Dottie
13 years • Female • Spaniel Cross
low energySome hearing loss
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Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Preston
There are 6 special needs dogs looking for a new home in and around Preston right now, listed by Destitute Animals Shelter, Homeless Hounds, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary and Freshfields Animal Rescue. These are dogs whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.
All 6 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Preston, in places such as Blackpool, Bolton and Ramsbottom. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Preston.
By listed age: 2 adults and 3 older dogs. By size, as the rescues list them: 1 small, 1 medium and 1 large.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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Florence
7 years • Female • Boxer Cross
Largelow energyDeaf or hard of hearing
Bambi
1 year, 4 months • Female • Pocket Bully
high energyHeart condition
Scruffs & Poppy
9 years • Chihuahua
Smalllow energyHeart condition
Special needs dogs near Preston right now
6 special needs dogs are listed in or around Preston today, with 4 rescues. By age: 2 adult dogs and 3 older dogs, plus 1 with no age given. 1 is male and 4 female. The newest was added on 4 November 2026.
- Homeless Hounds at Blackpool, about 15 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
- Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 17 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
- Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 17 miles away: 1 special needs dog
- Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 21 miles away: 1 special needs dog
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Special needs dogs in Preston: your questions
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How many special needs dogs are available for adoption in Preston?
As of 8 November 2026, 6 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in and around Preston on LocalPetFinder, from Destitute Animals Shelter, Homeless Hounds, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary and Freshfields Animal Rescue. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of Preston, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Which rescues near Preston have special needs dogs right now, and how old are they?
As of 8 November 2026, Homeless Hounds (at Blackpool, about 15 miles away): 2, Destitute Animals Shelter (at Bolton, about 17 miles away): 2, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary (at Ramsbottom, about 17 miles away): 1 and Freshfields Animal Rescue (at Ince Blundell, about 21 miles away): 1. By age, that is 2 adult dogs and 3 older dogs, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 4 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
How much does it cost to adopt a special needs dog in Preston?
The special needs dogs listed in and around Preston today are with Homeless Hounds at Blackpool, about 15 miles away (2), Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 17 miles away (2), Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 17 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 Preston?
As of 8 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in and around Preston are with Homeless Hounds at Blackpool, about 15 miles away (2), Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 17 miles away (2), Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 17 miles away (1) and Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 21 miles away (1). The nearest to Preston is Homeless Hounds at Blackpool, about 15 miles away. You can also see special needs dogs across Lancashire. 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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