Tanya
8 years • Female • Greyhound
Largelow energyEpilepsy
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Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Maidstone
There are 18 special needs dogs looking for a new home in and around Maidstone right now, listed by All Dogs Matter, Pro Dogs Direct, Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Last Chance Animal Rescue, RATS Animal Rescue, Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, German Shepherd Rescue Elite, Greyhound Trust Harvel, Many Tears Animal Rescue and The Kit Wilson Trust. These are dogs whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.
All 18 are with rescues reachable from Maidstone, in places such as Meopham, Grays and Faversham. Each card shows the town and how far it is.
By listed age: 9 adults and 8 older dogs. By size, as the rescues list them: 10 small, 1 medium and 3 large.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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Jake
9 years • Male • Beagle
Smalllow energyDiabetic
Kimi
10 years • Female • Rottweiler
Largelow energy
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Mist
3 years • Female • Border Collie
Mediumhigh energyDeaf or hard of hearing
Autumn and Maple
8 years • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Smalllow energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Lucie & Ozzie (Bonded Pair) Chihuahua
Crossbreed
low energyDental care
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Bambi
8 years • Male • Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross
low energyNeurological condition
Special needs dogs near Maidstone right now
18 special needs dogs are listed in or around Maidstone today, with 10 rescues. By age: 9 adult dogs and 8 older dogs, plus 1 with no age given. 8 are male and 8 female. The newest was added on 6 November 2026.
- Pro Dogs Direct at Grays, about 16 miles away: 3 special needs dogs
- All Dogs Matter at Waltham Abbey, about 35 miles away: 3 special needs dogs
- Last Chance Animal Rescue at Edenbridge, about 19 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
- Foal Farm Animal Rescue at London, about 31 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
- RATS Animal Rescue at Buntingford, about 51 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
- Stokenchurch Dog Rescue at Stokenchurch, about 66 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
- Greyhound Trust Harvel at Meopham, about 9 miles away: 1 special needs dog
- The Kit Wilson Trust at Hadlow Down, about 24 miles away: 1 special needs dog
- and 2 more rescues
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Special needs dogs in Maidstone: your questions
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How many special needs dogs are available for adoption in Maidstone?
As of 7 November 2026, 18 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in and around Maidstone on LocalPetFinder, from All Dogs Matter, Pro Dogs Direct, Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Last Chance Animal Rescue, RATS Animal Rescue, Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, German Shepherd Rescue Elite, Greyhound Trust Harvel, Many Tears Animal Rescue and The Kit Wilson Trust. All are with rescues reachable from Maidstone, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Which rescues near Maidstone have special needs dogs right now, and how old are they?
As of 7 November 2026, Pro Dogs Direct (at Grays, about 16 miles away): 3, All Dogs Matter (at Waltham Abbey, about 35 miles away): 3, Last Chance Animal Rescue (at Edenbridge, about 19 miles away): 2, Foal Farm Animal Rescue (at London, about 31 miles away): 2, RATS Animal Rescue (at Buntingford, about 51 miles away): 2 and Stokenchurch Dog Rescue (at Stokenchurch, about 66 miles away): 2, and 4 more. By age, that is 9 adult dogs and 8 older dogs, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 6 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
How much does it cost to adopt a special needs dog in Maidstone?
The special needs dogs listed in and around Maidstone today are with Pro Dogs Direct at Grays, about 16 miles away (3), All Dogs Matter at Waltham Abbey, about 35 miles away (3), Last Chance Animal Rescue at Edenbridge, about 19 miles away (2) and 7 other rescues; each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and £275 for a puppy under six months, 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 Maidstone?
As of 7 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in and around Maidstone are with Pro Dogs Direct at Grays, about 16 miles away (3), All Dogs Matter at Waltham Abbey, about 35 miles away (3), Last Chance Animal Rescue at Edenbridge, about 19 miles away (2), Foal Farm Animal Rescue at London, about 31 miles away (2) and 6 other rescues. The nearest to Maidstone is Greyhound Trust Harvel at Meopham, about 9 miles away. You can also see special needs dogs across Kent. 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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