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

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

Find 12 German Shepherd dogs for adoption in Leicestershire, 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 Leicestershire, 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.

  • Boots 4

    Boots

    2 weeks ago
    • 2 Year Old Female

    Boots's ideal home Boots is a gorgeous 2yr old German Shepherd who adores people and is happiest when she is spending time with them. Boots would need to be the only pet in the home, but she can have walking friends to meet and socialise with out and about. She could live with older primary school-aged children and can be left for up to four hours. She also travels well in the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (65 miles)

  • Greta 4

    Greta

    3 weeks ago
    • 3 Year Old Female

    Greta's ideal home Greta is a stunning 3-year-old German Shepherd who would love an active family to take her on lots of adventures, especially as she absolutely loves travelling in the car! She needs to be the only pet in the home and can live with secondary-school-aged children who understand how to give her space when she needs it. Greta can be left for up to 4 hours, and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (65 miles)

  • Buffy 5

    Buffy

    3 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old Female

    Buffy's ideal home Buffy is looking for a patient home to help her adjust to home life. She can live with children of secondary age upwards but no other pets. She can be left alone for a couple of hours with potential to build up in future. Could you be Buffy's perfect match? Gorgeous Buffy is sure to steal your heart like she has done all of ours! She’s an affectionate girl

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire

  • Wilbur 3

    Wilbur

    • 1 Year Old Male

    Wilbur's ideal home Wilbur is a gentle 1-year-old Collie × German Shepherd with the loveliest personality! He will need to be the only pet in the home, but would benefit from having regular walking buddies to help build his confidence and socialisation skills around other Dogs. He could live with children of upper secondary school age and his leaving hours will need to be kept

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (65 miles)

  • Bella 2

    Bella

    • 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 (65 miles)

  • Empress 6

    Empress

    • 1 Year Old Female

    Empress's ideal home Empress is looking for a home with a private, secure garden and children of upper secondary school age and above. She would like to be the only dog in the home but would benefit from continuing her socialisation with other Dogs out on walks. Empress is best suited to a home away from busy roads, where she can feel comfortable and settled, and she cannot

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester (72 miles)

  • Ariya 2

    Ariya

    • 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 (41 miles)

  • Alfie 1

    Alfie

    • 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 (41 miles)

  • Willow 7

    Willow

    • 2 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 (65 miles)

  • Saffron 4

    Saffron

    • 2 Year Old Female

    Saffron's ideal home Saffron can live with children 15+ and could live with a well matched dog. Access to quieter walks would be very beneficial and a family that are around a lot initially to help her get used to her new home environment would be ideal. Could you be Saffron's perfect match? Saffron is energetic, clever and beautiful. She has a lot of energy but is very

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire

  • Mia 6

    Mia

    • 7 Year Old Female

    Mia's ideal home Mia is a sweet girl who can live with children of secondary school ages and above. As she is under socialised with other Dogs and can react she will need to be kept on a lead at all times when out and about and would need to be walked by an adult who is comfortable with her strength on the lead. Due to this she would love her own private, secure garden where

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester (72 miles)

  • Watson 1

    Watson

    • 1 Year Old Male

    Watson's ideal home Say hello to Watson our beautiful 8 week old Cane Corso x German Shepherd has stolen the hearts of everyone here at the centre. He is a bright and lively young pup looking for a family to call his own. Could you be Watson's perfect match? Watson is a lovely boy with a lot of potential and for this reason is needing a home that can socialise and train him

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester (72 miles)

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  • The General 2

    The General

    2 days ago
    • 2 Year Old Male

    The General's ideal home Looking for a family who are a super lovers of his breed is The General! He’ll thrive with ‘Shepherdy’ people who can provide him with plenty of attention that he adores. The General does need his training continuing in the home. This will include house training and leaving hours, calm greetings with people and keeping up social skills with other

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Sadberge, Co Durham (122 miles)

  • Shiva 3

    Shiva

    3 days ago
    • 10 Week Old Male

    Shiva's ideal home Shiva is a 2 month old German Shepherd X Belgian Shepherd Pup. He is looking for a fairly active home that can help him learn all the basics to thrive in life. He has the potential to live with another dog pending meets at the centre and could live with other animals providing initial introductions are carefully managed. He could live with children of

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (82 miles)

  • Thornton 4

    Thornton

    3 days ago
    • 10 Week Old Male

    Thornton's ideal home Thornton is a 2 month old German Shepherd X Belgian Shepherd Pup. He is looking for a fairly active home that can help him learn all the basics to thrive in life. He has the potential to live with another dog pending meets at the centre and could live with other animals providing initial introductions are carefully managed. He could live with children of

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (82 miles)

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    Spider-man

    4 days ago
    • 12 Week 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 (102 miles)

  • Coco 3

    Coco

    1 week ago
    • 3 Year Old Female

    Coco's ideal home Say hello to gorgeous Coco! She is a 3 year old German Shepherd looking for her new home. She can live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet at the centre. We have no concerns if she can live with another dog as she has done previously. Coco is looking for a quieter life, so we are looking for a home with secondary school aged children and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales (130 miles)

  • Eva 4

    Eva

    1 week ago
    • 1 Year Old Female

    Eva's ideal home Meet Eva, a gorgeous 1.5-year old Shepherd X looking for her forever home! Eva is a gorgeous girl, who is full of beans. She'll be looking for an active home that can take her on fun adventures and keep her clever brain busy! Eva is able to live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet here in the centre. Eva would prefer for all children to be

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (132 miles)

  • Buster 2

    Buster

    1 week ago
    • 4 Year Old Male

    Buster's ideal home Meet Buster, a 4-year-old German Shepherd cross looking for adopters who enjoy going for walks and adventures. Buster would like to be the only dog in the home due to his dog socialisation, but he could have walking friends. He is a large breed dog, so his adopters should be confident and comfortable with walking him, as he can be strong at times. He is

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (88 miles)

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    Angel

    1 week ago
    • 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 (102 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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  • 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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