs across Merseyside. 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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