Located near Liverpool 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.
A large range of dog breeds and ages are available for fostering or adoption, including a Whippet puppy, an Akita, a Yorkshire Terrier cross, Pomeranians and a Miniature Poodle.
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 Christmas period.
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 fifteen of the rescue centre’s newest residents, who would love to find a permanent home 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. Betty - Crossbreed
Betty is a Crossbreed who can live with children of high school age however will need to be the only dog in the home. Dogs Trust have no history for her so cannot guarantee that she is house trained, but it's likely. | Dogs Trust Merseyside
6. Simba - Greyhound
Simba is a Greyhound looking for a home in Merseyside. He can live with children of high school age and other large dogs. He has a racing background so may not be house trained or used to being left alone. | Dogs Trust Merseyside
7. Charlie - Miniature Poodle
Charlie is a Miniature Poodle up for adoption near Merseyside. He can live with children over the age of 16 and he could potentially live with a well matched dog pending a successful intro at the centre. He has recently had cruciate surgery and his adopters will need to live within driving distance of hydrotherapy appointments in Warrington. Charlie is house trained but needs someone with him all the time initially. | Dogs Trust Merseyside
8. Brandy - Pomeranian
Brandy is a Pomeranian. 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