Many dogs are starting 2026 without the permanent, loving homes in Merseyside they deserve.
Dogs Trust Merseyside runs a rehoming centre covering Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral and St Helens and has more than 50 lovely dogs up for adoption, including playful puppies and charming golden oldies.
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Here are 21 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 - January 9,2025.
13. Sunny - Dutch Shepherd
Sunny is a Dutch Shepherd who is looking for a committed child free home to show her some kindness. Dogs Trust have no history for her and she may need house training and all her basics. | 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. Riley - German Shepherd
Riley is a German Shepherd. Riley is looking for a home without dogs but she has lived with cats before and may do so again. She can live with teenagers and would prefer someone to be at home with her most of the day as she doesn't like to be by herself. Riley may need a house training refresher and a secure fence is a must as she has jumped the boundary in the past. | Dogs Trust Merseyside
16. 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