9Deki's ideal home Deki is a big boy who is a bit of a sensitive soul. He isn't a big fan of handling and much prefers to have his own space, so his new family will need to be understanding of this. Deki is learning how to wear a muzzle for when he sees the vet and when he needs a groom to keep him looking his best! He would like to be the only pet in his forever home, however
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2Tristen's ideal home Terrific German Shepherd Tristen is on the search for a dedicated family who want to get stuck into positive rewards based training. Tristen has been loving life of foster and has been working on his basics and housetraining- this will need to be continued in his forever home. As Tristen’s teeth are coming through he has shown to be quite mouthy- he
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4Narla's ideal home Narla can live with teenagers but will need to be the only pet at home as she is very reactive to other Dogs. She's house trained and can be left alone for a few hours without worry once she's settled in. Narla is very strong on her lead. Could you be Narla's perfect match? Narla is a bright girl who knows lots of tricks and excleed at her training classes.
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2Dolly's ideal home Dolly is a tender-hearted girl who is on the search for a quiet home. She is looking for an adult only home where she can be provided with a safe space. Dolly would like to be the only dog in the home for now. She has lived with other Dogs before but is very worried here and needs more socials before she's ready to make new doggy friends. Dolly has lived
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3Sterling's ideal home Sterling is a handsome 10 month old German Shepherd who has come into our care after being found as a stray. He is currently spending time in one of our foster homes where he is being the most wonderful house guest. Sterling has the potential to live with another dog, pending mixes done here at the centre. He is currently able to be left for up to an hour
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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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2Bella's ideal home Bella is a gentle, loving 11-year-old German Shepherd Cross looking for a calm and quiet retirement home. Her days of long walks are behind her; she is looking for somewhere with a garden so she can potter about and snooze in the sunshine. Bella would be fine to live with secondary school aged children who understand when to give her space and she could
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3Buddy's ideal home Buddy would like a private secure garden where he can sunbathe and feel secure, and he would also like to be the only dog in the home. Buddy can live with small furries if they are kept separately and would love a training minded home who can continue his ongoing socialisation. Buddy will need to stay on lead out on walks as he has shown to be under
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5Ragnor's ideal home If you're looking for a super fun, smart and snuggly Shepherd, you're going to LOVE Ragnor! He's 4yrs old, full of life and full of potential. He is very friendly with people and the more he gets to know you the more affectionate he gets! Before you know it he'll be snuggling up to you! He's also a very playful boy and especially enjoys fetching balls. He's
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4Bagheera's ideal home Meet Bagheera, a charming companion who's eager to find a home where he can shine as the only pet. While we don’t have a history of him living with children, we believe he could thrive with kids aged 15 and over, as long as there's supervision to manage his size and his overly playful behaviours when he's excited. A private garden would be perfect for
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2Baloo's ideal home Baloo is a Shepherd cross that is only 1 year old. He is full of energy and personality, and doesn’t always know how to channel that. He’s friendly, but jumpy and pushy, which can lead to some mouthing behaviours. For this reason he is looking for an adult only home. Baloo is looking to be the only dog in the home whilst he builds up his social skills. A
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3Zara's ideal home Zara can live with children of high school age and although she is friendly with other dogs we don't believe she is quite ready to live with one just yet. We have limited history for her as she was a stray. being house trained is not a guarantee and she may not be used to spending time at home alone. Could you be Zara's perfect match? Zara has settled into
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3Mazy's ideal home Do you have a space in your heart and on your sofa for our super sweet girl Mazy? She is looking for a home where she can rest her paws, watch some TV and potter around the garden. Mazy will need adopters who can build her leaving hours slowly and work on building her confidence around separation. She will need to be the only dog in the home but can have calm
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4Dandelion's ideal home Dandelion is a sweet active girl looking for a family to keep her busy and teach her lots of new things. Dandelion is a clever girl and whilst she knows some simple training she would love a family who will engage her brain and teach her new things! Dandelion loves to play and would like a secure garden where she can run about and throw her toys around.
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3Storm's ideal home Storm is a beautiful 3 year old German Shepherd X Shar Pei with the fluffiest ears! She is looking for a home where she can be the only pet and could live with children of Secondary School age and older. Storm would benefit from having a garden of her own to help her settle into her new home and to allow her space to play with her toys. Currently she is
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2Prince's ideal home Prince is a 1 year old German Shepherd X Golden Retriever. He would love a home where he can be the only pet and where his family can help build his confidence as he can find being in new places and environments worrying. He could join a home with children of secondary school age who are comfortable around larger dogs and can appreciate his nervous nature.
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5Rocco's ideal home Rocco is a sweet, loving, and playful young lad bursting with personality. Once he gets to know you, his affectionate and cheeky side truly shines through. While he can be a little nervous around new people at first, with a bit of patience and time, Rocco quickly blossoms into a loyal and loving companion. Rocco would thrive in a calm, understanding home
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4Delilah's ideal home Delilah is an absolute sweetheart with a heart as big as her paws! One of her favourite pastimes is chasing after her soft toys – she’ll happily entertain herself (and you!) with her goofy games and zoomies. Delilah can get a little overexcited and has shown some mouthing behaviours, so would be best suited to a home with children aged 8 and above who
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3Domino's ideal home Domino is an affectionate and sweet boy, his favourite things are snacks and fuss. He loves company and he would love his new family to be around most of the time whilst he settles in. Domino enjoys a peaceful walk where he can get lots of sniffs. Could you be Domino's perfect match? Domino has been assessed to live with children 14+, he can be a bouncy boy
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3Crystal's ideal home Crystal is looking for a home that will be able to fulfil her desire to explore and have energy levels to match hers! She has shown us that she can settle when things are calm, but her personality shines through when she can be out and about exploring, sniffing or playing! Could you be Crystal's perfect match? Crystal can live with a family with children
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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.
