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German Shepherd Dog puppies and dogs in Rhode Island

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Below are our newest added German Shepherd Dogs available for adoption in Rhode Island. To see more adoptable German Shepherd Dogs in Rhode Island, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
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Sally - Adopted

German Shepherd Dog/Golden Retriever

Female, 5 mos
Johnston, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Meet Sally — A Sweet, Friendly Puppy Ready for Her Forever Family! Adoption Fee: $525 includes transport Adoption Application - Copy & Paste https://forms.gle/FmtRtYxQNnemdkdw9 Sally is an adorable 5-month-old puppy weighing about 25 pounds, and she is just as sweet as she looks! She's a happy, friendly girl who loves people and gets along wonderfully with everyone she meets. With her affectionate personality and easygoing nature, Sally would make a wonderful addition to just about any family. Sally's story started when she and her littermate were spotted wandering around a neighborhood with no one looking after them. Then one day, Sally's sibling disappeared, leaving this little girl wandering all alone. Thankfully, someone knew she wasn't safe by herself and scooped her up. Sally has been living in a loving foster home since she was about 10 weeks old, so she's had plenty of time to learn what it's like to be part of a family. She's grown into a playful, loving, well-socialized puppy who is ready for a home of her very own. At five months old, Sally still has plenty of puppy fun ahead of her. She would love a family who will include her in their adventures, give her lots of affection, and continue helping her grow into the wonderful dog she's already becoming. If you're looking for a sweet, friendly, beautiful puppy who would make a great family companion, Sally just might be your girl! Submit your application today to give Sally the forever home she's been waiting for! Here's the adoption application, please copy & paste. https://forms.gle/FmtRtYxQNnemdkdw9 **To see all of our pets available for adoption, please copy this link. https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=AL450&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added Paws of Dixie Animal Rescue adopts in the New England area. Our adoption fee includes the spay/neuter, up to date shots, Microchip, Alabama Health Certificate, and the transport service to get the new family pet to you. The pets are delivered by a licensed transporter. PDAR.info@gmail.com COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER INQUIRIES. If you are interested in adopting, the FIRST step is to complete an application. Please be advised that our volunteers are busy rescuing, transporting, and caring for our animals. We will respond to your application as soon as possible. Upon review of your application, the rescue in AL will contact you, so you can ask any specific questions that you may have. NOTE: All Paws of Dixie animals are located in AL foster homes. They will be transported north after adoption. If there is more than one decision maker in the home, all of them should be in agreement. We DO NOT adopt to anyone under the age of 21
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Mable

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 3 mos
JOHNSTON, RI
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Meet Maple!Maple is a precious 3-month-old German Shepherd mix with a sweet personality and a heart full of love! This smart little girl is already showing what a wonderful companion she will be.Maple is great with other dogs, cats, and kids. She takes correction very well and is eager to learn, making her a joy to work with. She absolutely loves car rides and is happiest when she gets to be with her people.Like any young puppy, Maple is still learning the basics and is currently working on crate training and potty training. With patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement, she’ll continue to make great progress.Maple will be up to date on her age-appropriate vaccines, spayed, and microchipped before going to her forever home.This sweet girl is ready to find a family who will love her, guide her, and make her part of their adventures. Maple is sure to bring a lifetime of love and happiness to whoever gets to call her theirs!If interested in adopting and to begin the process, please go to our website and submit your adoption application or go to where it says the adoption process and click the link to submit your adoption application.
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DORY/URGENT

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Puppy
CRANSTON, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
As a Rescue do not euthanize dogs but dogs that are listed as URGENT are still waiting to be saved from animal control and they do euthanise. We can only save them when space is available or have an adopter. Dory is a 5-6 month German shepherd Weight 33lbs she has a special little face as her eyes are not level, she was born that way, it’s not a result of any injuries she’s perfectly fine apart from that. She has an extremely high prey drive so she needs the kind of adopter that is familiar with the breed and raise her properly. She appears to be a full blood shepherd.
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Mika Local

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Warwick, RI
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Mika Local is currently in RI and looking for a 'furever' home!    Beautiful, smart, affectionate and full of classic GSD traits, 8 month old Mika is already 60 lbs and ready for her forever home. She’s curious, very active, a little stubborn, and will happily bark to let you know when she wants attention! She’s also an absolute sweetheart who loves belly rubs, gives kisses, and has been a wonderful house guest. Breed experience is preferred for this smart, energetic girl who needs an active home ready to keep her mind and body busy! If you are interested in adopting this dog please complete the adoption application at www.rhodehomerescue.org/adoption-form to become a pre-approved adopter.   If you were already approved through Rhode Home Rescue within the last 6 months, contact us today! Be sure to check our Facebook page "Rhode Home Rescue" for details on upcoming events and other announcements.August 14, 2026, 3:30 pm
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Rocky Flower - Local

German Shepherd Dog/Plott Hound

Male, Puppy
Slocum, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Rocky has just arrived to Rhode Island from Houston and is all set to go to his forever home. He is a very handsome mutt puppy, shepherd and Plott Hound seeming the closest mix approximation we can come up with, lol, but what is clearer is that he is cute as a button with lots of color and adorable big ears :) He is tiny right now....he somehow photographs far bigger than he appears in person....but a baby, only 8 lbs and we are guessing he will mature to a large medium or small large? He is a very sweet boy, loving to cuddle or gently and playfully chewing on your fingers (he still has all his baby teeth) being his two favorite hobbies to date, lol. He will steal your heart and needs to learn all the ropes, but summer is the perfect time and he will bring much joy to some lucky family. Southpaws is happy to maintain its adoption fee at $450, but unfortunately due to state restrictions is unable to adopt to residents of Massachusetts or New Hampshire. Please direct questions and requests for an application to Lucy at maramuser@gmail.com.
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Duke

German Shepherd Dog/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 5 mos
Johnston, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Meet Duke! Adoption Fee: $525 includes transport Adoption Application - Copy & Paste https://forms.gle/FmtRtYxQNnemdkdw9 If ever a puppy deserved a happy ending, its Duke. Duke is a gorgeous young German Shepherd mix who is about 4 months old and weighs 20 pounds. He's a little underweight right now, but with good food, love, and stability, he'll be thriving in no time. Sadly, Duke has already experienced more heartbreak than any puppy should. He was adopted from our local animal shelter just a couple of weeks ago, but when the adopter's resident dog didn't accept him, Duke was given away. The second person then gave him away to someone else, and before long, this sweet puppy was found abandoned under a bridge. Thankfully, one of our rescue team members saw his story on Facebook and rushed to bring him to safety. The shelter was already over capacity and unable to take him back, so Duke is now safe with us. Despite everything he's been through, Duke hasn't lost his sweet, loving personality. He's friendly with everyone he meets and is exactly what you'd expect from a 4-month-old puppy—playful, curious, affectionate, and eager to learn. He'll need continued training, plenty of exercise, and a family committed to helping him grow into the amazing dog we know he'll become. What Duke needs most is stability. He's been passed from home to home far too many times and were determined that his next home will be his forever home. Please only apply if you're truly ready for the time, patience, and lifelong commitment that comes with raising a puppy. Duke has so much love to give, and we know the perfect family is out there waiting for him. If you think Duke could be the missing piece of your family, please submit an adoption application today and ask about this handsome boy. Let's make sure the next chapter of Dukes life is filled with the love and security he has always deserved. Here's the adoption application, please copy & paste. https://forms.gle/FmtRtYxQNnemdkdw9 **To see all of our pets available for adoption, please copy this link. https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=AL450&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added Paws of Dixie Animal Rescue adopts in the New England area. Our adoption fee includes the spay/neuter, up to date shots, Microchip, Alabama Health Certificate, and the transport service to get the new family pet to you. The pets are delivered by a licensed transporter. PDAR.info@gmail.com COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER INQUIRIES. If you are interested in adopting, the FIRST step is to complete an application. Please be advised that our volunteers are busy rescuing, transporting, and caring for our animals. We will respond to your application as soon as possible. Upon review of your application, the rescue in AL will contact you, so you can ask any specific questions that you may have. NOTE: All Paws of Dixie animals are located in AL foster homes. They will be transported north after adoption. If there is more than one decision maker in the home, all of them should be in agreement. We DO NOT adopt to anyone under the age of 21

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German Shepherd Dog shelters & rescues in Rhode Island

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for German Shepherd Dog puppies in Rhode Island. Browse these German Shepherd Dog rescues and shelters below.

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Cowboy Up Animal Rescue

JOHNSTON , RI 02911

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Dixie Girl Dog Rescue RI Transport Stop

Johnston , RI 02919

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Paws of Dixie Animal Rescue - RI

Johnston , RI 02919

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Go Dogs Go Rescue Inc - RI transport

CRANSTON , RI 02921

Pet Types: dogs

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Rhode Home Rescue

Warwick , RI 02889

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Southpaws Express

Slocum , RI 02877

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Friends of Homeless Animals of RI, Inc.(FOHA)

Saunderstown , RI 02874

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Pitter Pat Junction, Rhode Island transport

Little Compton , RI 02837

Pet Types: dogs

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