MerseysideDogs Trust
Yara
Yara can live with children of upper primary age but no other pets, although she can walk with calm dogs. She is house trained and has been good when left...
MerseysideDogs Trust
Yara can live with children of upper primary age but no other pets, although she can walk with calm dogs. She is house trained and has been good when left...
MerseysideDogs Trust
Barney needs a special family who are willing to work with him, and allow him time to settle without pushing him. It's essential that Barney lives in a quiet,...
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Arnie can live with older primary aged children but needs to be the only pet, although he can walk with other dogs. He is house trained and has been good when...
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Gerrard can live with high school aged children but needs to be the only pet, although he can walk with some dogs. He is house trained and has been good when...
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Yoda can live with upper primary aged children but she guards things from other dogs she will need to be the only dog at home. She is house trained but needs a...
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Romie is looking for a quiet home, ideally away from busy roads, where he can be the only pet. He can live with children of high school age. We have very...
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Nala is looking for an adult home where she can be the only pet. She’s perfectly house trained and settles well once she feels comfortable, and can be left...
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Yumi can live with high school aged children but will need to be the only pet. He is house trained and has been good when left by himself for short periods....
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Milo can live with children age 16 and over and needs to be the only pet at home, though he will walk with quiet friends but tends to avoid interaction. We...
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Annie can live with children of high school age but not other pets, although she will walk with quiet dogs. She has never lived in a home before, but has spent...
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Toby had a difficult start to life and requires adopters to take time to get to know him over multiple visits before taking him home. He cannot live with...
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Skully can live with children of high school age but will need to be the only dog at home, though he can walk with other Greyhounds. He is an ex-racing dog so...

City
Liverpool’s urban setting means rescue dogs are often matched carefully to suit city living and busy households. Many dogs adopted here benefit from structured routines, access to parks and waterfront walks, and adopters with time to commit to training. Local Merseyside rescues focus on ensuring dogs are comfortable in urban environments before rehoming. Adopting in Liverpool helps support dogs transitioning successfully into city life.
UKDogs Trust is one of the UK’s leading dog welfare charities, supporting dogs and their owners since it was founded in 1891 by Lady Gertrude Stock. Guided by the belief that a dog is for life, the charity provides care for dogs in distress, helps find loving new homes when needed, and supports owners during difficult circumstances. Dogs Trust works across the UK to protect the lifelong bond between dogs and people, offering practical help, education, and advocacy at every stage of a dog’s life. In the last year alone, the charity provided care for over 11,700 dogs without homes, continuing its long-standing mission to create a better future for dogs and the people who love them.
Nantwich, CheshireOur Safe Haven Kennels is a UK-based rescue facility opened in 2021 in Nantwich, Cheshire, created to provide a calm and supportive environment for dogs in need. The kennels were established to help dogs who struggled in busy shelter settings, particularly those rescued from overseas, as well as to offer a secure backup space for UK dogs returning to the rescue. Designed with welfare in mind, the centre allows potential adopters to meet dogs by appointment and get to know them properly before adoption. Since opening, Our Safe Haven Kennels has seen rapid growth, rehoming more than 200 dogs in 2023 alone, and continues to expand its role as a vital stepping stone between rescue and a permanent, loving home.
We've found 35 dogs looking for a home in Liverpool from 2 charities. Use the filter options at the top of the page to find the right dog for you. Don't forget about the many international dogs looking for homes in the UK too.
The process to adopt a dog varies from charity to charity, but the process is usually similar. If you've found a dog you'd like to adopt or learn more about, be sure to click through to the charity and follow their adoption process. We've also written a detailed guide on what the adoption process usually involves that you can check out here if you'd like to learn more.
We can't find any puppies in Liverpool at the moment, but new dogs are added daily so be sure to check back soon.

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