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

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

Find 38 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.

  • Bella 2

    Bella

    • 2 Year Old Female

    Bella's ideal home Bella is a sweet soul who came into our care having recently had a couple of pups. Now her Puppies have independence and homes of their own she would love to get her own fresh start. Bella is friendly and can live with primary school age children. She has lived with Dogs before and could do so again as long as they get on during meets in centre first. She

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Rex 2

    Rex

    • 7 Month Old Male

    Rex's ideal home Rex is looking for a home prepared and dedicated to providing him ongoing training in the home. He could live with older secondary school aged children, but needs to be the only pet in the home. He would like a home where his humans are with him as much as possible particularly initially. Could you be Rex's perfect match? If you are looking for a fun project

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire, East Midlands

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    Indigo

    • 3 Year Old Female

    Indigo's ideal home Indigo is a sensitive but sweet lady, ready to find her new home. We have no history of Indigo around children and she is best suited to an adult only home. Indigo would love to live with a confident existing dog to act as a role model, this will be pending a successful mix in centre prior to adoption. Indigo is currently out in a foster home. Could you be

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

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    Damson

    • 3 Year Old Female

    Damson's ideal home Damson is a beautiful 3-year-old German Shepherd looking for her forever home where she can relax and thrive. Kennel life has left her feeling quite unsettled, and she often relies on her favourite toys to help her feel safe and calm. She is naturally inquisitive but can be wary of unfamiliar surroundings at first, so she will need time to build confidence

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

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    Alfie

    • 5 Year Old Male

    Alfie's ideal home Alfie is a 5-year-old crossbreed who's ready to find his perfect match! He is an active boy who thrives on adventure, learning, and spending time with his people. He's looking for a home that can offer plenty of mental enrichment, enjoyable walks, and training to help him continue to flourish. If you're looking for a loyal companion to share an active

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

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    Cyndi

    • 2 Year Old Female

    Cyndi's ideal home Cyndi is a beautiful two-year-old German Shepherd with a loving, affectionate personality and a real zest for life. She adores spending time with her favourite people and thrives on companionship, so she's looking for a home where someone is around for most of the day, as she doesn't enjoy being left alone. Cyndi is incredibly cuddly and loves nothing more

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Abel 2

    Abel

    • 3 Year Old Male

    Abel's ideal home Say hello to Abel a handsome 3yr old German Shepherd cross. Abel currently lives with another dog in his home, however can be vocal and unsure when meeting new Dogs, therefore we are looking for a new home where he can be the only pet and slowly introduced to doggy friends when out and about. Abel does have a high prey drive which means he needs to be kept on

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Venus 2

    Venus

    • 1 Year Old Female

    Venus's ideal home Meet adorable Venus, a 1-year-old German Shepherd X. She is looking for an active home with adopters who can take her on new adventures and explore the world! Venus would love patient and loving owners to continue her confidence-building in general and around other Dogs. Her leaving hours must be built up gradually, and she may benefit from crate training to

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (50 miles)

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    Oakley

    • 4 Year Old Female

    Oakley's ideal home Oakley is a beautiful four-year-old Husky and German Shepherd Cross who loves spending time outdoors and exploring with her trusted companion by her side. She is a friendly girl, but she is the quieter and less confident half of the pair, taking reassurance from her lifelong kennel mate, Warner. Oakley enjoys gentle fuss and attention from people she knows

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

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    Warner

    • 6 Year Old Male

    Warner's ideal home Warner is a handsome six-year-old Husky and German Shepherd Cross with a confident, easy-going nature and a heart full of affection. He loves meeting new people and greets everyone with a wagging tail, happily soaking up all the fuss and even jumping up for cuddles. Warner has lived alongside his lifelong best friend, Oakley, and while he is independent

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Nova 4

    Nova

    • 7 Month Old Female

    Nova's ideal home Meet Nova, a stunning 4-month-old German Shepherd cross French Bulldog. As a young puppy, Nova is looking for an active home with owners who have lots of time and patience to put into her training and keep up with her playful ways. Nova needs a fully enclosed garden to run around in and continue helping with housetraining. Nova could live with primary school

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (92 miles)

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    Russell

    • 11 Month Old Male

    Russell's ideal home Russell is an 8month old German Shepherd X Collie who is looking for an active home interested in training that can keep him mentally as well as physically active. He is a clever boy who enjoys learning new things for a tasty treat. He will need to be the only pet in the home and would benefit from some further training around dog socialisation once

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Willow 7

    Willow

    • 2 Year Old Female

    Willow's ideal home Willow is a 1yr old German Shepherd cross with a soul as beautiful as she is. She is quite a nervous lady but once you know her the sweet and goofy side of her really shines through. As she likes a short intro to new faces Willow is best suited to an adult only home. She’ll need to be the only dog but has lived with cats before and could potentially do so

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Buzz 2

    Buzz

    • 3 Year Old Male

    Buzz's ideal home Meet Buzz, a 3-year-old Labrador x German Shepherd cross. Buzz’s ideal home would be active and engaged in his ongoing training, a family that is all about the dog. He is looking for adopters who have had previous dog experience, preferably with German Shepherds or GSD crosses. Buzz has a big personality and would love adopters who can help him thrive in

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (50 miles)

  • Erika 8

    Erika

    • 9 Year Old Female

    Erika's ideal home Erika is a sweet girl who is currently being a wonderful house guest out in one of our foster homes. She is looking for a home where she is the only dog but can have walking friends out and about once she has settled in. Erika is able to live with children of secondary school age. Erika absolutely adores her toys and will spend a lot of her time playing

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Roxy 4

    Roxy

    • 2 Year Old Female

    Roxy's ideal home Roxy is on the search for her forever home! She is looking for a home that is happy to carry on the training that she has started at the centre. Her potential adopters would also need to continue working on improving her dog interactions, as well as growing her confidence and not jumping up. Roxy is looking for adopters who are prepared for an active Shepherd

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (50 miles)

  • Zara 4

    Zara

    • 8 Year Old Male

    Zara's ideal home Meet beautiful Zara who is a 7 year old German Shepherd. She's ready to find her paw-fect forever home where she can enjoy all the comforts a home has to offer. Zara is housetrained and happy to be left for an hour or so however we recommend this is gradually built back up as she settles into her forever home. Zara is a lovely girl who is happy to greet

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Yoshida 2

    Yoshida

    • 2 Year Old Male

    Yoshida's ideal home This bouncy 1-year-old German Shepherd cross is full of life and looking for an active home that can keep up with his energy and enthusiasm. He could live with confident children aged 5 years+ and potentially with another dog. His new family should be committed to ongoing training as he is an intelligent lad who enjoys using his mind. A secure garden and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

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  • Thornton 4

    Thornton

    3 days ago
    • 10 Week 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)

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    Spider-man

    4 days ago
    • 3 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)

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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.

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