4Miley's ideal home Miley is looking for a calm home with minimal visitors, especially when she is settling in. With active adopters who can take her on sniffy adventures, provide her with fun and mentally stimulating enrichment to keep her brain busy and who will take the time to help her settle in at her pace and give her all the love and attention she deserves. She could
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3Mazy's ideal home Do you have a space in your heart and on your sofa for our super sweet girl Mazy? She is looking for a home where she can rest her paws, watch some TV and potter around the garden. Mazy will need adopters who can build her leaving hours slowly and work on building her confidence around separation. She will need to be the only dog in the home but can have calm
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3Storm's ideal home Storm is a beautiful 3 year old German Shepherd X Shar Pei with the fluffiest ears! She is looking for a home where she can be the only pet and could live with children of Secondary School age and older. Storm would benefit from having a garden of her own to help her settle into her new home and to allow her space to play with her toys. Currently she is
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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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5Rocco's ideal home Rocco is a sweet, loving, and playful young lad bursting with personality. Once he gets to know you, his affectionate and cheeky side truly shines through. While he can be a little nervous around new people at first, with a bit of patience and time, Rocco quickly blossoms into a loyal and loving companion. Rocco would thrive in a calm, understanding home
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1Toni's ideal home Toni is the sweetest, gentlest 8 year old German Shepherd. She has a love for squeaky toys and cuddles, she loves spending time in the office with the staff and is looking for a home to call her own. Toni can live in a home with children of Primary School Age, she would prefer to be the only pet in the home due to not always being comfortable around other
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4Sweep's ideal home Sweep is looking for a loving and patient household who are willing to let her settle at her own pace. She would love to live with another dog, as she gets a lot of confidence from having a buddy. Sweep can be quite nervous so would prefer a quiet household to a busy one, but could live with secondary school aged children as long as they are willing to give
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5Elsa's ideal home Elsa can live with children over the age of 16 and will need to be the only pet at home due to her lack of confidence and worried disposition. Could you be Elsa's perfect match? In just nine short weeks, Elsa went on quite the ride! She was spotted straying in Lancashire and had to be trapped as she wouldn't let anyone approach her, and within 24 hours she
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Rescue Centre / Charity
5Arlo's ideal home Say hello to Arlo, a handsome 4-year-old crossbreed who is searching for a forever home where he can soak up all the love as the only pet. He’d be delighted to live with secondary school-aged children and is content being left alone for short periods. Arlo is a smart cookie who’s already housetrained and knows some tricks, due to his size he will need
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2Bella's ideal home Bella is a beautiful 1-year-old German Shepherd looking for a loving home where she can truly thrive. Due to frustration, she needs to be the only pet in the home, but she may benefit from having walking buddies to help with her socialization skills. She can live with secondary school-aged children who understand the needs of a large, intelligent breed.
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7Maximilian's ideal home Maximillian is a handsome 10-year-old German Shepherd who found himself in our care through no fault of his own. This wonderful boy is looking for a calm, adult-only home where he can be the only pet. He would thrive in a peaceful environment with owners who are home most of the time, though he can gradually adjust to being left for short periods. A
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2Amarok's ideal home Amarok is looking for a home where he can enjoy plenty of company and affection. He is a social and adaptable boy who has experience living with other Dogs, cats, and children of all ages. He would be just as happy as the only pet or sharing his space with furry friends. While he settles well when left alone for short periods, he thrives in a home where he
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3Daisy's ideal home Daisy can live with children of high school age but will need to be the only dog in the household. We know she has lived in a home before so may be house trained but we can't guarantee it. Could you be Daisy's perfect match? Daisy is a beautiful four year old Shepherd who has settled quickly into centre life. She loves to greet her carers each morning and is
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3Loki Boy's ideal home Loki Boy is a big beautiful boy who isn't quite as confident as he seems. He can find meeting new people a bit scary and overwhelming so will need adopters who are willing to dedicate lots of time to make friends with him. Loki Boy is learning to wear a muzzle for when he's out and about on his walks, but he's quickly figuring out this means lots of tasty
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Conker's ideal home Conker is a bright and playful 5-month-old pup looking for a home that can offer him the support and structure he needs as he grows. He’s friendly when meeting new people and enjoys saying hello, always ready to charm with a toy in his mouth – usually a ball! While he can happily share his space with other dogs, Conker is more independent and doesn’t
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5Luca's ideal home Luca is a fun-loving and affectionate boy looking for a home where he can be part of the action and spend lots of quality time with his people. He’s best suited to a home with children aged 14+ and would love a secure garden where he can potter and play. As he’s still learning to feel confident when left alone, Luca will need his new family around most of
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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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2Trooper's ideal home Trooper is a 5 year old German Shepherd cross Labrador. Trooper is an active lad who is happy to say hello to everyone he meets. He enjoys running around, playing with her squeaky toys and being on the go! Trooper would make a loving and fun addition to any family! He is looking for a home with children aged 10 and over and could potentially live with
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3Hailee's ideal home Hailee is looking for a calm and predictable home in a quiet, rural area, with adopters who can take her on sniffy adventures in quiet walking areas and will provide her with all the care and attention she deserves. She can live with older secondary aged children who will play nicely with her and give her space to rest when needed. Hailee is very worried by
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4Dandelion's ideal home Dandelion is a sweet active girl looking for a family to keep her busy and teach her lots of new things. Dandelion is a clever girl and whilst she knows some simple training she would love a family who will engage her brain and teach her new things! Dandelion loves to play and would like a secure garden where she can run about and throw her toys around.
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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.
