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7Esme'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
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2Mabel's ideal home Mabel is on the search for her forever home with adopters who want to get stuck into training, keeping her both mentally and physically stimulated. She can be a bit worried of new people but it doesn’t take her long to warm up to people. She would like adopters who can continue to build her confidence and work on her dog socialisation. She would like to be
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4Miley's ideal home Miley is looking for a calm home with minimal visitors, especially when she is settling in. With active adopters who can take her on sniffy adventures, provide her with fun and mentally stimulating enrichment to keep her brain busy and who will take the time to help her settle in at her pace and give her all the love and attention she deserves. She could
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3Hailee's ideal home Hailee is looking for a calm and predictable home in a quiet, rural area, with adopters who can take her on sniffy adventures in quiet walking areas and will provide her with all the care and attention she deserves. She can live with older secondary aged children who will play nicely with her and give her space to rest when needed. Hailee is very worried by
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Shadow's ideal home Shadow is a gentle, sensitive girl aged 6 years and 6 months who’s looking for a calm, understanding home. She can be suspicious and kennel avoidant when meeting new people, but once she feels safe, she’ll approach politely. Out and about, Shadow enjoys exploring new areas at her own pace, though she can be a little worried in unfamiliar surroundings.
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3Storm's ideal home Storm is a beautiful 3 year old German Shepherd X Shar Pei with the fluffiest ears! She is looking for a home where she can be the only pet and could live with children of Secondary School age and older. Storm would benefit from having a garden of her own to help her settle into her new home and to allow her space to play with her toys. Currently she is
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Rescue Centre / Charity
2Dolly's ideal home Dolly is a tender-hearted girl who is on the search for a quiet home. She is looking for an adult only home where she can be provided with a safe space. Dolly would like to be the only dog in the home for now. She has lived with other dogs before but is very worried here and needs more socials before she's ready to make new doggy friends. Dolly has lived
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Rescue Centre / Charity
4Delilah's ideal home Delilah is an absolute sweetheart with a heart as big as her paws! One of her favourite pastimes is chasing after her soft toys – she’ll happily entertain herself (and you!) with her goofy games and zoomies. Delilah can get a little overexcited and has shown some mouthing behaviours, so would be best suited to a home with children aged 8 and above who
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Rescue Centre / Charity
2Lilly's ideal home Lilly is looking for a quiet and understanding home who will help build her confidence and continue training her all of her basic skills. Lilly hasn’t had the best start in life, so needs a home with college aged children who can provide her with a calm and predictable home environment. Lilly finds confidence around other dogs, so she could live with
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Rescue Centre / Charity
1Toni's ideal home Toni is the sweetest, gentlest 8 year old German Shepherd. She has a love for squeaky toys and cuddles, she loves spending time in the office with the staff and is looking for a home to call her own. Toni can live in a home with children of Primary School Age, she would prefer to be the only pet in the home due to not always being comfortable around other
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Rescue Centre / Charity
4Sweep's ideal home Sweep is looking for a loving and patient household who are willing to let her settle at her own pace. She would love to live with another dog, as she gets a lot of confidence from having a buddy. Sweep can be quite nervous so would prefer a quiet household to a busy one, but could live with secondary school aged children as long as they are willing to give
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Tessa's ideal home Tessa is a bright, bouncy 11-month-old with a huge personality and a love for life! She’s confident, excitable, and full of curiosity when meeting new people, always eager to say hello with her tail wagging. Her interactions with other dogs can be a little "over the top," so successful introductions are key — she may be able to live with another dog
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Rescue Centre / Charity
4Sadie's ideal home A beautiful Shepherd with bundles of love ready to give, meet Sadie! Friendly, yet sensitive at times, Sadie is eager to find a calm and quiet home, with dedicated adopters, where the youngest members of her family are of secondary-school age. Her perfect match would be with a family who are keen to support her with some additional training and general
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Rescue Centre / Charity
2Georgia's ideal home Georgia is looking for a calm and quiet home who will give her plenty of time to find her feet, build her confidence and settle in. She can live with children aged 14 years and over who will interact gently with her and understand that she may take some time to feel at home when she is first adopted. Georgia is a little unsure when meeting other dogs and
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Rescue Centre / Charity
9Suki's ideal home Sweet Suki is seeking an adult only home, as she can be worried by strangers. Although she is more anxious around men, with a patient adopter, she will be able to share her home with one. Suki will need to be walked with a muzzle and on lead at all times in public places. She can be reactive towards dogs when out, but has been working hard with her handlers
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Rescue Centre / Charity
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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.
