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

18 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.

  • Bow 3

    Bow

    3 days ago
    • 6 Years Old

    Bow's ideal home Meet Beautiful Bow, a charming 6-year-old Crossbreed in search of her forever home. Bow is perfect for families with children aged 11 and up, as she can be a bit hand shy, especially around her head, but she absolutely loves chin tickles. While Bow can feel a little uncertain around other Dogs and may growl to show her discomfort, she will need patient and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk

  • 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

  • Roman 3

    Roman

    6 days 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

  • Millie 2

    Millie

    • 7 Years Old

    Millie's ideal home Meet Millie and Storm, two delightful 7-year-old companions—a German Shepherd and a Doberman—seeking their forever home through our Home Stay scheme together. Due to their current owner's health issues, these lovable Dogs are ready to bring joy to a new family. Millie and Storm have wonderful temperaments, making them great with older primary

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk

  • Stella 5

    Stella

    • 1 Year Old

    Stella's ideal home Meet gorgeous girl, Stella! Stella is a 2-year old GSD looking for her forever home! Stella is a super intelligent girl, who has a whole array of tricks under her belt already, and more on the way. She could live with a resident dog in the home, pending a successful meet here in the centre. Stella can live with children 11yrs+ as she can get a little bit

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • 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

  • Dozer 3

    Dozer

    • 1 Year Old

    Dozer's ideal home Dozer is a sweet German Shepard cross Shar Pei. He is one year old and is able to live with children 11+. He can be a little nervous of other Dogs but would benefit from making dog social friends out and about. He is looking for a high level energy house hold that is able to take him out on nice walks and help him engage with mental enrichment. Could you be

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Lyra 4

    Lyra

    • 3 Years Old

    Lyra's ideal home Lyra is a beautiful almost 4 year old German Shepherd. She has spent a short time in a home where she was housetrained but may need a little refresher as she settles back into home life. Lyra is a sweet girlie but isn't quite as confident as she seems. She can find meeting new people a bit overwhelming and therefore would do best in a home with minimal

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks

  • Scramble 3

    Scramble

    • 10 Months Old

    Scramble's ideal home Meet Scramble, an 8-month old Crossbreed looking for her perfect home. Beautiful Scramble is a very worried girl, who can take a long time to trust people. Only now, after 2 weeks in her kennel, has she began asking for fuss from her handlers. Any potential adopters will need to be aware that she will need patience, time and understanding. Any children

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Hashbrown 2

    Hashbrown

    • 1 Year Old

    Hashbrown's ideal home Say hello to Hashbrown, our stunning 1-year old Crossbreed looking for his forever home! Hashbrown is looking for a home that is understanding of his worried nature, so any children would need to be 14yrs+. Hashbrown would enjoy a resident dog in the home that is able to show him the ropes! He's a really lovely boy who can be worried initially, but comes

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Mushroom 2

    Mushroom

    • 1 Year Old

    Mushroom's ideal home Meet Mushroom, a gorgeous 1-year old Crossbreed looking for his forever home. Mushroom would be able to live with a calm, polite dog in the home pending a successful meet here in the centre. Any children would need to be 14yrs+ and able to give him space when he needs it, as he is a worried lad. Mushroom is quite under-socialised and under-confident, so

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Beans 2

    Beans

    • 9 Months Old

    Beans's ideal home Meet Beans! Beans is a gorgeous 7-month old Crossbreed looking for his forever home. Beans has come into us having been under-socialised, so he is incredibly worried. For this reason, we would be looking for homes with children 16yrs+ and potentially a calm, polite resident dog that is able to show him the ropes - although, he has shown some guarding

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Bailey 3

    Bailey

    • 8 Months Old

    Bailey's ideal home Bailey can live with high school aged children but will need to be the only pet at home. He is house trained but being so young and spending time in kennels, he may need a refresher. Bailey is good around horses. Could you be Bailey's perfect match? Young Bailey is having a lot to deal with, finding himself at the centre at such a young age. He's here

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside

  • Trigger 5

    Trigger

    • 1 Year Old

    Trigger's ideal home Trigger would truly flourish in a calm, predictable home where he can enjoy a steady routine and a relaxed atmosphere. He feels most comfortable in quiet to moderately busy environments and loves peaceful walks, making a rural or low‑traffic setting an ideal match for him. He would be happiest living with adults or secondary‑school‑aged children who

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks

  • Damon 3

    Damon

    • 2 Years Old

    Damon's ideal home Damon would thrive in a calm home with older children of upper secondary school age or above who are confident around a lively, large dog. He may be able to live with another well-matched dog following successful introductions at the centre, and he may also be suitable for a home with a confident cat, as he previously lived happily with one. A home without

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester

  • Rip 3

    Rip

    • 1 Year Old

    Rip's ideal home Rip would be better as the only dog due to his OTT behaviours but can walk with others. Any children at home would need to be older than 16 as he has snapped around food. Rip is house trained and knows some basic cues, and he needs a 6ft fence in the garden as he can jump. Could you be Rip's perfect match? Rip was born at the centre but has sadly been returned

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside

  • Narla 4

    Narla

    • 1 Year Old

    Narla'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.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside

  • Nala 3

    Nala

    • 3 Years Old

    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

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  • Ernest 5

    Ernest

    1 day 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

  • Latavia 3

    Latavia

    2 days ago
    • 3 Years Old

    Latavia's ideal home Meet the stunning 3-year-old German Shepherd, Latavia. She is looking for patient adopters who have the time to help her adjust to living in a home. She can be worried when being left on her own, so she would really like her adopters to be around for most of the time as she is settling into her home and having minimal leave hours. Latavia will need to

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London

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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