2Trooper's ideal home Trooper is a 5 year old German Shepherd cross Labrador. Trooper is an active lad who is happy to say hello to everyone he meets. He enjoys running around, playing with her squeaky toys and being on the go! Trooper would make a loving and fun addition to any family! He is looking for a home with children aged 10 and over and could potentially live with
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6Lawson's ideal home Lawson is an 2-year-old German Shepherd. Lawson is a big friendly lad who is great fun to be around. He is at his best when spending time with his family doing some 1-2-1 training, playing games or having a snuggle on the sofa. He is looking for experienced owners who are familiar with the shepherd breed and are keen to continue his training. He can forget
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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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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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3Domino's ideal home Domino is an affectionate and sweet boy, his favourite things are snacks and fuss. He loves company and he would love his new family to be around most of the time whilst he settles in. Domino enjoys a peaceful walk where he can get lots of sniffs. Could you be Domino's perfect match? Domino has been assessed to live with children 14+, he can be a bouncy boy
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4Zero's ideal home Zero is a handsome three-year-old Shepherd cross Husky. He’s looking for a fun-loving home with adult adopters and is looking to be the only dog in the home. We have no history of what Zero is like in a home environment, so time left alone is best built up gradually. He loves the company and the attention! He has no experience with cats, small furries, or
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4Bandit's ideal home Are you an active family looking for a young fun dog to do training with? Yes, then Bandit might be the one for you! He loves getting out and about to explore and would love to join on adventures. He adores spending time with you! Bandit would benefit from a confidence boost for when making new human friends as he can be unsure with some. It’s so worth
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3Sterling's ideal home Sterling is a handsome 10 month old German Shepherd who has come into our care after being found as a stray. He is currently spending time in one of our foster homes where he is being the most wonderful house guest. Sterling has the potential to live with another dog, pending mixes done here at the centre. He is currently able to be left for up to an hour
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3Fabian's ideal home Handsome boy Fabian is a 2 year old German Shepherd cross that is looking for a loving home to call his own. He can live with another calm dog in the home, pending a successful meet here at the center. As Fabian can be a little bit worried, he is best suited to a home with older secondary school children that will give him the time and patience he needs to
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1Rex's ideal home Rex is ready to start his next chapter with his forever family! He’s looking for a family who can help him adjust and get all settled with all the home comforts. He has arrived with limited history so having someone around most of the day will be great. He’d love a home with a garden where he can enjoy the outdoors. Rex is a clever lad and will benefit
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2Otto's ideal home Otto is looking for a home with a garden and a family who are keen to continue training. He may share the home with another dog pending a successful mix. Otto is house trained and once all settled in should be ok to spend the odd hour solo. Otto has made friends lovely with all his carers at the centre so kids aged 11 at home will be fine. Could you be Otto's
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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
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3Buddy's ideal home Buddy would like a private secure garden where he can sunbathe and feel secure, and he would also like to be the only dog in the home. Buddy can live with small furries if they are kept separately and would love a training minded home who can continue his ongoing socialisation. Buddy will need to stay on lead out on walks as he has shown to be under
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5Ragnor's ideal home If you're looking for a super fun, smart and snuggly Shepherd, you're going to LOVE Ragnor! He's 4yrs old, full of life and full of potential. He is very friendly with people and the more he gets to know you the more affectionate he gets! Before you know it he'll be snuggling up to you! He's also a very playful boy and especially enjoys fetching balls. He's
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3Koda's ideal home Koda is an excitable young lad who can live with older kids 14 years+ and another doggy friend. He’ll need someone around most of the time whilst settling in but his house training is pretty much spot on. Adopters will need to be confident with larger breeds that have oodles of energy and happy to continue training. Could you be Koda's perfect match? Koda
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5Elvis's ideal home Meet the handsome Elvis. He is a 6 month old German Shepherd looking for his forever home. He can live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet at the centre and we are unsure if he can live with cats. Elvis can live with older secondary school aged children that are comfortable with big babies like Elvis! Elvis has not had the best start in
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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
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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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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
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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
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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.
