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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2Luna's ideal home Luna is a six-month-old Shepherd cross Mastiff. She could potentially share her home with another dog. She has no history of living with cats, small furries, or livestock. She could live with teenage children in the home. She is a young girl making progress with her housetraining. She travels well in the car. Any time left alone will need to be built up
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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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4Zero's ideal home Zero is a handsome three-year-old Shepherd cross Husky. He’s looking for a fun-loving home with adult adopters and is looking to be the only dog in the home. We have no history of what Zero is like in a home environment, so time left alone is best built up gradually. He loves the company and the attention! He has no experience with cats, small furries, or
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3Fabian's ideal home Handsome boy Fabian is a 2 year old German Shepherd cross that is looking for a loving home to call his own. He can live with another calm dog in the home, pending a successful meet here at the center. As Fabian can be a little bit worried, he is best suited to a home with older secondary school children that will give him the time and patience he needs to
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6Anna's ideal home If you are after a bright, bouncy German Shepherd who is always ready for her next adventure, Anna could be the perfect companion. At 4 years old, she has a curious, energetic nature and loves nothing more than exploring new spaces, taking in fresh scents and then settling down once she feels comfortable. A large, enclosed garden is essential for her as she
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3Cody's ideal home Meet Cody, a handsome German Shepherd who is almost two years old and looking for his forever home. Cody is seeking adopters who are happy to continue his ongoing training and support him as he settles into a new environment. Cody has lived in a home all his life, where he has been housetrained and comfortable being left alone for a few hours at a time. He is
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Ronno's ideal home Ronno is a large crossbreed puppy who will be searching for his furever home very soon. A very cute boisterous puppy, Ronno is looking for active adopters who have lots of patience to help him turn into a well rounded adult. He is a friendly boy with new people and could live with secondary school aged children and another dog, pending successful mixes at
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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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3Chase's ideal home Chase is a young boy with so much potential. Born deaf, Chase needs a special family who can help him experience the World in his unique way. Chase is looking for a patient and dedicated forever home that will take the time to teach him through hand signals and visual cues. He’s a bright, eager-to-please dog who will thrive with gentle consistency and
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2Herman's ideal home Herman is a sensitive boy who would love to find a quiet home. He's a big softie at heart but has shown worries around formal handling. Herman is looking for a home where children are secondary school age. He loves to get out and about but can find seeing other Dogs a bit frustrating and get himself into a bit of a pickle. As he's a large lad he'll need
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2Mya's ideal home Mya is a sensitive lady who would love to find a quiet home. She has some worries and will need a slow, steady approach, especially with handling. To set her up for success, she is looking for an adult only home as the only pet and will benefit from continued socialisation around other Dogs. A secure garden will give her that safe and secure place she needs to
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2Molly's ideal home Molly is a sweet girl who takes time to warm up to people. Once she knows you, Molly enjoys a gentle fuss and will ask for more when you stop! She loves snacks and will be your best friend if you give her a tasty hot dog. She is a playful girl who loves playing with her toys and likes to carry her tennis balls with her at all times. Molly loves to play doggy
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3Velma's ideal home Velma is a bright, beautiful 3-year-old German Shepherd with a personality that shines from the moment you meet her. She’s a loving, gentle soul who melts into cuddles and brings joy wherever she goes. This clever little cookie adores her food and is always eager to learn new things. She’s full of beans and always ready for fun, so an active home where
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9Thomas's ideal home Thomas is an enthusiastic boy who is excited to begin the search for a home! As he can find handling a little overwhelming Thomas is looking for an adult-only home with a garden of his own. He'd love to be the only pet for now. He does get on well with other Dogs but is very over-the-top and intense, especially when greeting. Walking friends to help his
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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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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.
