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Special needs rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Warrington

There are 8 special needs dogs looking for a new home in and around Warrington right now, listed by Destitute Animals Shelter, Windyway Animal Rescue, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Freshfields Animal Rescue, Friends of Birkenhead Kennels and Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home. These are dogs whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.

All 8 are with rescues reachable from Warrington, in places such as Bolton, Manchester and Wirral. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

By listed age: 5 adults and 2 older dogs. By size, as the rescues list them: 3 small and 2 medium.

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

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Bonnie, staffordshire bull terrier for adoption in Bolton

Bonnie

Female • Staffordshire Bull Terrier

MediumAllergies
Can live with:Children
Destitute Animals Shelter

Bolton · 15 miles

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Bambi, pocket bully for adoption in Bolton

Bambi

1 year, 4 months • Female • Pocket Bully

high energyHeart condition
Destitute Animals Shelter

Bolton · 15 miles

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Theo, pocket bully cross for adoption in Manchester

Theo

3 years • Male • Pocket Bully Cross

Heart condition
Can live with:Children
Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home

Manchester · 16 miles

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Theo, cross frenchie/staffy for adoption in Ince Blundell

Theo

15 months • Male • Cross Frenchie/Staffy

high energyAllergies
Can live with:Children
Freshfields Animal Rescue

Ince Blundell · 20 miles

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George H, border collie for adoption in Macclesfield

George H

12 years • Male • Border Collie

Mediumlow energyDaily medication
Can live with:Other dogs
Windyway Animal Rescue

Macclesfield · 21 miles

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Milo, yorkshire terrier yorkie for adoption in Macclesfield

Milo

1 year, 11 months • Male • Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie

Smallhigh energy
Can live with:Other dogs
Windyway Animal Rescue

Macclesfield · 21 miles

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Special needs dogs near Warrington right now

8 special needs dogs are listed in or around Warrington today, with 6 rescues. By age: 5 adult dogs and 2 older dogs, plus 1 with no age given. 4 are male and 2 female. The newest was added on 29 October 2026.

  • Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 15 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
  • Windyway Animal Rescue at Macclesfield, about 21 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
  • Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home at Manchester, about 16 miles away: 1 special needs dog
  • Friends of Birkenhead Kennels at Wirral, about 19 miles away: 1 special needs dog
  • Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 20 miles away: 1 special needs dog
  • Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 21 miles away: 1 special needs dog

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Special needs dogs in Warrington: your questions

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How many special needs dogs are available for adoption in Warrington?

As of 7 November 2026, 8 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in and around Warrington on LocalPetFinder, from Destitute Animals Shelter, Windyway Animal Rescue, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Freshfields Animal Rescue, Friends of Birkenhead Kennels and Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home. All are with rescues reachable from Warrington, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 7 November 2026, Destitute Animals Shelter (at Bolton, about 15 miles away): 2, Windyway Animal Rescue (at Macclesfield, about 21 miles away): 2, Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home (at Manchester, about 16 miles away): 1, Friends of Birkenhead Kennels (at Wirral, about 19 miles away): 1, Freshfields Animal Rescue (at Ince Blundell, about 20 miles away): 1 and Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary (at Ramsbottom, about 21 miles away): 1. By age, that is 5 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 Warrington?

The special needs dogs listed in and around Warrington today are with Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 15 miles away (2), Windyway Animal Rescue at Macclesfield, about 21 miles away (2), Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home at Manchester, about 16 miles away (1) and 3 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 Warrington?

As of 7 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in and around Warrington are with Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 15 miles away (2), Windyway Animal Rescue at Macclesfield, about 21 miles away (2), Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home at Manchester, about 16 miles away (1), Friends of Birkenhead Kennels at Wirral, about 19 miles away (1) and 2 other rescues. The nearest to Warrington is Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 15 miles away. You can also see special needs dogs across Cheshire. 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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