Show Family Friendly Working German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In South East England

44 Show Family Friendly Working German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In South East England

Find 44 German Shepherd dogs for adoption in South East England, 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 South East England, 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

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (59 miles)

  • Rik 4

    Rik

    • 5 Years Old

    Rik's ideal home Rik is an incredibly endearing five-year-old German Shepherd with both brains and charm in abundance. He’s a bright, fun-loving boy who adores spending time with his favourite people—especially if it involves learning something new. Training sessions are one of his favourite ways to bond, and he’s already mastered an impressive list of tricks. Rik would

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (53 miles)

  • Darla 4

    Darla

    • 3 Years Old

    Darla's ideal home Darla can live with adults only (18+) and no other pets in her new home. She is looking for a quieter home with a big, secure garden for her to run around in. Darla would like her new family to be at home for the majority of the day as she can struggle when left alone for long periods of time. Her new family will also need to continue her recall training so

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (98 miles)

  • Deki 9

    Deki

    • 9 Years Old

    Deki's ideal home Deki is a big boy who is a bit of a sensitive soul. He isn't a big fan of handling and much prefers to have his own space, so his new family will need to be understanding of this. Deki is learning how to wear a muzzle for when he sees the vet and when he needs a groom to keep him looking his best! He would like to be the only pet in his forever home, however

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (68 miles)

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  • Bear 4

    Bear

    • 3 Years Old

    Bear's ideal home Bear is a very friendly and handsome three-year-old German Shepherd x St Bernard. Bear loves people so much that he sometimes forgets his size and will jump up to say hello, so any children in the home should be teens who won't be overwhelmed by his excitable, loving nature. Bear needs to be only pet in the home due to being underconfident and sometimes vocal

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (116 miles)

  • Lottie 3

    Lottie

    • 6 Years Old

    Lottie's ideal home Sweet and independent girl Lottie is a 6 year old Husky cross Shepherd who loves a snack and enjoys exploring new places. She is not super interested in toys, preferring to zoom around with her favourite people when her sudden bursts of goofy energy come out. She can be quite aloof to begin with, but once she has built a bound with you she will check in for

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent, South East England

  • Shadow 2

    Shadow

    • 8 Years Old

    Shadow's ideal home Gentle and laid back fluffball Shadow is an almost 8 year old German Shepherd who likes to do things at her pace, especially when exploring all the lovely sniffs on her walks. She is a playful girl who loves her toys, games of tuggy with her raggy toy are her favourite, when she wins she will give it back to you for round two. She takes a little time to

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent, South East England

  • Xander 4

    Xander

    • 8 Years Old

    Xander's ideal home Xander can live with secondary‑school‑age children or older. While he’s friendly when meeting other Dogs, he would benefit from ongoing socialisation and is best placed as the only dog in the home. He cannot live with cats but could live alongside small pets if they are safely separated. Xander should be given the opportunity to gradually build up his

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester (151 miles)

  • Sandy 3

    Sandy

    • 1 Year Old

    Sandy's ideal home Gorgeous lad, Sandy is looking for a home to teach him all about the big wide world. He needs a home where everyone is aged 15+ and where he will be the only pet. Currently he will need to have his new family around all day with him, but this could be built up over time once he’s more comfortable in the home. He will need someone interested in training,

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (98 miles)

  • Roxy 1

    Roxy

    • 1 Year Old

    Roxy's ideal home Roxy is a confident, affectionate young girl who absolutely adores people. She loves meeting new faces and isn’t shy about showing her affection – in fact, this big, gentle giant is convinced she’s a lap dog! Because she doesn’t always realise her size and can be excitable in her greetings, she’s best suited to a home with children aged 14+ who are

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (72 miles)

  • Koba 2

    Koba

    • 2 Years Old

    Koba's ideal home Koba is a handsome 2yr old German Shepherd who is looking for a new home through no fault of his own. He's really friendly with everyone he meets and enjoys a good fuss. He'll be fine with older kids who are confident around larger breed Dogs and could also share with another doggy pal as long as they get on. He was fully house trained in his previous home

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire, South East England

  • Dozer 3

    Dozer

    • 1 Year Old

    Dozer's ideal home Dozer is a sweet German Shepard cross Shar Pei. He is one year old and is able to live with children 11+. He can be a little nervous of other Dogs but would benefit from making dog social friends out and about. He is looking for a high level energy house hold that is able to take him out on nice walks and help him engage with mental enrichment. Could you be

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (86 miles)

  • Oliver 3

    Oliver

    • 1 Year Old

    Oliver's ideal home Sensitive soul Oliver is an 11 month old Shepherd cross with a heart of gold. He has a lot of love to give once he knows you and has built a bond with you, he will lean into you for fusses. This guy likes gentle strolls in the woods, exploring and sniffing everything. He likes to play, a game of tuggy with his raggy toys is his favourite, he will play with

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent, South East England

  • Apollo 2

    Apollo

    • 1 Year Old

    Apollo's ideal home Apollo is a ten-month-old German Shepherd cross Corso looking for a fun, active, and loving home. He is looking to be the only dog in the home and would benefit from doggy pals to socialise with when out and about. He will need a home without cats or small furries and has no history around livestock. Apollo could share his home with teenage children. He is

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon (126 miles)

  • Akira 8

    Akira

    2 weeks ago
    • 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 (151 miles)

  • Nala 2

    Nala

    3 weeks ago
    • 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 (151 miles)

  • Lexi 5

    Lexi

    3 weeks ago
    • 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 (151 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 (151 miles)

  • Ember 4

    Ember

    • 3 Years Old

    Ember's ideal home This gorgeous girl is looking for an adult only home with at least one female. She will need to be the only dog in the home, no cats but can live with small furries if kept separate. Ember would like to have her own private, secure garden where she can play with her toys and enjoy the sunshine. Adopters will need to have the ability to separate her from the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester (151 miles)

  • Roscoe 9

    Roscoe

    • 2 Years Old

    Roscoe's ideal home Roscoe is best suited to a home with secondary school children and above. He could potentially live with cats after slow integrations. Roscoe can live in a home without a garden but if he does go to a home with one it will have to be fully secure with a 6 foot fence as he can jump extremely high! Roscoe can live with small furies if they are kept separately

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester (151 miles)

  • Jax 3

    Jax

    5 days ago
    • 3 Years Old

    Jax's ideal home Jax is a friendly 3-year-old Shepherd looking for a forever home with plenty of company and a secure garden for playtimes and outdoor fun. He has previously been housetrained and managed short periods on his own, although this may need a little refresher while he settles into a new environment. Jax would prefer to be the only dog in the home and could live

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Sadberge, Co Durham (218 miles)

  • Echo 3

    Echo

    2 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old

    Echo's ideal home Echo is a super sweet boy with a big personality and an even bigger love for his people. He enjoys nothing more than zooming around with his toys, playing games and then coming back for cuddles and reassurance from his favourite humans. This handsome lad is still learning that the world isn’t such a scary place, so he’s looking for patient adopters who

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Sadberge, Co Durham (218 miles)

  • Ben 3

    Ben

    • 4 Years Old

    Ben's ideal home Ben is looking for a kind, patient adopter who will give him the time he needs to feel comfortable. He can be a little unsure at first, so a calm home and a gentle approach will help him settle and show his true personality. He would need to be the only dog in the home, as he can feel worried around other dogs and will benefit from building his confidence at

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Sadberge, Co Durham (218 miles)

  • Barley 5

    Barley

    • 3 Years Old

    Barley's ideal home Barley is a lovely, clever boy looking for patient owners who will help him build confidence and settle into home life. He can be a little anxious at times, so he’d love a calm, adult-only home where things are fairly predictable. He enjoys training and having something to do, so he’d suit people who are happy to spend time building a bond with him.

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Sadberge, Co Durham (218 miles)

  • Foxy 5

    Foxy

    • 2 Years Old

    Foxy's ideal home Foxy is a 2-year-old bundle of fun who absolutely loves his toys – especially a football! He’s looking for an active home that enjoys playtime, training, and heading out on adventures together. Foxy can live with older teenagers, but he would prefer to be the only dog in the home while he continues building confidence around other dogs. He’s a bright

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Sadberge, Co Durham (218 miles)

  • Bandit 3

    Bandit

    3 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old

    Bandit's ideal home Meet Bandit! He is a 1 year old German Shepherd crossbreed with a big personality and an even bigger heart. Bandit is a friendly and affectionate boy who loves being around people. Whether it’s greeting you with a wagging tail, heading out for an adventure, or settling down after a fun day, he thrives on human companionship and enjoys being part of the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim (324 miles)

  • Mortimer 3

    Mortimer

    • 10 Years Old

    Mortimer's ideal home Gentleman Mortimer is a beautiful 10 year old German Shepherd who's looking for his forever retirement home. He is incredibly loyal, gentle natured and eager to find someone who will cherish him in his golden years. He enjoys leisurely walks, soft beds, and simply being near his favourite people. Mortimer would prefer to live in an adult only home to

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim (324 miles)

  • Samson 4

    Samson

    3 days ago
    • 4 Years Old

    Samson's ideal home Samson is a loving and active boy who is full of beans! Ball is life for Samson, wherever he goes so does his favourite balls! If you love going for long walks or snuggling on the sofa - Samson is your guy! He is looking for a family who are willing to contiunue his training while out on walks and is looking for a active household who have some experience

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in West Calder, West Lothian (325 miles)

  • Maru 4

    Maru

    3 weeks ago
    • 3 Years Old

    Maru's ideal home Maru is a sweet and affectionate boy who enjoys a fuss from his favourite people! He has a playful side to him and loves nothing more than a game with his favourite football! Maru is a curious boy who enjoys exploring and sniffing the world around him. He travels well in the car and would be a great companion for days out in the nature and new adventures!

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in West Calder, West Lothian (325 miles)

  • Olive 4

    Olive

    • 3 Years Old

    Olive's ideal home Gorgeous Olive is a 3 year old German Shepherd who is dinky in size, but her personality is larger than life! She is a sensitive soul, who can be reactive to other dogs, so would prefer a quieter environment, so she wouldn't see too many dogs on her daily walks. Olive is looking to have access into a secure and private garden, to have as a safe happy place

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Glasgow, Scotland (339 miles)

  • Icarus 1

    Icarus

    • 3 Years Old

    Icarus's ideal home Icarus is a stunning nearly 4 years old German Shepherd, looking for a lifetime companion who’ll take him on long adventures in quieter locations. Icarus would love a garden of his own, as this is what he is used too. He can live with older children who are dog savvy and he requests that he is the only pet in the house. Icarus is unsure around other dogs

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in , (492 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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