Dogs Trust has issued an urgent appeal to dog lovers as the charity faces a ‘crisis’ with record numbers of people needing to give up their pets.
More people than ever are contacting the charity’s Merseyside branch, facing the difficuly decision to give up their canine companions, as the cost of living crisis continues.
Dogs Trust are struggling to house all of these pups, and is looking for volunteer foster carers to provide a temporary home for dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes, or for families to take them home permanently.
If you’re thinking of adding a dog to your family, why not visit the Dogs Trust Merseyside branch, and meet the wonderful animals who have nowehere else to turn.
Here are 15 adorable pups, who have recently arrived at the Merseyside kennels.
Dogs Trust are struggling to house all of these pups, and is looking for volunteer foster carers to provide a temporary home for dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes, or for families to take them home permanently.
5. Pip
Pip is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, looking for a quiet, loving home where any children are of high school age. He is house trained but would enjoy company for most of the day. He has a small mass in his mouth that as been checked by the vet and is benign, but due to the location of it, it is unable to be removed without radical surgery.
6. Felix
Felix is a Border Collie, who can live with other dogs and children of high school age. He is shy and estimated to be around three-years-old. Photo: Dogs Trust
7. Spring
Spring is a sweet little Whippet who can live with other dogs and children over the age of 10. Dogs Trust don’t recommend leaving her alone for more than a couple of hours. Photo: Dogs Trust
8. Betty
Betty is a very friendly Frenchie who finds herself with us through no fault of her own. She’s very easy going but can’t manage long bouts of exercise due to her ability to breathe. She’ll need regular short walks and not when it’s hot outside. Betty can live with dogs and children over the age of 8.