Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Swansea
There are 11 special needs dogs looking for a new home in and around Swansea right now, listed by Many Tears Animal Rescue and West Wales Poundies Dog Rescue. These are dogs whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.
All 11 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Swansea, in places such as Llanelli, Llandeilo and Pontyclun. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Swansea.
By listed age: 1 puppy, 7 adults and 3 older dogs.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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Archie
5 years • Male • Dachshund
Crumble
3 years • Female • Chow Chow Cross
Special needs dogs near Swansea right now
11 special needs dogs are listed in or around Swansea today, with 2 rescues. By age: 1 puppy, 7 adult dogs and 3 older dogs. 2 are male and 9 female. The newest was added on 7 November 2026.
- Many Tears Animal Rescue at Llanelli, about 10 miles away: 10 special needs dogs
- West Wales Poundies Dog Rescue at Llandeilo, about 18 miles away: 1 special needs dog
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How many special needs dogs are available for adoption in Swansea?
As of 8 November 2026, 11 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in and around Swansea on LocalPetFinder, from Many Tears Animal Rescue and West Wales Poundies Dog Rescue. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of Swansea, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Which rescues near Swansea have special needs dogs right now, and how old are they?
As of 8 November 2026, Many Tears Animal Rescue (at Llanelli, about 10 miles away): 10 and West Wales Poundies Dog Rescue (at Llandeilo, about 18 miles away): 1. By age, that is 1 puppy, 7 adult dogs and 3 older dogs. 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 Swansea?
The special needs dogs listed in and around Swansea today are with Many Tears Animal Rescue at Llanelli, about 10 miles away (10) and West Wales Poundies Dog Rescue at Llandeilo, about 18 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 Swansea?
As of 8 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in and around Swansea are with Many Tears Animal Rescue at Llanelli, about 10 miles away (10) and West Wales Poundies Dog Rescue at Llandeilo, about 18 miles away (1). The nearest to Swansea is Many Tears Animal Rescue at Llanelli, about 10 miles away. You can also see special needs dogs across Wales. 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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