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.
13. Oreo - Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross
Oreo is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross. Oreo can live with children of high school age but will need to be the only pet as she isn't fond of other dogs. She is house trained and can be left alone for an hour or two once settled. | Dogs Trust Merseyside
14. Belle - Patterdale Terrier
Belle is a Patterdale Terrier. Belle needs a home that is free from children and other pets. She is housetrained and can be left alone for a few hours. She has shown aggression over her sleeping spaces and needs to be left alone when resting. | Dogs Trust Merseyside
15. Rip - German Shepherd cross
Rip is a German Shepherd cross puppy. Dogs Trust say he would be better as the only dog due to his OTT behaviours but can walk with others. Any children at home would need to be older than 16 as he has snapped around food. Rip is house trained and knows some basic cues, and he needs a 6ft fence in the garden as he can jump. | Dogs Trust Merseyside
16. Lizzie - Lurcher cross
Lizzie is a Lurcher cross puppy. Lizzie can live with children of high school age due to her mouthing. She will need all of her basic training and not to be left alone more than an hour or so. Lizzie also needs to be the only pet at home. | Dogs Trust Merseyside