4Ayka's ideal home Ayka can live with high school aged children but needs to be the only pet at home as she is very under socialised with other Dogs. We have no background information for her and she will need all of her basic training. Could you be Ayka's perfect match? Poor Ayka was picked up as a stray so we know nothing about her background. She is very friendly and well
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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
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91Polly's ideal home Pretty Polly is a young girl who is looking for a home with not too many visitors as she can become overwhelmed with too many new faces. Polly would like to be the only pooch in the home but her family will be encouraged to continue working on her socialising around other Dogs as she can be unsure on how to behave around them. As Polly can be a worried girl
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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
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3Crystal's ideal home Crystal is looking for a home that will be able to fulfil her desire to explore and have energy levels to match hers! She has shown us that she can settle when things are calm, but her personality shines through when she can be out and about exploring, sniffing or playing! Could you be Crystal's perfect match? Crystal can live with a family with children
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4Saffy's ideal home This gorgeous girl is Saffy. Saffy is a 4 year old GSD x Collie with a sensitive soul. She is an inquisitive girl who wants to make new friends but can be worried initially - but if you have a treat or two, she will soon come round!! Because of this, she would be best suited to an adult only home, as the only dog. Due to her sheltered background, Saffy is
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1Toni's ideal home Toni is the sweetest, gentlest 8 year old German Shepherd. She has a love for squeaky toys and cuddles, she loves spending time in the office with the staff and is looking for a home to call her own. Toni can live in a home with children of Primary School Age, she would prefer to be the only pet in the home due to not always being comfortable around other
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6Belle's ideal home Belle is a sweet young pup who is anxiously awaiting her new chapter! She can share her home with older secondary school children and another dog pending a successful meet and greet. We don't know if Belle has ever had contact with cats, but she could integrate with a cat in the home with careful introductions. Belle would benefit from having company most of
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4Sweep's ideal home Sweep is looking for a loving and patient household who are willing to let her settle at her own pace. She would love to live with another dog, as she gets a lot of confidence from having a buddy. Sweep can be quite nervous so would prefer a quiet household to a busy one, but could live with secondary school aged children as long as they are willing to give
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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
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3Sky's ideal home Sky is a 3-year-old German Shepherd looking for a calm and patient home. She’s a sensitive girl who can be a little nervous, so she’ll need adopters who can help her build her confidence. While she enjoys meeting dogs on walks, she doesn’t always read their signals, so she’ll need to be the only dog in the home but can have walking friends. Sky could
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3Orla's ideal home Orla is a sweet 1 year old (approx) German Shepherd cross who is looking for a family that can work on her basic training, including confidence building. She arrived in our care after being found as a stray, so we have very limited information about her history. Ideally she'd like to have direct access into her own secure garden where she can play and train
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5Elsa's ideal home Elsa can live with children over the age of 16 and will need to be the only pet at home due to her lack of confidence and worried disposition. Could you be Elsa's perfect match? In just nine short weeks, Elsa went on quite the ride! She was spotted straying in Lancashire and had to be trapped as she wouldn't let anyone approach her, and within 24 hours she
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1Mini MIlk's ideal home Mini Milk can live with other pets and children over the age of eight as she is quite mouthy. She will need all of her basic training and someone at home with her all day. Could you be Mini MIlk's perfect match? Mini Milk is the last of her litter to find a home after her adopters didn't turn up. She doesn't seem too worried as she's spending her
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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.
