Midge & Kenny
6 years • Shih Tzu Cross
Smallmedium energyOngoing medical condition
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Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around St. Helens
There are 6 special needs dogs looking for a new home in and around St. Helens right now, listed by Destitute Animals Shelter, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, 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 6 are with rescues reachable from St. Helens, in places such as Wirral, Ince Blundell and Bolton. Each card shows the town and how far it is.
By listed age: 3 adults and 2 older dogs. By size, as the rescues list them: 2 small and 1 medium.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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Bambi
1 year, 4 months • Female • Pocket Bully
high energyHeart condition
Scruffs & Poppy
9 years • Chihuahua
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Bunny
7 years, 5 months • Female • Lurcher x English Bull Terrier
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Special needs dogs near St. Helens right now
6 special needs dogs are listed in or around St. Helens today, with 5 rescues. By age: 3 adult dogs and 2 older dogs, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 29 October 2026.
- Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 16 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
- Friends of Birkenhead Kennels at Wirral, about 14 miles away: 1 special needs dog
- Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 14 miles away: 1 special needs dog
- Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 23 miles away: 1 special needs dog
- North Clwyd Animal Rescue at Trelogan, about 26 miles away: 1 special needs dog
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Special needs dogs in St. Helens: your questions
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How many special needs dogs are available for adoption in St. Helens?
As of 8 November 2026, 6 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in and around St. Helens on LocalPetFinder, from Destitute Animals Shelter, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Freshfields Animal Rescue, Friends of Birkenhead Kennels and North Clwyd Animal Rescue. All are with rescues reachable from St. Helens, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Which rescues near St. Helens have special needs dogs right now, and how old are they?
As of 8 November 2026, Destitute Animals Shelter (at Bolton, about 16 miles away): 2, Friends of Birkenhead Kennels (at Wirral, about 14 miles away): 1, Freshfields Animal Rescue (at Ince Blundell, about 14 miles away): 1, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary (at Ramsbottom, about 23 miles away): 1 and North Clwyd Animal Rescue (at Trelogan, about 26 miles away): 1. By age, that is 3 adult dogs and 2 older dogs, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 29 October 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
How much does it cost to adopt a special needs dog in St. Helens?
The special needs dogs listed in and around St. Helens today are with Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 16 miles away (2), Friends of Birkenhead Kennels at Wirral, about 14 miles away (1), Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 14 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 St. Helens?
As of 8 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in and around St. Helens are with Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 16 miles away (2), Friends of Birkenhead Kennels at Wirral, about 14 miles away (1), Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 14 miles away (1), Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 23 miles away (1) and 1 other rescue. The nearest to St. Helens is Friends of Birkenhead Kennels at Wirral, about 14 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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