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UK German Shepherd Rescue Rescuing & Rehoming German Shepherd dogs & Puppies Throughout The UK. The UK German Shepherd Rescue abbreviated to the UK-GSR was born.

Our Rescue page welcomes everyone,that stays within the rules.We hope you enjoy our page and find it useful . The page is managed By John Philip and with a small team totally for free to help our rescue ,help even more dogs that need our help. Please do like our page,like our posts and share them,this maybe the little extra a rescue dog needs to find his/her perfect forever home. About our rescue

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The UK German Shepherd Rescue ( UK GSR) is a national volunteer based rescue covering all regions of the United Kingdom.We are an organisation passionate and dedicated to the welfare of the German Shepherd breed. How we got started :-
The UK German Shepherd Rescue was formed by Suzanne Syers on the 17th September 2010 with only a handful of volunteers. The rescue was formed at a time when strict rules dominated the rescue world, which meant dealing with them was often an unpleasant experience leaving adoptee's jumping through hoop only to be turned down. Suzanne decided to start her rescue after seeing first hand the frustration of dogs loosing out on some really good homes, dogs that would continue to sit in kennels for many more months. With a wealth of rescue experience it was the perfect time to start a rescue that not only bent the rules but added some much needed common sense. Volunteers from other rescues soon realised the UK-GSR was setting the standards that other rescue would soon follow and joined our rapidly growing UK wide network of volunteers. The UK-GSR gave a fresh new way to rescue and adopt using something has simple as common sense, this new approach paved the way for the UK-GSR to grow from strength to strength. On the 17th September we had one dog for adoption, a white German Shepherd called Honey who was rescued from being put to sleep in a local pound. Today the UK German Shepherd Rescue has been averaging rescuing & rehoming 500 dogs a year. Today we have over 400 dedicated volunteers that all share the same passion for the German Shepherd breeds and without their help this rescue would not be possible.

**** SHADOW IS WITH RSPCA WOODSIDE - PLEASE CONTACT THEM TO APPLY TO ADOPT .**** ShadowMale 1 year 1 month.Not neutered ...
14/05/2025

**** SHADOW IS WITH RSPCA WOODSIDE - PLEASE CONTACT THEM TO APPLY TO ADOPT .****
Shadow
Male 1 year 1 month.
Not neutered yet due to extreme nervous nature on arrival (couldn’t even touch him). He is fully vaccinated and chipped. We have had him for 5 months and he has really blossomed into a lovely dog. The above photo is what he looked like when he first arrived. He is now around 18kg.
Now is a really happy boy, loves to play. Fine to see the vet and be groomed etc but still has a wary side to him. Likes other dogs but neutered females would be best.
[Shadow - Woodside Animal Centre](https://www.rspcawoodside.org.uk/pet/view/shadow/)
Shadow is going to make a great dog for a dedicated owner, who will continue to help him gain his confidence in a positive & fun environment. Ideally he will need a quiet home in a more rural setting with a doggy pal to play with. With time & love, Shadow will start to show you his cheeky nature that all the staff adore.
Kids 16yrs plus.

This beautiful girl is 18 mth old Bella who needs a new home as her owners cannot give her what she needs. Bella is micr...
11/05/2025

This beautiful girl is 18 mth old Bella who needs a new home as her owners cannot give her what she needs.
Bella is microchipped , but not spayed and vaccinations have lapsed. New owners will be required to sign a Neutering Contract which will be followed up with their vet.
Bella lives with several young children from 2 yrs upwards and adores them, so could live with children in the future.
Not known how she is with cats, and we are unable to test her.
Although Bella lives with another dog, and has accepted several family members visiting dogs- on walks she is quite reactive when dogs are near to her. She did respond well to corrections when our assessor walked her, and looked to him for reassurance. However she does need confidence building and work in this area.
Bella is rarely walked and has no idea how to walk on a lead, so training needed. Recall unknown .
Bella has never been in the car since her owners bought her at 9 weeks old, so not known how she travels.
She sleeps downstairs in the kitchen and is housetrained. Given the chance she will raid the kitchen bin!
When our assessor visited she greeted him happily and friendly and is generally a gentle good natured girl but she does need an experienced owner as she has had no training or socialisation skills put in place.
Bella can open doors and easily jump the baby gate!
Bella desperately needs a calm, experienced home who will invest time into building her social skills, confidence and training and she will be one amazing girl! A rough diamond waiting to shine!
Bella is currently in Fleetwoood, Lancashire.

To apply to adopt Bella, please click on the link below :-
https://www.ukgermanshepherdrescue.co.uk/learn-more-about-adoption.html

***BASIL UPDATE***Beautiful girl Basil has been with us a while now and we have got to know her quirky ways better , so ...
19/04/2025

***BASIL UPDATE***

Beautiful girl Basil has been with us a while now and we have got to know her quirky ways better , so this is an updated post about our beautiful girl.

Basil has bonded with one of us here at the kennels, and does tend to favor me, and still bark at other people, she soon comes round and it is just nervousness.

Although Basil was with lots of dogs at the shelter, she totally ignores them here, unless they come close to her chosen person, then she chases them off! This needs managing carefully in a home environment as it could escalate if not addressed. Basil would be happy as an only dog.

We know that she has never lived in a home environment, and have been trying to introduce her to 'homely' things- but obviously at kennels we are limited in what we can do.
Basil is a little thief! Anything she finds on a work surface, cupboard, chair etc. she will pinch- be it food or clothing!
She is fine with household noises- washing machine , radio etc. so this shouldn't be an issue.

On walks Basil does get spooked easily, and then tries to escape her harness / lead to run from what has scared her. She does calm with gentle reassurance - but we have no doubt given the opportunity she would run, and recall is non-existent.

Basil needs a calm, patient owner who will take things at her pace and not try to rush her or introduce too many new things at once.

In time she will be the most amazing companion, but for now she needs slow, careful handling.
Basil will give you her whole heart once she trusts you, and believe me her heart is huge!!

Can you give Basil the time and patience she needs on the next step of her journey?

More details on Basil & how to adopt her, are on the link below :-
https://www.uk-gsr.com/german-shepherd-rescue-dogs-for-adoption1-12-07-17/-basil-02-25.html

This absolutely stunning girl is Misty, who is approximately 8/9 yrs old and came over from Romania to find her happy ev...
12/03/2025

This absolutely stunning girl is Misty, who is approximately 8/9 yrs old and came over from Romania to find her happy ever after!
Misty is vaccinated, spayed and chipped holding a full pet passport.
Not known how Misty is with cats as she has not seen any since being in our care.
Misty would be fine with dog savvy children over the age of 5 yrs old.
Misty is in excellent condition with no known health issues whatsoever.
Misty is just a total cuddle monster who wants to snuggle up on the sofa with her humans!
She is good meeting new people, and has lovely manners. She is housetrained, and lets you know when she needs to toilet and when she wants feeding! Misty does love her food, and is very treat/ food focussed.
Misty walks nicely on the lead, recall not tested.
Misty has met lots of other dogs and can be playful and cheeky with some, but some she will have a 'gruff' at , but it never amounts to anything more!
Misty is very inquisitive and likes to be involved in whatever you are doing! We are looking for a home where she wont be left a great deal, with a big sofa!!
Misty loves her rope toy and anything that squeaks! She doesnt destroy them but does like to collect them.
She will allow you to groom her & is just an all round wonderful girl.
Now this girl should come with a warning- SHE WILL make you fall in love with her!!
Misty is nervous getting in and out of cars, so will need work on this .She will allow you to lift her in, but obviously as she is so food focussed this is something that can be used to overcome this issue.
Misty is just the most wonderful girl with a huge heart, huge personality & who deserves to be curled up on the sofa with her new family.
Misty is currently in foster care in Stockton on Tees.

TO APPLY TO ADOPT PLEASE FILL OUT THE ADOPTION FORM AT WWW.UK-GSR.CO.UK

This pretty little lady is Basil a collie cross gsd , who is nearly 3 yrs old. Basil was dumped with her littermates as ...
21/02/2025

This pretty little lady is Basil a collie cross gsd , who is nearly 3 yrs old. Basil was dumped with her littermates as a tiny puppy at a shelter in Romania, and has since waited patiently for a chance to find a better life.
Basil arrived with us in January a scared, nervous girl but has absolutely flourished & gained confidence & is now ready to find her forever home!
Basil is vaccinated, microchipped & spayed & holds a full pet passport.
Not known how Basil would be with cats & we are unable to test her in kennels.
Basil has the sweetest , gentlest nature and would be fine with children, but we feel she would find small , noisy children a bit scary & overwhelming- so older children only please.
Basil has always been around multiple dogs without issues, and mixes well with all dogs here at the kennels. She does gain some confidence with other dogs about, but we have worked on building her confidence levels up as an only dog and she has done really well. She could live with other dogs or be equally fine as an only dog.
Basil is a little shy at first but soon comes round. She is not food or treat orientated but does love a fuss & ear rub. When she bonds she becomes your shadow & is always one step behind you!
Basil is mostly clean in her kennel but does love to throw the water bowl about as a toy!
She is doing well with her training to walk on a lead, and she comfortably accepts the harness on now. She will need more work on lead walking. She will completely ignore dogs on walks, and does love a good sniff about!
Basil is nervous of getting in and out of cars, so again a little work on this area and she will flourish. Basil is a very intelligent girl and picks things up very quickly.
Basil is ok being left, she doesnt chew or destroy things. She does love company though and we would not like her to be left too long. She has never been in a crate & we do think this would be stressful for her to be enclosed, so new owners must be aware and if they wish to crate train her, it will take time & patience.
Basil has so much character & is a cheeky little lady. She deserves the absolute best home & to be loved beyond measure.
Can you give her the time, patience & love that she needs?
Basil is currently in kennels in Preston, Lancashire.

TO APPLY TO ADOPT PLEASE FILL OUT THE REHOMING FORM ON THE WEBSITE WWW.UK-GSR.CO.UK

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Our Rescue page welcomes everyone,that stays within the rules.We hope you enjoy our page and find it useful . The page is managed By John Philip and with a small team totally for free to help our rescue ,help even more dogs that need our help. Please do like our page,like our posts and share them,this maybe the little extra a rescue dog needs to find his/her perfect forever home. About our rescue :- The UK German Shepherd Rescue ( UK GSR) is a national volunteer based rescue covering all regions of the United Kingdom.We are an organisation passionate and dedicated to the welfare of the German Shepherd breed. How we got started :- The UK German Shepherd Rescue was formed by Suzanne Syers on the 17th September 2010 with only a handful of volunteers. The rescue was formed at a time when strict rules dominated the rescue world, which meant dealing with them was often an unpleasant experience leaving adoptee's jumping through hoop only to be turned down. Suzanne decided to start her rescue after seeing first hand the frustration of dogs loosing out on some really good homes, dogs that would continue to sit in kennels for many more months. With a wealth of rescue experience it was the perfect time to start a rescue that not only bent the rules but added some much needed common sense. The UK German Shepherd Rescue abbreviated to the UK-GSR was born. Volunteers from other rescues soon realised the UK-GSR was setting the standards that other rescue would soon follow and joined our rapidly growing UK wide network of volunteers. The UK-GSR gave a fresh new way to rescue and adopt using something has simple as common sense, this new approach paved the way for the UK-GSR to grow from strength to strength. On the 17th September we had one dog for adoption, a white German Shepherd called Honey who was rescued from being put to sleep in a local pound. Today the UK German Shepherd Rescue has been averaging rescuing & rehoming 500 dogs a year. Today we have over 400 dedicated volunteers that all share the same passion for the German Shepherd breeds and without their help this rescue would not be possible.