10Dexter's ideal home Dexter is a delightful boy who is full of beans. He would love to find an active home where children are secondary school aged. Dexter needs to be the only pet in his new home. He is playful with other Dogs but lacks social skills and can be vocal on approach so is currently working on how to appropriately approach other pooches. Could you be Dexter's
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7Pudding's ideal home Pudding is as sweet as apple pie! She’s still a bit of a baby as she’s less than a year old, and hasn’t had the best start in life, having been found as a stray. She’s absolutely loved spending time with people here and would be able to live with children of primary school age as long as they’re happy with her size. Pudding has mixed well with
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5Trigger'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
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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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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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5Rex GSD's ideal home Meet our gorgeous Rex, a 1-year old German Shepherd boy looking for his forever home! Rex loves Dogs, but can be very excitable towards them so we think he'd be best as the only dog, however, he would love doggy friends out and about to keep up his dog social. Rex would be suitable for a home with children 11yrs+ as he is bouncy and boisterous. Rex is the
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5Koda's ideal home Koda is a two-year-old German Shepherd ideally looking for an owner who loves and knows the breed and can physically walk a strong dog on lead. He is a confident and friendly boy when meeting new people and enjoys being part of the action, but he will need someone who can continue to guide him positively as he builds on his social skills. Koda is sometimes
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3Scramble's ideal home Meet Scramble, an 8-month old Crossbreed looking for her perfect home. Beautiful Scramble is a very worried girl, who can take a long time to trust people. Only now, after 2 weeks in her kennel, has she began asking for fuss from her handlers. Any potential adopters will need to be aware that she will need patience, time and understanding. Any children
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8Sparky's ideal home Say hello to Sparky, our handsome 3 year old German Shepherd X! Sparky is a loveable goofball who likes meeting new people and making new friends. This sweet boy can live with another dog, but can be quite boisterous with his play, so would need a more confident dog who can calmly correct him if he gets over aroused. Sparky is curious and friendly but
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2Hashbrown's ideal home Say hello to Hashbrown, our stunning 1-year old Crossbreed looking for his forever home! Hashbrown is looking for a home that is understanding of his worried nature, so any children would need to be 14yrs+. Hashbrown would enjoy a resident dog in the home that is able to show him the ropes! He's a really lovely boy who can be worried initially, but comes
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2Beans's ideal home Meet Beans! Beans is a gorgeous 7-month old Crossbreed looking for his forever home. Beans has come into us having been under-socialised, so he is incredibly worried. For this reason, we would be looking for homes with children 16yrs+ and potentially a calm, polite resident dog that is able to show him the ropes - although, he has shown some guarding
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2Maggie's ideal home Maggie is a 2-year-old sweetheart who is friendly and happy meeting new people, but he’s still finding his feet in the world. she’s under-socialised and can feel a bit worried when meeting unfamiliar Dogs, though she does enjoy walking alongside calm, dog-savvy friends. Maggie will need a patient, understanding home that can help him build confidence at
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2Tex's ideal home Tex is a 2-year-old sweetheart who is friendly and happy meeting new people, but he’s still finding his feet in the world. He’s under-socialised and can feel a bit worried when meeting unfamiliar Dogs, though he does enjoy walking alongside calm, dog-savvy friends. Tex will need a patient, understanding home that can help him build confidence at his own
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4Kipper's ideal home Meet our stunning boy, Kipper! Kipper is a 1.5-year old Crossbreed looking for his forever home. He could live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet here in the centre, but all children in the home must be at least 14yrs+ as he is quite worried initially. Kipper is a really lovely boy, and when he is comfortable with you, he loves a
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3Casey's ideal home Meet our golden girl, Casey! She's a 10 year old German Shepherd who is currently living off site in a foster home where she is thoroughly enjoying all the comforts of home life. Casey has settled right into home life like she's always been there. She is housetrained and quite content to be left for an hour or so, which we think could be gradually built up.
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1Shadow's ideal home If you admire Dogs with intelligence, loyalty, and a calm, confident presence, Shadow could be the one to capture your heart. This handsome 3-year-old German Shepherd is a bright and devoted boy who loves getting out and about, sharing life’s adventures with his people. He enjoys his walks and takes in the world around him with quiet curiosity, making him
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6Pipistrelle's ideal home Say hello to baby girl, Miss Pipistrelle! Pipi is a 3-month old GSD x looking for her forever home. Pipi could be rehomed with a resident dog in the home that can show her the ropes (as long as they can keep up with her energy!). Being a young shepherd puppy, she will need a lot of training, confidence building and ongoing support. She will grow to be
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4Hedgehog's ideal home Say hello to gorgeous boy, Hedgehog! He is a 5-month old German Shepherd puppy looking for a loving family that can help him become the confident, loving little man we know he is. Hedgehog is the sweetest little pup, loving cuddles and fuss from his besties. Being a GSD, he is going to grow to be a BIG boy, and will need lots of mental and physical
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5Viktor's ideal home Meet gorgeous boy, Viktor, a 1-year old Crossbreed looking for this forever home! Viktor is unable to live with other Dogs and does need some help with his social skills, as he can be frustrated on lead but he does eventually walk calmly once settled down. Viktor would be looking for all children in the home to be 14yrs+ due to his bouncy, boisterous
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kitty's ideal home Kitty is a confident, friendly and curious 14-month-old dog who enjoys meeting new people and taking in the world around her. She has a moderate energy level and loves getting out and about for walks, where she can explore and enjoy plenty of sniffing. Kitty is calm when meeting other Dogs and can enjoy having walking buddies, although she is not keen on
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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.
