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.
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
2Sasha's ideal home Sasha is a 4 month old German Shepherd pup who is full of life! This energetic girl is looking for a home with children aged 8 and above. She would love a home with people who are around most of the day to help her with her training. Sasha loves playing with her toys and would love access to her own garden. Sasha can live with other friendly dogs who also
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
5Bear's ideal home Bear is a 2-year-old Shepherd cross who came to us through no fault of his own. He would thrive best as the only pet in an adult-only household where his owners can provide continued, training. Bear enjoys being the centre of attention and loves his people so much so, initially he will need owners who are around most of the time to help him settle in. A
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
5Pax's ideal home Meet the handsome Pax. He's ready to find his patient and loving forever home. This big bundle of love can find meeting new people a little overwhelmed and sometimes bark at things he's worried by, but with some patience (and some treats) he soon makes friends and really enjoys some fuss. He loves to play with toys, especially tennis balls but he doesn't
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
3Nala's ideal home Nala can live with children over 16 and needs to be the only pet at home. We have no history for her so cannot guarantee that she is house trained or used to being left by herself for any length of time. Could you be Nala's perfect match? Nala had a lucky escape at a stray pound where she was almost euthanised due to no one claiming her. She is safe with us
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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
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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1Mini MIlk's ideal home Mini Milk can live with other pets and children over the age of eight as she is quite mouthy. She will need all of her basic training and someone at home with her all day. Could you be Mini MIlk's perfect match? Mini Milk is the last of her litter to find a home after her adopters didn't turn up. She doesn't seem too worried as she's spending her
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
4Darcy's ideal home Darcy is a brilliant young Shepherd who is going to be an excellent addition to one lucky family. She is not loving kennels but despite this has remained friendly with everyone she’s met here. With no history of her around children she’s not going to be one to live with very young kids. Older primary school children would be fine though. Darcy can be
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
3Arlo's ideal home Arlo is looking for a calm and predicable home in an area with quieter walking routes with loving adopters who can give him the time he needs to settle in, help him to build his confidence and advocate for him in situations he may find uncomfortable. Arlo is a sweet boy, but can be worried around strangers, so can live with children aged 12 and over who will
DogsTrust
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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
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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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
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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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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.
