5Nova's ideal home Beautiful Nova is ready to settle down into an adult, peaceful home. She’ll flourish with a patient family and who ideally have experience of the breed. Nova can take time to make friends so a home with minimal visitors will be best. A home with a garden will be great for her to play about in until she’s ready to go exploring out on walks. Nova may live
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2Cranberry's ideal home Cranberry and her siblings are all on the lookout for their individual forever homes. They can live with children who are aged 6 and over who will be comfortable with Dogs that will grow to be a larger breed. They can share their home with another fully vaccinated dog pending a successful meet at the centre. As they are young and still learning they will
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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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4Nova's ideal home Nova is looking for a home where she will have access to a private secure garden so that she can gain her confidence before heading out and about. She would be best suited to a home that is knowledgeable and experienced with German Shepherds. She would love a quiet home that has the ability to separate her from any unknown visitors to the home as she can be
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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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3Pine's ideal home Pine and her sister Almond are now 10 weeks old and ready to find their new homes. These fluffy, vibrant Puppies are full of energy and will need active homes that can introduce them to lots of fun and adventure. As they're still young, and investigating the world for the first time all elements of training will be required as well as plenty of socialization
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5Izzy's ideal home Izzy can live with children of high school age but no other pets. She is house trained but has been destructive on occasion when left alone in the past. Ideally she would have no Dogs either side of her garden as she will pace if she knows they are there. Could you be Izzy's perfect match? Izzy is a big friendly girl who loves zoomies around the house and
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3Acorn's ideal home Acorn and her 10 siblings are all now 8 weeks old and ready to find their new homes. These fluffy, vibrant Puppies are full of energy and will need active homes that can introduce them to lots of fun and adventure. As they're still young, and investigating the world for the first time all elements of training will be required as well as plenty of
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3Lilly's ideal home Lilly can live with children of high school age but must be the only dog at home as she is too OTT with others. She is house trained and can be left alone for two or three hours once she has settled in. Could you be Lilly's perfect match? Lilly is a gorgeous big ball of enthusiasm who can't wait to get out for her walks but settles nicely once you've got
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5Riley's ideal home Riley is looking for a home without Dogs but she has lived with cats before and may do so again. She can live with teenagers and would prefer someone to be at home with her most of the day as she doesn't like to be by herself. Riley may need a house training refresher and a secure fence is a must as she has jumped the boundary in the past. Could you be
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2Ravioli's ideal home Ravioli and her litter mates are 7 week old German Shepherd / Lurcher Crossbreed Puppies who are all looking for separate homes. They will be ready to go home once they're 8 weeks old, and adopters MUST be able to take them home on the weekend of 13th -14th December. They will be a great addition to most homes as long as their new families are prepared to
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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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3Mabel's ideal home Mabel is looking for patient, loving adopters who will give her plenty of time to adjust to home living, as she may not have ever lived in one before. She could live with older teenagers aged 15+ but would need minimal leaving hours whilst she settles in. Mabel would need to be the only pet in the home although would like doggy walking friends. Could you be
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5Jess's ideal home Jess is a gorgeous 1yr old German Shepherd Crossbreed who had a pretty difficult start to her life leaving her very worried by the world. She has come a long way while she's been with us and we're so proud that she's now ready to find her forever home. She will need dedicated adopters who are prepared to take their time getting to know her and work with us to
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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.
