5Nova's ideal home Beautiful Nova is ready to settle down into an adult, peaceful home. She’ll flourish with a patient family and who ideally have experience of the breed. Nova can take time to make friends so a home with minimal visitors will be best. A home with a garden will be great for her to play about in until she’s ready to go exploring out on walks. Nova may live
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3Benjamin's ideal home Ready to find his forever home is Benjamin! He’d love to be welcomed into an active family who are passionate about dog training. He’s a smart cookie so keeping his mind active is just as important as his physical needs. A home with a garden will be ideal for lots of fun activities. Benjamin is full of beans and struggle to express this in appropriate
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2Diesel's ideal home Diesel is a stunning 6 year old German Shepherd looking for love! He is looking to have private access to his own secure garden where he can play to his heart's content. He loves playing and snuggling up. Diesel can be reactive to other Dogs, so would prefer having quieter areas to head for his walks. Could you be Diesel's perfect match? As a larger lad,
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4Dex's ideal home Dex is a sweet 1 year old Staffie x German Shepherd who is very friendly and fun! He is looking to find a family who can give him constant companionship whilst he works on being left home alone comfortably. Dex is looking to have access to his own secure garden where he can burn off some energy, and work on his training. Could you be Dex's perfect match? This
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6Lawson's ideal home Lawson is an 2-year-old German Shepherd. Lawson is a big friendly lad who is great fun to be around. He is at his best when spending time with his family doing some 1-2-1 training, playing games or having a snuggle on the sofa. He is looking for experienced owners who are familiar with the shepherd breed and are keen to continue his training. He can forget
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4Jago's ideal home Meet Jago – a ridiculously handsome 1-year-old German Shepherd with model-worthy looks and a permanent soft spot for gravy bones and sausages! Jago can happily have walking dog friends and can live with secondary school–aged children. He’s a friendly, fun-loving boy who enjoys company and being part of the action. As he’s still young and full of
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4Willow's ideal home Meet the absolutely enchanting Willow, a graceful 12-year-old shepherd with the softest heart and the sweetest soul you could ever hope to meet. She may be in her golden years, but this lovely lady shines with warmth and a quiet joy that makes every day brighter simply by being near. Willow is a true cuddle connoisseur, and her happiest moments are spent
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3Keiser's ideal home Keiser is a sweet, affectionate boy who forms very strong bonds and shows deep loyalty to his people. This sweet gem would be happiest as the only pet in the home, and would thrive living in a low dog-populated area. Out on walks, Keiser happily wears his muzzle, which helps him feel more secure around other Dogs. He loves exploring quiet areas where he can
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4Daisy's ideal home Daisy a sweet girl who has come into our care for no fault of her own. As she's always lived in a home, she's understandably found kennel life a little overwhelming but with support and encouragement she's truly blossomed. Daisy can be a worried soul so would love a quiet and peaceful home with children 16+ who can understand her worries. She can struggle
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3Harley's ideal home This smiley boy is Harley, a sweet natured 6 year old German Shepard X Labrador! He arrived into our care with his friend Brodie, and we would love to be able to keep them together. He is good with other Dogs, so could potentially live with another dog after a successful meet here at the Centre. Harley is a large boy, and is super friendly towards people.
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10Dexter's ideal home Dexter is a delightful boy who is full of beans. He would love to find an active home where children are secondary school aged. Dexter needs to be the only pet in his new home. He is playful with other Dogs but lacks social skills and can be vocal on approach so is currently working on how to appropriately approach other pooches. Could you be Dexter's
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3Bailey's ideal home Bailey can live with high school aged children but will need to be the only pet at home. He is house trained but being so young and spending time in kennels, he may need a refresher. Bailey is good around horses. Could you be Bailey's perfect match? Young Bailey is having a lot to deal with, finding himself at the centre at such a young age. He's here
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1Almond's ideal home Meet Almond! This little lady is the last of her litter to find her forever home and she is super excited to find that special someone! This stunning, vibrant puppy is full of energy and will need an active home that can introduce her to lots of fun and adventure. As she's still young and investigating the world for the first time, elements of training will
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7Pudding's ideal home Pudding is as sweet as apple pie! She’s still a bit of a baby as she’s less than a year old, and hasn’t had the best start in life, having been found as a stray. She’s absolutely loved spending time with people here and would be able to live with children of primary school age as long as they’re happy with her size. Pudding has mixed well with
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3Casey's ideal home Meet our golden girl, Casey! She's a 10 year old German Shepherd who is currently living off site in a foster home where she is thoroughly enjoying all the comforts of home life. Casey has settled right into home life like she's always been there. She is housetrained and quite content to be left for an hour or so, which we think could be gradually built up.
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6Mia's ideal home Mia is a sweet girl who can live with children of secondary school ages and above. As she is under socialised with other Dogs and can react she will need to be kept on a lead at all times when out and about and would need to be walked by an adult who is comfortable with her strength on the lead. Due to this she would love her own private, secure garden where
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4Nova's ideal home Nova is looking for a home where she will have access to a private secure garden so that she can gain her confidence before heading out and about. She would be best suited to a home that is knowledgeable and experienced with German Shepherds. She would love a quiet home that has the ability to separate her from any unknown visitors to the home as she can be
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1Shadow's ideal home If you admire Dogs with intelligence, loyalty, and a calm, confident presence, Shadow could be the one to capture your heart. This handsome 3-year-old German Shepherd is a bright and devoted boy who loves getting out and about, sharing life’s adventures with his people. He enjoys his walks and takes in the world around him with quiet curiosity, making him
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6Bella's ideal home Bella will need a home with secondary school children and above. Due to having snapped in the past in the vet she will need to be muzzled during invasive vet checks and her family will need to be willing to do vet socials with her. She cannot live with Dogs but her adopters will need to be willing to continue her dog socials out and about. Bella needs a home
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4Zara'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
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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.
