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Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Newport

There are 5 special needs dogs looking for a new home in and around Newport right now, listed by Cardiff Dogs Home, All Creatures Great and Small, 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.

All 5 are with rescues reachable from Newport, in places such as Cwmbrân, Cardiff and Pontyclun. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

By listed age: 1 puppy, 1 adult and 2 older dogs. By size, as the rescues list them: 2 small and 1 large.

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

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Cai, collie for adoption in Near Cwmbran

Cai

1 year • Male • Collie

Largehigh energyEpilepsy
All Creatures Great and Small

Near Cwmbran · 5 miles

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Anaya, pocket bully for adoption in Cardiff

Anaya

3 years • Female • Pocket Bully

Special diet
Can live with:Other dogs
Cardiff Dogs Home

Cardiff · 11 miles

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Patti, pocket bully for adoption in Cardiff

Patti

Female • Pocket Bully

high energyDaily medication
Cardiff Dogs Home

Cardiff · 11 miles

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Juice, pomeranian for adoption in Pontyclun

Juice

8 years • Female • Pomeranian

Smalllow energyDental care
Can live with:Other dogs
Many Tears Animal Rescue

Pontyclun · 18 miles

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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 · 21 miles

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Special needs dogs near Newport right now

5 special needs dogs are listed in or around Newport today, with 4 rescues. By age: 1 puppy, 1 adult dog and 2 older dogs, plus 1 with no age given. 2 are male and 3 female. The newest was added on 7 November 2026.

  • Cardiff Dogs Home at Cardiff, about 11 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
  • All Creatures Great and Small near Cwmbran, about 5 miles away: 1 special needs dog
  • Many Tears Animal Rescue at Pontyclun, about 18 miles away: 1 special needs dog
  • Forest of Dean Dog Rescue at Bream, about 21 miles away: 1 special needs dog

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Special needs dogs in Newport: your questions

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How many special needs dogs are available for adoption in Newport?

As of 8 November 2026, 5 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in and around Newport on LocalPetFinder, from Cardiff Dogs Home, All Creatures Great and Small, Forest of Dean Dog Rescue and Many Tears Animal Rescue. All are with rescues reachable from Newport, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 8 November 2026, Cardiff Dogs Home (at Cardiff, about 11 miles away): 2, All Creatures Great and Small (near Cwmbran, about 5 miles away): 1, Many Tears Animal Rescue (at Pontyclun, about 18 miles away): 1 and Forest of Dean Dog Rescue (at Bream, about 21 miles away): 1. By age, that is 1 puppy, 1 adult dog and 2 older dogs, plus 1 with no age given. 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 Newport?

The special needs dogs listed in and around Newport today are with Cardiff Dogs Home at Cardiff, about 11 miles away (2), All Creatures Great and Small near Cwmbran, about 5 miles away (1), Many Tears Animal Rescue at Pontyclun, about 18 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 Newport?

As of 8 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in and around Newport are with Cardiff Dogs Home at Cardiff, about 11 miles away (2), All Creatures Great and Small near Cwmbran, about 5 miles away (1), Many Tears Animal Rescue at Pontyclun, about 18 miles away (1) and Forest of Dean Dog Rescue at Bream, about 21 miles away (1). The nearest to Newport is All Creatures Great and Small near Cwmbran, about 5 miles away. You can also see special needs dogs across Wales. 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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