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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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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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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Rescue Centre / Charity
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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Rescue Centre / Charity
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
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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Rescue Centre / Charity
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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Rescue Centre / Charity
1Bruno's ideal home Bruno is looking for a quiet home with confident adopters who are training minded and want to work on a Dogs training from the start. Exposure and appropriate socialisation in his daily life is imperative in order for him to become a well-rounded confident dog. Advice and support will be offered by the Manchester behaviour team. He will need an adult only
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Rescue Centre / Charity
4Nobbly Bobbly's ideal home Nobbly Bobbly and her brothers and Sisters are all looking for homes individually, where they could live with children over the age of 8, other Dogs and potentially dog savvy cats who have live with a dog before. As this gorgeous gang are only 11 weeks old they will need all their basic training putting into place and someone at home for most of the
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3Major's ideal home Major is a handsome 9 Year old German Shepherd. Major is a lovely boy who enjoys a fuss and will give you a paw to kindly request a snuggle! Although he is older, he is definitely young at heart. He loves to carry his toys around while he sniffs and enjoys his walks. Major would like access to his own garden where he can potter and enjoy the outdoors. He
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2Rhea's ideal home Rhea is our lovely 6 year old crossbreed. She is an adorable sweetheart who is very friendly with everyone she meets. She enjoys walking with other polite Dogs and could live with a calm dog pending a successful pair up. Rhea has also successfully lived with cats in the past. She loves to play with her toys and is able to live with children of 8 years and
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Rescue Centre / Charity
4Georgia's ideal home Georgia can live with teenagers but not other pets at present. We have no history for her so cannot guarantee that she is house trained or used to spending time alone. Could you be Georgia's perfect match? Beautiful Georgia is a mystery to us having come all the way from Ireland to find a home. She's a fun girl with nags of character but she's not thrilled
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Rescue Centre / Charity
1Socks's ideal home Socks is a beautiful 18-month-old Husky German Shepherd Crossbreed. She's been an absolute dream so far, proving herself to be lots of fun and full of affection too. She'll be fine to live with children who are confident around playful Dogs, and since she loves other Dogs too, she could share her home with another doggy friend. She'll need a secure garden to
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3Cookie's ideal home Cookie is a big bouncy baby who can live with children aged 14 and over if they are comfortable around large excitable Dogs and give her space when needed. Cookie will need to be the only dog in her new home but will need continued socialisation when out on walks. She has the potential to live with cats and small furries, following advice from us on how to
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4Cosmo's ideal home Cosmo is a bright German Shepherd looking for a patient and dedicated family to help reach his full potential. He is a loyal and eager learning who would love to get stuck into lots of training, games and activities. He can be worried when being left alone so adopters will need to build up their leaving time gradually to help build his confidence. Adopters
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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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2Yoshida's ideal home This bouncy 1-year-old German Shepherd cross is full of life and looking for an active home that can keep up with his energy and enthusiasm. He could live with confident children aged 5 years+ and potentially with another dog. His new family should be committed to ongoing training as he is an intelligent lad who enjoys using his mind. A secure garden and
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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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3Bandit's ideal home Bandit is on the search for his forever home with adopters who can be around for most of the day to help him settle into home life. As Bandit was a stray we do not know if he has lived in a home environment before so adopters will need to be understanding that it may take him time to get used to a home routine. Bandit could live with another dog in the home
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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.
