A Siberian husky, a German shepherd and an English springer spaniel are among the dogs up for adoption at Dogs Trust Merseyside.
The dog rehoming charity is always on the look out for new families for dogs who've been rescued or given away. The charity is particularly keen to find new foster families who can "commit to caring for a dog temporarily in their home for as little as a few days to several weeks or months".
Foster families help keep kennels free "for the next dog who has nowhere else to go". Georgina Lowery, manager of Dogs Trust Merseyside's rehoming centre in Huyton, said: "Dogs find themselves with us for a variety of reasons such as illness in the family, a change in working hours or accommodation or someone having to move into a care facility.
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"Whatever the reason, it is always heartbreaking for owners to have to hand over their dog. But we can guarantee they will get everything they need whilst they are with us whether that’s off site walks, additional snuggles, training, treats, toys or just sitting with a member of the team or a volunteer watching the world go by.
"We are really proud that we are here and able to take care of them until the time comes for them to head off to their new homes and enjoy adventures with their new families. Whether someone wants to welcome a young dog or an older dog into their life, or they are looking for a large or small four-legged friend, we would encourage everyone to think about adopting.
"We look after dogs until they find their forever homes, however long it takes, and we do become attached to them but we are never happier than when we see them happily heading home to enjoy life and great adventures with a loving family."
Bella
"Worried older lady" Bella is a "lovely girl" who "walks nicely on her lead and travels well in the car. She "needs a quiet home with no other pets, only adults who'll be around her most of the time. She is house-trained, but the Staffordshire bull terrier can be destructive if left for too long.
New people and sudden movements make Bella nervous, but she can be a "cuddly girl who secretly enjoys sitting on laps" with lots of time and patience. She loves tasty treats, particularly chicken, so this could be a good tool for building her confidence.
Billy
Billy is "an inquisitive lad who likes to get out and explore". But the crossbreed has "become a little unsure about the outside world" after spending longer inside by himself than his family would've liked. He needs a patient family who won't leave him for more than a couple of hours by himself.
He has an affectionate side and enjoys scratches and being brushed. He was attacked by another dog in the past and now can be reactive to other dogs, so Billy needs to be the only pet at home. He can live with adults and older teens.
Dogs Trust said: "He'll do anything for a treat and knows quite a few commands so training and tasty titbits will be a great way to build a bond with him. Billy needs to be introduced slowly to new people, and his new family will have to work to help him build his confidence around strangers. Full support is given from our training team at the centre."
Goji
Previously used for illegal badger baiting, which saw him lose part of his nose, Goji is safe now, but he can't live with other pets. He loves a chance to potter and explore, but he can get overexcited when having his harness put on. Dogs Trust said: "We think his excitement will settle once he's home, but you may need a little patience whist he gets used to things."
The centre can't be sure he's had experience with kids, so any in the home need to be of high school age or older. He's likely house-trained.
Jerry
Jerry the German shepherd was living in an overpopulated house and had never seen the outside world before coming to Dogs Trust. Now he's looking for a committed family after spending a few months living in a foster home. He's afraid of strangers and will hide if approached.
But he's very friendly once familiar and comfortable with you, so his new family will need to visit multiple times. Once he knows you, he'll allow grooming. He'll need to be the only pet at home, and could live with "sensible" teens over the age of 15.
He'd suit an active family and he loves the beach, with Dogs Trust describing it as "his happy place", saying: "If we could find him a home near the coast he would be the happiest German Shepherd in the land."
Jerry has more confidence with other dogs than he used to, and sometimes "gets a little boisterous with them". He's scared of TV, avoiding the room if it's on. He has been left alone for an hour or two in his foster home, which can be done in his new home once he's settled in.
Milo
A "lovely boy who loves long walks and playing with tennis balls", Milo gets worried by busy traffic and people he doesn't know passing his kennel. He enjoys making friends with calm dogs who he often walks around with at the kennel.
The crossbreed would benefit from potential adopters visiting him at the centre a few times before taking him home. His new home needs to be free from cats, but he can live with a well-matched dog and kids over the age of 14. Milo is house-trained and can be left alone for two to three hours.
Otis
This "young and bouncy" Siberian husky cross needs a family to match his energy. He loves exploring in the park, but he can be worried by loud noises or vehicles. Although he enjoys socialising with other dogs, his manners need some work.
Otis needs to be the only dog at home and he can't live with cats, but kids of high school age are fine. He could do with walking pals outside the home to teach him "a little canine etiquette". He's had no previous training, so he'd benefit from learning basic skills and house training, and having someone with him most of the day.
Dogs Trust said: "He doesn't appear to know what to do with toys just yet so a family who can teach him how to play appropriately would build a fantastic bond."
Patch
A "sensitive soul", Patch is looking for "a special home" after a "difficult life" with no access to beds or toys when younger. Now he places a high value on both and this will need to be properly managed by his new family, who should be willing to work with him and Dogs Trust's rehabilitation trainers.
Once he's built a bond with someone, the English springer spaniel is much more comfortable and settled. He's happy to be handled by people he knows, and he is friendly with people, but he must be allowed to approach them rather than the other way around.
He can get overwhelmed and hates noisy environments, so he prefers walks in the park when it's quiet. He's been brilliant with other dogs in the past but can be "quite reactive", which Dogs Trust said is possibly because the time of day when he's walked, and lockdowns, have left him with little exposure to other dogs.
He'll need to be in an adult-only home, and his new family will have to visit him at the centre a few times. He didn't have a bed when he was younger and doesn't use one now, so he'll need an armchair or similar of his own that he knows he won't be moved from.
Dogs Trust said: "Patch also has a tendency to pinch household items, which we believe to be due to his lack of appropriate toys as a young dog. Adopters will need to continue some training with these things once Patch is home."
Sabre
This bulldog cross is "very laid back and sits happily in his kennel watching everything going on around him". Sabre loves attention and cuddles, even the vet. He can be intense around other dogs, taking a while to warm up to them. Dogs Trust said: "We don't think he's had much in the way of contact with other dogs and he would benefit from some nice friendly pals to walk around the park with."
He can live with kids of high school age, and he'd be best off as the only dog at home. He can be left for a couple of hours once settled in. Sabre came to Dogs Trust via the local dog warden service, so the centre has no history for him, but he is house trained. He's being treated for a heart murmur and some skin issues.
Sugar and Lady
"A lovely pair of older ladies", mum and daughter Lady and Sugar are "looking for a quiet retirement home together". They'll need to be the only pets in the home, but living with kids of high school age should be fine. They're both house trained, but can have an accident if they get nervous or are left for too long.
They love snuggling up together under a blanket and they're "very bonded", but they'll need to be separated for eating. Sugar benefits from walks on her own as the pair can be reactive out and about. Lady can be nervous around new people and situations, but with time, space and encouragement, "she will come around".
Dogs Trust said: "She is not a fan of very long walks, instead preferring frequent smaller potters, or a nice garden to mooch about in at her own pace. These ladies will be great companions for somebody who has a quiet home, and can offer them a peaceful and comfortable retirement."
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