3Harley's ideal home Beautiful girl Harley is sensitive and will need a quiet adult only home with no other pets, ideally in a quiet area. She’ll need a secure garden to help build up her confidence before going for walks. She can potentially be left for 2-4 hours once she’s settled in, with the potential to build this up further. She’s currently learning to wear a muzzle
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wymeswold, Leicestershire (63mi)
4Xander's ideal home Xander can live with secondary‑school‑age children or older. While he’s friendly when meeting other Dogs, he would benefit from ongoing socialisation and is best placed as the only dog in the home. He cannot live with cats but could live alongside small pets if they are safely separated. Xander should be given the opportunity to gradually build up his
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Manchester, Greater Manchester (3mi)
3Sandy's ideal home Gorgeous lad, Sandy is looking for a home to teach him all about the big wide world. He needs a home where everyone is aged 15+ and where he will be the only pet. Currently he will need to have his new family around all day with him, but this could be built up over time once he’s more comfortable in the home. He will need someone interested in training,
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wymeswold, Leicestershire (63mi)
4Jago's ideal home Meet Jago – a ridiculously handsome 1-year-old German Shepherd with model-worthy looks and a permanent soft spot for gravy bones and sausages! Jago can happily have walking dog friends and can live with secondary school–aged children. He’s a friendly, fun-loving boy who enjoys company and being part of the action. As he’s still young and full of
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Telford, Shropshire (55mi)
4Willow's ideal home Meet the absolutely enchanting Willow, a graceful 12-year-old shepherd with the softest heart and the sweetest soul you could ever hope to meet. She may be in her golden years, but this lovely lady shines with warmth and a quiet joy that makes every day brighter simply by being near. Willow is a true cuddle connoisseur, and her happiest moments are spent
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Telford, Shropshire (55mi)
3Keiser's ideal home Keiser is a sweet, affectionate boy who forms very strong bonds and shows deep loyalty to his people. This sweet gem would be happiest as the only pet in the home, and would thrive living in a low dog-populated area. Out on walks, Keiser happily wears his muzzle, which helps him feel more secure around other Dogs. He loves exploring quiet areas where he can
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Telford, Shropshire (55mi)
4Harry's ideal home Harry’s perfect home would be with a family all aged 15+ where he can be the only pet and lap up all the cuddles on offer to him! He will need a secure garden, with 6ft fences where he can show you his zoomies and play with his toys. He will need a family around to help settle him back into home life initially, but could begin to build up his leaving hours
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wymeswold, Leicestershire (63mi)
6Mia'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
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Manchester, Greater Manchester (3mi)
1Shadow's ideal home If you admire Dogs with intelligence, loyalty, and a calm, confident presence, Shadow could be the one to capture your heart. This handsome 3-year-old German Shepherd is a bright and devoted boy who loves getting out and about, sharing life’s adventures with his people. He enjoys his walks and takes in the world around him with quiet curiosity, making him
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Telford, Shropshire (55mi)
6Bella's ideal home Bella will need a home with secondary school children and above. Due to having snapped in the past in the vet she will need to be muzzled during invasive vet checks and her family will need to be willing to do vet socials with her. She cannot live with Dogs but her adopters will need to be willing to continue her dog socials out and about. Bella needs a home
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Manchester, Greater Manchester (3mi)
3Velma's ideal home Velma is a bright, beautiful 3-year-old German Shepherd with a personality that shines from the moment you meet her. She’s a loving, gentle soul who melts into cuddles and brings joy wherever she goes. This clever little cookie adores her food and is always eager to learn new things. She’s full of beans and always ready for fun, so an active home where
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Telford, Shropshire (55mi)
3Rip's ideal home Rip would be better as the only dog due to his OTT behaviours but can walk with others. Any children at home would need to be older than 16 as he has snapped around food. Rip is house trained and knows some basic cues, and he needs a 6ft fence in the garden as he can jump. Could you be Rip's perfect match? Rip was born at the centre but has sadly been returned
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (35mi)
4Narla's ideal home Narla can live with teenagers but will need to be the only pet at home as she is very reactive to other Dogs. She's house trained and can be left alone for a few hours without worry once she's settled in. Narla is very strong on her lead. Could you be Narla's perfect match? Narla is a bright girl who knows lots of tricks and excleed at her training classes.
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (35mi)
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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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (35mi)
1Watson'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
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Manchester, Greater Manchester (3mi)
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5Barley's ideal home Barley is a lovely, clever boy looking for patient owners who will help him build confidence and settle into home life. He can be a little anxious at times, so he’d love a calm, adult-only home where things are fairly predictable. He enjoys training and having something to do, so he’d suit people who are happy to spend time building a bond with him.
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Sadberge, Co Durham (80mi)
3Narla's ideal home Narla is a fun loving 9-month old Labrador cross with a big personality and an even bigger zest for life. Full of energy and enthusiasm, she loves nothing more than a game of chase or a good round of catch, making her the perfect companion for an active home. She absolutely adores people and, once she gets to know you, becomes a very affectionate and loyal
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks (81mi)
2Huxley's ideal home Huxley is a bouncy, cuddly sweetheart on the search for a home. We have no history of Huxley around children but due to his friendly nature he is suitable to live with those of secondary school age. He could also live with a confident and tolerant dog, pending a successful mix in centre. Although we have no history of Huxley around cats, he could
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire (95mi)
2Millie's ideal home Meet Millie and Storm, two delightful 7-year-old companions—a German Shepherd and a Doberman—seeking their forever home through our Home Stay scheme together. Due to their current owner's health issues, these lovable Dogs are ready to bring joy to a new family. Millie and Storm have wonderful temperaments, making them great with older primary
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Snetterton, Norfolk (148mi)
5Stella's ideal home Meet gorgeous girl, Stella! Stella is a 2-year old GSD looking for her forever home! Stella is a super intelligent girl, who has a whole array of tricks under her belt already, and more on the way. She could live with a resident dog in the home, pending a successful meet here in the centre. Stella can live with children 11yrs+ as she can get a little bit
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (143mi)
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.
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