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

12 German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In West Yorkshire

Find 12 German Shepherd dogs for adoption in West Yorkshire, 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 West Yorkshire, 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.

  • Betty 2

    Betty

    1 week ago
    • 7 Year Old Female

    Betty's ideal home Betty is looking for an active home with a private, secure garden where she can enjoy spending time with her family and show off her zoomies. She could live with children of upper secondary school age and above and would prefer to be the only pet in the home so she can enjoy all the attention to herself. Betty's ideal home will have access to quiet walks and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester (45 miles)

  • Sonic 5

    Sonic

    2 weeks ago
    • 4 Year Old Male

    Sonic's ideal home Sonic is an amazing boy who’s looking for a home where he can comfortably build up his confidence. He would be best suited to a home where any children are of upper secondary school ages and upwards, being confident around larger Dogs. Found as a stray, Sonic is hoping for a patient and loving family that will be around most of the time to begin with,

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester (45 miles)

  • The General 2

    The General

    • 2 Year Old Male

    The General's ideal home Looking for a family who are a super lovers of his breed is The General! He’ll thrive with ‘Shepherdy’ people who can provide him with plenty of attention that he adores. The General does need his training continuing in the home. This will include house training and leaving hours, calm greetings with people and keeping up social skills with other

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Sadberge, Co Durham (49 miles)

  • Buffy 5

    Buffy

    • 1 Year Old Female

    Buffy's ideal home Buffy is looking for a patient home to help her adjust to home life. She can live with children of secondary age upwards but no other pets. She can be left alone for a couple of hours with potential to build up in future. Could you be Buffy's perfect match? Gorgeous Buffy is sure to steal your heart like she has done all of ours! She’s an affectionate girl

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (71 miles)

  • Harley 5

    Harley

    • 9 Year Old Female

    Harley's ideal home Harley would like a quiet home where any children are of an upper secondary school age. She could live with a calm confident dog (males neutered) and small furries but no cats as she has shown interest in them and may chase. Harley is looking for an understanding home who can allow her time to settle and feel secure especially around toileting and house

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester (45 miles)

  • Rex 2

    Rex

    • 9 Month Old Male

    Rex's ideal home Rex is looking for a home prepared and dedicated to providing him ongoing training in the home. He could live with older secondary school aged children, but needs to be the only pet in the home. He would like a home where his humans are with him as much as possible particularly initially. Could you be Rex's perfect match? If you are looking for a fun project

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (71 miles)

  • Empress 6

    Empress

    • 1 Year Old Female

    Empress's ideal home Empress is looking for a home with a private, secure garden and children of upper secondary school age and above. She would like to be the only dog in the home but would benefit from continuing her socialisation with other Dogs out on walks. Empress is best suited to a home away from busy roads, where she can feel comfortable and settled, and she cannot

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester (45 miles)

  • Barley 5

    Barley

    • 3 Year Old Male

    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 (49 miles)

  • Foxy 5

    Foxy

    • 2 Year Old Male

    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 (49 miles)

  • Mia 6

    Mia

    • 7 Year Old Female

    Mia's ideal home Mia is a sweet girl who can live with children of secondary school ages and above. As she is under socialised with other Dogs and can react she will need to be kept on a lead at all times when out and about and would need to be walked by an adult who is comfortable with her strength on the lead. Due to this she would love her own private, secure garden where

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester (45 miles)

  • Buddy 3

    Buddy

    • 2 Year Old Male

    Buddy's ideal home Buddy is a stunning 11-month-old crossbreed looking for owners enthusiastic about BIG Dogs with BIG personalities! He can be anxious meeting new people and exploring new places, but once he is feeling confident his fun and playful side shines through. Because of his nervous side, Buddy would need to be walked in quieter areas where there are less people,

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

  • Nala 3

    Nala

    • 3 Year Old Female

    Nala's ideal home Nala can live with children over 16 and needs to be the only pet at home. We have no history for her so cannot guarantee that she is house trained or used to being left by herself for any length of time. Could you be Nala's perfect match? Nala had a lucky escape at a stray pound where she was almost euthanised due to no one claiming her. She is safe with us

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside (73 miles)

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  • Tilly 6

    Tilly

    1 day ago
    • 8 Month Old Female

    Tilly's ideal home Tilly is an 8 month old Collie x German Shepherd. She is looking for a home where she can be the only pet and would benefit from some further dog socialisation once settled as she can be underconfident when meeting other Dogs. Tilly is a sweet girl who can be worried and so would like a home where any children are of Older Secondary School age or older and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (134 miles)

  • Louie 3

    Louie

    1 day ago
    • 3 Month Old Male

    Louie's ideal home Louie is a 3 month old German Shepherd. He is looking for a home where he can be the only pet and could live with children of Primary School age and older. He would like access to his own secure garden so he has somewhere safe to play and help with housetraining until he is fully vaccinated and able to explore the wider world. Louie will need someone with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (134 miles)

  • Pokemon Pups 2

    Pokemon Pups

    2 days ago
    • 6 Week Old Female

    Pokemon Pups's ideal home These Puppies are looking for loving, committed homes with owners who have experience with medium to large breeds and, ideally, some knowledge of Akitas or a willingness to learn about the breed’s traits and needs. Could you be Pokemon Pups's perfect match? Each puppy has different needs and personality traits. All can live with other Dogs, while

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (92 miles)

  • Marshall 4

    Marshall

    5 days ago
    • 8 Year Old Male

    Marshall's ideal home Marshall can live with another dog and older primary school-aged children. He can be left for short periods, but he’d much rather be with his people for most of the day. Marshall is an older boy, but don’t let that fool you — he still has plenty of bounce! He’s an excitable chap who enjoys his walks and walks well on the lead. He’s always happy

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (92 miles)

  • Totodile 1

    Totodile

    5 days ago
    • 6 Week Old Male

    Totodile's ideal home Totodile is a 1-month-old GSD x Akita puppy who can live with other Dogs and children of primary school age and above, provided they have experience with medium to large breeds. He is looking for an active home that can channel his confidence and enthusiasm into positive experiences as he grows. His new family should be ready to enjoy plenty of training,

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (92 miles)

  • Indie 6

    Indie

    1 week ago
    • 2 Year Old Female

    Indie's ideal home Indie would suit a home with secondary-school-aged children and can live with a respectful dog. Her ideal owners will be around for most of the day initially and happy to gradually build up the time she spends alone. She’s also a great traveller and enjoys being in the car. Could you be Indie's perfect match? Fuss, attention and snuggle time are high on

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (92 miles)

  • 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 (103 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 (103 miles)

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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.

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