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

37 German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Hertfordshire

Find 37 German Shepherd dogs for adoption in Hertfordshire, 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 Hertfordshire, 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.

  • Bella 2

    Bella

    22 hours ago
    • 2 Year Old Female

    Bella's ideal home Bella is a sweet soul who came into our care having recently had a couple of pups. Now her Puppies have independence and homes of their own she would love to get her own fresh start. Bella is friendly and can live with primary school age children. She has lived with Dogs before and could do so again as long as they get on during meets in centre first. She

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (70 miles)

  • Zaza 1

    Zaza

    1 day ago
    • 3 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 (11 miles)

  • Vernon 4

    Vernon

    2 days ago
    • 2 Year Old Male

    Vernon's ideal home Vernon is a handsome young German Shepherd looking for a patient and understanding family who can help him continue building his confidence. He is super loyal to the people he knows and loves being close to them, but he can be a little wary of new people and unfamiliar situations at first. Vernon will need his new family to take introductions slowly and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Indigo 9

    Indigo

    3 days ago
    • 2 Year Old Female

    Indigo's ideal home Indigo is a sensitive but sweet lady, ready to find her new home. We have no history of Indigo around children and she is best suited to an adult only home. Indigo would love to live with a confident existing dog to act as a role model, this will be pending a successful mix in centre prior to adoption. Indigo is currently out in a foster home. Could you be

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (70 miles)

  • Awaiting Photos

    Damson

    1 week ago
    • 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 (40 miles)

  • Cove 3

    Cove

    1 week ago
    • 5 Month Old Male

    Cove's ideal home Cove is a five month old German Shepherd x Malinois with a bright future ahead of him! Once he feels calm and safe, he'll happily show affection and lean into you for a fuss, and he forms trusting bonds with his people. Food and toys are definitely the way to Cove's heart and this makes him highly motivated for reward based training. He's wonderfully clever,

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (60 miles)

  • Ariya 2

    Ariya

    1 week ago
    • 3 Year Old Female

    Ariya's ideal home Ariya is a beautiful 3-year-old German Shepherd with a fun-loving personality and plenty of energy to share. This lovely lady is looking for an active home where she can enjoy adventures, continue learning, and, most importantly, be a cherished member of the family. Ariya would be happiest in a home with children of lower secondary school age or older who

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (66 miles)

  • Alfie 1

    Alfie

    2 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 (66 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 (11 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 (53 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 (40 miles)

  • Awaiting Photos

    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 (40 miles)

  • Awaiting Photos

    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 (40 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 (65 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 (53 miles)

  • Willow 7

    Willow

    • 1 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 (70 miles)

  • Franklin 4

    Franklin

    • 4 Year Old Male

    Franklin's ideal home Super handsome and fluffy boy Franklin is a 4 year old German Shepherd who likes a gentle sniffy stroll in a quieter area where he can explore at his leisure. He’s not super fussy with toys, but does like to bounce and play around with his favourite people, he also loves a splish splash in the paddling pool, just watch out for the inevitable shake out

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent (67 miles)

  • Erika 8

    Erika

    • 9 Year Old Female

    Erika's ideal home Erika is a sweet girl who is currently being a wonderful house guest out in one of our foster homes. She is looking for a home where she is the only dog but can have walking friends out and about once she has settled in. Erika is able to live with children of secondary school age. Erika absolutely adores her toys and will spend a lot of her time playing

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (70 miles)

  • Buzz 2

    Buzz

    • 3 Year Old Male

    Buzz's ideal home Meet Buzz, a 3-year-old Labrador x German Shepherd cross. Buzz’s ideal home would be active and engaged in his ongoing training, a family that is all about the dog. He is looking for adopters who have had previous dog experience, preferably with German Shepherds or GSD crosses. Buzz has a big personality and would love adopters who can help him thrive in

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (11 miles)

  • Loona 4

    Loona

    • 5 Year Old Female

    Loona's ideal home Loona is a beautiful 5-year-old German Shepherd looking for an active, loving home with adopters who can offer her patience and understanding as she continues to grow in confidence. She is a wonderfully well rounded girl who has lived happily with preschool aged children and could fit into a variety of environments, from a bustling city centre to a quieter

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (60 miles)

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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