Sheila
10 months • Female • Crossbreed
high energyNeurological condition
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
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Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Wakefield
There are 3 special needs dogs looking for a new home in and around Wakefield right now, listed by Greenleaf Animal Rescue, Helping Yorkshire Poundies and Yorkshire Rose Dog Rescue. These are dogs whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.
All 3 are with rescues reachable from Wakefield, in places such as Cleckheaton, Catcliffe and West Yorkshire. Each card shows the town and how far it is.
By listed age: 1 puppy and 2 adults.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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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 Wakefield today, with 3 rescues. By age: 1 puppy and 2 adult dogs. 1 is male and 2 female. The newest was added on 20 October 2026.
- Yorkshire Rose Dog Rescue at Cleckheaton, about 9 miles away: 1 special needs dog
- Helping Yorkshire Poundies near Rotherham, about 21 miles away: 1 special needs dog
- Greenleaf Animal Rescue at West Yorkshire: 1 special needs dog
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How many special needs dogs are available for adoption in Wakefield?
As of 8 November 2026, 3 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in and around Wakefield on LocalPetFinder, from Greenleaf Animal Rescue, Helping Yorkshire Poundies and Yorkshire Rose Dog Rescue. All are with rescues reachable from Wakefield, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Which rescues near Wakefield have special needs dogs right now, and how old are they?
As of 8 November 2026, Yorkshire Rose Dog Rescue (at Cleckheaton, about 9 miles away): 1, Helping Yorkshire Poundies (near Rotherham, about 21 miles away): 1 and Greenleaf Animal Rescue (at West Yorkshire): 1. By age, that is 1 puppy and 2 adult dogs. The newest was added on 20 October 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
How much does it cost to adopt a special needs dog in Wakefield?
The special needs dogs listed in and around Wakefield today are with Yorkshire Rose Dog Rescue at Cleckheaton, about 9 miles away (1), Helping Yorkshire Poundies near Rotherham, about 21 miles away (1) and Greenleaf Animal Rescue at West Yorkshire (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 Wakefield?
As of 8 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in and around Wakefield are with Yorkshire Rose Dog Rescue at Cleckheaton, about 9 miles away (1), Helping Yorkshire Poundies near Rotherham, about 21 miles away (1) and Greenleaf Animal Rescue at West Yorkshire (1). The nearest to Wakefield is Yorkshire Rose Dog Rescue at Cleckheaton, about 9 miles away. You can also see special needs dogs across West Yorkshire. 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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