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Ernie's ideal home Ernie is a lively, 5-month-old pup who absolutely loves meeting new people and is always excited to make new friends. He’s a bit bouncy and full of energy, with a heart as big as his personality. However, when it comes to meeting other Dogs, Ernie can be a little worried and vocal, as he’s still under-socialised. He won’t be ready to share his home
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Frank's ideal home Frank is a bright, high-energy 5-month-old pup with a heart full of potential and a real zest for life. He's sweet and friendly with people, always happy to say hello and soak up attention. Like many pups his age, Frank is still finding his feet in the world, and while he’s unsure and conflicted when meeting other Dogs, he may benefit from calm,
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Tessa's ideal home Tessa is a bright, bouncy 11-month-old with a huge personality and a love for life! She’s confident, excitable, and full of curiosity when meeting new people, always eager to say hello with her tail wagging. Her interactions with other Dogs can be a little "over the top," so successful introductions are key — she may be able to live with another dog
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Heidi's ideal home 6-year-old Heidi came to us though no fault of her own and is looking for a home with no other pets. She can live with older teens of 14 plus. She travels well in the car and is looking for an active home. She will have to have a private secure garden she can potter around in without any distractions. She can be left up to 4 hours, but any longer leaving
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Skully's ideal home 9 month old Skully has come to us through no fault of his own and is now ready to find his forever home. Skully is a young and excitable dog, he is still a puppy at heart and needs an experienced family to help him find his way in the world and continue with his training. Skully can live with children 14+ that are comfortable around large bouncy Dogs. He
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Gizmo's ideal home 3 year old German Shepherd / Labrador cross Gizmo has come to us through no fault of his own. He is ready to find his forever family that can include him in family life and give him lots of fuss and attention. Gizmo is a friendly boy and can live with older children 14+ that are comfortable around large bouncy Dogs. He would prefer to be the only dog in the
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2Colin's ideal home Colin the gentle German Shepherd is looking for a quiet adult only home or family with older children (12+ years) who are sensible and confident around larger breeds. He needs to be the only pet in the home as he struggles to share things with another dog but could have dog friends to share lead walks with. It is essential that Colin has a safe, secure,
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3Hilton's ideal home Hilton is on the search for a loving and patient family who can help him settle into home life and learn about the World. Hilton would like to be the only dog in the home for now but could have the potential to live with another once he has been more socialised. He would be best suited to live with teenagers who are comfortable around big bouncy Dogs. Once
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4Sweep's ideal home Sweep is looking for a loving and patient household who are willing to let her settle at her own pace. She would love to live with another dog, as she gets a lot of confidence from having a buddy. Sweep can be quite nervous so would prefer a quiet household to a busy one, but could live with secondary school aged children as long as they are willing to give
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4Cosmo's ideal home Cosmo is a bright German Shepherd looking for a patient and dedicated family to help reach his full potential. He is a loyal and eager learning who would love to get stuck into lots of training, games and activities. He can be worried when being left alone so adopters will need to build up their leaving time gradually to help build his confidence. Adopters
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1Hero's ideal home Hero is on the search for his forever home with adopters who are around for most of the day to help him settle into home life. Hero can live with secondary school aged children who can respect his space. Hero would like to be the only dog in the home but would be happy to have walking friends out and about. It is not essential for Hero to go to a home with a
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4Ember's ideal home Ember is a sweet social lady with a lot to offer. We don’t have a lot of history for her having been picked up as a stray. We think she would be suitable to live with children 8+ and it would be beneficial if they were comfortable being around larger breeds. Ember is social with other Dogs and would benefit from finding some lead walking friends once
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4Sadie's ideal home A beautiful Shepherd with bundles of love ready to give, meet Sadie! Friendly, yet sensitive at times, Sadie is eager to find a calm and quiet home, with dedicated adopters, where the youngest members of her family are of secondary-school age. Her perfect match would be with a family who are keen to support her with some additional training and general
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3Bandit's ideal home Bandit is on the search for his forever home with adopters who can be around for most of the day to help him settle into home life. As Bandit was a stray we do not know if he has lived in a home environment before so adopters will need to be understanding that it may take him time to get used to a home routine. Bandit could live with another dog in the home
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4Sandy's ideal home Sandy is an incredibly sweet and gentle soul who has come into our care with very little background. She walks beautifully on the lead, happy to take her time enjoying all the interesting sniffs along the way. While she does enjoy her strolls, Sandy’s true favourite pastime is simply relaxing in the sunshine, soaking up cuddles and affection from her
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4Peanut's ideal home Meet Peanut, a beautiful 6-month-old German Shepherd cross who’s ready to find his forever home! While we don’t know much about his past, we do know he’s looking for patient adopters who can help guide him as he learns what it means to live in a loving home. Peanut will likely need support with housetraining and settling into a routine. We recommend
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3Arlo's ideal home Arlo is looking for a calm and predicable home in an area with quieter walking routes with loving adopters who can give him the time he needs to settle in, help him to build his confidence and advocate for him in situations he may find uncomfortable. Arlo is a sweet boy, but can be worried around strangers, so can live with children aged 12 and over who will
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2Onyx's ideal home Onyx is looking for a home with loving adopters who can take her on exploring, sniffy adventures, give her training and enrichment to keep her clever brain busy and give her all the care and attention she deserves. She can live with children aged 8 years and over who can play with her nicely and can give her space to relax and rest when needed. Onyx is a shy
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2Bella's ideal home Bella is on the search for her forever home with adopters who are willing to put in the time and effort into her training. She is a young girl who will need her adopters around for most of the time to help her settle in and get used to be left for short periods of time. Bella can live with another dog in the home. She would like a garden but this could be
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2Sasha's ideal home Sasha is looking for an active family that can take her on new adventures. She is a super friendly girl so can have visitors in the home. She must be the only dog in the home however she would like to keep up her positive dog interactions when out and about. She can live with children 8+, as she can be calm and gentle. Sashas new family must be comfortable
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Adopting a German Shepherd usually involves completing an application form, meeting the dog in person, and agreeing to any checks or requirements set by the current owner or rescue organisation. This helps ensure the German Shepherd is matched with the right home.
Before adopting a German Shepherd, consider the breed's exercise needs, grooming requirements, and temperament. Understanding the typical traits of a German Shepherd can help you decide if it's the right fit for your lifestyle.
Browse the listings on this page to see German Shepherd dogs currently available for adoption. You can filter by location to find German Shepherds closer to you, making it easier to arrange a visit and meet the dog in person.
Many rescues and private owners charge an adoption fee. This fee often covers vaccinations, microchipping, and sometimes neutering, helping to ensure the dog is healthy and ready for a new home.
