3Alfie's ideal home Arthur and his siblings are on the search for their individual forever homes. They are 2 months old so looking for a dedicated family that will be around for them throughout the day to help them settle and teach them all the basics. They can live with another fully vaccinated dog pending a successful introduction at the centre and can live with children who
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9Deki's ideal home Deki is a big boy who is a bit of a sensitive soul. He isn't a big fan of handling and much prefers to have his own space, so his new family will need to be understanding of this. Deki is learning how to wear a muzzle for when he sees the vet and when he needs a groom to keep him looking his best! He would like to be the only pet in his forever home, however
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91Polly's ideal home Pretty Polly is a young girl who is looking for a home with not too many visitors as she can become overwhelmed with too many new faces. Polly would like to be the only pooch in the home but her family will be encouraged to continue working on her socialising around other Dogs as she can be unsure on how to behave around them. As Polly can be a worried girl
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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
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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
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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
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1Bruno's ideal home Bruno is looking for a quiet home with confident adopters who are training minded and want to work on a dogs training from the start. Exposure and appropriate socialisation in his daily life is imperative in order for him to become a well-rounded confident dog. Advice and support will be offered by the Manchester behaviour team. He will need an adult only
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Neil's ideal home Neil is a very handsome 2 year old German Shepherd looking for his forever home. Neil is unable to live with another dog in the home and is looking for adopters that are happy to work on his dog social skills as he had not had much socialisation before coming into our care. He can live with old secondary school aged children. When meeting new people he is
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2Onyx's ideal home Onyx is looking for a home with loving adopters who can take her on exploring, sniffy adventures, give her training and enrichment to keep her clever brain busy and give her all the care and attention she deserves. She can live with children aged 8 years and over who can play with her nicely and can give her space to relax and rest when needed. Onyx is a shy
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2Bella's ideal home Bella is on the search for her forever home with adopters who are willing to put in the time and effort into her training. She is a young girl who will need her adopters around for most of the time to help her settle in and get used to be left for short periods of time. Bella can live with another dog in the home. She would like a garden but this could be
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4Nobbly Bobbly's ideal home Nobbly Bobbly and her brothers and Sisters are all looking for homes individually, where they could live with children over the age of 8, other dogs and potentially dog savvy cats who have live with a dog before. As this gorgeous gang are only 11 weeks old they will need all their basic training putting into place and someone at home for most of the
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1Coconut's ideal home Coconut is a super sweet 9 week old German Shepherd cross Husky and she is looking for their forever home! She loves running around with her toys and loves to cuddle up for a snooze. Coconut is currently being looked after by one of our amazing foster carers and doing well. She can live with other animals and children. AWE licence number 13090 by West
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3Major's ideal home Major is a handsome 9 Year old German Shepherd. Major is a lovely boy who enjoys a fuss and will give you a paw to kindly request a snuggle! Although he is older, he is definitely young at heart. He loves to carry his toys around while he sniffs and enjoys his walks. Major would like access to his own garden where he can potter and enjoy the outdoors. He
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3Milo's ideal home Meet Milo — a ridiculously adorable 10-month-old Malinois pup with big ears, an even bigger heart, and snuggles to spare! This sweet boy is looking for a loving, active forever home where he can truly thrive. He is looking for a home that has experience with high energy working breeds with a keen interest in training and can put his drive and determination
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3Cherry's ideal home Cherry is a super sweet 8 week old German Shepherd cross Husky. Her and her siblings are looking for their forever homes. They love running around with their toys and love to cuddle up for a snooze. Cherry and her siblings are currently out with our amazing foster families and doing well. Cherry and her siblings can live with other animals and children. AWE
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3Apricot's ideal home Apricot is a super sweet 8 week old German Shepherd cross Husky. Her and her siblings are looking for their forever homes. They love running around with their toys and love to cuddle up for a snooze. Apricot and her siblings are currently out with our amazing foster families and doing well. Apricot and her siblings can live with other animals and children.
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Gizmo's ideal home 3 year old German Shepherd / Labrador cross Gizmo has come to us through no fault of his own. He is ready to find his forever family that can include him in family life and give him lots of fuss and attention. Gizmo is a friendly boy and can live with older children 14+ that are comfortable around large bouncy dogs. He would prefer to be the only dog in the
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3Peaches's ideal home Peaches is a young German Shepherd cross with the softest eyes and a heart full of potential. Peaches hasn’t had the best start and is still learning the world is a safe place. Once she forms a bond, Peaches blossoms into a playful, affectionate companion She’s just discovering the joys of play and already knows that food is a very good thing! She’ll
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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
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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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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.
