Family Friendly Female (Bitch) German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue

25 Family Friendly Female (Bitch) German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue accross the UK

Find 25 female 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.

  • Koda 2

    Koda

    1 week ago
    • 4 Month Old Female

    Koda's ideal home Meet Koda, a lovely 3- month-old girl who is confident when meeting new people and enjoys making new friends! She is also confident, playful and excitable when meeting other Dogs, showing lots of interest and enthusiasm. Koda has a medium energy level and will benefit from a home that can provide her with regular exercise, playtime and opportunities to burn

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex

  • Tilly 6

    Tilly

    1 week ago
    • 8 Month Old Female

    Tilly's ideal home Tilly is an 8 month old Collie x German Shepherd. She is looking for a home where she can be the only pet and would benefit from some further dog socialisation once settled as she can be underconfident when meeting other Dogs. Tilly is a sweet girl who can be worried and so would like a home where any children are of Older Secondary School age or older and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk

  • Pokemon Pups 2

    Pokemon Pups

    1 week ago
    • 7 Week Old Female

    Pokemon Pups's ideal home These Puppies are looking for loving, committed homes with owners who have experience with medium to large breeds and, ideally, some knowledge of Akitas or a willingness to learn about the breed’s traits and needs. Could you be Pokemon Pups's perfect match? Each puppy has different needs and personality traits. All can live with other Dogs, while

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire

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    Dakota

    3 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old Female

    Dakota's ideal home Dakota is a lovely 1-year-and-9-month-old girl who is confident and friendly when meeting new people. She is a playful and bouncy girl who loves having fun, especially when there are toys to enjoy, treats to munch and plenty of fuss and cuddles to go around! Dakota can be conflicted when meeting other Dogs, so her new family will need to be committed to

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex

  • Cassie 5

    Cassie

    3 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old Female

    Cassie's ideal home The wonderful Cassie is a one-year-old German Shepherd looking for a loving home with a gentle, kind, sweet-natured family. She could potentially share her home with another dog. She has no history around cats, small furries, or livestock and has been okay around chickens and ducks. She could share her home with upper secondary school aged children. Cassie

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon

  • Betty 2

    Betty

    2 weeks ago
    • 7 Year Old Female

    Betty's ideal home Betty is looking for an active home with a private, secure garden where she can enjoy spending time with her family and show off her zoomies. She could live with children of upper secondary school age and above and would prefer to be the only pet in the home so she can enjoy all the attention to herself. Betty's ideal home will have access to quiet walks and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester

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    Nellie

    • 6 Month Old Female

    Nellie's ideal home Nellie is a very sweet 4-month-old Doberman x German Shepherd who absolutely loves people and enjoys nothing more than cuddles, fuss and attention. She is doing well in kennels, although she can be vocal when things are busy or there is lots going on. As a young puppy, Nellie is still learning about the world and can sometimes feel overwhelmed or unsure

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex

  • Skye & Rolo 1

    Skye & Rolo

    • 1 Year Old Female

    Skye & Rolo's ideal home Meet the super siblings, Skye (2) and Rolo (1)! These two are a proper package deal — where you find one, you’ll usually find the other close behind! They would love to find a home together where they can continue being each other’s favourite sidekick. They can live with older primary school-aged children, both can be left for a few hours and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire

  • Lola 8

    Lola

    • 5 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

  • Mitsy 7

    Mitsy

    • 5 Year Old Female

    Mitsy's ideal home Mitsy is a 5-year-old German Shepherd looking for a loving home where she can continue to learn and settle into life outside of kennels. Mitsy is a friendly, affectionate girl who has been lovely with all the staff she has met here at Dogs Trust. She enjoys meeting people and we think she would be happy to welcome visitors into her new home, especially if

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire

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    Angel

    • 4 Year Old Female

    Angel's ideal home Angel is a gorgeous 3-year-old German Shepherd who is the perfect example of an affectionate, loving girl. She is settled and comfortable in her kennel but really enjoys being out and about, having a good sniff around before coming over to her carers for a fuss or a play. Angel walks well on the lead, although she can become a little pully when excited, so

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex

  • Coco 3

    Coco

    • 3 Year Old Female

    Coco's ideal home Say hello to gorgeous Coco! She is a 3 year old German Shepherd looking for her new home. She can live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet at the centre. We have no concerns if she can live with another dog as she has done previously. Coco is looking for a quieter life, so we are looking for a home with secondary school aged children and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales

  • Eva 4

    Eva

    • 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

  • Boots 4

    Boots

    • 2 Year Old Female

    Boots's ideal home Boots is a gorgeous 2yr old German Shepherd who adores people and is happiest when she is spending time with them. Boots would need to be the only pet in the home, but she can have walking friends to meet and socialise with out and about. She could live with older primary school-aged children and can be left for up to four hours. She also travels well in the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire

  • Luna 2

    Luna

    • 3 Year Old Female

    Luna's ideal home Luna is a sweet, fun-loving girl who would love an active family to enjoy life with. She has plenty of energy to burn off, so her dream home would ideally have a garden where she can enjoy a good zoom around and have some fun. Luna loves being around her people and really enjoys attention and affection. She is a playful girl who particularly enjoys a good

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London

  • Greta 4

    Greta

    • 3 Year Old Female

    Greta's ideal home Greta is a stunning 3-year-old German Shepherd who would love an active family to take her on lots of adventures, especially as she absolutely loves travelling in the car! She needs to be the only pet in the home and can live with secondary-school-aged children who understand how to give her space when she needs it. Greta can be left for up to 4 hours, and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire

  • Tiana 4

    Tiana

    • 7 Month Old Female

    Tiana's ideal home Tiana can live with other Dogs and children of upper primary age, though they will need to be confident around Dogs as she jumps up a lot. We have no history for her and she's likely to need all her basic training, as well as someone with her most of the day. Could you be Tiana's perfect match? Tiana is a big pup who doesn't quite know what to do with or

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside

  • Buffy 5

    Buffy

    • 1 Year Old Female

    Buffy's ideal home Buffy is looking for a patient home to help her adjust to home life. She can live with children of secondary age upwards but no other pets. She can be left alone for a couple of hours with potential to build up in future. Could you be Buffy's perfect match? Gorgeous Buffy is sure to steal your heart like she has done all of ours! She’s an affectionate girl

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire

  • Bella 2

    Bella

    • 2 Year Old Female

    Bella's ideal home Bella is a sweet soul who came into our care having recently had a couple of pups. Now her Puppies have independence and homes of their own she would love to get her own fresh start. Bella is friendly and can live with primary school age children. She has lived with Dogs before and could do so again as long as they get on during meets in centre first. She

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire

  • 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

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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.

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