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.
17. Samson - Greyhound
Samson is a Greyhound. Samson can live with children of high school age but will need to be the only dog as he can snatch toys away from others. He will have spent his life in a kennel environment so please be patient when it comes to house training etc. | Dogs Trust Merseyside
18. Daisy - Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross
Daisy is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross. Daisy can live with children of high school age but no other pets, although she can walk with most dogs. She is house trained and once settled could be left alone for an hour or two. Daisy has ongoing issues with her ears due to the conformation of them and may need ongoing care for this. | Dogs Trust Merseyside
19. Alice - Crossbreed
Alice is a crossbreed. Alice can live with teenagers but needs to be the only dog at home. She is house trained and can be left for up to an hour. | Dogs Trust Merseyside
20. Ori - Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross
Ori is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross. Ori is looking for a committed home where he can be the only pet and there are no children at home as he mouths very hard. He is not fully house trained and will need someone at home most of the day and who is willing to start basic training from scratch. | Dogs Trust Merseyside