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

37 German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In South West England

Find 37 German Shepherd dogs for adoption in South West 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 West 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.

  • Diesel 3

    Diesel

    4 days ago
    • 5 Month Old Male

    Diesel's ideal home Meet Diesel a 5-month-old German Shepherd. Diesel could live with primary school aged children, and could potentially live with another dog pending a successful mix. A secure private garden would be preferred but not necessary. He is a bright boy who is eager to learn new tricks and go on lots of adventures. Could you be Diesel's perfect match? Diesel is a

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire, South West England

  • Zak 4

    Zak

    5 days ago
    • 1 Year Old Male

    Zak's ideal home Meet Zak, our handsome 1-year-and-7-month-old German Shepherd! Zak is currently loving life in foster with his wonderful foster carers, who are taking great care of him while he waits for his forever home. Zak can live with secondary school-aged children and needs to be the only dog or pet in the home, although he can have doggy friends out and about. He knows

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire, South West England

  • Jasper 6

    Jasper

    1 week ago
    • 1 Year Old Male

    Jasper's ideal home Jasper is a sweet 1 year old Malinois mix who is looking for a patient home where he can learn that the world isn't such a scary place. Jasper has come to us as a stray, so he may need some help with housetraining, and any time left home alone will need to be built up gradually. At the moment, Jasper is an incredibly nervous little dude who finds lots of

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (99 miles)

  • Hunter 3

    Hunter

    1 week ago
    • 4 Year Old Male

    Hunter's ideal home Hunter is a handsome 4 year old German Shepherd with a big personality and plenty to say! Having come to us from a home, Hunter is housetrained, crate trained and comfortable being left for short periods. He knows lots of commands and loves to learn, so he’ll really enjoy an owner who can keep his clever Shepherd brain busy. Hunter is a typical bouncy and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (99 miles)

  • Brodie 3

    Brodie

    1 week ago
    • 7 Month Old Male

    Brodie's ideal home Brodie is a super sweet 6 month old Husky x German Shepherd who adores spending time with his human friends. He’s a lovely lad looking for kind, patient adopters who can help him feel safe and confident as he grows. Brodie absolutely adores a fuss and will ask you for more if you stop! He is such a fun, sociable boy and loves meeting people, always very

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (91 miles)

  • Cassie 5

    Cassie

    1 week ago
    • 1 Year Old Female

    Cassie's ideal home The wonderful Cassie is a one-year-old German Shepherd looking for a loving home with a gentle, kind, sweet-natured family. She could potentially share her home with another dog. She has no history around cats, small furries, or livestock and has been okay around chickens and ducks. She could share her home with upper secondary school aged children. Cassie

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon, South West England

  • Bruce 8

    Bruce

    2 weeks ago
    • 7 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 (77 miles)

  • Bramble 4

    Bramble

    2 weeks ago
    • 7 Year Old Male

    Bramble's ideal home Meet gorgeous boy Bramble! He is an excitable and playful 7.5 year old German Shepherd X Rottweiler. Bramble is a friendly, jumpy boy that can’t wait to meet his new people and make friends with both people and Dogs. Bramble could live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet at our centre, and would prefer for all children in the home to

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (46 miles)

  • Nyiah 3

    Nyiah

    2 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old Female

    Nyiah's ideal home If you are looking for a happy, energetic dog that will love to play fetch with you, Nyiah could be the perfect dog for you. She is a beautiful crossbreed with very pretty markings, we believe she is a mix between a German Shepard and a Labrador. Her mix makes her both very intelligent and also very friendly. Nyiah really enjoys lots of fuss and attention

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire, South West England

  • Major 4

    Major

    2 weeks ago
    • 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 (99 miles)

  • Bellatrix 3

    Bellatrix

    2 weeks ago
    • 4 Year Old Female

    Bellatrix's ideal home Bellatrix is a gorgeous 4 year old German Shepherd/French Bulldog cross with a big personality, a playful spirit and lots of love to give. This lovely girl is sweet-natured, fun loving and always ready for an adventure. Bellatrix adores her tennis balls and footballs and if there's a game of tug of war on offer, you can count her in! She also has a real

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (99 miles)

  • Lola 8

    Lola

    3 weeks ago
    • 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 (77 miles)

  • Koda 7

    Koda

    • 2 Year Old Male

    Koda's ideal home Koda is a sweet, active boy with a big love for tennis balls, food and getting out to explore. He can be a little reserved when meeting new people, but give him a bit of time to get to know you and he soon starts to relax, seek out affection and show off his lovely personality. He would enjoy a home where he can keep both his body and brain busy, with plenty

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks (54 miles)

  • Odin 4

    Odin

    • 5 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 (77 miles)

  • George 3

    George

    • 1 Year Old Male

    George's ideal home George is a gorgeous 1 year old Collie cross! With his playful, happy spirit, you’ll quickly see what a fun and affectionate boy George is. He absolutely loves his toys and will happily get stuck into a game of tuggy with his favourite person. George loves a gentle fuss and a good scratch behind his ears, and when he’s feeling unsure, he may look to you

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (91 miles)

  • Coco 3

    Coco

    • 3 Year Old Female

    Coco's ideal home Say hello to gorgeous Coco! She is a 3 year old German Shepherd looking for her new home. She can live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet at the centre. We have no concerns if she can live with another dog as she has done previously. Coco is looking for a quieter life, so we are looking for a home with secondary school aged children and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales (64 miles)

  • Eva 4

    Eva

    • 1 Year Old Female

    Eva's ideal home Meet Eva, a gorgeous 1.5-year old Shepherd X looking for her forever home! Eva is a gorgeous girl, who is full of beans. She'll be looking for an active home that can take her on fun adventures and keep her clever brain busy! Eva is able to live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet here in the centre. Eva would prefer for all children to be

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (46 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 (90 miles)

  • Blue 2

    Blue

    • 2 Year Old Male

    Blue's ideal home Blue is a two-year-old German Shepherd looking for a quiet and loving home. He could share his home with upper secondary school aged children. He is looking to be the only dog in the home with potential to live with one in the future; Blue needs to get to know Dogs gradually. He would benefit from having social doggy pals when out and about. Blue has no

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon, South West England

  • Mitsy 7

    Mitsy

    • 5 Year Old Female

    Mitsy's ideal home Mitsy is a 5-year-old German Shepherd looking for a loving home where she can continue to learn and settle into life outside of kennels. Mitsy is a friendly, affectionate girl who has been lovely with all the staff she has met here at Dogs Trust. She enjoys meeting people and we think she would be happy to welcome visitors into her new home, especially if

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire, South West England

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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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  • 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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