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/.

With her chatty nature and growing confidence, Catniss would be a fantastic companion for someone who enjoys an interactive, people-focused cat.

9. Catniss

With her chatty nature and growing confidence, Catniss would be a fantastic companion for someone who enjoys an interactive, people-focused cat. | RSPCA

Casper is a German Shepherd cross who knows most basic commands but has so much potential to learn more. He is excellent at agility and may even enjoy flyball or something similar. He is anxious and would be suited to a home with another dog.

10. Casper - German Shepherd cross

Casper is a German Shepherd cross who knows most basic commands but has so much potential to learn more. He is excellent at agility and may even enjoy flyball or something similar. He is anxious and would be suited to a home with another dog. | RSPCA

Blueberry is a bold, brilliant black-and-white girl with a personality as vibrant as her name. At 10 years old, she is confident, cheeky, and full of spark, making her an entertaining and memorable companion.

11. Blueberry

Blueberry is a bold, brilliant black-and-white girl with a personality as vibrant as her name. At 10 years old, she is confident, cheeky, and full of spark, making her an entertaining and memorable companion. | RSPCA

Charlie is a two-year-old Poodle cross. Charlie will be best suited to a home where he will not need to be left alone to start with. He is not a first time dog for anyone and ideally needs someone who has experience and/or knowledge of separation anxiety and attachment issues. He would be suited to an active home with at least one other steady dog, he can live with cats as has lived in a foster home with them. He can live with small animals. He would be better suited to a home without children or older than secondary age (16+).

12. Charlie - Poodle cross

Charlie is a two-year-old Poodle cross. Charlie will be best suited to a home where he will not need to be left alone to start with. He is not a first time dog for anyone and ideally needs someone who has experience and/or knowledge of separation anxiety and attachment issues. He would be suited to an active home with at least one other steady dog, he can live with cats as has lived in a foster home with them. He can live with small animals. He would be better suited to a home without children or older than secondary age (16+). | RSPCA

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