6Cain's ideal home Cain is a gorgeous 2-year-old German Shepherd cross. He can be on the shyer side at first but once you are friends, his cheeky personality starts to come out! With his best human friends he loves a chin scratch, he is also a big foodie and loves his treats! Cain is a sweet but sensitive boy who can be shy of new people and situations. He would benefit from
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
1Ricky's ideal home Ricky is a fun, enthusiastic energetic young lad! He is just 8 months old, he is looking for an active family to take him on lots of exciting adventures. He is looking for a home with a secure garden, he could possibly live with another dog (neutered) Ricky is currently in a foster home. Could you be Ricky's perfect match? Ricky enjoys travelling in the car,
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
9Thomas's ideal home Thomas is an enthusiastic boy who is excited to begin the search for a home! As he can find handling a little overwhelming Thomas is looking for an adult-only home with a garden of his own. He'd love to be the only pet for now. He does get on well with other Dogs but is very over-the-top and intense, especially when greeting. Walking friends to help his
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
6Guy's ideal home Guy is ready to find his forever family and home! He’ll thrive with adopters who are ready to embrace all the Shepherdy ways, continue training and be up for plenty of fun! A home with older teens, no other pets and a quiet environment will suit Guy best. Could you be Guy's perfect match? Guy is a fun, clever, 4-year-old German Shepherd who is full of
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
3Rip'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
Rescue Centre / Charity
6Augustus's ideal home Augustus is a beautiful but anxious boy who would love to find a quiet home where he will be given time to decompress and find his paws. He is very sweet but finds handling quite overwhelming and freezes. For this reason he’s looking for an adult-only home with no visiting children. Augustus won’t be able to live with cats and is looking for a home as
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
3Guiness's ideal home If you are after a big-hearted boy with an even bigger pair of ears, Guiness could be just the one for you! At four and a half years old, this handsome German Shepherd is a happy, friendly lad who is always up for a bit of fun. He loves being out and about, exploring new places and going on adventures—especially if it means he can ride along in the car
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
4Ollie's ideal home Ollie is a sensitive boy who would love to find a quiet home. He's a big softie at heart and really content to plod around, but does have some worries and will need a slow, steady approach, especially with handling. To set him up for success Ollie is looking for an adult only home as the only pet. He loves to get out and about but can find seeing other Dogs
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
4Chewy's ideal home Charming Chewy is on the search for his forever home with adopters who can shower him with all the love he deserves. He is a bouncy young boy who would benefit from learning how to keep all four paws on the floor. He can live with children who are comfortable around bouncy Dogs, Chewy would love a secure garden to enjoy but this could be private or communal.
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
2Baloo's ideal home Baloo is a Shepherd cross that is only 1 year old. He is full of energy and personality, and doesn’t always know how to channel that. He’s friendly, but jumpy and pushy, which can lead to some mouthing behaviours. For this reason he is looking for an adult only home. Baloo is looking to be the only dog in the home whilst he builds up his social skills. A
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
2Tristen's ideal home Terrific German Shepherd Tristen is on the search for a dedicated family who want to get stuck into positive rewards based training. Tristen has been loving life of foster and has been working on his basics and housetraining- this will need to be continued in his forever home. As Tristen’s teeth are coming through he has shown to be quite mouthy- he
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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.
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
3Trilby's ideal home Trilby is a beautiful boy, aged approximately three-years-old. Originally found as a stray, we haven’t got any information on his background before his arrival in our care. However, we have been working closely with him to determine what we feel would make for his ideal home! As a boy with lots of energy, yet lacking in general confidence, we think Trilby
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
5Levi's ideal home Levi would love for his family to be passionate about dog training and help him out with some of his training skills. He’ll need the basics such as time alone built up and house training. But he would also like to work on his distance work around traffic as he can react to this. Quieter walking routes where he can explore and sniff at ease on the lead will
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
6Lawson's ideal home Lawson is an 2-year-old German Shepherd. Lawson is a big friendly lad who is great fun to be around. He is at his best when spending time with his family doing some 1-2-1 training, playing games or having a snuggle on the sofa. He is looking for experienced owners who are familiar with the shepherd breed and are keen to continue his training. He can forget
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
3Buck's ideal home Buck is a five-year-old German Shepherd who's a little shy at first, but once you get to know him, you'll discover a loyal and loving companion. Buck's ideal home is a quiet one with a confident, dog experienced family with not too many visitors. It's important to give him time to warm up to new people at his own pace. He thrives in a calm environment and can
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
61Tommy's ideal home Tommy was born at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury but unfortunately returned after being in a home for four years. Now, he's seeking owners who understand his breed and are ready to embrace his cheeky personality. Due to his stealing and guarding behaviour, Tommy requires an adult-only home without other Dogs. However, with time and patience, he could potentially
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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2Herman's ideal home Herman is a sensitive boy who would love to find a quiet home. He's a big softie at heart but has shown worries around formal handling. Herman is looking for a home where children are secondary school age. He loves to get out and about but can find seeing other dogs a bit frustrating and get himself into a bit of a pickle. As he's a large lad he'll need
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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.
