Fully Trained German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue

23 Fully Trained German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue accross the UK

Find 23 German Shepherd dogs for adoption across the UK, including rescue and rehoming listings from shelters, breeders and private owners.

This page helps you compare German Shepherd dogs available for adoption across the UK, 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.

  • Lola 8

    Lola

    2 days ago
    • 4 Year Old Female

    Lola's ideal home Lola might not merengue and cha-cha-cha but she is definitely a star! She can be a little worried at first and she won’t want to live with young kids, but those of around secondary school age would be fine. Lola is dog social and loves spending time with playful Dogs, so could live with one as long as it’s the right match. She can be frustrated when she

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire

  • Odin 4

    Odin

    6 days ago
    • 5 Year Old Male

    Odin's ideal home Odin is a handsome 5yr old German Shepherd looking for a new home via our Homestay scheme. He is able to live with primary school aged children but would like to be the only pet in his home. Could you be Odin's perfect match? Odin has positive home history of being fully housetrained and travelling well in a car. He doesn't have much experience of being left

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire

  • Shiva 3

    Shiva

    1 week ago
    • 11 Week Old Male

    Shiva's ideal home Shiva is a 2 month old German Shepherd X Belgian Shepherd Pup. He is looking for a fairly active home that can help him learn all the basics to thrive in life. He has the potential to live with another dog pending meets at the centre and could live with other animals providing initial introductions are carefully managed. He could live with children of

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk

  • Thornton 4

    Thornton

    1 week ago
    • 11 Week Old Male

    Thornton's ideal home Thornton is a 2 month old German Shepherd X Belgian Shepherd Pup. He is looking for a fairly active home that can help him learn all the basics to thrive in life. He has the potential to live with another dog pending meets at the centre and could live with other animals providing initial introductions are carefully managed. He could live with children of

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk

  • Wanda 2

    Wanda

    2 weeks ago
    • 3 Month Old Female

    Wanda's ideal home Meet Wanda a beautiful 2 month old German Shepherd cross Belgium Shepherd on the look out for her forever home. She can live with other Dogs as long as fully vaccinated and any dog of the opposite sex is neutered, pending successful meets at the centre. Wanda can live with older primary school children who are used to Dogs that may jump up or have the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk

  • Dr. Strange 2

    Dr. Strange

    2 weeks ago
    • 3 Month Old Male

    Dr. Strange's ideal home Meet Dr Strange a handsome 2 month old German Shepherd cross Belgium Shepherd on the look out for his forever home. He can live with other Dogs as long as fully vaccinated and any dog of the opposite sex is neutered, pending successful meets at the centre. Dr Strange can live with older primary school children who are used to Dogs that may jump up or

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk

  • Eva 4

    Eva

    3 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old Female

    Eva's ideal home Meet Eva, a gorgeous 1.5-year old Shepherd X looking for her forever home! Eva is a gorgeous girl, who is full of beans. She'll be looking for an active home that can take her on fun adventures and keep her clever brain busy! Eva is able to live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet here in the centre. Eva would prefer for all children to be

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Ozzy 3

    Ozzy

    • 1 Year Old Male

    Ozzy's ideal home Meet gorgeous boy, Ozzy! Ozzy is an almost 2-year old GSD looking for his forever home! Ozzy is able to live with another dog - as long as they are tolerant and confident, as he can be a lot! Ozzy would love for all children in the home to be older secondary school aged, as he is a bouncy boy and does jump up! He is a busy boy, who is full of energy! He is

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Major Tom 4

    Major Tom

    • 6 Year Old Male

    Major Tom's ideal home Major Tom can live with children of high school age and has never lived with other Dogs but seems relatively comfortable around them. We know he has lived in a home and is likely to be house trained, but he may not be used to spending time alone. Could you be Major Tom's perfect match? We don't know a lot about Major Tom's background but he's a sweet boy

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside

  • Benji 4

    Benji

    • 1 Year Old Male

    Benji's ideal home Benji can live with teenagers but needs to be the only pet at home as he does not like to share his things. He is house trained and will chew on things that have been left out when alone, so best to make sure everything inappropriate is away before leaving him. Could you be Benji's perfect match? Benji is just bursting with energy and looking for an active

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside

  • Rae 9

    Rae

    • 6 Year Old Female

    Rae's ideal home Meet gorgeous girl, Rae! Rae is a 6-year old GSD looking for her forever home. Rae is looking to be the only dog in the home, as she does need a little bit of work on her social skills. She is able to go home with older secondary school aged children that are comfortable with bigger Dogs! Rae is a very clever girl who loves to be kept busy and learning new

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Neptune 2

    Neptune

    • 5 Month Old Male

    Neptune's ideal home Neptune can live with other pets and children of upper primary school age. He will need all of his basic training and someone at home all day whilst he's still a pup. Could you be Neptune's perfect match? Neptune is a bright boy who has adjusted well to his new environment. He plays happily with his siblings and doesn't cause too much mischief! We believe

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside

  • Indigo 9

    Indigo

    • 3 Year Old Female

    Indigo's ideal home Indigo is a sensitive but sweet lady, ready to find her new home. We have no history of Indigo around children and she is best suited to an adult only home. Indigo would love to live with a confident existing dog to act as a role model, this will be pending a successful mix in centre prior to adoption. Indigo is currently out in a foster home. Could you be

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire

  • Kai 5

    Kai

    • 4 Year Old Male

    Kai's ideal home Meet gorgeous lad, Kai! Kai is a 4-year old German Shepherd looking for his forever home. Kai is a super sweet boy, who is looking to be the only dog in the home. He would love a family that are willing to work with his doggy social skills, as he can be a bit barky when seeing other Dogs. Kai is wanting all children in the home to be 16yrs+ as he likes a more

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • 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

  • Oreo 3

    Oreo

    • 2 Year Old Female

    Oreo's ideal home Meet Oreo - a beautiful 2 year old Labrador cross German Shepherd, now on the search for her new home. Oreo is an absolute sweetheart, with a heart full of love to share. She is currently recovering from a hip operation in her foster home and although recovering super well, her new adopters will need to be willing to take her to physio and hydrotherapy

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire

  • Jac 2

    Jac

    • 6 Year Old Male

    Jac's ideal home Jac is on the lookout for a home where he can truly thrive! He can happily live with secondary school aged children and would love to be the centre of attention as the only dog in the home. He's looking for a home without cats, birds, or small furry pets. Jac enjoys exploring quieter, more rural walking routes where he can take in all the exciting sights and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon

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    Warner

    • 6 Year Old Male

    Warner's ideal home Warner is a handsome six-year-old Husky and German Shepherd Cross with a confident, easy-going nature and a heart full of affection. He loves meeting new people and greets everyone with a wagging tail, happily soaking up all the fuss and even jumping up for cuddles. Warner has lived alongside his lifelong best friend, Oakley, and while he is independent

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex

  • Cowboy 10

    Cowboy

    • 3 Year Old Male

    Cowboy's ideal home Meet the cutest boy on the block, Cowboy! He is a 2.5-year old Saluki X Shepherd looking for his forever home! Cowboy is an incredibly clever, playful, fun boy who would love an active family that are able to keep him stimulated mentally and physically. Cowboy is so fun to train with, and being mixed with Shepherd types, he would love a family to offer him

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Nova 4

    Nova

    • 7 Month Old Female

    Nova's ideal home Meet Nova, a stunning 4-month-old German Shepherd cross French Bulldog. As a young puppy, Nova is looking for an active home with owners who have lots of time and patience to put into her training and keep up with her playful ways. Nova needs a fully enclosed garden to run around in and continue helping with housetraining. Nova could live with primary school

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire

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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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