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Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around North West Leicestershire

There are 8 special needs dogs looking for a new home in and around North West Leicestershire right now, listed by East Midlands Dog Rescue, Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue and Pawprints Dog Rescue. These are dogs whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.

All 8 are with rescues within about 25 miles of North West Leicestershire, in places such as Coalville, Derby and Enderby. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of North West Leicestershire.

By listed age: 3 puppies and 5 adults. By size, as the rescues list them: 3 small, 1 medium and 2 large.

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

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Digby, cockapoo for adoption in CoalvilleNEW

Digby

9 months • Male • Cockapoo

Smallhigh energyBlind or low vision
Can live with:Other dogs
Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue

In foster near Coalville · 4 miles

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Flynn, border collie for adoption in DerbyNEW

Flynn

6 years • Male • Border Collie

Mediumhigh energyArthritis
Can live with:Other dogs
Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue

In foster near Derby · 13 miles

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Tess, labrador retriever for adoption in DerbyNEW

Tess

5 years • Labrador Retriever

Largehigh energyAllergies
Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue

In foster near Derby · 13 miles

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Purdy & Fig, cavapoo and dacshund 2 for adoption in EnderbyNEW

Purdy & Fig

1 year • Cavapoo and Dacshund 2

high energyOngoing medical condition
Can live with:Other dogs
East Midlands Dog Rescue

Enderby · 15 miles

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Betty, frenchie x pug for adoption in Enderby

Betty

13 months • Female • Frenchie x Pug

Smallhigh energyMissing a limb
East Midlands Dog Rescue

Enderby · 15 miles

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Frank, dashchund for adoption in Enderby

Frank

2 years • Male • Dashchund

high energyOngoing medical condition
East Midlands Dog Rescue

Enderby · 15 miles

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Hope, rottweiler for adoption in Monks KirbyNEW

Hope

1 year • Female • Rottweiler

Largehigh energyMissing a limb
Pawprints Dog Rescue

Monks Kirby · 22 miles

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Dougie, french bulldog for adoption in Monks Kirby

Dougie

3 years • Male • French Bulldog

Smalllow energyArthritis
Can live with:Other dogs
Pawprints Dog Rescue

Monks Kirby · 22 miles

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Special needs dogs near North West Leicestershire right now

8 special needs dogs are listed in or around North West Leicestershire today, with 3 rescues. By age: 3 puppies and 5 adult dogs. 4 are male and 2 female. The newest was added on 7 November 2026.

  • Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue at Derby, about 4 miles away: 3 special needs dogs
  • East Midlands Dog Rescue at Enderby, about 15 miles away: 3 special needs dogs
  • Pawprints Dog Rescue at Monks Kirby, about 22 miles away: 2 special needs dogs

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Special needs dogs in North West Leicestershire: your questions

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How many special needs dogs are available for adoption in North West Leicestershire?

As of 8 November 2026, 8 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in and around North West Leicestershire on LocalPetFinder, from East Midlands Dog Rescue, Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue and Pawprints Dog Rescue. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of North West Leicestershire, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 8 November 2026, Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue (at Derby, about 4 miles away): 3, East Midlands Dog Rescue (at Enderby, about 15 miles away): 3 and Pawprints Dog Rescue (at Monks Kirby, about 22 miles away): 2. By age, that is 3 puppies and 5 adult dogs. 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 North West Leicestershire?

The special needs dogs listed in and around North West Leicestershire today are with Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue at Derby, about 4 miles away (3), East Midlands Dog Rescue at Enderby, about 15 miles away (3) and Pawprints Dog Rescue at Monks Kirby, about 22 miles away (2); 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 North West Leicestershire?

As of 8 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in and around North West Leicestershire are with Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue at Derby, about 4 miles away (3), East Midlands Dog Rescue at Enderby, about 15 miles away (3) and Pawprints Dog Rescue at Monks Kirby, about 22 miles away (2). The nearest to North West Leicestershire is Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue at Derby, about 4 miles away. 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.

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