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

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

Find 31 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.

  • Lou Lou 1

    Lou Lou

    • 5 Years Old

    Lou Lou's ideal home Lou Lou is a beautiful girl who has come into our care after living in the same home since she was a puppy. She’s now looking for a loving new family who can help her settle into her next chapter. Lou Lou could live with children aged 10 and over, who understand when she needs a little space and can respect her boundaries. While she can sometimes be

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (99 miles away from South West 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, South West England

  • Dakota 4

    Dakota

    • 5 Years Old

    Dakota's ideal home Dakota is a very special 5 year old male German Shepherd who is looking for an equally special new home to call his own. Dakota has been through a lot in his life and came to us in a very poor condition, he has since made fantastic process but still has a little way to go, but we are hoping he may be able to continue his recovery in a forever home, with our

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales (64 miles away from South West England)

  • 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 (77 miles away from South West England)

  • 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 (46 miles away from South West England)

  • Toast 4

    Toast

    • 1 Year Old

    Toast's ideal home Meet our beautiful Toast, an 8-month old Crossbreed looking for his forever home. Toast is very under-socialised and under-confident, so would need an incredibly patient home to help him build his confidence up and become the best boy we know he can be. He would be able to live with a resident dog in the home, as long as they are calm and patient. He has

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (46 miles away from South West England)

  • Narnia 2

    Narnia

    • 10 Months Old

    Narnia's ideal home Narnia is on the search for her forever home with adopters who will be happy to carry on her training and help her settle into home life. She is a young puppy and will need a home that can continue on her basic training, including housetraining, socialisation and exposure to life. Narnia can be worried by new people, so her adopters will need to introduce

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (90 miles away from South West England)

  • Trigger 5

    Trigger

    • 1 Year Old

    Trigger's ideal home Trigger would truly flourish in a calm, predictable home where he can enjoy a steady routine and a relaxed atmosphere. He feels most comfortable in quiet to moderately busy environments and loves peaceful walks, making a rural or low‑traffic setting an ideal match for him. He would be happiest living with adults or secondary‑school‑aged children who

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks (54 miles away from South West England)

  • Zara 4

    Zara

    • 7 Years Old

    Zara's ideal home Meet beautiful Zara who is a 7 year old German Shepherd. She's ready to find her paw-fect forever home where she can enjoy all the comforts a home has to offer. Zara is housetrained and happy to be left for an hour or so however we recommend this is gradually built back up as she settles into her forever home. Zara is a lovely girl who is happy to greet

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (99 miles away from South West England)

  • 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

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (77 miles away from South West England)

  • 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 (91 miles away from South West England)

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  • Bow 3

    Bow

    • 7 Years Old

    Bow's ideal home Meet Beautiful Bow, a charming 6-year-old Crossbreed in search of her forever home. Bow is perfect for families with children aged 11 and up, as she can be a bit hand shy, especially around her head, but she absolutely loves chin tickles. While Bow can feel a little uncertain around other Dogs and may growl to show her discomfort, she will need patient and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (175 miles away from South West England)

  • Rosie 4

    Rosie

    • 10 Years Old

    Rosie's ideal home Rosie is a lovely 10-year-old lady with a gentle, low-energy nature who still enjoys her daily walks and plenty of time to sniff and explore. She is confident and friendly when meeting new people, making her a wonderful companion for a calm household. Rosie travels well in the car and would happily join her family on relaxed days out. She will need regular

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (131 miles away from South West England)

  • 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 (171 miles away from South West England)

  • Apollo 4

    Apollo

    • 4 Years Old

    Apollo's ideal home Apollo is a handsome German Shepherd with sensitive side. He’s looking for patient adopters who will give him the time he needs to settle into his new home and build confidence at his own pace. Once he feels comfortable, Apollo has the potential to become a loyal and rewarding companion. He is looking for a home with children 16+ who can give him space

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (99 miles away from South West England)

  • Ava 3

    Ava

    • 1 Year Old

    Ava's ideal home Friendly Ava is looking for her forever home! She could live with children aged 10+ who are experienced and confident with larger breeds; this age could be lowered. Ava has had good interactions with the Dogs she has met at the centre and could go home with another well-matched dog. The dog will need to be able to tolerate her playstyle, as she is still a

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (90 miles away from South West England)

  • Fifi 3

    Fifi

    • 3 Years Old

    Fifi's ideal home Meet Fifi, the absolutely gorgeous 3 year old Shepherd cross whose got the brains to match her beauty and a heart of gold. She loves to play, soft toys are her favourite, she will chase and bound around after them and will happily play on her own, although if there is a buddy around to play with her then all the better. She is a cheeky, independent girl who

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent (149 miles away from South West England)

  • Georgia 3

    Georgia

    • 1 Year Old

    Georgia's ideal home Beautiful Georgia is looking for a home where everyone is over the age of 15 years old and where she’ll be the only pet. She must have a secure garden and would like a quiet home without too many Dogs around. She would like her new family to be around for most of the day to help her settle in, with potential to build up leaving hours. Could you be

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (136 miles away from South West England)

  • Lucky 4

    Lucky

    • 6 Months Old

    Lucky's ideal home Lucky is looking for a home that can match his energy, he would thrive with an active owner who can provide a couple of hours of physical and mental stimulation each day, helping him stay happy, healthy, and well-balanced. Access to countryside walks nearby would be ideal, giving him plenty of opportunities to explore, exercise, and enjoy the outdoors. Lucky

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks (54 miles away from South West England)

  • Lestrade 8

    Lestrade

    • 2 Years Old

    Lestrade's ideal home Lestrade is a lovely lad who has found his way into our care after being found as a stray. He is suitable to live with primary school aged children who are happy with a large dog and he could also live with another dog, pending a successful mix in centre before adoption. We have no history for Lestrade around cats, but he could potentially share his home

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (77 miles away from South West England)

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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