Located just outside of Liverpool in Huyton, 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.
A large range of dog breeds and ages are available for fostering or adoption, including Lurchers, Pugs, Poodles, German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers and more. So, if you are hoping for a new companion, why not pop into the rescue centre and find a new friend?
Below are 17 of the rescue centre’s charming residents, who would love to find a permanent home in Liverpool and Merseyside. More information about the adoption process is available via the Dogs Trust Merseyside website.
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5. Tara - Labrador Retriever
Tara is a Labrador Retriever who can live with other dogs and children of high school age. She is house trained but doesn't enjoy being by herself, so needs a family that are with her for the majority of the time. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

6. Oscar - Shih Tzu
Oscar is a 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

7. Denver - Jack Russell Terrier
Denver is a Jack Russell Terrier who needs a home without children and as the only pet. She's house trained and will need multiple visits to her at the centre before going home. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

8. Baxter - Mastiff Cross
Baxter is a Mastiff Cross. He can live with children 16 and above but they'll need to be robust! He would be best as the only pet at home and Dogs Trust do not know if he is fully house trained or used to being left. | Dogs Trust Merseyside