15 lovable puppies and dogs at Dogs Trust Merseyside searching for Liverpool forever homes

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Published 16th Feb 2026, 06:00 BST

These charming dogs and puppies are looking for forever homes in Liverpool. Here's how you can adopt them from Dogs Trust Merseyside.

These charming dogs and puppies are searching for loving homes in and around Liverpool.

Dogs Trust Merseyside runs a rehoming centre covering Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral and St Helens and has more than 40 lovely dogs up for adoption, including playful puppies and golden oldies.

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

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Here are 21 of the Merseyside rescue centre’s charming residents who are searching for a family* and home to call their own. Information about the adoption process is available via the Dogs Trust Merseyside website.

*Animals available at the time of writing - February 13, 2026.

Dougie is a Whippet cross. Dougie needs to be the only dog at home although he can walk with others. He is fully house trained and can be left alone for a couple of hours once he's settled in.

1. Dougie - Whippet cross

Dougie is a Whippet cross. Dougie needs to be the only dog at home although he can walk with others. He is fully house trained and can be left alone for a couple of hours once he's settled in. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

Ethel is a Dogue De Bordeaux puppy. Ethel is a nervous girl so any children in the home will need to be over 14, and she will need to be the only pet. Dogs Trust know nothing of her background so she may not be house trained or used to spending time alone.

2. Ethel - Dogue De Bordeaux

Ethel is a Dogue De Bordeaux puppy. Ethel is a nervous girl so any children in the home will need to be over 14, and she will need to be the only pet. Dogs Trust know nothing of her background so she may not be house trained or used to spending time alone. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

Rocco is a Pointer cross. Rocco can live with kids aged eight and over but will need to be the only pet at home as he is rather nervous around other dogs. He is house trained and will need time to settle and have his solo time built up gradually before being left alone. Rocco is on medication for ongoing issues with his skin and requires a special diet.

3. Rocco - Pointer cross

Rocco is a Pointer cross. Rocco can live with kids aged eight and over but will need to be the only pet at home as he is rather nervous around other dogs. He is house trained and will need time to settle and have his solo time built up gradually before being left alone. Rocco is on medication for ongoing issues with his skin and requires a special diet. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

Ella is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross puppy. Ella cannot live with other pets or children under the age of 16 due to her grabbing behaviour. She will need a family committed to some proper training, as well as all her basics. A few meets at the centre will be required before she goes home, along with a one to one session with the Dogs Trust training and behaviour team.

4. Ella - Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross

Ella is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross puppy. Ella cannot live with other pets or children under the age of 16 due to her grabbing behaviour. She will need a family committed to some proper training, as well as all her basics. A few meets at the centre will be required before she goes home, along with a one to one session with the Dogs Trust training and behaviour team. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

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