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German Shepherd Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in Surrey

There are 2 German Shepherds looking for a new home in Surrey right now, listed by Rescue Remedies. Includes German Shepherd crosses.

By listed age: 1 puppy and 1 adult.

Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.

1 German Shepherd puppy available in Surrey

Twelve months old or under, listed by rescues and rehoming centres. Each one links to the rescue to apply.

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Kit, gsd x bulldog for adoption in Smallfield

Kit

1 year • Male • Gsd x Bulldog

high energy
Rescue Remedies· Smallfield
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Also near Surrey

More German Shepherds with rescues outside Surrey, within about 25 miles. Each card shows the town the animal is in and the straight-line distance from the centre of Surrey.

Harry, german shepherd for adoption in LondonNEW

Harry

2 years • Male • German Shepherd

Largehigh energy
Can live with:Other dogs
German Shepherd Rescue South

London · 20 miles

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Storm, german shepherd cross for adoption in LondonNEW

Storm

3 years • Female • German Shepherd Cross

Large
German Shepherd Rescue South

London · 20 miles

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German Shepherds near Surrey right now

2 German Shepherds are listed in or around Surrey today, all with one rescue. By age: 1 puppy and 1 adult dog. All 2 are male. The newest was added on 30 September 2026.

  • Rescue Remedies at Smallfield: 2 German Shepherds

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About German Shepherds

Source: The Royal Kennel Club: German Shepherd Dog
Breed groupPastoral
SizeLarge
Height (breed standard)Ideal 63 cm for dogs, 58 cm for bitches (2.5 cm either way tolerated)
ExerciseMore than 2 hours a day
Size of homeLarge house with a large garden
GroomingMore than once a week
CoatShort or long (sheds)
LifespanOver 10 years

What German Shepherds are like to live with

The Royal Kennel Club describes the German Shepherd Dog as a "versatile worker and service dog noted for bravery and intelligence". It says the breed was first developed as a herding dog, then used as a working dog by the police and the armed forces, and has also worked as a guide dog, a tracking dog and in obedience.

Sources (checked 30 September 2026)

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Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.

German Shepherds in Surrey: your questions

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How many rescue German Shepherds are available for adoption in Surrey?

As of 7 November 2026, 2 German Shepherds are listed for adoption in Surrey on LocalPetFinder, from Rescue Remedies. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Surrey have German Shepherds right now, and how old are they?

As of 7 November 2026, Rescue Remedies (at Smallfield): 2. By age, that is 1 puppy and 1 adult dog. The newest was added on 30 September 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a German Shepherd in Surrey?

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the German Shepherds on this page are with Rescue Remedies (2). 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.

How much exercise does a German Shepherd need?

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.

Do German Shepherds shed?

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.

Are German Shepherds good with children?

It depends on the dog, not the breed. Most of the 2 German Shepherds listed in Surrey today don't say either way, so ask the rescue. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the dog could live with.

How much does it cost to adopt a German Shepherd in Surrey?

The German Shepherds listed in Surrey today are with Rescue Remedies at Smallfield (2); 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.

Are there German Shepherd puppies for sale in Surrey?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every German Shepherd on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 2 German Shepherds listed in Surrey today are with Rescue Remedies at Smallfield (2), 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 Surrey", 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.

Can I get a free German Shepherd to a good home in Surrey, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 2 German Shepherds listed in Surrey today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; all are with Rescue Remedies at Smallfield (2). 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.

Are there German Shepherd puppies for adoption in Surrey?

Yes: 1 puppy of the 2 listed in Surrey is 12 months or under by their listed age.

Are there older German Shepherds for adoption in Surrey?

Not right now: none of the 2 listed in Surrey 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.

Is there a German Shepherd rescue near me in Surrey?

As of 7 November 2026, the German Shepherds listed in Surrey are with Rescue Remedies at Smallfield (2). Because there are only a few here, we also show German Shepherds from rescues within 25 miles under "Also near Surrey", each with its town and distance. You can also see German Shepherds across England. 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.

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