German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Poole, Dorset

25 German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Poole, Dorset

Find 25 German Shepherd dogs for adoption in Poole, including rescue and rehoming listings from shelters, breeders and private owners.

This page helps you compare German Shepherd dogs available for adoption in and around Poole, whether you are looking for a puppy, an adult dog, or a German Shepherd ready for a new home.

Before enquiring, check each dog's age, temperament, background and rehoming requirements so you can choose a German Shepherd that suits your home, lifestyle and experience.

New to adoption? Read our buying checklist and German Shepherd breed information to help you prepare before contacting a seller or rescue.

  • Esme 7

    Esme

    • 1 Year Old

    Esme's ideal home Esme is a fun-loving girl who is on the search for her new family. To set her up for success Esme is looking for an adult only home as the only pet. She is a friendly girl (though toys will always win over fuss!), she's just a bit all-over-the-place and will appreciate the calmer environment. Esme can be reactive when she sees other Dogs out and about. A

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (94 miles)

  • Fabian 3

    Fabian

    • 2 Years Old

    Fabian'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

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (73 miles)

  • Jack 3

    Jack

    • 1 Year Old

    Jack's ideal home Jack is looking for an active home with adopters who are keen to get involved with his continued socialisation and training which he loves doing! He is a smart boy who is very responsive to training so would love to carry this on in his new home. Despite Jack's size, he is such a gentle boy who greets people very calmly so we would be happy for Jack to live

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (32 miles)

  • Yoshida 2

    Yoshida

    • 1 Year Old

    Yoshida'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

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (32 miles)

  • Trilby 3

    Trilby

    • 4 Years Old

    Trilby's ideal home Trilby is a beautiful boy, aged approximately three-years-old. Originally found as a stray, we haven’t got any information on his background before his arrival in our care. However, we have been working closely with him to determine what we feel would make for his ideal home! As a boy with lots of energy, yet lacking in general confidence, we think Trilby

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (72 miles)

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  • Rowan 3

    Rowan

    • 6 Months Old

    Rowan's ideal home Meet Rowan, a charming 5-month-old German Shepherd puppy eagerly searching for his forever home. This delightful pup is currently living with his sibling Reece, and they enjoy playing together. While Rowan is initially cautious when meeting other Dogs, he warms up and becomes curious after some reassurance. He could potentially live with another calm dog

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (173 miles)

  • Athena 1

    Athena

    • 5 Years Old

    Athena's ideal home Say hello to Athena. She is a beautiful 5 year old German Shepherd looking for her forever home. Athena can live with older secondary school aged children that are confident with large breed Dogs. She is unable to live with another dog in the home, but she is dog social and loves to say hi and have a little play, but she is scared of Chihuahua's! Athena is

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (73 miles)

  • Ozzy 5

    Ozzy

    • 9 Months Old

    Ozzy's ideal home Ozzy is a large, bouncy puppy ready to settle into his new home. He can be a little shy on first greetings but a tasty treat is the way to his heart! He is best suited to live with secondary school aged children but could have younger kids visiting once settled. He loves going out for walks where he can explore and meet other Dogs. Ozzy has lived with a dog

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (94 miles)

  • Amber 1

    Amber

    • 3 Years Old

    Amber's ideal home Meet Amber, a beautiful three-year-old German Shepherd with a zest for life! This gorgeous girl can’t get enough of chasing tennis balls, enjoys a tasty hot dog, and is happiest exploring new places and discovering adventures. Amber would do best as the only pet in the home. She can live with older primary school–aged children and would thrive with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (136 miles)

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    Groot

    • 2 Years Old

    Groot's ideal home Groot is a sweet German Shepard cross that can't wait to say goodbye to kennels and hello to his forever home. He is looking for a home where someone is around most of the time. He is looking for a home where everyone is over the age of 16 as he can be worried meeting new people, but will come around with patience and understanding. He is also looking for a

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (73 miles)

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    Uma

    • 1 Year Old

    Uma's ideal home Uma is a lovely one-year-old girl with a friendly and affectionate nature who is looking for a patient and understanding family to help her continue building her confidence. She enjoys meeting new people but can feel a little wary in busy crowds, so she would thrive with owners who enjoy quieter walking locations and can help her feel safe and secure. Uma is

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (122 miles)

  • Akira 8

    Akira

    • 7 Years Old

    Akira's ideal home Akira would be best suited to a home with children of secondary school age and above. She is looking to be the only dog in the home, although she would benefit from continuing her socialisation with other Dogs out on walks. She cannot live with cats, but she could potentially live with small furries if they are kept separate. A home with breed knowledge, or

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester (190 miles)

  • Keita 4

    Keita

    • 6 Years Old

    Keita's ideal home Meet Keita who is on our Homestay scheme and looking for a new home. She is suitable to live with secondary school aged children who are comfortable with her bounce. Keita would like to be the only pet in her home and is best suited to a low dog populated area due to showing reactive behaviours. She had a negative experience with other Dogs when she was just

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (94 miles)

  • Diesel 3

    Diesel

    • 8 Years Old

    Diesel's ideal home Delightful Diesel is looking for a new home after his previous owner sadly passed. Due to his gentle nature, he is suitable to live with primary aged children who are happy with a large dog. Diesel is looking to be the only dog in his new home as he is an independant chap but walking friends would be welcomed to keep up his social skills. While we have no

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (94 miles)

  • Nala 2

    Nala

    • 8 Years Old

    Nala's ideal home Nala is a sweet, friendly 7 Year Old German Shepherd who really enjoys human company and affection, happily seeking out attention and settling well once comfortable. She is confident in everyday environments such as passing traffic and has made great progress with car travel, now hopping into the back seat with ease. She enjoys social interaction with other

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester (190 miles)

  • Lexi 5

    Lexi

    • 3 Years Old

    Lexi's ideal home Lexi is seeking a home where she can be the only dog, allowing her to feel secure while her confidence around other Dogs continues to be built gradually during walks. Her new family should be able to increase her time alone slowly, helping her adjust comfortably to being left. She would be happiest in an active home that can provide plenty of exercise and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester (190 miles)

  • Luna 3

    Luna

    • 1 Year Old

    Luna's ideal home Sweet little softie Luna is a 1 year old Shepherd cross Staffy with a thirst for adventure! She loves to get out and about exploring and being active, her favourite game is a round or two of tuggy with her raggy toy, she likes to bound around after toys that are thrown for her. She adores cuddles and has no boundaries when it comes to snuggles on the sofa,

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent (136 miles)

  • Cleo 5

    Cleo

    • 2 Years Old

    Cleo's ideal home Meet Cleo, our gorgeous 2 year old German Shepherd x Husky looking for active and training minded adopters. Cleo is best suited as the only pet in the home. She can live with children upper primary aged. She can be left on her own once settled but would benefit from building her leaving hours gradually. Could you be Cleo's perfect match? Cleo is a bundle of

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester (190 miles)

  • Ernest 5

    Ernest

    • 2 Years Old

    Ernest's ideal home Meet Ernest, a lovely one-year-old German Shepherd, whose had a tough start to life but is now looking for a supportive and loving home. He would thrive in a quieter residential or small town setting with access to open spaces and calmer walking routes. Ernest needs a home with a garden so he can enjoy a run around in a secure area and continue his toilet

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (72 miles)

  • Latavia 3

    Latavia

    • 3 Years Old

    Latavia's ideal home Meet the stunning 3-year-old German Shepherd, Latavia. She is looking for patient adopters who have the time to help her adjust to living in a home. She can be worried when being left on her own, so she would really like her adopters to be around for most of the time as she is settling into her home and having minimal leave hours. Latavia will need to

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (85 miles)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

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