Located in Whiston, Dogs Trust’s Merseyside rescue centre serves Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral and St Helens and has more than 60 dogs in its kennels, who would love the chance to find a permanent place to call home as soon as possible.
The charity is seeing more and more people giving up their pets as a result of the cost of living crisis, and warns that abandonments often spike shortly after the celebrations of Christmas and New Year.
A variety of dog breeds and ages are available for fostering or adoption, including Bulldogs, German Shepherds, Terriers and Poodles. There are even a handful of adorable puppies ready to find homes.
Below are 14 of the rescue centre’s newest residents, who would love to find a permanent home in Liverpool and Merseyside in 2025. More information about the adoption process is available via the Dogs Trust Merseyside website.
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5. Cherry - Miniature Poodle
Cherry is a Miniature Poodle who is to be rehomed with her friend Blossom. They can live with quiet dogs and children of secondary school age. Both dogs have never lived inside and may require house training. Please consider the cost of regular trips to the groomer for two dogs. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

6. Luna - Belgian Shepherd puppy
Luna is a Belgian Shepherd puppy. She can live with confident children of high school age but will need to be the only pet. Breed experience would be preferred, but an interest in training will be essential. She has been house trained but may need a refresher and she should not be left alone whilst settling in. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

7. Lilliput - German Shepherd cross
Lilliput is a German Shepherd cross. She can live with children over the age of 14 but needs to be the only pet for now. She has likely lived outside and may need some help with house training but she is generally very clean in her kennel. Her family will need to not leave her alone initially, whilst she settles in. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

8. Rudy - English Springer Spaniel
Rudy is an English Springer Spaniel up for adoption in Merseyside. He is looking for a home with his brother Remi. They have always lived outside and may not be house trained, but are clean in their kennel., They can live with children around the age of 10 and other dogs. | Dogs Trust Merseyside