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.
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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.

25. Rossi - Lurcher
Rossi is a Lurcher. Rossi can live with children over the age of 14 but no other pets. He is house trained and can be left alone for up to three hours without worry once he's settled in. Rossi has minor luxation of both patella that doesn't bother him. He travels well in the car and will happily jump in. | Dogs Trust Merseyside


