These are pets that range from playful pups to older dogs looking for a relaxing home.
Here are 12 of the pooches in need of a home in the Manchester area.
To find out more about all the dogs and to look into adoption, visit Dog Trust Manchester’s website.
1. Elphie
Female - 14 years old - Pomeranian. Elphie is described as a sensitive soul and is on the look out for owners with a quiet lifestyle. She can only live with older children and must be the only dog in the house. Photo: Dogs Trust Manchester
2. Tux
Male - 17 months - Greyhound. Tux will need a secure garden with a 6ft fence so he can enjoy playtime. Adopters should have experience of retired greyhounds and have lots of patience Photo: Dogs Trust Manchester
3. Pudge
Male - 6 years old - Pug/ Jack Russell. Tex can live with children aged 14 and above and he can be worried when left alone. Photo: Dogs Trust Manchester
4. Sophia
Female - 2 years old - American Bulldog. Sophia would like a quiet home with no young visiting children. She cannot live with cats. Photo: Dogs Trust Manchester