Numerous dogs are up for adoption in Merseyside, and the charity rehoming them is looking for your help.
These are 46 of the dogs available for adoption from Dogs Trust Merseyside, based in Huyton. Since 1891 as the National Canine Defence League, and since 2003 as Dogs Trust, the UK's leading dog welfare charity has campaigned against cruelty and helped rehome dogs.
Among the dogs in the Merseyside branch are lurchers, German shepherds and lurchers, and even a shar pei, dogue de Bordeaux and a Pomeranian. Each are full of character and looking for a new, loving home with unique requirements after their previous owners died, moved or felt unable to give dogs the time and care they need.