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

42 Working German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In South East England

Find 42 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.

  • 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

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (53 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 (86 miles)

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  • Huxley 2

    Huxley

    • 3 Years Old

    Huxley's ideal home Huxley is a bouncy, cuddly sweetheart on the search for a home. We have no history of Huxley around children but due to his friendly nature he is suitable to live with those of secondary school age. He could also live with a confident and tolerant dog, pending a successful mix in centre. Although we have no history of Huxley around cats, he could

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Millie 2

    Millie

    • 7 Years Old

    Millie's ideal home Meet Millie and Storm, two delightful 7-year-old companions—a German Shepherd and a Doberman—seeking their forever home through our Home Stay scheme together. Due to their current owner's health issues, these lovable Dogs are ready to bring joy to a new family. Millie and Storm have wonderful temperaments, making them great with older primary

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Stella 5

    Stella

    • 2 Years Old

    Stella's ideal home Meet gorgeous girl, Stella! Stella is a 2-year old GSD looking for her forever home! Stella is a super intelligent girl, who has a whole array of tricks under her belt already, and more on the way. She could live with a resident dog in the home, pending a successful meet here in the centre. Stella can live with children 11yrs+ as she can get a little bit

    DogsTrust

    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

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Alfie 2

    Alfie

    • 1 Year Old

    Alfie's ideal home Meet Alfie! This super‑smart, super‑friendly Husky x German Shepherd is on the lookout for his forever home. At just over a year old, he’s full of enthusiasm, curiosity and love. Alfie adores people and has been friendly with everyone he’s met! Alfie could live with another well‑matched dog, but he’d be just as happy as the only pet. He loves

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (27 miles)

  • Harley 3

    Harley

    • 6 Years Old

    Harley's ideal home Beautiful girl Harley is sensitive and will need a quiet adult only home with no other pets, ideally in a quiet area. She’ll need a secure garden to help build up her confidence before going for walks. She can potentially be left for 2-4 hours once she’s settled in, with the potential to build this up further. She’s currently learning to wear a muzzle

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (98 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 (151 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 (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)

  • Lilly needs new home 3

    Lilly needs new home

    6 days ago
    • 2 Years Old
    • 1 male

    Due to my partner's deteriorating health I am unable to give lilly the exercise and attention she deserves. Lilly is very affectionate but does have attachment issues. She can be left alone and causes no damage, house trained. She lives with another dog, they have been together since they were 8 weeks old. She doesn't like other dogs and will bark and growl at them on walks.

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    Private seller in Bridlington, East Riding Of Yorkshire (190 miles)

  • Jax 3

    Jax

    2 weeks 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

    3 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

    DogsTrust

    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.

    DogsTrust

    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

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Bandit 3

    Bandit

    • 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

    1 week 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

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Maru 4

    Maru

    • 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!

    DogsTrust

    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

    • 4 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

    DogsTrust

    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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