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Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around South Gloucestershire

There are 2 special needs dogs looking for a new home in and around South Gloucestershire right now, listed by All Creatures Great and Small and Forest of Dean Dog Rescue. These are dogs whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.

All 2 are with rescues within about 25 miles of South Gloucestershire, in places such as Bream and Cwmbrân. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of South Gloucestershire.

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

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

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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 · 16 miles

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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 · 25 miles

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Special needs dogs near South Gloucestershire right now

2 special needs dogs are listed in or around South Gloucestershire today, with 2 rescues. By age: 1 puppy and 1 older dog. All 2 are male. The newest was added on 7 November 2026.

  • Forest of Dean Dog Rescue at Bream, about 16 miles away: 1 special needs dog
  • All Creatures Great and Small near Cwmbran, about 25 miles away: 1 special needs dog

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Special needs dogs in South Gloucestershire: your questions

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How many special needs dogs are available for adoption in South Gloucestershire?

As of 8 November 2026, 2 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in and around South Gloucestershire on LocalPetFinder, from All Creatures Great and Small and Forest of Dean Dog Rescue. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of South Gloucestershire, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 8 November 2026, Forest of Dean Dog Rescue (at Bream, about 16 miles away): 1 and All Creatures Great and Small (near Cwmbran, about 25 miles away): 1. By age, that is 1 puppy and 1 older dog. 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 South Gloucestershire?

The special needs dogs listed in and around South Gloucestershire today are with Forest of Dean Dog Rescue at Bream, about 16 miles away (1) and All Creatures Great and Small near Cwmbran, about 25 miles away (1); 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 South Gloucestershire?

As of 8 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in and around South Gloucestershire are with Forest of Dean Dog Rescue at Bream, about 16 miles away (1) and All Creatures Great and Small near Cwmbran, about 25 miles away (1). The nearest to South Gloucestershire is Forest of Dean Dog Rescue at Bream, about 16 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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