Tom is a Patterdale Terrier. He will need someone around most of the day to build up his leaving hours too. Tom could live with children aged 12 and over. Tom will need to be the only pet in the home as he doesn't enjoy dogs coming up to him as he finds this worrying and has snapped, but can walk at a distance. He will need an owner who is willing to continue his training around dogs. Tom will need a secure 6ft fence as he has shown the ability to jump.placeholder image
Tom is a Patterdale Terrier. He will need someone around most of the day to build up his leaving hours too. Tom could live with children aged 12 and over. Tom will need to be the only pet in the home as he doesn't enjoy dogs coming up to him as he finds this worrying and has snapped, but can walk at a distance. He will need an owner who is willing to continue his training around dogs. Tom will need a secure 6ft fence as he has shown the ability to jump. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

15 adorable puppies and dogs at Dogs Trust Merseyside looking for forever homes in Liverpool

Emma Dukes
By Emma Dukes

Digital Journalist

Published 29th Sep 2025, 06:00 GMT

Discover these 15 delightful dogs, eager for adoption around Merseyside.

More than 50 adorable dogs and puppies are currently being housed at Dogs Trust’s Merseyside centre but they would love to find a permanent, loving home this autumn.

Dogs Trust Merseyside serves Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral and St Helens and has dozens of wonderful dogs up for adoption, including playful young puppies and golden oldies. So, why shop when you can adopt and make an animal’s dream come true?

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Below are 15 of the Merseyside rescue centre’s lovely residents who are searching for a family to call their own.

Information about the adoption process is available via the Dogs Trust Merseyside website.

Toivo is a Finnish Lapphund. He was rescued from a home with multiple dogs living in filthy conditions and his coat was matted and wet with months of faeces stuck to it. He's only two years old so hopefully he can soon put his past behind him and look to the future with a loving family.

9. Toivo - Finnish Lapphund

Toivo is a Finnish Lapphund. He was rescued from a home with multiple dogs living in filthy conditions and his coat was matted and wet with months of faeces stuck to it. He's only two years old so hopefully he can soon put his past behind him and look to the future with a loving family. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

Rodney is a Bulldog. Rodney needs a home where he can be the only pet. Although friendly with other dogs when walking, he lacks social skills and can be selective about the company. He is house trained, can be left for a few hours by himself and can live with children over the age of 16.

10. Rodney - Bulldog

Rodney is a Bulldog. Rodney needs a home where he can be the only pet. Although friendly with other dogs when walking, he lacks social skills and can be selective about the company. He is house trained, can be left for a few hours by himself and can live with children over the age of 16. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

Nala is a German Shepherd cross up for adoption in Merseyside. Nala can live with children over 16 and needs to be the only pet at home. Dogs Trust have no history for her so cannot guarantee that she is house trained or used to being left by herself for any length of time.

11. Nala - German Shepherd cross

Nala is a German Shepherd cross up for adoption in Merseyside. Nala can live with children over 16 and needs to be the only pet at home. Dogs Trust have no history for her so cannot guarantee that she is house trained or used to being left by herself for any length of time. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

Walter is looking for a home where he will be the only pet and where any children, resident or visiting, are over the age of 16. Dogs Trust have limited history so cannot guarantee that Walter will be house trained, and will need somebody at home for most of the day whilst he settles to help with his toilet training and to ensure that he does not become destructive.

12. Walter - Belgian Shepherd cross

Walter is looking for a home where he will be the only pet and where any children, resident or visiting, are over the age of 16. Dogs Trust have limited history so cannot guarantee that Walter will be house trained, and will need somebody at home for most of the day whilst he settles to help with his toilet training and to ensure that he does not become destructive. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

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