Ten dogs are newly available for adoption from Dogs Trust Merseyside, including Labradors, a beagle and a Dutch shepherd.
The animal rescue charity had a "phenomenal month" in October when they rehomed 86 dogs. Rescues centres have been warning of an "animal welfare crisis" in recent months as growing numbers of people look to give away their pets due to the rising cost of living. This led to the Dogs Trust Merseyside opening a dog food bank for owners struggling to cope.
Some pets are abandoned in horrible condition. Just last month, the ECHO reported on a kitten with no fur being thrown over the wall of one rescue centre in a freezer bag. But many cash-strapped centres are struggling to keep up with the demand and need people to offer warm, loving homes for animals.
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Georgina Lowery, manager of Dogs Trust'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.
"Whatever the reason, it is always heart-breaking 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."
Dublin
This six-month-old Dutch shepherd is "a very bright girl" who "dives on her handler the second they enter the kennel". As a working breed, Dublin "needs to be kept mentally and physically stimulated. She's still a pup who's not yet fully house trained, so she'll need home with her most of the day.
Dogs Trust would prefer her new family has experience with the breed or similar breeds. She's a quick learner who works well for food and shows little interest in toys. Dublin can live with kids of high school age, as well as other dogs.
The charity said: "She loves to meet other dogs but is very over the top and lacks any social skills. She could live with another dog but all dog interactions should be carefully managed whilst she learns to greet others more calmly. We cannot guarantee that Dublin will grow into those ears."
Gio
Gio is a "calm" three-year-old Newfoundland who "walks beautifully on his lead with his long locks swaying". He loves meeting people and, although friendly with other dogs, he can get envious if they're getting attention", so he needs to be the only dog in the house.
He interacts nicely with them when walking, "and can be a little full on when playing", so it's important he's kept socialised with "nice, calm friends outside of the home". Dogs Trust won't rehome Gio in an environment with children. The charity said: "Gio loved receiving a full groom recently and his coat will need to be maintained once he goes home."
It added: "Gio has also shown some resource guarding of various objects and his new family must be willing to work with out behaviour team to mange this at home. He is house trained and it is possible that he has hip dysplasia."
Henry
One-year-old Henry was an unclaimed stray, so Dogs Trust has a limited history for him and can't guarantee he's house trained. They're looking for "a loving family that can feed him up a little" The charity said: "He's on the skinny side but that doesn't stop him pulling like a freight train when he's on the lead, and definitely needs some improvement in this area."
His new family will need to work with him on loose lead walking and car travel. Henry "a little shy when being touched around his head", so his adopters will have to take things slowly while he builds confidence. He likes to explore with his nose to the ground while walking, and he'll happily greet new people and other dogs.
The Dogue de Bourdeaux cross "seems very undersocialised" and can be rather "pushy", so he should be the only dog at home until he improves his social skills, but he can lived with kids aged 10 and over. Dogs Trust said: "He does have potential to live with another dog in the future if he is kept mixing with appropriate friends."
Luna
Luna is an "active" five-year-old Labrador cross who "enjoys playing football and walks in the woods". She's a little shy at first, but she "gets comfy after a minute or two and likes to make friends". She loves exploring and being outdoors, and although she hasn't play with toys much at Dogs Trust, playtime is a great way to bond with her.
She can live with kids of high school age, but not with other pets. Although she's walk alongside them, she doesn't enjoy face-to-face interactions, which her family could work on with her by building her confidence around other dogs. Dogs Trust said: "Luna is house trained, crate trained and can be left alone for a couple of hours once she has settled in."
Max and Roxy
Best friends Max and Roxy, both Jack Russell terriers, are looking for a home together. Max is a "sensitive little soul" who's "happiest when he's out exploring". Roxy is "the more timid of this duo", creeping into new places and tentatively sniffing everything before happily exploring further when she feels more confident.
Although Max is friendly with people, it can take him a moment to warm up to someone new and he can be "very worried" about being handled, even just having his harness put on. He does enjoy "a gentle fuss and just sitting with you". Roxy would also "welcome a slow approach" with handling and being introduced to new people and places, but she does enjoy affection and will try to climb into your lap.
Max is "very foody", which could be a way to win his trust and help making training easier. Roxy loves toys, especially chasing balls or anything that squeaks. Both have no interest in other dogs except for each other, and Roxy will chase cats, so they need to be the only pets at home. They can live with kids of high school age.
Max
Max the French bulldog is a "curious" and "pleasant chap" who "settles nicely in his kennel" until it's time to go for a walk. He'll do "absolutely anything" for a treat, which could be a good way for his new family to bond with him and teach him tricks.
The eight-year-old was attacked by another dog a few years ago and is quite reactive towards other dogs now. Teaching him a trick to distract him "should work wonders". Max is "very friendly towards people" and can live with kids of high school age, but not with other pets. He is house trained and can be left alone for a few hours once he's settled in.
Moxey
Once she knows you, Moxey is "very playful and affectionate", but she's "very nervous" with strangers. She "absolutely loves water", playing in paddling pools at Dogs Trust during the hot weather. The charity said she'd "really enjoy trips to the beach to play in the waves".
The crossbreed is fairly good with other dogs, introducing herself well, but she can be worried if they're too playful, preferring to "happily carry on and do her own thing". Some "well mannered and calm friends" outside the home would help build her confidence, but she'll have to be the only pet at home.
Dogs Trust said: "Moxey is looking for a home with a family who will work on her introductions to people, as she is very nervous of strangers. She needs an adult home with no other pets. Moxey is house trained and can be left for a couple of hours without worry."
Odie
Described as "sheer happiness on four legs", Odie the beagle loves being made a fuss of and shares is love "very equally". He enjoys meeting other dogs but soon wanders off to do his own thing. Odie loves exploring, "albeit sometimes rather noisily".
He can be vocal words bikes, so his new family should take care around cyclists, but he's "more than happy to travel in the car". Odie can lived with a "suitably matched" dog and with older teens, but he needs to be left alone when sleeping.
Dogs Trust said: "Odie can be left for two or three hours, although he does prefer company, but he needs a little work on his house training. He is also a bin raider so it's best kept out of his way."
Reggie
Reggie's "bum wiggles like mad and his paws go up in the air" when he sees people coming, leading to "some overexcited mouthing". He could do with a family to help him work on his excitement while still enjoying life. He gets along with other dog and is "very tolerant of his six month old rough and tumble kennel mate".
He could live with another "friendly, playful" dog, but not cats or kids under the age of 12. The Labrador cross loves toys, picking up every one he comes across at the Dogs Trust centre. The charity said: "He likes to chew the toys so it's a little while before he lets them go, but he will trade for another toy. Reggie travelled a lot with his previous owner and has no problem getting in and out of vans and cars."
Roxy
An "elderly lass", Roxy isn't able to walk too far these days, but she enjoys "a gentle potter and a good mooch about". The bull terrier adores attention and would live a family to povide her with a warm and comfy bed. She's looking for a foster family while she undergoes medical tests.
Dogs Trust said: "She will need somebody at home with her most of time to let her out to toilet frequently. She is an older lady in need of a quiet home where she is the only dog, and with any children over the age of 14 who will be gentle with her."
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