Rocco is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier crossbreed puppy. Rocco is lucky enough to have landed himself into a loving foster home who say he's the most loving, snuggly boy they have ever had the pleasure of caring for. He will need training in all areas including basic commands, toilet training, being left alone. Enrolling in training classes would be a great way to build a bond with each other.placeholder image
Rocco is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier crossbreed puppy. Rocco is lucky enough to have landed himself into a loving foster home who say he's the most loving, snuggly boy they have ever had the pleasure of caring for. He will need training in all areas including basic commands, toilet training, being left alone. Enrolling in training classes would be a great way to build a bond with each other. | RSPCA

19 loveable cats and dogs at Merseyside RSPCA centres looking for forever homes in Liverpool this Christmas

Emma Dukes
By Emma Dukes

Digital Journalist

Published 18th Dec 2025, 16:00 GMT

Discover 19 of the adorable puppies, kittens, dogs and cats in need of loving forever homes in Liverpool and Merseyside, in time for Christmas.

While the RSPCA’s Liverpool branch is no longer operating, dozens of adorable animals are available to foster or adopt in and around Merseyside, through the Wirral and Chester rescue centre (Wallasey), the Southport, Ormskirk and District centre (Halsall) or the Warrington, Halton & St Helens centre (Warrington).

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A range of dogs and cats - including tiny puppies and kittens - are currently living at the centres and they would love the chance to find a permanent place to call home as soon as possible - but remember, pets are for life not just for Christmas.

Below are 19 cats and dogs up for adoption in and around Merseyside. Take a look at the gallery and see if you could provide them with the perfect gift - a permanent, loving home. For more information about how to adopt, visit https://www.rspca.org.uk/.

Belly is a 6-month-old sweet Bully cross pup who is looking for a family to call her own. Bessie may be able to live with another dog, with introductions being made at the centre during a meet and greet. Bessie can be rehomed to a family as long as any children are aged 12 and over. There should be no other pets in the home.

5. Bessie - Bulldog cross

Belly is a 6-month-old sweet Bully cross pup who is looking for a family to call her own. Bessie may be able to live with another dog, with introductions being made at the centre during a meet and greet. Bessie can be rehomed to a family as long as any children are aged 12 and over. There should be no other pets in the home. | RSPCA

These five 'Glitter kittens' earned their nickname because they brighten every room they enter. They will be rehomed as two pairs and one confident little single, and each of them would love a home that already has a friendly resident cat to show them the ropes and share the fun

6. Glitter kittens

These five 'Glitter kittens' earned their nickname because they brighten every room they enter. They will be rehomed as two pairs and one confident little single, and each of them would love a home that already has a friendly resident cat to show them the ropes and share the fun | RSPCA

Lady is a French Bulldog as who does have cataracts, but she doesn’t let that faze her. It is believed that her sight is better with long-distances rather than short distance. Nevertheless, she walks very well on a lead and is very familiar with her environment once she is settled in. She does not currently need treatment for her cataracts, but it is definitely something that needs to be monitored in the future.

7. Lady - French Bulldog

Lady is a French Bulldog as who does have cataracts, but she doesn’t let that faze her. It is believed that her sight is better with long-distances rather than short distance. Nevertheless, she walks very well on a lead and is very familiar with her environment once she is settled in. She does not currently need treatment for her cataracts, but it is definitely something that needs to be monitored in the future. | RSPCA

Maddie is a Chihuahua. Maddie does have bowed back legs and luxating patella – which can be quite common in small dogs. Because of this, it would be ideal for her to not have her little legs pushed to the limits with too big of adventures. Maddie would be able to live with a compatible friendly dog and potentially a dog-friendly cat too.

8. Maddie - Chihuahua

Maddie is a Chihuahua. Maddie does have bowed back legs and luxating patella – which can be quite common in small dogs. Because of this, it would be ideal for her to not have her little legs pushed to the limits with too big of adventures. Maddie would be able to live with a compatible friendly dog and potentially a dog-friendly cat too. | RSPCA

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