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

There are 5 special needs dogs looking for a new home in and around Wellingborough right now, listed by Midlands Dog Rescue, Pawprints Dog Rescue and Greenleaf Animal Rescue. These are dogs whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.

All 5 are with rescues reachable from Wellingborough, in places such as Northampton, Monks Kirby and Northamptonshire. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

By listed age: 1 puppy, 3 adults and 1 older dog. By size, as the rescues list them: 1 small and 1 large.

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

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Flo, staffordshire terrier x pocket bully for adoption in NorthamptonNEW

Flo

2 years • Female • Staffordshire Terrier x Pocket Bully

high energyAllergies
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Midlands Dog Rescue

In foster near Northampton · 10 miles

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Hope, rottweiler for adoption in Monks KirbyNEW

Hope

1 year • Female • Rottweiler

Largehigh energyMissing a limb
Pawprints Dog Rescue

Monks Kirby · 28 miles

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Dougie, french bulldog for adoption in Monks Kirby

Dougie

3 years • Male • French Bulldog

Smalllow energyArthritis
Can live with:Other dogs
Pawprints Dog Rescue

Monks Kirby · 28 miles

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Conker, ridgeback x hound for adoption in Northamptonshire

Conker

11 years • Male • Ridgeback x Hound

low energyArthritis
Can live with:Cats
Greenleaf Animal Rescue· Northamptonshire
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Special needs dogs near Wellingborough right now

5 special needs dogs are listed in or around Wellingborough today, with 3 rescues. By age: 1 puppy, 3 adult dogs and 1 older dog. 2 are male and 2 female. The newest was added on 7 November 2026.

  • Midlands Dog Rescue at Northampton, about 10 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
  • Pawprints Dog Rescue at Monks Kirby, about 28 miles away: 2 special needs dogs
  • Greenleaf Animal Rescue at Northamptonshire: 1 special needs dog

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Special needs dogs in Wellingborough: your questions

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

As of 8 November 2026, 5 special needs dogs are listed for adoption in and around Wellingborough on LocalPetFinder, from Midlands Dog Rescue, Pawprints Dog Rescue and Greenleaf Animal Rescue. All are with rescues reachable from Wellingborough, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 8 November 2026, Midlands Dog Rescue (at Northampton, about 10 miles away): 2, Pawprints Dog Rescue (at Monks Kirby, about 28 miles away): 2 and Greenleaf Animal Rescue (at Northamptonshire): 1. By age, that is 1 puppy, 3 adult dogs and 1 older dog. 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 Wellingborough?

The special needs dogs listed in and around Wellingborough today are with Midlands Dog Rescue at Northampton, about 10 miles away (2), Pawprints Dog Rescue at Monks Kirby, about 28 miles away (2) and Greenleaf Animal Rescue at Northamptonshire (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 Wellingborough?

As of 8 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in and around Wellingborough are with Midlands Dog Rescue at Northampton, about 10 miles away (2), Pawprints Dog Rescue at Monks Kirby, about 28 miles away (2) and Greenleaf Animal Rescue at Northamptonshire (1). The nearest to Wellingborough is Midlands Dog Rescue at Northampton, about 10 miles away. 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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