Blue is one of the new arrivals at Dogs Trust Merseyside(Image: Dogs Trust)

10 new arrivals at Dogs Trust Merseyside in need of loving homes

by · Liverpool Echo

The Dogs Trust is forever opening its doors to more and more rescues

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All dogs deserve a loving family. Sadly, many homeless and abandoned adult dogs end up in kennels, waiting for the right person to come along. While many of these dogs are adopted, animal sanctuaries such as the Dogs Trust are always opening their doors to more and more rescues.

We've made a list of 10 dogs who have recently found themselves in kennels at Dogs Trust Merseyside. People who are interested in adding one of these four-legged friends to their family are asked to register to adopt with the Dog's Trust. You will be asked to provide details about your home, your lifestyle and the dogs you are interested in.

You will also be asked to select a rehoming centre. Afterwards, the Dogs Trust team will review the application and contact you within seven days to talk about your dog search.

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The Trust retain all applications it receives for three months, during which time it will be used to scope out the most suitable pet from your chosen centre. After a match is made, you will be invited to meet the dog at your chosen rehoming centre. Some of the dogs will need to meet prospective owners several times to see if they are compatible.

If no dog matching your requirements becomes available during the three months, however, you may be asked to apply again. After adoption, the Trust will keep in touch to see how you and the dog are doing.

  1. Betty

    Breed: Lurcher
    Age: 5-7 years
    Sex: Female
    Requirements: Can live with older children, other dogs
    The Dogs Trust says:
    "Betty is a sweetie who has settled well into life at the centre. We don't know much about her life before us but she seems to be a confident girl who enjoys exploring and has bonded well with her carers. Betty is friendly but can be a little uncomfortable if people make a beeline to touch her head, so her new family should make sure that strangers don't do this with her. Whilst on her walks at the centre, Betty has met quite a few dogs and is excited to interact with them. If they are a little too boisterous then she'll take no nonsense from them, but she likes calm dogs and could live with a dog of a similar temperament. Betty enjoys little titbits and takes them so politely, but she hasn't shown us much of an interest in toys. This may change once she goes to her new home and play is a great way of building a bond with dogs."
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  2. Luna

    Breed: Staffordshire bull terrier
    Age: 11 years
    Sex: Female
    Requirements: Can live with older children, no other pets
    The Dogs Trust says:
    "11 year old Luna is a beautiful, happy golden oldie with a smile that can melt hearts! She loves people and likes to say hello to as many as possible on her walks. If you sit down in Luna's home, expect her to come along and plonk her bottom in your lap! She's a curious girl who likes to be involved in everything, but she's also very polite and does as she's asked. Luna likes to watch out of the window and see other dogs go by, but on a walk she isn't really interested in them and mostly will choose to avoid them. It's unlikely that she would want to share her home with another pet. Luna loves toast! She gets so excited when her foster family are making some, but waits patiently for her bit. Luna is such a sweetheart and very well behaved at home, she is clean and sleeps through the night, and doesn't mind being by herself for a little while, she'll take the opportunity for an extra snooze. She isn't fazed by much and is super easy going."
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  3. Blue

    Breed: Border collie
    Age: 2-5 years
    Sex: Male
    Requirements: Can live with older children, no other pets
    The Dogs Trust says:
    "Sensitive boy Blue is desperate for a patient family who can help him to be more confident. He has shown himself to be a sweet lad who just needs a slow approach and then he is happy to be your snuggle buddy. Blue finds new and busy environments very overwhelming just now and isn't too keen to walk around, instead choosing to hide. He is starting to build his confidence slowly, but this is something that absolutely must be done on his terms and in his own time. Blue will approach toys to sniff but does not appear to know what to do with them, so he would love his new family to help him to discover the joy of playtime and some basic training skills once he has settled in."
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  4. Jessie

    Breed: Labrador cross
    Age: 1-2 years
    Sex: Female
    Requirements: Can live with older children, no other dogs
    The Dogs Trust says:
    "Jessie's life so far has been quite the ride. She was illegally smuggled from Belarus and seized at the port, but authorities managed to get her into quarantine kennels, where she had to spend a few months. Thankfully nothing seems to have fazed her and she's a bright and confident pup. At some point in her past she has been bitten by a sandfly and a parasite has been transmitted to Jessie, causing Leishmaniasis. She has been properly treated and there's no reason she should not live a full and heathy life, like any other pup. That said, Jessie will need antibody tests every six months, possibly for the rest of her life, and it does restrict who she can live with. The risk of infection to anyone is miniscule, but we should still take precaution. Jessie won't be able to live with anyone who is immunocompromised or pregnant. It also means Jessie cannot live with another pet, although she can still enjoy playtime and activities with other dogs, which she absolutely loves. Little Jess has taken everything in her stride, and after all she's been through, she really deserves a loving family. She loves her walks and likes to put her nose to the ground to take in all the smells, rarely looking up! She plays in the garden and sleeps happily in her own bed in her puppy pen. Jessie is going to make a wonderful pet for an active family, but they will need to be wiling to put in some training with her. She goes through a lot of emotions at any given time, depending on her environment."
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  1. Nellie

    Breed: Mastiff cross
    Age: 5-7 years
    Sex: Female
    Requirements: Can live with older children, no other pets
    The Dogs Trust says:
    "Nellie is a lucky girl who narrowly escaped being put to sleep in a stray pound. She's a real sweetheart who loves people and she looks like she has had many litters of pups over the years. Thankfully she can look forward to a future with people who won't force her to breed or abandon her, but instead will make her the heart of their family. Nellie is very gentle and easy going and likes to go for walks. We've seen her apprehension to approach new things, but her curiosity does get the better of her and she likes to investigate. She's been great for all her vet checks and handling and really seemed to enjoy being brushed. She's been a hit with the staff at the centre as she's so happy to say hello to everyone, and pushes herself onto people for affection, trying to get belly rubs! We have limited history for Nellie but in her foster home she has been housetrained and sleeps happily downstairs in her own bed. We think she'd probably be OK by herself for two or three hours once she's settled in. Nellie has met lots of other dogs and although she greets them politely and has an obligatory sniff, she chooses not to interact any further. She'd probably be happier as the only dog at home, and she certainly deserves to have someone's love and affection all to herself! Some calm pals for walkies would be nice. Nellie couldn't get in the car quick enough when we opened the door for her, so there's potential for day trips and other adventures with her."
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  2. Baxter

    Breed: Mastiff cross
    Age: 1-2 years
    Sex: Male
    Requirements: Can live with older children, other dogs
    The Dogs Trust says:
    "Baxter is the biggest pup on earth and we've all fallen head over heels for him, as he's bounced off us! He is a very boisterous boy but also such a happy and friendly lad, that it's hard not to smile when you're with him. We have no history for him but estimate he's probably a little over a year old. He doesn't seem to have had any training and does everything with oodles of enthusiasm. Baxter is very strong on his lead and will certainly needs some training in this area to make walks more pleasurable. He wants to go and say hello to everyone and pulls to get there. He has settled very quickly at the centre and happily plays in his kennel, and loves to be made a fuss of. Baxter has been good with other dogs but some may find his enthusiasm a lot to handle. He could live with a well matched dog of a similar size, pending a successful meet or two at the centre. They would have to be OK with his lively nature. although he has been fairly calm around other dogs. Baxter loves his treats and toys, and just life in general. He's a lot of fun to be with, and with some training in place, he's going to be a fantastic dog."
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  3. Scorcher

    Breed: Border collie
    Age: 8 years
    Sex: Male
    Requirements: No children, no other pets
    The Dogs Trust says:
    "Scorcher has recently lost his owner, and although we've been taking things at his pace, he's settled very well with us. He's making a lot of friends at the centre and likes to greet people feet first! Scorcher has been through a lot, and for a spell was home alone with a family member popping to in feed and let him out, so he's rather bewildered by all that's happening. Scorcher is thrilled at getting regular walks now and and is great on his lead and likes to explore new places. Unfortunately he doesn't seem comfortable around other dogs, especially if they approach him head on. He has walked calmly behind others and likes a little time to settle in to it, but Scorcher isn't bothered about interacting with them. He's probably going to be happiest as the only dog at home, but some quiet friends for walking might be nice. Scorcher loves his grub and we have seen him counter-surf and do his very best to get to a tiny bit of food on a worktop! It would be a good idea to make sure no goodies are within his reach."
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  1. Clary

    Breed: Springer spaniel
    Age: 2 years
    Sex: Female
    Requirements: Can live with older children, other dogs
    The Dogs Trust says:
    "Clary is an energetic two year old who has settled well in to her short stay with us. She would suit an active, outdoors-y family as she likes to be on the go and loves to zoomie about. Clary is a little unsure about new environments but adjusts quickly and likes to explore. She has been friendly with dogs that she's met, sometimes he will initiate play and other times she'll just happily sniff about. She isn't a fan of rough play, one dog did attempt it with her and was quickly told off! Clary does bolt her food down and we'd suggest leaving her alone to eat. She is a little underweight and hopefully once she realises she won't have to worry about being fed, she may slow down. Clary was rather matted when she was brought to us and has had her legs and belly shaved, and she took it well. She will need regular grooming in her new home."
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  2. Eeyore

    Breed: Mastiff cross
    Age: 3 years
    Sex: Male
    Requirements: Can live with older children, other dogs
    The Dogs Trust says:
    "Three year old Eeyore's life had not been a good one up to now but thankfully he's safely tucked up in a foster home getting the love he deserves. He's a little wary of new people and noises, but he's really a gentle giant. Eeyore hasn't shown any interest in toys but there's a good chance he's never had any before, so hopefully he can learn to play. When Eeyore meets other dogs he gets very excited and jumps up and down on his little front feet! He has an odd way of introducing himself but is very friendly, if a little intense. He might be better suited to living with a female dog, following successful interactions at the centre. Eeyore does lack some social skills but should get better as long as he is socialised. He's a big boy so any introductions should be done carefully! He's going to need all his basic training but as he's currently in a foster home, he's getting to grips with a few things. Lots of things are new to him, such as comfy beds and lots of attention, and ideally his new family won't leave him alone initially. Solo time can be built up gradually if necessary. Eeyore is a Mastiff and as such he slobbers - a lot!"
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  3. Axel

    Breed: Border collie
    Age: 2-5 years
    Sex: Male
    Requirements: Can live with older children, cats
    The Dogs Trust says:
    "Axel is an active lad who is used to long walks and lots of exercise. He is always happy to see people and waits excitedly at his kennel door, making it difficult for us to get in! He's a clever lad who has certainly had some basic training, and he loves to lay with toys and balls. We know Axel has a fondness for burying bone sin the garden so please expect there to be some digging - he may not be the boy for you if your garden is your pride and joy! Axel has cleared an eight foot high fence before now, so should never be left unsupervised if your boundary is low enough for him to get over. He can be very hit and miss with other dogs and seems to lack social skills, so it's best that Axel is the only dog at home, but he should continue some appropriate socialising outside. Axel is house trained, but he an scent mark when he goes somewhere new."
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