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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13. Lulu - Patterdale Terrier
Lulu is a Patterdale Terrier. She will need to be the only pet and any children in the home must be of high school age. She will require someone at home all the time as she does not cope well when left alone. A secure garden will also be essential, as will need a refresher on house training. She is an active girl who loves her walks and loves doing our agility course. Lulu would make a great companion for someone. | Dogs Trust Merseyside
14. 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
15. Nero - Yorkshire Terrier cross
Nero is a Yorkshire Terrier cross. He needs a very particular, quiet and structured home with no other pets or children in the household. He has a training program he will need to continue at home, and adopters who are committed to working with him. Nero will need multiple visits. | Dogs Trust Merseyside