NEWRipley
3 years, 1 month · Male · Cross Shar-Pei
high energy
Can live with: Children
Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home · Manchester
Meet Ripley →Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in Manchester
There is 1 special needs dog looking for a new home in Manchester right now, listed by Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home. These are dogs whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
1 dog looking for a home
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More special needs dogs with rescues outside Manchester, within about 25 miles. Each card shows the town the animal is in and the straight-line distance from the centre of Manchester.
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Special needs dogs in Manchester: your questions
How many special needs dogs are available for adoption in Manchester?
As of 30 September 2026, 1 special needs dog is listed for adoption in Manchester on LocalPetFinder, from Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home. 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 Manchester?
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 Manchester?
This page lists every special needs dog with the rescues we list in Manchester and the places within it. Because there are only a few here, we also show special needs dogs from rescues within 25 miles under "Also near Manchester", each with its town and distance. You can also see special needs dogs across Greater Manchester. Email alerts for new listings are coming soon.
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