Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Sefton
There are 7 special needs dogs looking for a new home in and around Sefton right now, listed by Destitute Animals Shelter, Homeless Hounds, Freshfields Animal Rescue, Friends of Birkenhead Kennels and North Clwyd Animal Rescue. These are dogs whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.
All 7 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Sefton, in places such as Ince Blundell, Wirral and Trelogan. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Sefton.
By listed age: 3 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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Midge & Kenny
6 years • Shih Tzu Cross
Bunny
7 years, 5 months • Female • Lurcher x English Bull Terrier
Dottie
13 years • Female • Spaniel Cross
Florence
7 years • Female • Boxer Cross
Bambi
1 year, 4 months • Female • Pocket Bully
Special needs dogs near Sefton right now
7 special needs dogs are listed in or around Sefton today, with 5 rescues. By age: 3 adult dogs and 3 older dogs, plus 1 with no age given. 1 is male and 5 female. The newest was added on 4 November 2026.
- Homeless Hounds at Blackpool, about 22 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
- Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 24 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
- Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 2 miles away: 1 special needs dog
- Friends of Birkenhead Kennels at Wirral, about 9 miles away: 1 special needs dog
- North Clwyd Animal Rescue at Trelogan, about 19 miles away: 1 special needs dog
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Special needs dogs in Sefton: your questions
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How many special needs dogs are available for adoption in Sefton?
As of 8 November 2026, 7 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in and around Sefton on LocalPetFinder, from Destitute Animals Shelter, Homeless Hounds, Freshfields Animal Rescue, Friends of Birkenhead Kennels and North Clwyd Animal Rescue. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of Sefton, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Which rescues near Sefton have special needs dogs right now, and how old are they?
As of 8 November 2026, Homeless Hounds (at Blackpool, about 22 miles away): 2, Destitute Animals Shelter (at Bolton, about 24 miles away): 2, Freshfields Animal Rescue (at Ince Blundell, about 2 miles away): 1, Friends of Birkenhead Kennels (at Wirral, about 9 miles away): 1 and North Clwyd Animal Rescue (at Trelogan, about 19 miles away): 1. By age, that is 3 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 Sefton?
The special needs dogs listed in and around Sefton today are with Homeless Hounds at Blackpool, about 22 miles away (2), Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 24 miles away (2), Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 2 miles away (1) and 2 other rescues; 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 Sefton?
As of 8 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in and around Sefton are with Homeless Hounds at Blackpool, about 22 miles away (2), Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 24 miles away (2), Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 2 miles away (1), Friends of Birkenhead Kennels at Wirral, about 9 miles away (1) and 1 other rescue. The nearest to Sefton is Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 2 miles away. You can also see special needs dogs across Merseyside. 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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