German Shepherd Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in and around Maidstone

As of 8 November 2026, 13 German Shepherds are listed for adoption in and around Maidstone on LocalPetFinder, from German Shepherd Rescue Elite, German Shepherd Rescue South, Rescue Remedies, All Dogs Matter and Stokenchurch Dog Rescue. All are with rescues reachable from Maidstone, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

As of 8 November 2026, German Shepherd Rescue Elite (at Essex): 6, Rescue Remedies (at Smallfield, about 27 miles away): 2, German Shepherd Rescue South (at London, about 31 miles away): 2, All Dogs Matter (at Waltham Abbey, about 35 miles away): 1, Stokenchurch Dog Rescue (at Stokenchurch, about 66 miles away): 1 and Private owner (at Sevenoaks): 1. By age, that is 2 puppies and 11 adult dogs. The newest was added on 5 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the German Shepherds on this page are with German Shepherd Rescue Elite (6), German Shepherd Rescue South (2), Rescue Remedies (2), All Dogs Matter (1) and Stokenchurch Dog Rescue (1). Open a profile and apply to that rescue: each one runs its own application, home check and adoption fee. We don't rehome animals ourselves.

More than two hours a day, according to The Royal Kennel Club. It also lists the breed as suited to a large house with a large garden. Dogs Trust calls German Shepherds typically high-energy dogs that need lots of exercise. A rescue dog's needs can differ with age and health, so ask the rescue about this dog.

Yes, a lot. The Royal Kennel Club lists the German Shepherd as a breed that sheds, with a short or long coat that needs grooming more than once a week. Dogs Trust says their thick coats shed a lot, and you will typically need to brush them a few times a week.

It depends on the dog, not the breed. Today the rescues mark 5 of the 13 German Shepherds listed in and around Maidstone as able to live with children. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the dog could live with.

The German Shepherds listed in and around Maidstone today are with German Shepherd Rescue Elite at Essex (6), Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 27 miles away (2), German Shepherd Rescue South at London, about 31 miles away (2) and 3 other rescues; each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and £275 for a puppy under six months, Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog in England, Wales and Scotland, and Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over and £335 for dogs aged 1 to 7. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every German Shepherd on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 13 German Shepherds listed in and around Maidstone today are with German Shepherd Rescue Elite at Essex (6), Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 27 miles away (2), German Shepherd Rescue South at London, about 31 miles away (2) and 3 other rescues, and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and £275 for a puppy under six months, and Dogs Trust £300. If you searched "german shepherd puppies for sale Maidstone", the German Shepherds here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that puppies under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 13 German Shepherds listed in and around Maidstone today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 27 miles away. Many rescue fees are under £500: Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue. All dogs in the UK must be microchipped by 8 weeks old, and in England, Wales and Scotland a dog can't pass to a new keeper until it is chipped, so ask to see the microchip details.

Yes: 2 puppies of the 13 listed in and around Maidstone are 12 months or under by their listed age.

Not right now: none of the 13 listed in and around Maidstone is aged 7 or over by its listed age. Older German Shepherds do come into rescue, so check back. Some rescues charge less for older dogs: Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over.

As of 8 November 2026, the German Shepherds listed in and around Maidstone are with German Shepherd Rescue Elite at Essex (6), Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 27 miles away (2), German Shepherd Rescue South at London, about 31 miles away (2), All Dogs Matter at Waltham Abbey, about 35 miles away (1) and 2 other rescues. The nearest to Maidstone is Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 27 miles away. You can also see German Shepherds across Kent. To see what is closest to you, search by postcode with the pet finder on our home page. To hear when one is listed, set up an email alert on this page.