German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Epping, Essex

19 German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Epping, Essex

Find 19 German Shepherd dogs for adoption in Epping, 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 Epping, 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.

  • Chunk 4

    Chunk

    21 hours ago
    • 9 Year Old Male

    Chunk's ideal home Cute and fluffy boy Chunk is a 9 year old German Shepherd who is a dream to walk on a lead despite his size. Once he knows you he is a friendly guy, doing cute little hops when he is excited to see you, once he has built a bond he does like a gentle fuss, bum scratches are his favourite and he will sometimes put his paw in your lap for more. He does need you

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent (47 miles)

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    Dakota

    2 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 (18 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 (18 miles)

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    Nellie

    3 weeks ago
    • 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 (18 miles)

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    Spider-man

    • 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 (18 miles)

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    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 (18 miles)

  • Buster 2

    Buster

    • 4 Year Old Male

    Buster's ideal home Meet Buster, a 4-year-old German Shepherd cross looking for adopters who enjoy going for walks and adventures. Buster would like to be the only dog in the home due to his dog socialisation, but he could have walking friends. He is a large breed dog, so his adopters should be confident and comfortable with walking him, as he can be strong at times. He is

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (27 miles)

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    Angel

    • 4 Year Old Female

    Angel's ideal home Angel is a gorgeous 3-year-old German Shepherd who is the perfect example of an affectionate, loving girl. She is settled and comfortable in her kennel but really enjoys being out and about, having a good sniff around before coming over to her carers for a fuss or a play. Angel walks well on the lead, although she can become a little pully when excited, so

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (18 miles)

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    Saxon

    • 1 Year Old Male

    Saxon's ideal home Saxon is a 1-year-old German Shepherd who is looking for a patient, understanding home where he can continue to grow in confidence and strength. He is finding kennel life quite stressful and would really benefit from a settled environment where he can relax. Saxon came to us very underweight and with some muscle wastage, so it is important that his exercise

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (18 miles)

  • Tywin 2

    Tywin

    • 2 Year Old Male

    Tywin's ideal home Sweet and loving boy Tywin is a 2 year old Shepherd cross with a heart of gold. He takes a little time to warm up to new people but once he has a bond with you, you have a friend for life. Once he knows and trusts you he is an absolute cuddle bug, if you give him a gentle scratch on his back he will lean into you for more. Tywin hasn’t really figured out

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent (47 miles)

  • Sasha 4

    Sasha

    • 3 Year Old Female

    Sasha's ideal home Sasha is looking for a calm home in a quiet location as she finds busy or highly dog-populated areas challenging. She is looking for committed adopters who have the time and patience to continue working on her dog interactions help her feel more comfortable around them. For this reason, she would need a home with her own private garden with no other pets.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (27 miles)

  • Luna 2

    Luna

    • 3 Year Old Female

    Luna's ideal home Luna is a sweet, fun-loving girl who would love an active family to enjoy life with. She has plenty of energy to burn off, so her dream home would ideally have a garden where she can enjoy a good zoom around and have some fun. Luna loves being around her people and really enjoys attention and affection. She is a playful girl who particularly enjoys a good

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (27 miles)

  • Buckles 1

    Buckles

    • 1 Year Old Male

    Buckles's ideal home Buckles is a young boy with loads to offer adopters - especially those with GSD or Husky experience and who would be proactive in keeping up his training. He loves meeting other Dogs and is really friendly, maybe a little OTT so will need to be the only dog in the home and carry on learning his manners with his adopters. He can live with secondary aged

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (27 miles)

  • Mae 5

    Mae

    • 1 Year Old Female

    Mae's ideal home The sweetest girl Mae is a 1 and a half year old German Shepherd cross who is keen to show off how clever she is with her tricks and skills. She has just learnt to play with toys, and she thinks they are the best, she will chase after them and then will run around with them in her mouth. She is growing in confidence every single day, once she builds a bond

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent (47 miles)

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    Edwin

    • 6 Year Old Male

    Edwin's ideal home Edwin is a fun-loving, energetic 6-year-old German Shepherd who is looking for an active home ready to embrace his zest for life. Don't let his age fool you—this handsome boy still has plenty of energy and loves nothing more than a game of tug of war or chasing a squeaky ball. He is instantly friendly and excitable when meeting new people, making friends

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (18 miles)

  • Zaza 1

    Zaza

    • 4 Year Old Female

    Zaza's ideal home Zaza is a nearly 5-year-old German Shepherd. She is looking for active adopters who are happy to carry on her training. Zaza should be the only dog in the home, as she doesn’t like sharing things with other Dogs; however, she would like to have walking friends. She is suitable to live with dog-savvy older primary-aged children. Could you be Zaza's perfect

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (27 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 (18 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 (18 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 (27 miles)

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  • Jasper 6

    Jasper

    18 hours 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 (84 miles)

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