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German Shepherd Dog puppies and dogs in Connecticut

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Below are our newest added German Shepherd Dogs available for adoption in Connecticut. To see more adoptable German Shepherd Dogs in Connecticut, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
We'll also keep you updated on Lola's adoption status with email updates.
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Lola

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Female, 3 yrs
Hartford, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
WE ARE A TX-BASED RESCUE. THIS DOG IS CURRENTLY LOCATED IN TX AND WILL BE TRANSPORTED UPON ADOPTION. Please fill out an adoption application at haydudeequine.org 💛 Meet Lola - Your Blue-eyed Beauty Best Friend💛 If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be completely adored… Lola would like to show you. This 3-year-old German Shepherd/Husky mix is 65 pounds of love, loyalty, and “good girl energy” wrapped up in one absolutely gorgeous bright blue-eyed package. And the best part? She already comes with manners! Sit, down, wait—she knows her basics and is always eager to show off (especially if there’s praise or snacks involved… or both… preferably both). Lola walks beautifully on a leash, gets along great with other dogs and even cats, and has the kind of personality that just makes life easier—and a whole lot happier. But let’s talk about her signature move. When Lola wants a little extra love (or maybe just one more treat… or five), she gently lifts her paw and holds it up like, “Excuse me… yes… I’ll take more of that, please.” And just like that—you’re done for. Completely charmed. No chance of saying no. Lola is incredibly loving and thrives on being close to her people. She’s the kind of dog who will happily follow you from room to room, just to make sure you’re not missing her. (Spoiler: you are.) She’s got just the right mix of calm and playful—ready for a walk or an outing, but also more than happy to settle in and soak up all the love you’re willing to give. Apply today at haydudeequine.org if you’re looking for a loyal, smart, and affectionate best friend who will make you laugh, melt your heart, and politely demand “more please” with her adorable paw… Lola is your girl 💕
We'll also keep you updated on Olive's adoption status with email updates.
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Olive

German Shepherd Dog/Belgian Malinois

Female, Puppy
Hartford, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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PLEASE NOTE! Unless stated otherwise, our dogs and puppies are located in Arkansas, and transported to the north/northeast once adopted. We do occasionally have dogs/puppies placed in foster homes in the north/northeast. In the cases where the pet is somewhere other than Arkansas, it will be noted beside the name of the pet. 4/5/26 Olive! She is a beautiful, intelligent, active puppy! Mom is a black Shepherd maybe some Malinoi? Dad is unknown. Olive is energetic and very smart. She will need an active adopter who will keep her mind and body busy. Those ears are always up! She’s about 12 weeks old.She’s already catching on to house training. Loves to play. More to come but I couldn’t resist sharing these new pictures! She is spayed, UTD on age appropriate vaccines, microchipped, and on flea/tick and heartworm prevention. In New England. To apply, please fill out the adoption app: https://form.jotform.com/212690945239059 email apps.aasr@gmail.com with any questions. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.Our typical adoption fee for puppies younger than 6 months old is $400, and for older puppies and adults, the usual fee is $350. This includes microchip, spay/neuter,  up to date on age appropriate vaccinations, dewormings, flea/tick treatment, and heartworm test (if over 6 months old) as well as heartworm treatment if they test positive. There is a transport fee of $150 per dog, depending on the transporter. We use Pack Leaders Rescue Dog Transport most often, but also use Hearts Transport as well on occasion. Please visit our Facebook page too! https://www.facebook.com/adoptastrayrescueorg For more info regarding adopting, email apps.aasr@gmail.com Thank you for considering one of our rescue babies!April 6, 2026, 8:14 am
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Brazil

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs
Hartford, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Meet Brazil, a truly special dog who is sure to capture your heart. She is a 2-year-old German Shepard mix and weighs 58 pounds. Brazil is incredibly smart and gentle, making her an ideal companion for anyone seeking a loyal and loving friend. She is good with other dogs and eager to find her forever family. Located in Houston, Texas. Transport to most states for an additional fee of $300.
We'll also keep you updated on HEIDI's adoption status with email updates.
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HEIDI

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Branford, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained,
Story
HEIDI IS IN HER FOSTER HOME IN MEMPHIS, TN, AND WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO CT ONCE ADOPTED!    Meet Heidi Heidi is a beautiful sable German Shepherd, estimated to be 2–3 years old and weighing around 75 pounds. Strong, intelligent, and full of energy, she would make an amazing jogging or activity partner for someone with an active lifestyle.  She is fully potty-trained and enjoys learning, especially when treats are involved! Heidi loves her chew toys and thrives in a stable environment where she can get regular exercise and attention. Because of her size and strength, Heidi would do best in a home without young children, cats, or small dogs. She prefers to be the only pet, though a calm, well-matched canine companion could be considered with proper introductions and gentle play. She can tolerate short periods in a crate but is happiest when she has space to move and be part of the family. Heidi is friendly with people and ready to bond with someone who can provide the structure, love, and activity she needs. Think you might be the perfect match? Apply to adopt this gorgeous girl today! She is fully vetted. Vetting includes spay/neuter, microchip, rabies and all dog vaccinations. Her adoption fee of $600 includes the transport to CT. We use a licensed and registered USDA transport company that will bring Heidi up north to her new family. You can apply to adopt her today!     If you have any questions, please email us at: newbeginnings_animalrescue@yahoo.com   You can apply to adopt Heidi here: www.newbeginningsanimalrescue.net   THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING ADOPTING A RESCUED PET! Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 7, 2026, 9:32 am
We'll also keep you updated on Layla's adoption status with email updates.
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Layla

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 yrs
Hartford, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Layla is a beautiful German Shepherd with a heart as resilient as it is loyal. This beautiful girl has been through more than most, yet she continues to shine with love and devotion. Sweet Layla once belonged to a homeless man and lived on the streets of Houston. Layla was tragically caught in the middle of a brawl between her former owner and a pedestrian, and she got stabbed. Her former owner went to the hospital and Layla was taken to the shelter, which, ironically gave her a second chance at life. Kind hearted samaritans rallied to get her safe and she ended up with Save some souls. Fortunately, her chest X-rays revealed that the stab wounds were superficial, and she healed quickly—both physically and emotionally—showing just how strong and forgiving she truly is. She came out of the shelter, wagging her tail, happy to be rescued at last. Layla is currently being fostered in Texas, but can be transported to most every state and even Canada to the right home. This city girl would thrive in a home where she can be close to her people, soaking up plenty of attention, affection, and love. Layla is 4 years old, weighs 60 lbs, fully vetted, spayed, microchipped, and kept on heartworm and flea preventatives. She lives with both dogs, cats, and farm animals and usually gets along with everyone, unless there is a naughty squirrel or a bird who wants her to give them a chase. She is a loving and attentive companion who truly enjoys being part of a family. Incredibly smart and protective as expected of her breed, Layla loves to go on walks, play in the yard, or simply relax by your side - She is happiest when she’s with her humans. Layla has a confident yet gentle personality and forms deep bonds with those she trusts. Layla is looking for a home that understands and appreciates the German Shepherd breed—one that can offer her stability, love, and engagement. In return, she will give unwavering loyalty, endless affection, and a lifetime of companionship. After everything she’s been through, Layla deserves a safe, loving forever home. Could that be with you? To meet this wonderful girl via facetime or whatsapp or other video chat apps, please send a completed application form via www.savesomesouls.com Yards MUST BE adequately and fully fenced to adopt our pups. We do not accept electric or underground fences. Layla's adoption fee of $400 includes all vetting (DAPP with booster, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter surgery and recovery, heartworm and flea prevention), a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar, and Harness. Our dogs are fully assessed by foster parents, vets and behaviorists, as well as videos and video chats are available to observe their manners in public. We are extremely transparent and like to share everything negative and positive with the adopters, to ensure it's a good fit and they are not returned to us, as the trips are very stressful on them. We need the parents to be patient and compassionate towards the changes that these pups are undergoing, being taken away from a home they came to know as their own to a new environment. 3-3-3 Rule of Adoption must be followed at all times to make adoption successful. Houston is home to million strays, many who are abandoned, many born on the streets, many who escaped while living in the yard, which is common in Texas. Since our rescue does not get grants that shelters get, we use adoption fee to help the pups and kitties in our care. Your adoption fee goes towards vetting and feeding our long term and permanent fosters, and unadoptable pups, as well as towards the monthly care and preventatives etc of our pets. By adopting one pup from our rescue, you make room for another dog to be rescued from our high kill shelter, thus becoming an integral part of our mission to save as many unfortunate dogs off the streets and shelters as possible. So Thank You for choosing to rescue, and not go to a breeder.
We'll also keep you updated on Thor's adoption status with email updates.
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Thor

German Shepherd Dog/German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Groton, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
Hello Thor was rescued from a navy family when he was 1 the family was moving we have had him for about 4 years. He’s a ball of energy he love to go into rooms befor you like he has to clear the way we think maybe he was a drop out of the police academy. We did the test and Thor is a pure breed. Me and my wife work a lot and have 3 kids Thor needs more room and time with his next family!

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German Shepherd Dog shelters & rescues in Connecticut

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Atascosa Animal Allies - Hartford, CT Transport Stop

New Britain , CT 06051

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Great Divide Animal Rescue - West Hartford, CT

West Hartford , CT 06107

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Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance League - CT transport

30 Waterchase Dr., Rocky Hill , CT 06067

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BEST FRIENDS FOR LIFE, "ANIMAL RESCUE" INC.

Southington , CT 06489

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Waiting Under the Willow Foundation - CT Transport

351 Farmington Ave., Hartford , CT 06105

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Alljoy4paws - Hartford, CT Transport

West Hartford , CT 06105

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Save Some Souls - New England

Hartford , CT 06123

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Three Little Pitties Rescue - CT Transport

Hartford , CT 06103

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Adopt A Stray - CT transport

Hartford , CT 06112

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Hay Dude Critter Rescue - CT transport

Hartford , CT 06120

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