Dogs Trust’s Merseyside rescue centre, located in Whiston, 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 sadly seeing more people forced to give up their pets as a result of the cost of living crisis, and warns that abandonments often spike during and shortly after the Christmas period.
A large range of dog breeds and ages are available for fostering or adoption at Dogs Trust, including Bichon Frises, Lurchers, Spaniels, Pomeranians, Akitas, German Shepherds, Bulldogs and more.
So, if you are hoping for a new furry best friend, why not pop into the rescue centre and find a new friend to cuddle this Christmas - and many more Christmases to come.
Below are 19 of the rescue centre’s newest residents, who would love to find a permanent, loving home in 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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5. Rudy - English Springer Spaniel
Rudy is an English Springer Spaniel up for adoption in Merseyside. He is looking for a home with his brother Remi. They have always lived outside and may not be house trained, but are clean in their kennel., They can live with children around the age of 10 and other dogs. | Dogs Trust Merseyside
6. Brandy - Pomeranian
Brandy is a Pomeranian l up for adoption in Merseyside. She is looking for a home with her best friend, Binky. They can both live with children over the age of 10 but must be the only dogs in the home. They will need someone at home most of the day to help with their house training. Brandy does have a grade 2 luxating patella however this doesn't let her bother her and is not on any medication for it. | Dogs Trust Merseyside
7. Nala - German Shepherd cross
Nala is a German Shepherd cross up for adoption in Merseyside. Nala can live with children over 16 and needs to be the only pet at home. Dogs Trust have no history for her so cannot guarantee that she is house trained or used to being left by herself for any length of time. | Dogs Trust Merseyside
8. Soay - Border Collie Cross
Soay is a Border Collie Cross up for adoption in Merseyside. She can live with teenagers but needs to be the only pet. Dogs Trust have no history for her and cannot guarantee that she is house trained or used to spending any time alone. | Dogs Trust Merseyside