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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17. Gloria - Bulldog
Gloria is a Bulldog rescue up for adoption in Merseyside. She can live with other dogs but needs an adult only environment due to her nervous nature. Dogs Trust have no history for her so cannot be sure that she is house trained or used to being left by herself at all. Gloria has some skin issues and is underweight. | Dogs Trust Merseyside
18. Lily - Cocker Spaniel cross
Lily is a Cocker Spaniel cross up for adoption in Merseyside. She can live with children over the age of 16 and will need to be the only pet as she can be jealous over attention. She is house trained but suffers a little separation anxiety so need someone at home with her constantly. | Cocker Spaniel cross
19. Teddy - Lurcher Cross
Teddy is a nine year old Lurcher Cross up for adoption in Merseyside. He can live with teenagers but needs a pet free home. He is most likely house trained but Dogs Trust have very limited history for him so cannot guarantee it. | Dogs Trust Merseyside