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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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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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4Cara's ideal home Cara is on the search for her forever home with adopters who want to get stuck into training. She is a young bouncy girl who can jump up a lot. Adopters will need to keep her brain engaged and teach her to keep all four paws on the floor. She would be best suited to live with older primary school aged children who are confident around larger Dogs. She would
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4Chewy's ideal home Charming Chewy is on the search for his forever home with adopters who can shower him with all the love he deserves. He is a bouncy young boy who would benefit from learning how to keep all four paws on the floor. He can live with children who are comfortable around bouncy Dogs, Chewy would love a secure garden to enjoy but this could be private or communal.
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2Mabel's ideal home Mabel is on the search for her forever home with adopters who want to get stuck into training, keeping her both mentally and physically stimulated. She can be a bit worried of new people but it doesn’t take her long to warm up to people. She would like adopters who can continue to build her confidence and work on her dog socialisation. She would like to be
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2Tristen's ideal home Terrific German Shepherd Tristen is on the search for a dedicated family who want to get stuck into positive rewards based training. Tristen has been loving life of foster and has been working on his basics and housetraining- this will need to be continued in his forever home. As Tristen’s teeth are coming through he has shown to be quite mouthy- he
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Conker's ideal home Conker is a bright and playful 5-month-old pup looking for a home that can offer him the support and structure he needs as he grows. He’s friendly when meeting new people and enjoys saying hello, always ready to charm with a toy in his mouth – usually a ball! While he can happily share his space with other Dogs, Conker is more independent and doesn’t
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3Trilby's ideal home Trilby is a beautiful boy, aged approximately three-years-old. Originally found as a stray, we haven’t got any information on his background before his arrival in our care. However, we have been working closely with him to determine what we feel would make for his ideal home! As a boy with lots of energy, yet lacking in general confidence, we think Trilby
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4Georgie's ideal home Beautiful and fluffy boy Georgie is an 8 month old German Shepherd cross with a heart of gold. Playtime is his favourite time of day, he loves running around and playing with is doggy friends and playing an epic game of tuggy with his rope toys. He is a super affectionate lad, who enjoys a fuss and a back scratch, he will happily climb on you for cuddles.
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3Guiness's ideal home If you are after a big-hearted boy with an even bigger pair of ears, Guiness could be just the one for you! At four and a half years old, this handsome German Shepherd is a happy, friendly lad who is always up for a bit of fun. He loves being out and about, exploring new places and going on adventures—especially if it means he can ride along in the car
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Rescue Centre / Charity
7Esme's ideal home Esme is a fun-loving girl who is on the search for her new family. To set her up for success Esme is looking for an adult only home as the only pet. She is a friendly girl (though toys will always win over fuss!),she's just a bit all-over-the-place and will appreciate the calmer environment. Esme can be reactive when she sees other Dogs out and about. A
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2Baloo's ideal home Baloo is a Shepherd cross that is only 1 year old. He is full of energy and personality, and doesn’t always know how to channel that. He’s friendly, but jumpy and pushy, which can lead to some mouthing behaviours. For this reason he is looking for an adult only home. Baloo is looking to be the only dog in the home whilst he builds up his social skills. A
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5Luca's ideal home Luca is a fun-loving and affectionate boy looking for a home where he can be part of the action and spend lots of quality time with his people. He’s best suited to a home with children aged 14+ and would love a secure garden where he can potter and play. As he’s still learning to feel confident when left alone, Luca will need his new family around most of
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4Miley's ideal home Miley is looking for a calm home with minimal visitors, especially when she is settling in. With active adopters who can take her on sniffy adventures, provide her with fun and mentally stimulating enrichment to keep her brain busy and who will take the time to help her settle in at her pace and give her all the love and attention she deserves. She could
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4Tailor's ideal home Tailor is looking for a home with active adopters who can take him on sniffy adventures and provide him with fun and mentally stimulating enrichment to keep his brain busy. He can live with primary school aged children who are confident with a large, playful dog and can give him space to rest when needed. Tailor can be a little frustrated around other Dogs,
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2Dolly's ideal home Dolly is a tender-hearted girl who is on the search for a quiet home. She is looking for an adult only home where she can be provided with a safe space. Dolly would like to be the only dog in the home for now. She has lived with other Dogs before but is very worried here and needs more socials before she's ready to make new doggy friends. Dolly has lived
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2Lilly's ideal home Lilly is looking for a quiet and understanding home who will help build her confidence and continue training her all of her basic skills. Lilly hasn’t had the best start in life, so needs a home with college aged children who can provide her with a calm and predictable home environment. Lilly finds confidence around other Dogs, so she could live with
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Cassie's ideal home Cassie is a 9-month-old, high-energy youngster who is confident, affectionate and full of life. She loves meeting new people and greets everyone with a bouncy, happy enthusiasm. Cassie can live with sensible teenage children and would suit an active home that can keep her both physically and mentally busy. As she was found as a stray, her training will need
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2Kingsley's ideal home Kingsley is looking for owners who are actively involved in training with basics as well as helping him with his dog interactions. He has grown in confidence when meeting new people, but adopters will need to able to attend multiple meets here at the centre. He would like a private, secure garden with the home being away from a main busy road. He can live
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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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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.
