4Pumpkin's ideal home Pumpkin can with teenagers and needs to be the only dog. Although he is friendly he requires more socialisation. He is house trained and will need someone there to keep an eye on him as he settles in. Could you be Pumpkin's perfect match? Pumpkin is what is technically known as a proper divvy! He's big and boisterous, an overgrown pup who doesn't know his
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
4Sandy's ideal home Sandy is an incredibly sweet and gentle soul who has come into our care with very little background. She walks beautifully on the lead, happy to take her time enjoying all the interesting sniffs along the way. While she does enjoy her strolls, Sandy’s true favourite pastime is simply relaxing in the sunshine, soaking up cuddles and affection from her
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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Heidi's ideal home 6-year-old Heidi came to us though no fault of her own and is looking for a home with no other pets. She can live with older teens of 14 plus. She travels well in the car and is looking for an active home. She will have to have a private secure garden she can potter around in without any distractions. She can be left up to 4 hours, but any longer leaving
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Rescue Centre / Charity
4Bagheera's ideal home Meet Bagheera, a charming companion who's eager to find a home where he can shine as the only pet. While we don’t have a history of him living with children, we believe he could thrive with kids aged 15 and over, as long as there's supervision to manage his size and his overly playful behaviours when he's excited. A private garden would be perfect for
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
5Arlo's ideal home Say hello to Arlo, a handsome 4-year-old crossbreed who is searching for a forever home where he can soak up all the love as the only pet. He’d be delighted to live with secondary school-aged children and is content being left alone for short periods. Arlo is a smart cookie who’s already housetrained and knows some tricks, due to his size he will need
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
2Bella's ideal home Bella is a beautiful 1-year-old German Shepherd looking for a loving home where she can truly thrive. Due to frustration, she needs to be the only pet in the home, but she may benefit from having walking buddies to help with her socialization skills. She can live with secondary school-aged children who understand the needs of a large, intelligent breed.
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Rescue Centre / Charity
7Maximilian's ideal home Maximillian is a handsome 10-year-old German Shepherd who found himself in our care through no fault of his own. This wonderful boy is looking for a calm, adult-only home where he can be the only pet. He would thrive in a peaceful environment with owners who are home most of the time, though he can gradually adjust to being left for short periods. A
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
3Daisy's ideal home Daisy can live with children of high school age but will need to be the only dog in the household. We know she has lived in a home before so may be house trained but we can't guarantee it. Could you be Daisy's perfect match? Daisy is a beautiful four year old Shepherd who has settled quickly into centre life. She loves to greet her carers each morning and is
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
3Nala's ideal home Nala can live with children over 16 and needs to be the only pet at home. We have no history for her so cannot guarantee that she is house trained or used to being left by herself for any length of time. Could you be Nala's perfect match? Nala had a lucky escape at a stray pound where she was almost euthanised due to no one claiming her. She is safe with us
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
2Georgia's ideal home Georgia is looking for a calm and quiet home who will give her plenty of time to find her feet, build her confidence and settle in. She can live with children aged 14 years and over who will interact gently with her and understand that she may take some time to feel at home when she is first adopted. Georgia is a little unsure when meeting other Dogs and
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
3Loki Boy's ideal home Loki Boy is a big beautiful boy who isn't quite as confident as he seems. He can find meeting new people a bit scary and overwhelming so will need adopters who are willing to dedicate lots of time to make friends with him. Loki Boy is learning to wear a muzzle for when he's out and about on his walks, but he's quickly figuring out this means lots of tasty
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
9Suki's ideal home Sweet Suki is seeking an adult only home, as she can be worried by strangers. Although she is more anxious around men, with a patient adopter, she will be able to share her home with one. Suki will need to be walked with a muzzle and on lead at all times in public places. She can be reactive towards Dogs when out, but has been working hard with her handlers
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
61Tommy's ideal home Tommy was born at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury but unfortunately returned after being in a home for four years. Now, he's seeking owners who understand his breed and are ready to embrace his cheeky personality. Due to his stealing and guarding behaviour, Tommy requires an adult-only home without other Dogs. However, with time and patience, he could potentially
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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4Cosmo's ideal home Cosmo is a bright German Shepherd looking for a patient and dedicated family to help reach his full potential. He is a loyal and eager learning who would love to get stuck into lots of training, games and activities. He can be worried when being left alone so adopters will need to build up their leaving time gradually to help build his confidence. Adopters
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
1Hero's ideal home Hero is on the search for his forever home with adopters who are around for most of the day to help him settle into home life. Hero can live with secondary school aged children who can respect his space. Hero would like to be the only dog in the home but would be happy to have walking friends out and about. It is not essential for Hero to go to a home with a
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
4Ember's ideal home Ember is a sweet social lady with a lot to offer. We don’t have a lot of history for her having been picked up as a stray. We think she would be suitable to live with children 8+ and it would be beneficial if they were comfortable being around larger breeds. Ember is social with other Dogs and would benefit from finding some lead walking friends once
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
2Bella's ideal home Bella is a gentle, loving 11-year-old German Shepherd Cross looking for a calm and quiet retirement home. Her days of long walks are behind her; she is looking for somewhere with a garden so she can potter about and snooze in the sunshine. Bella would be fine to live with secondary school aged children who understand when to give her space and she could
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
4Sadie's ideal home A beautiful Shepherd with bundles of love ready to give, meet Sadie! Friendly, yet sensitive at times, Sadie is eager to find a calm and quiet home, with dedicated adopters, where the youngest members of her family are of secondary-school age. Her perfect match would be with a family who are keen to support her with some additional training and general
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
5Diesel Shepherd's ideal home Diesel is a two-year-old German Shepherd with lots of love to give. He is looking for a wonderful home. He has good child history. He could share his home with dog savvy children aged eight-years plus. He could potentially live with another dog in the home or be equally as happy as the only dog in the home. Diesel has history of living with a cat
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
2Yoshida'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
Rescue Centre / Charity
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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.
