4Eevee's ideal home Beautiful Eevee is a gorgeous 4 year old Crossbreed who has come into our care for no fault of her own. She's spent most of her life in a home where she was housetrained and quite happy being left for up to 6 hours. We do however, recommend that this time is gradually built back up again as she settles into a new home environment. Eevee has been a delight to
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4Cara's ideal home Cara is on the search for her forever home with adopters who want to get stuck into training. She is a young bouncy girl who can jump up a lot. Adopters will need to keep her brain engaged and teach her to keep all four paws on the floor. She would be best suited to live with older primary school aged children who are confident around larger Dogs. She would
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1Lila's ideal home Lila is a one-year-old German Shepherd looking for a loving home. She is looking for a home where she can be the only dog. She has history of living with a cat and could perhaps live with a dog savvy cat. She has no history with small furries and may bark at livestock including horses. Lila could share her home with older teens. Lila is housetrained and will
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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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4Saffy's ideal home This gorgeous girl is Saffy. Saffy is a 4 year old GSD x Collie with a sensitive soul. She is an inquisitive girl who wants to make new friends but can be worried initially - but if you have a treat or two, she will soon come round!! Because of this, she would be best suited to an adult only home, as the only dog. Due to her sheltered background, Saffy is
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3Trilby's ideal home Trilby is a beautiful boy, aged approximately three-years-old. Originally found as a stray, we haven’t got any information on his background before his arrival in our care. However, we have been working closely with him to determine what we feel would make for his ideal home! As a boy with lots of energy, yet lacking in general confidence, we think Trilby
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9Deki'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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2Atlas's ideal home Atlas is ready to bring joy and energy to the right home! He would thrive in a moderate to active household where he can enjoy plenty of playtime, walks, and mental stimulation. Atlas may take a little time to get comfortable in new environments or with new people, but he warms up quickly with reassurance and positive interactions. Because of this, we
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4Chance's ideal home Chance can live with teenagers but will need to be the only pet at home. He is house trained and has been used to being left alone for a couple of hours once settled. He has guarded items on occasion so should be left alone when he has something good, or taught to trade. Could you be Chance's perfect match? Chance is a handsome lad who loves a bum scratch!
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5Hero's ideal home Meet the truly heroic Hero! At just 1.5 years old, this German Shepherd x Mastiff is living up to his name by winning hearts wherever he goes. Hero could happily share his home with confident secondary school aged children who are comfortable around a big, bouncy boy. He also has the potential to live with another dog of a similar size, though he can be a bit
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5Izzy's ideal home Izzy can live with children of high school age but no other pets. She is house trained but has been destructive on occasion when left alone in the past. Ideally she would have no Dogs either side of her garden as she will pace if she knows they are there. Could you be Izzy's perfect match? Izzy is a big friendly girl who loves zoomies around the house and
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6Anna's ideal home If you are after a bright, bouncy German Shepherd who is always ready for her next adventure, Anna could be the perfect companion. At 4 years old, she has a curious, energetic nature and loves nothing more than exploring new spaces, taking in fresh scents and then settling down once she feels comfortable. A large, enclosed garden is essential for her as she
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4Rex's ideal home Meet the most handsome Rex! Rex is a 2-year old German Shepherd looking for a his forever home. Rex would like to be the only dog in the home, but would love to make lots of doggy friends out and about that he can continue his social with. Rex would be best suited to a home where all children are 11yrs+ as he's a big, bouncy boy! Rex is a bit underconfident in
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Ronno's ideal home Ronno is a large crossbreed puppy who will be searching for his furever home very soon. A very cute boisterous puppy, Ronno is looking for active adopters who have lots of patience to help him turn into a well rounded adult. He is a friendly boy with new people and could live with secondary school aged children and another dog, pending successful mixes at
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4Rowan's ideal home Rowan is a gorgeous 3 year old GSD x Lurcher. She can live with children aged 11 and over and potentially with a calm, resident dog in the home - pending successful meets in the centre. Rowan is a lovely, friendly girl who is super playful and can be quite boisterous. She will need a home that is committed to keeping up her training and keeping her brain
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3Damon's ideal home Damon would thrive in a calm home with older children of upper secondary school age or above who are confident around a lively, large dog. He may be able to live with another well-matched dog following successful introductions at the centre, and he may also be suitable for a home with a confident cat, as he previously lived happily with one. A home without
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4Georgie's ideal home Beautiful and fluffy boy Georgie is an 8 month old German Shepherd cross with a heart of gold. Playtime is his favourite time of day, he loves running around and playing with is doggy friends and playing an epic game of tuggy with his rope toys. He is a super affectionate lad, who enjoys a fuss and a back scratch, he will happily climb on you for cuddles.
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6Luna Mae's ideal home Beautiful Luna Mae is a stunning 1-year-old German Shepherd who is currently thriving in a foster home. She’s settling into home life wonderfully and showing us every day just how special she is. Luna Mae is incredibly intelligent and loves learning new things, so she’s looking for an active home that can channel her energy and sharp mind in a
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3Lilly's ideal home Lilly can live with children of high school age but must be the only dog at home as she is too OTT with others. She is house trained and can be left alone for two or three hours once she has settled in. Could you be Lilly's perfect match? Lilly is a gorgeous big ball of enthusiasm who can't wait to get out for her walks but settles nicely once you've got
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5Riley's ideal home Riley is looking for a home without Dogs but she has lived with cats before and may do so again. She can live with teenagers and would prefer someone to be at home with her most of the day as she doesn't like to be by herself. Riley may need a house training refresher and a secure fence is a must as she has jumped the boundary in the past. Could you be
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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.
