Family Friendly German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Kent

13 Family Friendly German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Kent

Find 13 German Shepherd dogs for adoption in Kent, 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 Kent, 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.

  • Chunk 4

    Chunk

    2 weeks ago
    • 9 Year Old Male

    Chunk's ideal home Cute and fluffy boy Chunk is a 9 year old German Shepherd who is a dream to walk on a lead despite his size. Once he knows you he is a friendly guy, doing cute little hops when he is excited to see you, once he has built a bond he does like a gentle fuss, bum scratches are his favourite and he will sometimes put his paw in your lap for more. He does need you

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent

  • Koda 2

    Koda

    1 week ago
    • 4 Month Old Female

    Koda's ideal home Meet Koda, a lovely 3- month-old girl who is confident when meeting new people and enjoys making new friends! She is also confident, playful and excitable when meeting other Dogs, showing lots of interest and enthusiasm. Koda has a medium energy level and will benefit from a home that can provide her with regular exercise, playtime and opportunities to burn

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (38 miles)

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    Dakota

    3 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old Female

    Dakota's ideal home Dakota is a lovely 1-year-and-9-month-old girl who is confident and friendly when meeting new people. She is a playful and bouncy girl who loves having fun, especially when there are toys to enjoy, treats to munch and plenty of fuss and cuddles to go around! Dakota can be conflicted when meeting other Dogs, so her new family will need to be committed to

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (38 miles)

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    Nellie

    • 6 Month Old Female

    Nellie's ideal home Nellie is a very sweet 4-month-old Doberman x German Shepherd who absolutely loves people and enjoys nothing more than cuddles, fuss and attention. She is doing well in kennels, although she can be vocal when things are busy or there is lots going on. As a young puppy, Nellie is still learning about the world and can sometimes feel overwhelmed or unsure

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (38 miles)

  • Tywin 2

    Tywin

    • 2 Year Old Male

    Tywin's ideal home Sweet and loving boy Tywin is a 2 year old Shepherd cross with a heart of gold. He takes a little time to warm up to new people but once he has a bond with you, you have a friend for life. Once he knows and trusts you he is an absolute cuddle bug, if you give him a gentle scratch on his back he will lean into you for more. Tywin hasn’t really figured out

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent

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    Spider-man

    • 4 Month Old Male

    Spider-man's ideal home Spider-Man and his siblings are excitable 3-month-old Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd Puppies who loves meeting new people and exploring the world around them. Like any young puppy, he is teething and will use his mouth to investigate, meaning plenty of nipping and mouthing should be expected. He is outgoing around other Dogs and currently enjoys

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (38 miles)

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    Angel

    • 4 Year Old Female

    Angel's ideal home Angel is a gorgeous 3-year-old German Shepherd who is the perfect example of an affectionate, loving girl. She is settled and comfortable in her kennel but really enjoys being out and about, having a good sniff around before coming over to her carers for a fuss or a play. Angel walks well on the lead, although she can become a little pully when excited, so

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (38 miles)

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    Saxon

    • 1 Year Old Male

    Saxon's ideal home Saxon is a 1-year-old German Shepherd who is looking for a patient, understanding home where he can continue to grow in confidence and strength. He is finding kennel life quite stressful and would really benefit from a settled environment where he can relax. Saxon came to us very underweight and with some muscle wastage, so it is important that his exercise

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (38 miles)

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    Edwin

    • 6 Year Old Male

    Edwin's ideal home Edwin is a fun-loving, energetic 6-year-old German Shepherd who is looking for an active home ready to embrace his zest for life. Don't let his age fool you—this handsome boy still has plenty of energy and loves nothing more than a game of tug of war or chasing a squeaky ball. He is instantly friendly and excitable when meeting new people, making friends

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (38 miles)

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    Warner

    • 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 (38 miles)

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    Mocha

    • 1 Year Old Female

    Mocha's ideal home Mocha is a 5-month-old, high-energy pup who is full of life and enthusiasm. She is very excitable when meeting new people and will suit a home that enjoys an active, bouncy young dog and is committed to ongoing training and socialisation. Mocha is currently conflicted when meeting other Dogs, so she will need patient, positive exposure and guidance to help

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (38 miles)

  • Storm 3

    Storm

    • 4 Year Old Male

    Storm's ideal home Tall and Handsome boy Storm is a 4 year old Dobermann cross Shepherd who is looking for a loving home to call his own. He loves a squeaky toy, especially squeaky balls, he will zoom around after them if thrown for him and will bring them back for another go, he will also happily play alone pouncing on the ball and batting it around. He can be quite an

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent

  • Tailor 4

    Tailor

    • 1 Year Old Male

    Tailor'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,

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent

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  • Tilly 6

    Tilly

    1 week ago
    • 8 Month Old Female

    Tilly's ideal home Tilly is an 8 month old Collie x German Shepherd. She is looking for a home where she can be the only pet and would benefit from some further dog socialisation once settled as she can be underconfident when meeting other Dogs. Tilly is a sweet girl who can be worried and so would like a home where any children are of Older Secondary School age or older and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (79 miles)

  • Zak 4

    Zak

    2 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old Male

    Zak's ideal home Meet Zak, our handsome 1-year-and-7-month-old German Shepherd! Zak is currently loving life in foster with his wonderful foster carers, who are taking great care of him while he waits for his forever home. Zak can live with secondary school-aged children and needs to be the only dog or pet in the home, although he can have doggy friends out and about. He knows

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (128 miles)

  • Jasper 6

    Jasper

    2 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old Male

    Jasper's ideal home Jasper is a sweet 1 year old Malinois mix who is looking for a patient home where he can learn that the world isn't such a scary place. Jasper has come to us as a stray, so he may need some help with housetraining, and any time left home alone will need to be built up gradually. At the moment, Jasper is an incredibly nervous little dude who finds lots of

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (140 miles)

  • Hunter 3

    Hunter

    2 weeks ago
    • 4 Year Old Male

    Hunter's ideal home Hunter is a handsome 4 year old German Shepherd with a big personality and plenty to say! Having come to us from a home, Hunter is housetrained, crate trained and comfortable being left for short periods. He knows lots of commands and loves to learn, so he’ll really enjoy an owner who can keep his clever Shepherd brain busy. Hunter is a typical bouncy and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (140 miles)

  • Brodie 3

    Brodie

    3 weeks ago
    • 7 Month Old Male

    Brodie's ideal home Brodie is a super sweet 6 month old Husky x German Shepherd who adores spending time with his human friends. He’s a lovely lad looking for kind, patient adopters who can help him feel safe and confident as he grows. Brodie absolutely adores a fuss and will ask you for more if you stop! He is such a fun, sociable boy and loves meeting people, always very

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (76 miles)

  • Bruce 8

    Bruce

    • 7 Month Old Male

    Bruce's ideal home Bruce is a young boy who is looking for a family to help him with the puppy basics alongside building his confidence. He has a good history around kids but is quite a sensitive soul. A home where children are a little older, of around secondary school age, would suit him best. Bruce is still working on his dog socials and isn’t quite sure what to do with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (147 miles)

  • Lola 8

    Lola

    • 5 Year Old Female

    Lola's ideal home Lola might not merengue and cha-cha-cha but she is definitely a star! She can be a little worried at first and she won’t want to live with young kids, but those of around secondary school age would be fine. Lola is dog social and loves spending time with playful Dogs, so could live with one as long as it’s the right match. She can be frustrated when she

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (147 miles)

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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.

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