German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Gloucestershire

25 German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Gloucestershire

Find 25 German Shepherd dogs for adoption in Gloucestershire, 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 Gloucestershire, 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.

  • Diesel 3

    Diesel

    • 8 Year Old Male

    Diesel's ideal home Delightful Diesel is looking for a new home after his previous owner sadly passed. Due to his gentle nature, he is suitable to live with primary aged children who are happy with a large dog. Diesel is looking to be the only dog in his new home as he is an independant chap but walking friends would be welcomed to keep up his social skills. While we have no

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (20 miles)

  • Apollo 4

    Apollo

    • 5 Year Old Male

    Apollo's ideal home Apollo is a handsome German Shepherd with sensitive side. He’s looking for patient adopters who will give him the time he needs to settle into his new home and build confidence at his own pace. Once he feels comfortable, Apollo has the potential to become a loyal and rewarding companion. He is looking for a home with children 16+ who can give him space

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (43 miles)

  • Trigger 5

    Trigger

    • 1 Year Old Male

    Trigger's ideal home Trigger would truly flourish in a calm, predictable home where he can enjoy a steady routine and a relaxed atmosphere. He feels most comfortable in quiet to moderately busy environments and loves peaceful walks, making a rural or low‑traffic setting an ideal match for him. He would be happiest living with adults or secondary‑school‑aged children who

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks (48 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 (43 miles)

  • Jack 3

    Jack

    • 1 Year Old Male

    Jack's ideal home Jack is looking for an active home with adopters who are keen to get involved with his continued socialisation and training which he loves doing! He is a smart boy who is very responsive to training so would love to carry this on in his new home. Despite Jack's size, he is such a gentle boy who greets people very calmly so we would be happy for Jack to live

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (51 miles)

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  • Bonny 6

    Bonny

    2 weeks ago
    • 11 Month Old Female

    Bonny's ideal home Bonny is a 10 month old Collie x German Shepherd Dog with a brain almost as big as her heart. Due to being such a smart puppy Bonny will need an active home who are willing to give her all the physical and mental stimulation she needs. She would also benefit from having social dog friends out and about, or another dog in the home to learn from as she grows.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (48 miles)

  • Millie 4

    Millie

    2 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old Female

    Millie's ideal home Millie is an energetic 1 year old Akita X German Shepherd. She is Looking for a fairly active home that can give her the physical and mental stimulation she needs. She will need to be the only pet in her new home but has the potential to have some doggy friends on walks that match her playstyle once settled in her new home. Millie could live with children

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (140 miles)

  • Chief 5

    Chief

    2 weeks ago
    • 8 Year Old Male

    Chief's ideal home Meet Chief the fab eight-year-old German Shepherd cross Husky. He is seeking a loving home where he is the only dog, no cats or small furries, and he has no history around livestock. Chief could share his home with secondary school aged children and could cope with a quiet or reasonably busy household. He is housetrained. He travels well in the car, is happy

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon (93 miles)

  • Alfie 1

    Alfie

    3 weeks ago
    • 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 (43 miles)

  • Jac 2

    Jac

    3 weeks ago
    • 6 Year Old Male

    Jac's ideal home Jac is on the lookout for a home where he can truly thrive! He can happily live with secondary school aged children and would love to be the centre of attention as the only dog in the home. He's looking for a home without cats, birds, or small furry pets. Jac enjoys exploring quieter, more rural walking routes where he can take in all the exciting sights and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon (93 miles)

  • Venus 2

    Venus

    3 weeks ago
    • 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 (75 miles)

  • Oreo 3

    Oreo

    3 weeks ago
    • 2 Year Old Female

    Oreo's ideal home Meet Oreo - a beautiful 2 year old Labrador cross German Shepherd, now on the search for her new home. Oreo is an absolute sweetheart, with a heart full of love to share. She is currently recovering from a hip operation in her foster home and although recovering super well, her new adopters will need to be willing to take her to physio and hydrotherapy

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (126 miles)

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    Warner

    3 weeks ago
    • 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 (116 miles)

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    Oakley

    3 weeks ago
    • 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 (116 miles)

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    Cyndi

    3 weeks ago
    • 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 (116 miles)

  • Abel 2

    Abel

    3 weeks ago
    • 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 (140 miles)

  • Nella 4

    Nella

    3 weeks ago
    • 2 Year Old Female

    Nella's ideal home Meet Nella, a bright and active young German Shepherd, approximately 2 years old, looking for a calm, experienced, adult only home. She’ll need to be the only pet and would suit a quieter environment with minimal visitors and access to quiet walking areas. Nella is looking for dedicated owners who are happy to continue her training and behavioural support,

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (51 miles)

  • Cowboy 10

    Cowboy

    • 2 Year Old Male

    Cowboy's ideal home Meet the cutest boy on the block, Cowboy! He is a 2.5-year old Saluki X Shepherd looking for his forever home! Cowboy is an incredibly clever, playful, fun boy who would love an active family that are able to keep him stimulated mentally and physically. Cowboy is so fun to train with, and being mixed with Shepherd types, he would love a family to offer him

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (48 miles)

  • Nova 4

    Nova

    • 5 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 (126 miles)

  • Russell 7

    Russell

    • 9 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 (140 miles)

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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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