2Hashbrown's ideal home Say hello to Hashbrown, our stunning 1-year old Crossbreed looking for his forever home! Hashbrown is looking for a home that is understanding of his worried nature, so any children would need to be 14yrs+. Hashbrown would enjoy a resident dog in the home that is able to show him the ropes! He's a really lovely boy who can be worried initially, but comes
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2Beans's ideal home Meet Beans! Beans is a gorgeous 7-month old Crossbreed looking for his forever home. Beans has come into us having been under-socialised, so he is incredibly worried. For this reason, we would be looking for homes with children 16yrs+ and potentially a calm, polite resident dog that is able to show him the ropes - although, he has shown some guarding
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4Kipper's ideal home Meet our stunning boy, Kipper! Kipper is a 1.5-year old Crossbreed looking for his forever home. He could live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet here in the centre, but all children in the home must be at least 14yrs+ as he is quite worried initially. Kipper is a really lovely boy, and when he is comfortable with you, he loves a
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6Pipistrelle's ideal home Say hello to baby girl, Miss Pipistrelle! Pipi is a 3-month old GSD x looking for her forever home. Pipi could be rehomed with a resident dog in the home that can show her the ropes (as long as they can keep up with her energy!). Being a young shepherd puppy, she will need a lot of training, confidence building and ongoing support. She will grow to be
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5Viktor's ideal home Meet gorgeous boy, Viktor, a 1-year old Crossbreed looking for this forever home! Viktor is unable to live with other Dogs and does need some help with his social skills, as he can be frustrated on lead but he does eventually walk calmly once settled down. Viktor would be looking for all children in the home to be 14yrs+ due to his bouncy, boisterous
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4Hedgehog's ideal home Say hello to gorgeous boy, Hedgehog! He is a 5-month old German Shepherd puppy looking for a loving family that can help him become the confident, loving little man we know he is. Hedgehog is the sweetest little pup, loving cuddles and fuss from his besties. Being a GSD, he is going to grow to be a BIG boy, and will need lots of mental and physical
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4Rex's ideal home Meet the most handsome Rex! Rex is a 2-year old German Shepherd looking for a his forever home. Rex would like to be the only dog in the home, but would love to make lots of doggy friends out and about that he can continue his social with. Rex would be best suited to a home where all children are 11yrs+ as he's a big, bouncy boy! Rex is a bit underconfident in
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4Rowan's ideal home Rowan is a gorgeous 3 year old GSD x Lurcher. She can live with children aged 11 and over and potentially with a calm, resident dog in the home - pending successful meets in the centre. Rowan is a lovely, friendly girl who is super playful and can be quite boisterous. She will need a home that is committed to keeping up her training and keeping her brain
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5Shelby's ideal home Meet Shelby - a gorgeous 3 year old GSD x looking for her forever home. Shelby could live with a tolerant, resident dog in the home, pending a successful meet here in the centre. Shelby would be best suited in a home where all children are 11yrs+ and comfortable around big, bouncy breeds. Shelby is an energetic young girl who loves to be out and about,
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1Lila's ideal home Lila is a one-year-old German Shepherd looking for a loving home. She is looking for a home where she can be the only dog. She has history of living with a cat and could perhaps live with a dog savvy cat. She has no history with small furries and may bark at livestock including horses. Lila could share her home with older teens. Lila is housetrained and will
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4Saffy's ideal home This gorgeous girl is Saffy. Saffy is a 4 year old GSD x Collie with a sensitive soul. She is an inquisitive girl who wants to make new friends but can be worried initially - but if you have a treat or two, she will soon come round!! Because of this, she would be best suited to an adult only home, as the only dog. Due to her sheltered background, Saffy is
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7Pudding's ideal home Pudding is as sweet as apple pie! She’s still a bit of a baby as she’s less than a year old, and hasn’t had the best start in life, having been found as a stray. She’s absolutely loved spending time with people here and would be able to live with children of primary school age as long as they’re happy with her size. Pudding has mixed well with
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3Casey's ideal home Meet our golden girl, Casey! She's a 10 year old German Shepherd who is currently living off site in a foster home where she is thoroughly enjoying all the comforts of home life. Casey has settled right into home life like she's always been there. She is housetrained and quite content to be left for an hour or so, which we think could be gradually built up.
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5Trigger's ideal home Trigger would truly flourish in a calm, predictable home where he can enjoy a steady routine and a relaxed atmosphere. He feels most comfortable in quiet to moderately busy environments and loves peaceful walks, making a rural or low‑traffic setting an ideal match for him. He would be happiest living with adults or secondary‑school‑aged children who
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2Atlas's ideal home Atlas is ready to bring joy and energy to the right home! He would thrive in a moderate to active household where he can enjoy plenty of playtime, walks, and mental stimulation. Atlas may take a little time to get comfortable in new environments or with new people, but he warms up quickly with reassurance and positive interactions. Because of this, we
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6Luna Mae's ideal home Beautiful Luna Mae is a stunning 1-year-old German Shepherd who is currently thriving in a foster home. She’s settling into home life wonderfully and showing us every day just how special she is. Luna Mae is incredibly intelligent and loves learning new things, so she’s looking for an active home that can channel her energy and sharp mind in a
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4Apollo's ideal home Handsome Apollo is a nearly 4 year old German Shepherd who has come into our care with little previous history. He's full of love and is such a wonderful boy, with a cheeky character to match! Apollo has been a friendly lad since being with us and we think he could happily share his home with children of 6+ who are confident around large and bouncy Dogs. As
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4Eevee's ideal home Beautiful Eevee is a gorgeous 4 year old Crossbreed who has come into our care for no fault of her own. She's spent most of her life in a home where she was housetrained and quite happy being left for up to 6 hours. We do however, recommend that this time is gradually built back up again as she settles into a new home environment. Eevee has been a delight to
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2Mushroom's ideal home Meet Mushroom, a gorgeous 1-year old Crossbreed looking for his forever home. Mushroom would be able to live with a calm, polite dog in the home pending a successful meet here in the centre. Any children would need to be 14yrs+ and able to give him space when he needs it, as he is a worried lad. Mushroom is quite under-socialised and under-confident, so
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4Toast's ideal home Meet our beautiful Toast, an 8-month old Crossbreed looking for his forever home. Toast is very under-socialised and under-confident, so would need an incredibly patient home to help him build his confidence up and become the best boy we know he can be. He would be able to live with a resident dog in the home, as long as they are calm and patient. He has
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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.
