25 adorable dogs and puppies at Dogs Trust Merseyside searching for forever homes in Liverpool

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Published 22nd Dec 2025, 06:00 GMT

Take a look at 25 of the charming puppies and dogs currently living at Dogs Trust’s Merseyside centre. You could make their Christmas wishes come true.

While people celebrate the festive period and enjoy the season of indulgence, there are dozens of dogs in need of permanent homes in Merseyside.

Dogs Trust Merseyside runs a rehoming centre covering Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral and St Helens and has more than 50 lovely dogs up for adoption, including playful puppies and loveable golden oldies.

So, why shop when you can adopt and make a rescue animal’s dream come true?

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Here are 25 of the Merseyside rescue centre’s charming residents who are searching for a family* and home to call their own this Christmas. Information about the adoption process is available via the Dogs Trust Merseyside website. Please remember, an animal is for life - not just for Christmas.

*Animals available at the time of writing - December 19, 2025.

Ori is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross. Ori is looking for a committed home where he can be the only pet and there are no children at home as he mouths very hard. He is not fully house trained and will need someone at home most of the day and who is willing to start basic training from scratch.

1. Ori - Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross

Ori is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross. Ori is looking for a committed home where he can be the only pet and there are no children at home as he mouths very hard. He is not fully house trained and will need someone at home most of the day and who is willing to start basic training from scratch. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

Zula is a Belgian Shepherd. Zula can live with older teens but not other pets as she is reactive. Ideally a home that is used to active breeds or training dogs would suit her best.

2. Zula - Belgian Shepherd

Zula is a Belgian Shepherd. Zula can live with older teens but not other pets as she is reactive. Ideally a home that is used to active breeds or training dogs would suit her best. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

Baxter is a Mastiff cross. Baxter is looking for a home where any children are over 16, and robust! His family will need to be committed to ongoing training to work on his impulse control and social skills. Baxter may not be fully house trained and isn't used to spending time at home by himself.

3. Baxter - Mastiff cross

Baxter is a Mastiff cross. Baxter is looking for a home where any children are over 16, and robust! His family will need to be committed to ongoing training to work on his impulse control and social skills. Baxter may not be fully house trained and isn't used to spending time at home by himself. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

Lilly is a German Shepherd cross. Lilly can live with children of high school age but must be the only dog at home as she is too OTT with others. She is house trained and can be left alone for two or three hours once she has settled in.

4. Lilly - German Shepherd cross

Lilly is a German Shepherd cross. Lilly can live with children of high school age but must be the only dog at home as she is too OTT with others. She is house trained and can be left alone for two or three hours once she has settled in. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

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