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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5Rocco's ideal home Rocco is a sweet, loving, and playful young lad bursting with personality. Once he gets to know you, his affectionate and cheeky side truly shines through. While he can be a little nervous around new people at first, with a bit of patience and time, Rocco quickly blossoms into a loyal and loving companion. Rocco would thrive in a calm, understanding home
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4Delilah's ideal home Delilah is an absolute sweetheart with a heart as big as her paws! One of her favourite pastimes is chasing after her soft toys – she’ll happily entertain herself (and you!) with her goofy games and zoomies. Delilah can get a little overexcited and has shown some mouthing behaviours, so would be best suited to a home with children aged 8 and above who
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3Hilton's ideal home Hilton is on the search for a loving and patient family who can help him settle into home life and learn about the World. Hilton would like to be the only dog in the home for now but could have the potential to live with another once he has been more socialised. He would be best suited to live with teenagers who are comfortable around big bouncy Dogs. Once
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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
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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
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3Bandit's ideal home Bandit is on the search for his forever home with adopters who can be around for most of the day to help him settle into home life. As Bandit was a stray we do not know if he has lived in a home environment before so adopters will need to be understanding that it may take him time to get used to a home routine. Bandit could live with another dog in the home
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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
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4Peanut's ideal home Meet Peanut, a beautiful 6-month-old German Shepherd cross who’s ready to find his forever home! While we don’t know much about his past, we do know he’s looking for patient adopters who can help guide him as he learns what it means to live in a loving home. Peanut will likely need support with housetraining and settling into a routine. We recommend
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5Pax's ideal home Meet the handsome Pax. He's ready to find his patient and loving forever home. This big bundle of love can find meeting new people a little overwhelmed and sometimes bark at things he's worried by, but with some patience (and some treats) he soon makes friends and really enjoys some fuss. He loves to play with toys, especially tennis balls but he doesn't
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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
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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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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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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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3Hailee's ideal home Hailee is looking for a calm and predictable home in a quiet, rural area, with adopters who can take her on sniffy adventures in quiet walking areas and will provide her with all the care and attention she deserves. She can live with older secondary aged children who will play nicely with her and give her space to rest when needed. Hailee is very worried by
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4Dandelion's ideal home Dandelion is a sweet active girl looking for a family to keep her busy and teach her lots of new things. Dandelion is a clever girl and whilst she knows some simple training she would love a family who will engage her brain and teach her new things! Dandelion loves to play and would like a secure garden where she can run about and throw her toys around.
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4Rik's ideal home Rik is an incredibly endearing five-year-old German Shepherd with both brains and charm in abundance. He’s a bright, fun-loving boy who adores spending time with his favourite people—especially if it involves learning something new. Training sessions are one of his favourite ways to bond, and he’s already mastered an impressive list of tricks. Rik would
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Shadow's ideal home Shadow is a gentle, sensitive girl aged 6 years and 6 months who’s looking for a calm, understanding home. She can be suspicious and kennel avoidant when meeting new people, but once she feels safe, she’ll approach politely. Out and about, Shadow enjoys exploring new areas at her own pace, though she can be a little worried in unfamiliar surroundings.
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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.
