Long Haired German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue

31 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.

  • Ernest 5

    Ernest

    7 hours ago
    • 1 Year Old

    Ernest's ideal home Meet Ernest, a lovely one-year-old German Shepherd, whose had a tough start to life but is now looking for a supportive and loving home. He would thrive in a quieter residential or small town setting with access to open spaces and calmer walking routes. Ernest needs a home with a garden so he can enjoy a run around in a secure area and continue his toilet

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex

  • Ember 4

    Ember

    6 days ago
    • 3 Years Old

    Ember's ideal home This gorgeous girl is looking for an adult only home with at least one female. She will need to be the only dog in the home, no cats but can live with small furries if kept separate. Ember would like to have her own private, secure garden where she can play with her toys and enjoy the sunshine. Adopters will need to have the ability to separate her from the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester

  • Apollo 4

    Apollo

    1 week ago
    • 4 Years Old

    Apollo's ideal home Apollo is a handsome German Shepherd with sensitive side. He’s looking for patient adopters who will give him the time he needs to settle into his new home and build confidence at his own pace. Once he feels comfortable, Apollo has the potential to become a loyal and rewarding companion. He is looking for a home with children 16+ who can give him space

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks

  • Ava 3

    Ava

    1 week ago
    • 11 Months Old

    Ava's ideal home Friendly Ava is looking for her forever home! She could live with children aged 10+ who are experienced and confident with larger breeds; this age could be lowered. Ava has had good interactions with the Dogs she has met at the centre and could go home with another well-matched dog. The dog will need to be able to tolerate her playstyle, as she is still a

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London

  • Fifi 3

    Fifi

    1 week ago
    • 3 Years Old

    Fifi's ideal home Meet Fifi, the absolutely gorgeous 3 year old Shepherd cross whose got the brains to match her beauty and a heart of gold. She loves to play, soft toys are her favourite, she will chase and bound around after them and will happily play on her own, although if there is a buddy around to play with her then all the better. She is a cheeky, independent girl who

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent

  • Roman 3

    Roman

    1 week ago
    • 9 Months Old

    Roman's ideal home Meet Roman, our gorgeous 8-month old Collie x Shepherd who is looking for his forever home! Roman is looking for a home with another dog, who is able to tolerate his boisterous playstyle and show him the way of the world. Any children in the home would need to be 11yrs+ due to his excitable, bouncy nature and his typical puppy mouthing. Roman is a lovely,

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Rex 4

    Rex

    1 week ago
    • 4 Years Old

    Rex's ideal home Sweet Rex is looking for his forever home! He would love adopters who can take him on new adventures and help with his confidence building; he can be worried by new things and loud noises, so he will need his world slowly opened up with positive experiences once he has settled in. He has lived with a cat before, so he could live in a home with cats, pending

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London

  • Apollo 2

    Apollo

    3 weeks ago
    • 11 Months Old

    Apollo's ideal home Apollo is a ten-month-old German Shepherd cross Corso looking for a fun, active, and loving home. He is looking to be the only dog in the home and would benefit from doggy pals to socialise with when out and about. He will need a home without cats or small furries and has no history around livestock. Apollo could share his home with teenage children. He is

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon

  • Khol 7

    Khol

    3 weeks ago
    • 9 Years Old

    Khol's ideal home Khol is a loving older boy who has been making firm friends with both humans and Dogs since arriving here. We don’t know if he’s ever been around children before and at 9 years old will likely not want the hustle and bustle of young kids in the house. Those of secondary school age would be fine though as he has been happy to greet all the new faces here.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire

  • Dakota 4

    Dakota

    • 5 Years Old

    Dakota's ideal home Dakota is a very special 5 year old male German Shepherd who is looking for an equally special new home to call his own. Dakota has been through a lot in his life and came to us in a very poor condition, he has since made fantastic process but still has a little way to go, but we are hoping he may be able to continue his recovery in a forever home, with our

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales

  • Shadow 2

    Shadow

    • 8 Years Old

    Shadow's ideal home Gentle and laid back fluffball Shadow is an almost 8 year old German Shepherd who likes to do things at her pace, especially when exploring all the lovely sniffs on her walks. She is a playful girl who loves her toys, games of tuggy with her raggy toy are her favourite, when she wins she will give it back to you for round two. She takes a little time to

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent

  • Koba 2

    Koba

    • 2 Years Old

    Koba's ideal home Koba is a handsome 2yr old German Shepherd who is looking for a new home through no fault of his own. He's really friendly with everyone he meets and enjoys a good fuss. He'll be fine with older kids who are confident around larger breed Dogs and could also share with another doggy pal as long as they get on. He was fully house trained in his previous home

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire

  • Bonnie H 1

    Bonnie H

    • 2 Years Old

    Bonnie H's ideal home Meet Bonnie, a gorgeous German Shepherd, who is nearly 2 ½ years old. Bonnie could join a family with children as young as preschool aged and older, as she loves nothing more than being with people, lapping up lots of cuddles and playing ball games. She is a super clever girl and knows all of basic training including being housetrained. Bonnie would

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk

  • Mara 3

    Mara

    • 1 Year Old

    Mara's ideal home Mara is a stunning 2yr old German Shepherd Crossbreed who has led a very sheltered life. Sadly she has spent most of her short life in kennels and this has left her very worried by the outside world. She has come a long way during her time with us through training and she is now ready to find a very special forever home. She will be a real project for her

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire

  • Lily 2

    Lily

    • 5 Years Old

    Lily's ideal home Introducing superstar Lily, a 5 year old Border Collie cross German Shepherd who loves to explore the great outdoors and showing off her massive repertoire of tricks! She adores long walks in the woods and fields where she can have a good sniff, before some fun enrichment games at home to put her clever brain to good use! She loves meeting new people, as well

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent

  • Doc 4

    Doc

    • 11 Months Old

    Doc's ideal home Doc might just be 9 months old, but he's definitely got more growing to do! He is a German Shepherd cross who is looking for an active family who can keep up with him! Doc is super friendly and able to share his home with other pets, as well as children around secondary school, due to his bouncy and OTT nature. Could you be Doc's perfect match? This handsome

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Glasgow, Scotland

  • Bear 5

    Bear

    • 5 Years Old

    Bear's ideal home Bear is an absolutley handsome German Shepherd who has come to us through no fault of his own and is ready to find his happy ever after. Bear is looking for a home who is GSD savvy and comfortable and confident with large Dogs. Due to Bear's size and sometimes, nervousness, any youngsters in the house would need to be 16+. Could you be Bear's perfect match?

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales

  • Faye 4

    Faye

    • 7 Years Old

    Faye's ideal home Faye is a sweet 7 year old German Shepherd looking for a calm home and pace of life. She has walked with other Dogs at the centre but is not always keen on them in her personal space so would be best suited as the only dog in the home. She could have some doggy friends to socialise with on walks providing they appreciate she may not want close contact and she

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk

  • Pistachio 2

    Pistachio

    • 8 Years Old

    Pistachio's ideal home Pistachio is a sweet older girl that is looking for her forever home. She didn't have the best start to life so is looking for the best retirement home she can find. The iconic girl is able to live with another dog pending successful meet here at the centre or would benefit from social doggy friends out and about. She is also able to share her house with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Rex GSD 5

    Rex GSD

    • 1 Year Old

    Rex 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

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

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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