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German Shepherd Dog puppies and dogs in Lancaster, Ohio

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Sasha

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 yrs
Lancaster, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained,
Story
Meet Sasha! 🌟 At just 3 years old, Sasha has already overcome so much. She was picked up by Franklin County in April after being hit by a car on I-670, suffering pelvic and hip fractures. But this brave girl didn’t let that stop her! 💪🐾 She’s fully healed and runs, plays, and enjoys life to the fullest. Sasha’s a spayed German Shepherd with a big heart and a big personality. She’s smart, protective, sometimes silly — and absolutely devoted once she bonds with you. She loves a good game of tug, chasing Jolly balls, and keeping watch over her yard like a true Shepherd queen. 👑 Her foster mom says Sasha has come a long way with patience, structure, and training. She’s working with trainer and learning that the world isn’t such a scary place. She needs someone experienced who understands the strong, loyal spirit of a GSD. ✅ Crate trained ✅ Great in the yard with a secure fence ✅ Sweet, affectionate, and hilarious once she trusts you 🚫 Best in a home without small kids or small animals Sasha’s perfect match? Someone who loves the Shepherd energy — confident, consistent, and committed to her continued growth. 🐕‍🦺💛 Trainer Brian has even offered to help with her transition and continued training for her adopter! If you’re ready to open your heart and home to a loyal companion who’ll give you her all, Sasha is waiting. 🏡💖
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Katie Bug

German Shepherd Dog

Female 2 yrs 5 mos
Lancaster, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
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Sasha

German Shepherd Dog Shiba Inu

Female, Young
Lancaster, OH
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Sasha! Sasha was surrendered to us by her owner when they could no longer keep her. Sasha is a young girl with plenty of puppy spunk; she would love an active family that will keep her mind and body busy! She can be a little shy with strangers both human and dog alike, but with a little time to warm up she will be your best friend! Sasha has done okay with other dogs in the shelter, and her previous owner said she lived with other animals previous and did well with them. If you have other animals in your home, we recommend bringing them in to do a meet and greet before taking Sasha home. If you are interested in meeting Sasha, please submit an adoption form on our website: fairfieldcountydogs.com and we will contact you to arrange a time to visit. Primary Color: Tan Secondary Color: White Weight: 47 Age: 0yrs 9mths 2wks
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Costata

Australian Cattle Dog German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Lancaster, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Costata! This adorable little lady is ready to find her fresh start with a furever family. Costata is spunky, playful, and simply adorable! She appears to be potty trained and knows some basic skills including "sit", "shake", and "drop it". She is very food motivated, and will do anything for a tennis ball! Costata is still a little nervous with strangers, especially men, so she is looking for a family that will give her time to warm up. She would do best in a home without men. Once she is comfortable with you Costata is simply perfect, and will follow you everywhere! She has done well with other dogs and cats. If you have other animals in your home, we recommend bringing them in to do a meet and greet before taking Costata home. If you are interested in meeting Costata, please submit an adoption form on our website: fairfieldcountydogs.com and we will contact you to arrange a time to visit. Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: Brown Weight: 32 Age: 2yrs 5mths 4wks

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Sasha

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 yrs
Lancaster, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained,
Story
Meet Sasha! 🌟 At just 3 years old, Sasha has already overcome so much. She was picked up by Franklin County in April after being hit by a car on I-670, suffering pelvic and hip fractures. But this brave girl didn’t let that stop her! 💪🐾 She’s fully healed and runs, plays, and enjoys life to the fullest. Sasha’s a spayed German Shepherd with a big heart and a big personality. She’s smart, protective, sometimes silly — and absolutely devoted once she bonds with you. She loves a good game of tug, chasing Jolly balls, and keeping watch over her yard like a true Shepherd queen. 👑 Her foster mom says Sasha has come a long way with patience, structure, and training. She’s working with trainer and learning that the world isn’t such a scary place. She needs someone experienced who understands the strong, loyal spirit of a GSD. ✅ Crate trained ✅ Great in the yard with a secure fence ✅ Sweet, affectionate, and hilarious once she trusts you 🚫 Best in a home without small kids or small animals Sasha’s perfect match? Someone who loves the Shepherd energy — confident, consistent, and committed to her continued growth. 🐕‍🦺💛 Trainer Brian has even offered to help with her transition and continued training for her adopter! If you’re ready to open your heart and home to a loyal companion who’ll give you her all, Sasha is waiting. 🏡💖
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Katie Bug

German Shepherd Dog

Female 2 yrs 5 mos
Lancaster, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
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Sasha

German Shepherd Dog Shiba Inu

Female, Young
Lancaster, OH
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Sasha! Sasha was surrendered to us by her owner when they could no longer keep her. Sasha is a young girl with plenty of puppy spunk; she would love an active family that will keep her mind and body busy! She can be a little shy with strangers both human and dog alike, but with a little time to warm up she will be your best friend! Sasha has done okay with other dogs in the shelter, and her previous owner said she lived with other animals previous and did well with them. If you have other animals in your home, we recommend bringing them in to do a meet and greet before taking Sasha home. If you are interested in meeting Sasha, please submit an adoption form on our website: fairfieldcountydogs.com and we will contact you to arrange a time to visit. Primary Color: Tan Secondary Color: White Weight: 47 Age: 0yrs 9mths 2wks
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Bailey

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Senior
Thornville, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bailey was about a year old when she was rescued from an unhealthy environment. She is now 8 yrs old. She loves to run outside and chase squirrels. In the house she is a good watch dog and will bark when she hears people walking past or someone who is in the driveway. She is not a picky eater and eats dry dog food. She is a gentle dog who loves to be petted and brushed. She likes to lay down near people. She has a great smile! She gets along well with children. She enjoys exploring smells around the yard and likes cooler weather. She is past the puppy stage and very chill in the house and would make a good companion. She gets along well with other pets.
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Bagel Babies - Chocolate Chip *FTA*

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Ashville, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › Meet Chocolate Chip!  Chocolate Chip came to DASH with his Bagel Babies siblings from of a rural shelter and he is the only one left of the litter who needs to find his forever home.  Since he is the last of his litter to find his home he is now part of the DASH Foster to Adopt program where a potential adopter is able to bring him to their home to see how Chocolate Chip will acclimate to the home to see if Chocolate Chip will be a good fit.  Chocolate Chip is a large boy who is a gentle, sweet boy who loves to cuddle with his people.  He is a vocal boy when he is playing or when he is excited and is sensitive to sounds in noisy enviroments.  Chocolate Chip is housetrained, cratetrained, and walks well on a leash along with mastering all basic commands.  He loves playing with toys, gets along with other dogs and loves all people.  Chocolate Chip is currently in the DASH Prison program where he is fine tuning all his manners to be the best dog he can be for his future family.  Due to his current foster placement he has not been introduced to cats or children of any age so both would require proper introductions.   If you believe Chocolate Chip may be a perfect fit in your family and would like to foster to adopt him please apply today!   Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.June 5, 2026, 11:29 pm
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Davonna *FTA*

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Ashville, OH
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › Meet Davonna!! This beautiful, sweet german shepherd girl is looking for her forever home. We don't know a lot about her backstory, but since being at DASH, she has shown she loves everyone she meets. She is great riding in a car and loves loves loves playing with her ball. She is good off leash and has great recall. She is kennel trained, and is housebroken. She does well with male dogs with proper introductions, but she is not a fan of other female dogs. We think other small dogs or small animals are not a good fit. She has also not been kid tested, but older, respectful kids should be fine. She has come a long way since she has been with us and she will need someone willing to work with her to continue her training as she acclimates to her new home. She would be well worth the time invested to make her the best dog ever. Are you looking for a best friend to grow with & gain perfect loyalty in return? (FTA: Davonna is a part of our Foster-to-Adopt program. If you are interested in bringing her home to test how she would acclimate to your environment, apply today!) Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.June 5, 2026, 11:29 pm

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Grateful Acres Pets Sanctuary & Adoption

Lancaster, OH 43130

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Fairfield County Dog Adoption Center and Shelter

1715 Granville Pike, Lancaster, OH 43130

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18.3 miles

Dash Rescue

Ashville, OH 43103

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28.1 miles

Speak! for the Unspoken

PO Box 534, Grove City, OH 43123

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28.3 miles

Purebred Rescue Organization of Ohio, Inc.

PO Box 545, New Albany, OH 43054

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37.3 miles

Muskingum County K9 Adoption Center

1854 East Pike, Zanesville, OH 43701

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38.8 miles

Rico Pet Recovery

Lewis Center, OH 43035

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40.8 miles

Ozark Homeward Bound OH Chapter

Sunbury, OH 43074

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45.2 miles

Canaan Animal Sanctuary

P.O. Box 292, Plain City, OH 43064

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45.2 miles

Canine Collective

11144 US-42N, Plain City, OH 43064

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