Many wonderful animals, such as tiny kittens, cats, puppies and dogs, are searching for permanent loving homes in Liverpool and Merseyside.
While the RSPCA’s Liverpool branch has now closed, dozens of adorable animals are available to adopt in and around Liverpool, through the Wirral and Chester rescue centre (Wallasey) or the Southport, Ormskirk and District centre (Halsall).
A variety of dog breeds and cats of different ages and types are available, and they would love the chance to find a permanent place to call home as soon as possible and start their happy new lives.
Below are 23 adorable cats and dogs up for adoption in Merseyside. Take a look at the gallery and see if you could provide them with a fresh start. For more information about how to adopt, visit https://www.rspca.org.uk/.

5. Cupid - Siberian Husky
Cupid is a big friendly one-year-old Siberian Husky. He's looking to go to a home where his owners have had Husky experience, so that they really understand him and his little quirks. He is ideally looking to have his parents be at home with him for most of the day so he can have some company and get plenty of energy out. Cupid may be able to live with another dog, but will not be able to live with a cat. He will also be able to live with dog-savvy children who are 12+ and used to being around big dogs. He is currently living at the Southport, Ormskirk & District branch. | RSPCA

6. Marge, Mable & Harry- crossbreeds
Marge, Mable & Harry (left to right) are three adorable 13-week-old crossbreeds who are likely to grow up as big dogs. They are looking for individual homes. They are currently living at the Southport, Ormskirk & District branch. | RSPCA

7. Smithy - Lurcher
Smithy is a ten-year-old Lurcher. Smithy has a few lumps and bumps on his underside which the vet has said are fatty lumps, as a result of this, the RSPCA are looking for Smithy to go to a local foster home so that these can be monitored at the animal centre and would remain under the care of the local vet. He is currently living at the Wirral & Chester branch. | RSPCA

8. Hank
Hank is a friendly giant who loves being picked up and cuddled. He is looking for his forever home after being outside for a while searching the streets for food, as he was a stray. He is currently living at the Wirral & Chester branch. | RSPCA