4Tailor's ideal home Tailor is looking for a home with active adopters who can take him on sniffy adventures and provide him with fun and mentally stimulating enrichment to keep his brain busy. He can live with primary school aged children who are confident with a large, playful dog and can give him space to rest when needed. Tailor can be a little frustrated around other Dogs,
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Frank's ideal home Frank is a bright, high-energy 5-month-old pup with a heart full of potential and a real zest for life. He's sweet and friendly with people, always happy to say hello and soak up attention. Like many pups his age, Frank is still finding his feet in the world, and while he’s unsure and conflicted when meeting other Dogs, he may benefit from calm,
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Skully's ideal home 9 month old Skully has come to us through no fault of his own and is now ready to find his forever home. Skully is a young and excitable dog, he is still a puppy at heart and needs an experienced family to help him find his way in the world and continue with his training. Skully can live with children 14+ that are comfortable around large bouncy Dogs. He
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2Prince's ideal home Prince is a 1 year old German Shepherd X Golden Retriever. He would love a home where he can be the only pet and where his family can help build his confidence as he can find being in new places and environments worrying. He could join a home with children of secondary school age who are comfortable around larger Dogs and can appreciate his nervous nature.
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3Hilton's ideal home Hilton is on the search for a loving and patient family who can help him settle into home life and learn about the World. Hilton would like to be the only dog in the home for now but could have the potential to live with another once he has been more socialised. He would be best suited to live with teenagers who are comfortable around big bouncy Dogs. Once
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4Cosmo's ideal home Cosmo is a bright German Shepherd looking for a patient and dedicated family to help reach his full potential. He is a loyal and eager learning who would love to get stuck into lots of training, games and activities. He can be worried when being left alone so adopters will need to build up their leaving time gradually to help build his confidence. Adopters
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3Bandit's ideal home Bandit is on the search for his forever home with adopters who can be around for most of the day to help him settle into home life. As Bandit was a stray we do not know if he has lived in a home environment before so adopters will need to be understanding that it may take him time to get used to a home routine. Bandit could live with another dog in the home
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4Bagheera's ideal home Meet Bagheera, a charming companion who's eager to find a home where he can shine as the only pet. While we don’t have a history of him living with children, we believe he could thrive with kids aged 15 and over, as long as there's supervision to manage his size and his overly playful behaviours when he's excited. A private garden would be perfect for
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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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4Rik'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
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Ernie's ideal home Ernie is a lively, 5-month-old pup who absolutely loves meeting new people and is always excited to make new friends. He’s a bit bouncy and full of energy, with a heart as big as his personality. However, when it comes to meeting other dogs, Ernie can be a little worried and vocal, as he’s still under-socialised. He won’t be ready to share his home
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1Hero's ideal home Hero is on the search for his forever home with adopters who are around for most of the day to help him settle into home life. Hero can live with secondary school aged children who can respect his space. Hero would like to be the only dog in the home but would be happy to have walking friends out and about. It is not essential for Hero to go to a home with a
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3Arlo's ideal home Arlo is looking for a calm and predicable home in an area with quieter walking routes with loving adopters who can give him the time he needs to settle in, help him to build his confidence and advocate for him in situations he may find uncomfortable. Arlo is a sweet boy, but can be worried around strangers, so can live with children aged 12 and over who will
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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.
