4Dandelion's ideal home Dandelion is a sweet active girl looking for a family to keep her busy and teach her lots of new things. Dandelion is a clever girl and whilst she knows some simple training she would love a family who will engage her brain and teach her new things! Dandelion loves to play and would like a secure garden where she can run about and throw her toys around.
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2Dolly's ideal home Dolly is a tender-hearted girl who is on the search for a quiet home. She is looking for an adult only home where she can be provided with a safe space. Dolly would like to be the only dog in the home for now. She has lived with other Dogs before but is very worried here and needs more socials before she's ready to make new doggy friends. Dolly has lived
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Rescue Centre / Charity
3Crystal's ideal home Crystal is looking for a home that will be able to fulfil her desire to explore and have energy levels to match hers! She has shown us that she can settle when things are calm, but her personality shines through when she can be out and about exploring, sniffing or playing! Could you be Crystal's perfect match? Crystal can live with a family with children
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4Delilah's ideal home Delilah is an absolute sweetheart with a heart as big as her paws! One of her favourite pastimes is chasing after her soft toys – she’ll happily entertain herself (and you!) with her goofy games and zoomies. Delilah can get a little overexcited and has shown some mouthing behaviours, so would be best suited to a home with children aged 8 and above who
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Rescue Centre / Charity
4Ember's ideal home Ember is a sweet social lady with a lot to offer. We don’t have a lot of history for her having been picked up as a stray. We think she would be suitable to live with children 8+ and it would be beneficial if they were comfortable being around larger breeds. Ember is social with other Dogs and would benefit from finding some lead walking friends once
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Rescue Centre / Charity
3Sky's ideal home Sky is a 3-year-old German Shepherd looking for a calm and patient home. She’s a sensitive girl who can be a little nervous, so she’ll need adopters who can help her build her confidence. While she enjoys meeting Dogs on walks, she doesn’t always read their signals, so she’ll need to be the only dog in the home but can have walking friends. Sky could
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Rescue Centre / Charity
4Sandy's ideal home Sandy is an incredibly sweet and gentle soul who has come into our care with very little background. She walks beautifully on the lead, happy to take her time enjoying all the interesting sniffs along the way. While she does enjoy her strolls, Sandy’s true favourite pastime is simply relaxing in the sunshine, soaking up cuddles and affection from her
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
4Darcy's ideal home Darcy is a brilliant young Shepherd who is going to be an excellent addition to one lucky family. She is not loving kennels but despite this has remained friendly with everyone she’s met here. With no history of her around children she’s not going to be one to live with very young kids. Older primary school children would be fine though. Darcy can be
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
2Bella's ideal home Bella is a beautiful 1-year-old German Shepherd looking for a loving home where she can truly thrive. Due to frustration, she needs to be the only pet in the home, but she may benefit from having walking buddies to help with her socialization skills. She can live with secondary school-aged children who understand the needs of a large, intelligent breed.
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Rescue Centre / Charity
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3Mazy's ideal home Do you have a space in your heart and on your sofa for our super sweet girl Mazy? She is looking for a home where she can rest her paws, watch some TV and potter around the garden. Mazy will need adopters who can build her leaving hours slowly and work on building her confidence around separation. She will need to be the only dog in the home but can have calm
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4Narla's ideal home Narla can live with teenagers but will need to be the only pet at home as she is very reactive to other Dogs. She's house trained and can be left alone for a few hours without worry once she's settled in. Narla is very strong on her lead. Could you be Narla's perfect match? Narla is a bright girl who knows lots of tricks and excleed at her training classes.
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Shadow's ideal home Shadow is a gentle, sensitive girl aged 6 years and 6 months who’s looking for a calm, understanding home. She can be suspicious and kennel avoidant when meeting new people, but once she feels safe, she’ll approach politely. Out and about, Shadow enjoys exploring new areas at her own pace, though she can be a little worried in unfamiliar surroundings.
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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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6Belle's ideal home Belle is a sweet young pup who is anxiously awaiting her new chapter! She can share her home with older secondary school children and another dog pending a successful meet and greet. We don't know if Belle has ever had contact with cats, but she could integrate with a cat in the home with careful introductions. Belle would benefit from having company most of
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Rescue Centre / Charity
4Sweep's ideal home Sweep is looking for a loving and patient household who are willing to let her settle at her own pace. She would love to live with another dog, as she gets a lot of confidence from having a buddy. Sweep can be quite nervous so would prefer a quiet household to a busy one, but could live with secondary school aged children as long as they are willing to give
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Tessa's ideal home Tessa is a bright, bouncy 11-month-old with a huge personality and a love for life! She’s confident, excitable, and full of curiosity when meeting new people, always eager to say hello with her tail wagging. Her interactions with other Dogs can be a little "over the top," so successful introductions are key — she may be able to live with another dog
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Heidi's ideal home 6-year-old Heidi came to us though no fault of her own and is looking for a home with no other pets. She can live with older teens of 14 plus. She travels well in the car and is looking for an active home. She will have to have a private secure garden she can potter around in without any distractions. She can be left up to 4 hours, but any longer leaving
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4Ayka's ideal home Ayka can live with high school aged children but needs to be the only pet at home as she is very under socialised with other Dogs. We have no background information for her and she will need all of her basic training. Could you be Ayka's perfect match? Poor Ayka was picked up as a stray so we know nothing about her background. She is very friendly and well
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Rescue Centre / Charity
5Elsa's ideal home Elsa can live with children over the age of 16 and will need to be the only pet at home due to her lack of confidence and worried disposition. Could you be Elsa's perfect match? In just nine short weeks, Elsa went on quite the ride! She was spotted straying in Lancashire and had to be trapped as she wouldn't let anyone approach her, and within 24 hours she
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Rescue Centre / Charity
1Mini MIlk's ideal home Mini Milk can live with other pets and children over the age of eight as she is quite mouthy. She will need all of her basic training and someone at home with her all day. Could you be Mini MIlk's perfect match? Mini Milk is the last of her litter to find a home after her adopters didn't turn up. She doesn't seem too worried as she's spending her
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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.
