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

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

As of 8 November 2026, Destitute Animals Shelter (at Bolton, about 9 miles away): 2, Homeless Hounds (at Blackpool, about 26 miles away): 2, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary (at Ramsbottom, about 15 miles away): 1, Freshfields Animal Rescue (at Ince Blundell, about 16 miles away): 1 and Friends of Birkenhead Kennels (at Wirral, about 21 miles away): 1. By age, that is 3 adult dogs and 3 older dogs, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 4 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

The special needs dogs listed in and around Wigan today are with Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 9 miles away (2), Homeless Hounds at Blackpool, about 26 miles away (2), Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 15 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.

As of 8 November 2026, the special needs dogs listed in and around Wigan are with Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 9 miles away (2), Homeless Hounds at Blackpool, about 26 miles away (2), Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 15 miles away (1), Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 16 miles away (1) and 1 other rescue. The nearest to Wigan is Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 9 miles away. You can also see special needs dogs across Greater Manchester. 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.