1Almond's ideal home Meet Almond! This little lady is the last of her litter to find her forever home and she is super excited to find that special someone! This stunning, vibrant puppy is full of energy and will need an active home that can introduce her to lots of fun and adventure. As she's still young and investigating the world for the first time, elements of training will
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
7Pudding's ideal home Pudding is as sweet as apple pie! She’s still a bit of a baby as she’s less than a year old, and hasn’t had the best start in life, having been found as a stray. She’s absolutely loved spending time with people here and would be able to live with children of primary school age as long as they’re happy with her size. Pudding has mixed well with
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Rescue Centre / Charity
2Narnia's ideal home Narnia is on the search for her forever home with adopters who will be happy to carry on her training and help her settle into home life. She is a young puppy and will need a home that can continue on her basic training, including housetraining, socialisation and exposure to life. Narnia can be worried by new people, so her adopters will need to introduce
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
3Casey's ideal home Meet our golden girl, Casey! She's a 10 year old German Shepherd who is currently living off site in a foster home where she is thoroughly enjoying all the comforts of home life. Casey has settled right into home life like she's always been there. She is housetrained and quite content to be left for an hour or so, which we think could be gradually built up.
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Rescue Centre / Charity
6Mia's ideal home Mia is a sweet girl who can live with children of secondary school ages and above. As she is under socialised with other Dogs and can react she will need to be kept on a lead at all times when out and about and would need to be walked by an adult who is comfortable with her strength on the lead. Due to this she would love her own private, secure garden where
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
3Jadis's ideal home Jadis is on the search for her forever home with adopters who will be happy to carry on her training and help her settle into home life. Due to Jadis’ unsettled start in life, she requires a specific home with adopters who have the time to continue her basic training, socialisation, and exposure to life. She can be worried in new situations and will take
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Rescue Centre / Charity
2Lucy's ideal home Lucy is on the search for her forever home with adopters who will be happy to carry on her training and help her settle into home life. Due to Lucy's unsettled start in life, she requires a specific home with adopters who have the time to continue her basic training, socialisation, and exposure to life. She can be worried by new experiences, so it will take
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
4Nova's ideal home Nova is looking for a home where she will have access to a private secure garden so that she can gain her confidence before heading out and about. She would be best suited to a home that is knowledgeable and experienced with German Shepherds. She would love a quiet home that has the ability to separate her from any unknown visitors to the home as she can be
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
5Trigger'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
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Rescue Centre / Charity
6Raven's ideal home Raven is a 5-year-old, confident and excitable girl who absolutely loves meeting new people and throws herself into life with enthusiasm. She’s playful and confident when meeting other Dogs and could live with another dog that matches her playstyle, dependent on a successful mix here at the centre. Raven is a high-energy dog who will need both plenty of
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Rescue Centre / Charity
3Lacey's ideal home Sweet and independent girl Lacey is a 7 year old Husky/German Shepherd cross who likes to take her time to get to know new people. Once a bond is built she is s a cheeky, fun, and loyal companion. She loves to play, teddies and raggys are her favourite, she will happily bound around after them and throw them up in the air. Once she is comfortable with you
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
1Shadow's ideal home If you admire Dogs with intelligence, loyalty, and a calm, confident presence, Shadow could be the one to capture your heart. This handsome 3-year-old German Shepherd is a bright and devoted boy who loves getting out and about, sharing life’s adventures with his people. He enjoys his walks and takes in the world around him with quiet curiosity, making him
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
6Pipistrelle's ideal home Say hello to baby girl, Miss Pipistrelle! Pipi is a 3-month old GSD x looking for her forever home. Pipi could be rehomed with a resident dog in the home that can show her the ropes (as long as they can keep up with her energy!). Being a young shepherd puppy, she will need a lot of training, confidence building and ongoing support. She will grow to be
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
6Bella's ideal home Bella will need a home with secondary school children and above. Due to having snapped in the past in the vet she will need to be muzzled during invasive vet checks and her family will need to be willing to do vet socials with her. She cannot live with Dogs but her adopters will need to be willing to continue her dog socials out and about. Bella needs a home
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Rescue Centre / Charity
4Hedgehog's ideal home Say hello to gorgeous boy, Hedgehog! He is a 5-month old German Shepherd puppy looking for a loving family that can help him become the confident, loving little man we know he is. Hedgehog is the sweetest little pup, loving cuddles and fuss from his besties. Being a GSD, he is going to grow to be a BIG boy, and will need lots of mental and physical
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Rescue Centre / Charity
5Viktor's ideal home Meet gorgeous boy, Viktor, a 1-year old Crossbreed looking for this forever home! Viktor is unable to live with other Dogs and does need some help with his social skills, as he can be frustrated on lead but he does eventually walk calmly once settled down. Viktor would be looking for all children in the home to be 14yrs+ due to his bouncy, boisterous
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
3I am writing this reference to describe the temperament and behavior of Sheera, a large, white female German Shepherd. Sheera is a highly intelligent, energetic, and active dog. She is very playful and thrives with regular exercise, structure, and mental stimulation. Inside the home, Sheera is well behaved, calm, and obedient, and she responds reliably to verbal commands. She
£500
Paula
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kitty's ideal home Kitty is a confident, friendly and curious 14-month-old dog who enjoys meeting new people and taking in the world around her. She has a moderate energy level and loves getting out and about for walks, where she can explore and enjoy plenty of sniffing. Kitty is calm when meeting other Dogs and can enjoy having walking buddies, although she is not keen on
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
2Teddy's ideal home Teddy is on the search for his forever home with a family that lives an active lifestyle. So, Teddy can go on new adventures and maybe even explore some dog sports/activities with him to keep his brain stimulated. His leaving hours could potentially be up to 6 hours; however, this will need to be built up gradually as he settles into his new home. Teddy
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Rescue Centre / Charity
2Aslan's ideal home Aslan is a young puppy on the search for his forever home. He will need a home that can continue his basic training, including housetraining. Aslan can be worried by new people through barriers and in person, so his adopters will need to introduce new people slowly and have minimal visitors until he has gained more confidence. Due to Aslan's mouthing and
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.
