Nala is a Whippet cross aged between five and seven years old. She is is looking for a home in Merseyside that she could share with another well matched dog and any children over the age of 10, but no cats or small furries. She is house trained and once settled could be left for around 3 - 4 hours without too much worry, although she may have the odd accident if left for too long.placeholder image
Nala is a Whippet cross aged between five and seven years old. She is is looking for a home in Merseyside that she could share with another well matched dog and any children over the age of 10, but no cats or small furries. She is house trained and once settled could be left for around 3 - 4 hours without too much worry, although she may have the odd accident if left for too long. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

Rescue dogs Liverpool: 25 adorable dogs and puppies seeking forever homes in Merseyside this Christmas

Emma Dukes
By Emma Dukes

Digital Journalist

Published 9th Dec 2024, 11:30 GMT

Discover 25 adorable rescue dogs and puppies seeking forever homes around Merseyside this Christmas.

Based in Whiston, Dogs Trust’s Merseyside rescue centre serves Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral and St Helens and has more than 50 dogs in its kennels, who would love the chance to find a permanent place to call home in time for Christmas.

The charity is seeing more and more people giving up their pets as a result of the cost of living crisis, and warns that abandonments often spike during and shortly after the festive period.

A large range of dog breeds and ages are available for fostering or adoption at Dogs Trust, including Bulldog, Lurchers, Spaniels, Pomeranians, Whippets, Akitas, Belgian Shepherds and more.

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The team at Dogs Trust Merseyside is also asking local dog lovers to help them make sure they can give the dogs in their care the best Christmas possible, by donating toys and treats in time for the big day. So, if you are hoping for a new companion, why not pop into the rescue centre and find a new friend?

Below are 25 of the rescue centre’s newest residents, who would love to find a permanent home in Liverpool and Merseyside in time for the most wonderful time of the year. But, it is important to remember that dogs are for life, not just for Christmas. More information about the adoption process is available via the Dogs Trust Merseyside website.

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Ronnie is a Cocker Spaniel who is looking for a quiet home with just one or two occupants. He will need to be the only pet in an adult home. Ronnie is house trained and can be left alone for a couple of hours.

21. Ronnie - Cocker Spaniel

Ronnie is a Cocker Spaniel who is looking for a quiet home with just one or two occupants. He will need to be the only pet in an adult home. Ronnie is house trained and can be left alone for a couple of hours. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

Toto is a beautiful Akita, believed to be around six-years-old. Toto needs an adult only home and absolutely must be the only pet in the home. He does need to wear his muzzle at all times when he is out and about and will need adopters who are willing to stick to this. He is house trained but not used to being left for a long time so will need somebody able to spend lots of time with him.

22. Toto - Akita

Toto is a beautiful Akita, believed to be around six-years-old. Toto needs an adult only home and absolutely must be the only pet in the home. He does need to wear his muzzle at all times when he is out and about and will need adopters who are willing to stick to this. He is house trained but not used to being left for a long time so will need somebody able to spend lots of time with him. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

Oscar is Shih Tzu who needs a home with a family who are committed to meeting him multiple times at the centre before taking him home. He MUST be the only pet in the home, with NO children resident or visiting.

23. Oscar - Shih Tzu

Oscar is Shih Tzu who needs a home with a family who are committed to meeting him multiple times at the centre before taking him home. He MUST be the only pet in the home, with NO children resident or visiting. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

Lurcher Cross, Ned, loves his walks and chillout time in equal measure. He is a playful young pup who enjoys a game with his toys but is also content to settle on a comfy duvet with his favourite ball. Ned is missing an eye after an altercation with a bush, but it doesn't bother him at all. He is looking for an adult home where he will be the only pet ideally.

24. Ned - Lurcher cross

Lurcher Cross, Ned, loves his walks and chillout time in equal measure. He is a playful young pup who enjoys a game with his toys but is also content to settle on a comfy duvet with his favourite ball. Ned is missing an eye after an altercation with a bush, but it doesn't bother him at all. He is looking for an adult home where he will be the only pet ideally. | Dog's Trust Merseyside

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