These are just 17 of the loveable puppies and dogs currently being housed at Dogs Trust’s Merseyside centre - and they are hoping to find a loving forever family.
Dogs Trust Merseyside serves Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral and St Helens and has over 50 wonderful dogs up for adoption, including playful young 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 17 of the Merseyside rescue centre’s adorable 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.

1. Clifford - Rottweiler cross
Clifford is a Rottweiler cross. Clifford can live with teenagers but needs to be the only pet. He is house trained but not used to being left by himself for more than an hour or two, so will need someone there to build up solo time if need be. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

2. Loki - English Springer Spaniel
Loki is an English Springer Spaniel. Loki can live with other dogs and children over the age of 10. She's house trained and can be left alone for a few hours without concern. Loki has recently had a low grade tumour removed and although the risk of it coming back is minimal, it is still possible. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

3. Honey - Bulldog cross puppy
Honey is a Bulldog cross puppy. this will be repaired when she is neutered and Dogs Trust don't expect her to have an lasting issues afterwards. She will need full training. | Dogs Trust Merseyside

4. 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
