A Siberian husky, miniature pinscher and a cocker spaniel are among the dogs currently up for adoption at Dogs Trust Merseyside.
Animal welfare charities are warning of a "crisis" as owners abandon pets in rising numbers due to the rising cost of living placing pressure on rescue centres footing the bill. Just this week, the ECHO reported on a furless kitten in a freezer bag being thrown over the wall of County Cat Indoor Only Rescue and Sanctuary, in Walton, while the centre is "struggling to live week to week".
Last month, the RSPCA said it received nearly 600 reports of abandoned pets in Merseyside since January this year. To cope with the rising demand on their services, animal rescue charities need loving families to provide a home for the animals in their care. Dogs Trust Merseyside, based In Whiston Lane, Huyton, has 54 dogs in need of homes, including nine newly available.
