Bonnie
5 years • Female • Lurcher
Blind or low vision
Can live with:Children
Thornberry Animal Sanctuary· North Anston
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Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in South Yorkshire
There are 3 special needs dogs looking for a new home in South Yorkshire right now, listed by Thornberry Animal Sanctuary and Helping Yorkshire Poundies. These are dogs whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.
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Patsy
4 years • Female • Crossbreed
Largelow energySkin condition
Can live with:Other dogs
Helping Yorkshire Poundies· Near Rotherham
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Laurie
4 years • Male • Bedlington x Jrt
Blind or low vision
Thornberry Animal Sanctuary· North Anston
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More special needs dogs with rescues outside South Yorkshire, within about 25 miles (2 places). Each card shows the town the animal is in and the straight-line distance from the centre of South Yorkshire, or, where the rescue only gives a county, the county.
Sheila
10 months • Female • Crossbreed
high energyNeurological condition
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Drax
2 years • Male • American Pocket Bulldog
high energyAllergies
Can live with:Children
Greenleaf Animal Rescue· West Yorkshire
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3 special needs dogs are listed in or around South Yorkshire today, with 2 rescues. 1 is male and 2 female. The newest was added on 24 October 2026.
- Thornberry Animal Sanctuary at North Anston: 2 special needs dogs
- Helping Yorkshire Poundies near Rotherham: 1 special needs dog
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Special needs dogs in South Yorkshire: your questions
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How many special needs dogs are available for adoption in South Yorkshire?
As of 7 November 2026, 3 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in South Yorkshire on LocalPetFinder, from Thornberry Animal Sanctuary and Helping Yorkshire Poundies. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Which rescues near South Yorkshire have special needs dogs right now, and how old are they?
As of 7 November 2026, Thornberry Animal Sanctuary (at North Anston): 2 and Helping Yorkshire Poundies (near Rotherham): 1. The newest was added on 24 October 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
How much does it cost to adopt a special needs dog in South Yorkshire?
The special needs dogs listed in South Yorkshire today are with Thornberry Animal Sanctuary at North Anston (2) and Helping Yorkshire Poundies near Rotherham (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 Yorkshire?
As of 7 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in South Yorkshire are with Thornberry Animal Sanctuary at North Anston (2) and Helping Yorkshire Poundies near Rotherham (1). The nearest to South Yorkshire is Thornberry Animal Sanctuary at North Anston. Because there are only a few here, we also show special needs dogs from rescues within 25 miles under "Also near South Yorkshire", each with its town and distance. 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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