German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In East Midlands

47 German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In East Midlands

Find 47 German Shepherd dogs for adoption in East Midlands, including rescue and rehoming listings from shelters, breeders and private owners.

This page helps you compare German Shepherd dogs available for adoption in and around East Midlands, whether you are looking for a puppy, an adult dog, or a German Shepherd ready for a new home.

Before enquiring, check each dog's age, temperament, background and rehoming requirements so you can choose a German Shepherd that suits your home, lifestyle and experience.

New to adoption? Read our buying checklist and German Shepherd breed information to help you prepare before contacting a seller or rescue.

  • Zak 4

    Zak

    1 day ago
    • 1 Year Old Male

    Zak's ideal home Meet Zak, our handsome 1-year-and-7-month-old German Shepherd! Zak is currently loving life in foster with his wonderful foster carers, who are taking great care of him while he waits for his forever home. Zak can live with secondary school-aged children and needs to be the only dog or pet in the home, although he can have doggy friends out and about. He knows

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (82 miles)

  • Indie 6

    Indie

    2 days ago
    • 2 Year Old Female

    Indie's ideal home Indie would suit a home with secondary-school-aged children and can live with a respectful dog. Her ideal owners will be around for most of the day initially and happy to gradually build up the time she spends alone. She’s also a great traveller and enjoys being in the car. Could you be Indie's perfect match? Fuss, attention and snuggle time are high on

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (73 miles)

  • Jasper 6

    Jasper

    3 days ago
    • 1 Year Old Male

    Jasper's ideal home Jasper is a sweet 1 year old Malinois mix who is looking for a patient home where he can learn that the world isn't such a scary place. Jasper has come to us as a stray, so he may need some help with housetraining, and any time left home alone will need to be built up gradually. At the moment, Jasper is an incredibly nervous little dude who finds lots of

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (31 miles)

  • Hunter 3

    Hunter

    3 days ago
    • 4 Year Old Male

    Hunter's ideal home Hunter is a handsome 4 year old German Shepherd with a big personality and plenty to say! Having come to us from a home, Hunter is housetrained, crate trained and comfortable being left for short periods. He knows lots of commands and loves to learn, so he’ll really enjoy an owner who can keep his clever Shepherd brain busy. Hunter is a typical bouncy and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (31 miles)

  • Awaiting Photos

    Dakota

    4 days ago
    • 1 Year Old Female

    Dakota's ideal home Dakota is a lovely 1-year-and-9-month-old girl who is confident and friendly when meeting new people. She is a playful and bouncy girl who loves having fun, especially when there are toys to enjoy, treats to munch and plenty of fuss and cuddles to go around! Dakota can be conflicted when meeting other Dogs, so her new family will need to be committed to

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (73 miles)

  • Rolo 1

    Rolo

    6 days ago
    • 1 Year Old Female

    Rolo's ideal home For Rolo, we’re looking for a home where she can be the only pet and live with secondary school-aged children. She needs low leaving hours and is a good traveller in the car. She also walks well on the lead. Could you be Rolo's perfect match? Rolo is a sweet 1-year-old girl who has a softer nature. She can be a little unsure when she first meets someone

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (73 miles)

  • Ant-man 4

    Ant-man

    1 week ago
    • 4 Month Old Male

    Ant-man's ideal home Ant-Man is a confident, affectionate 3-month-old crossbreed puppy who loves meeting people and making new friends! His foster carers describe him as a “10/10 gold star puppy”, and it’s easy to see why — he’s a smart little chap with lots of love to give. He enjoys his treats, which will be a great help with his ongoing training, and he travels

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (73 miles)

  • Bruce 8

    Bruce

    1 week ago
    • 7 Month Old Male

    Bruce's ideal home Bruce is a young boy who is looking for a family to help him with the puppy basics alongside building his confidence. He has a good history around kids but is quite a sensitive soul. A home where children are a little older, of around secondary school age, would suit him best. Bruce is still working on his dog socials and isn’t quite sure what to do with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (47 miles)

  • Nyiah 3

    Nyiah

    2 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old Female

    Nyiah's ideal home If you are looking for a happy, energetic dog that will love to play fetch with you, Nyiah could be the perfect dog for you. She is a beautiful crossbreed with very pretty markings, we believe she is a mix between a German Shepard and a Labrador. Her mix makes her both very intelligent and also very friendly. Nyiah really enjoys lots of fuss and attention

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (82 miles)

  • Major 4

    Major

    2 weeks ago
    • 2 Year Old Male

    Major's ideal home Handsome Major is a 2 year old German Shepherd who is ready to find his forever home. This big beautiful boy loves everyone he meets and is super friendly but does sometimes forget just how big he is. He has lived with young children before and we believe he could do again following a meeting here at the centre. Major would like to be the only pet in his new

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (31 miles)

  • Bellatrix 3

    Bellatrix

    2 weeks ago
    • 4 Year Old Female

    Bellatrix's ideal home Bellatrix is a gorgeous 4 year old German Shepherd/French Bulldog cross with a big personality, a playful spirit and lots of love to give. This lovely girl is sweet-natured, fun loving and always ready for an adventure. Bellatrix adores her tennis balls and footballs and if there's a game of tug of war on offer, you can count her in! She also has a real

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (31 miles)

  • Lola 8

    Lola

    3 weeks ago
    • 5 Year Old Female

    Lola's ideal home Lola might not merengue and cha-cha-cha but she is definitely a star! She can be a little worried at first and she won’t want to live with young kids, but those of around secondary school age would be fine. Lola is dog social and loves spending time with playful Dogs, so could live with one as long as it’s the right match. She can be frustrated when she

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (47 miles)

  • Koda 7

    Koda

    3 weeks ago
    • 2 Year Old Male

    Koda's ideal home Koda is a sweet, active boy with a big love for tennis balls, food and getting out to explore. He can be a little reserved when meeting new people, but give him a bit of time to get to know you and he soon starts to relax, seek out affection and show off his lovely personality. He would enjoy a home where he can keep both his body and brain busy, with plenty

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks (61 miles)

  • Odin 4

    Odin

    3 weeks ago
    • 5 Year Old Male

    Odin's ideal home Odin is a handsome 5yr old German Shepherd looking for a new home via our Homestay scheme. He is able to live with primary school aged children but would like to be the only pet in his home. Could you be Odin's perfect match? Odin has positive home history of being fully housetrained and travelling well in a car. He doesn't have much experience of being left

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (47 miles)

  • Skye & Rolo 1

    Skye & Rolo

    3 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old Female

    Skye & Rolo's ideal home Meet the super siblings, Skye (2) and Rolo (1)! These two are a proper package deal — where you find one, you’ll usually find the other close behind! They would love to find a home together where they can continue being each other’s favourite sidekick. They can live with older primary school-aged children, both can be left for a few hours and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (73 miles)

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    Nellie

    • 5 Month Old Female

    Nellie's ideal home Nellie is a very sweet 4-month-old Doberman x German Shepherd who absolutely loves people and enjoys nothing more than cuddles, fuss and attention. She is doing well in kennels, although she can be vocal when things are busy or there is lots going on. As a young puppy, Nellie is still learning about the world and can sometimes feel overwhelmed or unsure

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (73 miles)

  • Shiva 3

    Shiva

    • 3 Month Old Male

    Shiva's ideal home Shiva is a 2 month old German Shepherd X Belgian Shepherd Pup. He is looking for a fairly active home that can help him learn all the basics to thrive in life. He has the potential to live with another dog pending meets at the centre and could live with other animals providing initial introductions are carefully managed. He could live with children of

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (77 miles)

  • Thornton 4

    Thornton

    • 3 Month Old Male

    Thornton's ideal home Thornton is a 2 month old German Shepherd X Belgian Shepherd Pup. He is looking for a fairly active home that can help him learn all the basics to thrive in life. He has the potential to live with another dog pending meets at the centre and could live with other animals providing initial introductions are carefully managed. He could live with children of

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (77 miles)

  • Awaiting Photos

    Spider-man

    • 4 Month Old Male

    Spider-man's ideal home Spider-Man and his siblings are excitable 3-month-old Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd Puppies who loves meeting new people and exploring the world around them. Like any young puppy, he is teething and will use his mouth to investigate, meaning plenty of nipping and mouthing should be expected. He is outgoing around other Dogs and currently enjoys

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (73 miles)

  • Awaiting Photos

    Millie

    • 9 Year Old Female

    Millie's ideal home Millie is a gorgeous 9-year-old German Shepherd x Collie who is a very affectionate, playful girl looking for a special home where she can truly flourish. She loves nothing more than playing, having cuddles and being made a fuss of, and she enjoys meeting new people and exploring off-lead areas. Millie is housetrained and has so much love to give. She could

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (73 miles)

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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.

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  • 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.

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