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

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

Find 27 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.

  • Nella 4

    Nella

    • 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

    • 3 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)

  • 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 (20 miles)

  • Toast 4

    Toast

    • 1 Year Old Male

    Toast's ideal home Meet our beautiful Toast, an 8-month old Crossbreed looking for his forever home. Toast is very under-socialised and under-confident, so would need an incredibly patient home to help him build his confidence up and become the best boy we know he can be. He would be able to live with a resident dog in the home, as long as they are calm and patient. He has

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (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)

  • 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 (51 miles)

  • Barry 6

    Barry

    • 5 Year Old Male

    Barry's ideal home Barry is a handsome, big boy looking for a fresh start. We all love Barry here and he thinks he is a little lap dog! However, Barry is currently very over weight and is now on a strict weight management plan and doing well. He needs little and often walks until he gets his fitness up and looses a few KG! Barry is a big dopey boy, very placid and loving. He

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales (59 miles)

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    Angel

    2 weeks ago
    • 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 (116 miles)

  • Blue 2

    Blue

    2 weeks ago
    • 2 Year Old Male

    Blue's ideal home Blue is a two-year-old German Shepherd looking for a quiet and loving home. He could share his home with upper secondary school aged children. He is looking to be the only dog in the home with potential to live with one in the future; Blue needs to get to know Dogs gradually. He would benefit from having social doggy pals when out and about. Blue has no

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Boots 4

    Boots

    3 weeks ago
    • 2 Year Old Female

    Boots's ideal home Boots is a gorgeous 2yr old German Shepherd who adores people and is happiest when she is spending time with them. Boots would need to be the only pet in the home, but she can have walking friends to meet and socialise with out and about. She could live with older primary school-aged children and can be left for up to four hours. She also travels well in the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (58 miles)

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    Saxon

    3 weeks ago
    • 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 (116 miles)

  • Tiana 4

    Tiana

    3 weeks ago
    • 5 Month Old Female

    Tiana's ideal home Tiana can live with other Dogs and children of upper primary age, though they will need to be confident around Dogs as she jumps up a lot. We have no history for her and she's likely to need all her basic training, as well as someone with her most of the day. Could you be Tiana's perfect match? Tiana is a big pup who doesn't quite know what to do with or

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside (112 miles)

  • Mitsy 7

    Mitsy

    3 weeks ago
    • 5 Year Old Female

    Mitsy's ideal home Mitsy is a 5-year-old German Shepherd looking for a loving home where she can continue to learn and settle into life outside of kennels. Mitsy is a friendly, affectionate girl who has been lovely with all the staff she has met here at Dogs Trust. She enjoys meeting people and we think she would be happy to welcome visitors into her new home, especially if

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Tywin 2

    Tywin

    3 weeks ago
    • 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 (142 miles)

  • Sasha 4

    Sasha

    3 weeks ago
    • 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 (75 miles)

  • Luna 2

    Luna

    3 weeks ago
    • 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 (75 miles)

  • Greta 4

    Greta

    • 3 Year Old Female

    Greta's ideal home Greta is a stunning 3-year-old German Shepherd who would love an active family to take her on lots of adventures, especially as she absolutely loves travelling in the car! She needs to be the only pet in the home and can live with secondary-school-aged children who understand how to give her space when she needs it. Greta can be left for up to 4 hours, and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (58 miles)

  • Buffy 5

    Buffy

    • 1 Year Old Female

    Buffy's ideal home Buffy is looking for a patient home to help her adjust to home life. She can live with children of secondary age upwards but no other pets. She can be left alone for a couple of hours with potential to build up in future. Could you be Buffy's perfect match? Gorgeous Buffy is sure to steal your heart like she has done all of ours! She’s an affectionate girl

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (80 miles)

  • Harley 5

    Harley

    • 9 Year Old Female

    Harley's ideal home Harley would like a quiet home where any children are of an upper secondary school age. She could live with a calm confident dog (males neutered) and small furries but no cats as she has shown interest in them and may chase. Harley is looking for an understanding home who can allow her time to settle and feel secure especially around toileting and house

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester (112 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 (75 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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