Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in Northern Ireland

As of 8 November 2026, 3 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in Northern Ireland on LocalPetFinder, from Almost Home Animal Rescue NI, Assisi Animal Sanctuary and Paws and People. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

As of 8 November 2026, Almost Home Animal Rescue NI (at Moira): 1, Assisi Animal Sanctuary (at Conlig): 1 and Paws and People (at Banbridge): 1. By age, that is 2 adult 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.

The special needs dogs listed in Northern Ireland today are with Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira (1), Assisi Animal Sanctuary at Conlig (1) and Paws and People at Banbridge (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee, and Dogs Trust charges £287.50 for a puppy or adult dog in Northern Ireland (where you also need a dog licence). The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

As of 8 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in Northern Ireland are with Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira (1), Assisi Animal Sanctuary at Conlig (1) and Paws and People at Banbridge (1). The nearest to Northern Ireland is Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira. 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.