German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Rutland

18 German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Rutland

Find 18 German Shepherd dogs for adoption in Rutland, 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 Rutland, 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.

  • Blue 1

    Blue

    1 week ago
    • 3 Year Old Male

    Blue's ideal home Blue is a young Mali/Shepherd cross who is in his care through no fault of his own. He’s got a good history around young children and could live with those of around primary school age, as long as they’re happy with his size. Blue would like to be the only pet on the home for now. He can mix and share walks, he just needs a little more confidence building

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (70 miles)

  • Huey 5

    Huey

    2 weeks ago
    • 4 Month Old Male

    Huey's ideal home Huey is a 3 month old German Shepherd. He is looking for a home where he can be the only pet and could live with children of Primary School age and older. He would like access to his own secure garden so he has somewhere safe to play and help with housetraining until he is fully vaccinated and able to explore the wider world. Huey will need someone with him

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (63 miles)

  • Tilly 6

    Tilly

    2 weeks ago
    • 9 Month Old Female

    Tilly's ideal home Tilly is an 8 month old Collie x German Shepherd. She is looking for a home where she can be the only pet and would benefit from some further dog socialisation once settled as she can be underconfident when meeting other Dogs. Tilly is a sweet girl who can be worried and so would like a home where any children are of Older Secondary School age or older and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (63 miles)

  • Louie 3

    Louie

    2 weeks ago
    • 4 Month Old Male

    Louie's ideal home Louie is a 3 month old German Shepherd. He is looking for a home where he can be the only pet and could live with children of Primary School age and older. He would like access to his own secure garden so he has somewhere safe to play and help with housetraining until he is fully vaccinated and able to explore the wider world. Louie will need someone with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (63 miles)

  • Bruce 8

    Bruce

    • 8 Month Old Male

    Bruce's ideal home Bruce is a young boy who is looking for a family to help him with the puppy basics alongside building his confidence. He has a good history around kids but is quite a sensitive soul. A home where children are a little older, of around secondary school age, would suit him best. Bruce is still working on his dog socials and isn’t quite sure what to do with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (70 miles)

  • Major 4

    Major

    • 2 Year Old Male

    Major's ideal home Handsome Major is a 2 year old German Shepherd who is ready to find his forever home. This big beautiful boy loves everyone he meets and is super friendly but does sometimes forget just how big he is. He has lived with young children before and we believe he could do again following a meeting here at the centre. Major would like to be the only pet in his new

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (48 miles)

  • Lola 8

    Lola

    • 5 Year Old Female

    Lola's ideal home Lola might not merengue and cha-cha-cha but she is definitely a star! She can be a little worried at first and she won’t want to live with young kids, but those of around secondary school age would be fine. Lola is dog social and loves spending time with playful Dogs, so could live with one as long as it’s the right match. She can be frustrated when she

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (70 miles)

  • Odin 4

    Odin

    • 6 Year Old Male

    Odin's ideal home Odin is a handsome 5yr old German Shepherd looking for a new home via our Homestay scheme. He is able to live with primary school aged children but would like to be the only pet in his home. Could you be Odin's perfect match? Odin has positive home history of being fully housetrained and travelling well in a car. He doesn't have much experience of being left

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (70 miles)

  • Shiva 3

    Shiva

    • 4 Month Old Male

    Shiva's ideal home Shiva is a 2 month old German Shepherd X Belgian Shepherd Pup. He is looking for a fairly active home that can help him learn all the basics to thrive in life. He has the potential to live with another dog pending meets at the centre and could live with other animals providing initial introductions are carefully managed. He could live with children of

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (63 miles)

  • Thornton 4

    Thornton

    • 4 Month Old Male

    Thornton's ideal home Thornton is a 2 month old German Shepherd X Belgian Shepherd Pup. He is looking for a fairly active home that can help him learn all the basics to thrive in life. He has the potential to live with another dog pending meets at the centre and could live with other animals providing initial introductions are carefully managed. He could live with children of

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (63 miles)

  • Wanda 2

    Wanda

    • 4 Month Old Female

    Wanda's ideal home Meet Wanda a beautiful 2 month old German Shepherd cross Belgium Shepherd on the look out for her forever home. She can live with other Dogs as long as fully vaccinated and any dog of the opposite sex is neutered, pending successful meets at the centre. Wanda can live with older primary school children who are used to Dogs that may jump up or have the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (63 miles)

  • Dr. Strange 2

    Dr. Strange

    • 4 Month Old Male

    Dr. Strange's ideal home Meet Dr Strange a handsome 2 month old German Shepherd cross Belgium Shepherd on the look out for his forever home. He can live with other Dogs as long as fully vaccinated and any dog of the opposite sex is neutered, pending successful meets at the centre. Dr Strange can live with older primary school children who are used to Dogs that may jump up or

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (63 miles)

  • Buster 2

    Buster

    • 4 Year Old Male

    Buster's ideal home Meet Buster, a 4-year-old German Shepherd cross looking for adopters who enjoy going for walks and adventures. Buster would like to be the only dog in the home due to his dog socialisation, but he could have walking friends. He is a large breed dog, so his adopters should be confident and comfortable with walking him, as he can be strong at times. He is

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (74 miles)

  • Sasha 4

    Sasha

    • 3 Year Old Female

    Sasha's ideal home Sasha is looking for a calm home in a quiet location as she finds busy or highly dog-populated areas challenging. She is looking for committed adopters who have the time and patience to continue working on her dog interactions help her feel more comfortable around them. For this reason, she would need a home with her own private garden with no other pets.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (74 miles)

  • Luna 2

    Luna

    • 3 Year Old Female

    Luna's ideal home Luna is a sweet, fun-loving girl who would love an active family to enjoy life with. She has plenty of energy to burn off, so her dream home would ideally have a garden where she can enjoy a good zoom around and have some fun. Luna loves being around her people and really enjoys attention and affection. She is a playful girl who particularly enjoys a good

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (74 miles)

  • Buffy 5

    Buffy

    • 1 Year Old Female

    Buffy's ideal home Buffy is looking for a patient home to help her adjust to home life. She can live with children of secondary age upwards but no other pets. She can be left alone for a couple of hours with potential to build up in future. Could you be Buffy's perfect match? Gorgeous Buffy is sure to steal your heart like she has done all of ours! She’s an affectionate girl

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (26 miles)

  • Buckles 1

    Buckles

    • 1 Year Old Male

    Buckles's ideal home Buckles is a young boy with loads to offer adopters - especially those with GSD or Husky experience and who would be proactive in keeping up his training. He loves meeting other Dogs and is really friendly, maybe a little OTT so will need to be the only dog in the home and carry on learning his manners with his adopters. He can live with secondary aged

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (74 miles)

  • Aiden 1

    Aiden

    • 1 Year Old Male

    Aiden's ideal home Aiden is searching for his forever home with owners who lead an active lifestyle. He would love adopters who can help channel his energy into scent games and appropriate activities. He is looking for a family who is confident and comfortable around large Dogs and can live with children 14+ who are also comfortable around larger breeds. Aiden is a smart boy

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (74 miles)

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  • Yamper (Puppy2) 1

    Yamper (Puppy2)

    2 days ago
    • 9 Week Old Female

    Yamper (Puppy2)'s ideal home Yamper is a 2-month-old Akita x GSD puppy who can live with other Dogs and children of older primary school age and above, provided they have experience with medium to large breeds. She is looking for an active home that can channel her confidence and enthusiasm into positive experiences as she grows. Her new family should be ready to enjoy plenty

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (80 miles)

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    Cairo

    3 days ago
    • 1 Year Old Male

    Cairo's ideal home Cairo is a sweet-natured 1-year-and-5-month-old Shepherd who is finding kennel life a little stressful, although he is coping well despite this. He can be a little excitable when first coming out of his kennel, but he is easily distracted and settles with guidance. Once out and about Like many Shepherds, he will occasionally bark if an unfamiliar person

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (83 miles)

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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.

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