Christmas is almost here and in just a few days, many of us will be celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with our loved ones. But, sadly, thousands of dogs across the country will be spending Christmas without a family.
Dogs Trust's Merseyside branch currently has almost 80 dogs and puppies in its care, and many have been there for a long time.
Instead of buying a dog as a Christmas present, you could give the ultimate gift to one of these lovely dogs - a forever home.
Dogs Trust Merseyside is based on Whiston Lane in Huyton, and it is easy to contact the rehoming centre to arrange a visit.
Below are fourteen of Dogs Trust Merseyside's most recent additions, ranging from tiny puppies to golden oldies and a Bichon Frise to a Labrador.
1. Constable
Constable is a two-year-old Labrador Retriever who can live with a well matched dog and children of high school age. Dogs Trust have no history for him so cannot guarantee that he is house trained, and he is likely to need all his basic training. Photo: Dogs Trust Merseyside
2. Ivy
Ivy is a tiny Shar Pei puppy, who was found wandering the streets. As she is under six months old, he will need all her basic training and adoption will include compulsory attendance of Dogs Trust's Dog School training classes. Ivy can live with other pets and children around the age of five. Photo: Dogs Trust Merseyside
3. Benny
Benny is a friendly seven year old Bichon Frise who likes to sit in the window watching the world go by. He can live with a small dog and children over the age of eight. He is house trained but might have an accident if left alone for too long. Photo: Dogs Trust Merseyside
4. Bear
Bear is a crossbreed who needs to be rehomed with brother Shadow. They can live with children over the age of eight, but no other pets. Both dogs are house trained and can be left alone for a couple of hours. Photo: Dogs Trust Merseyside