These are just a handful of the wonderful dogs and puppies in need of permanent homes in Liverpool and Merseyside.
Dogs Trust Merseyside runs a rehoming centre covering Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral and St Helens and has more than 50 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 16 of the Merseyside rescue centre’s 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 6, 2026.
9. Kitty - Border Collie
Kitty is a Border Collie. Kitty will need a home where she can be the only dog whilst she gains confidence, but can have walking friends. She is very nervous so a quiet household where any children are over 16 will be required, and with a secure garden. We have no history for Kitty so cannot guarantee that she is house trained or used to spending time alone. | Dogs Trust Merseyside
10. Chelsea - Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Chelsea is Staffordshire Bull Terrier. She can live with children of high school age but no other pets. She is house trained and can be left for two hours or so once she's settled in. Chelsea has itchy feet that require medicated mousse daily. | Dogs Trust Merseyside
11. Sully - Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross
Sully is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross. He will need to be the only pet in the home and any children will need to be over the age of 12 and confident around his boisterous play. Sully has some mild hip dysplasia and is currently on pain relief for this. | Dogs Trust Merseyside
12. Chance - German Shepherd cross
Chance is a German Shepherd cross. Chance can live with teenagers but will need to be the only pet at home. He is house trained and has been used to being left alone for a couple of hours once settled. He has guarded items on occasion so should be left alone when he has something good, or taught to trade. | Dogs Trust Merseyside