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German Shepherd Dog puppies and dogs in Vermont

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 5 yrs 5 mos
Brattleboro, VT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
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We'll also keep you updated on Leo Lion Heart's adoption status with email updates.
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Leo Lion Heart

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 mos
Brattleboro, VT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
This cutie is Leo. He is currently 3 months old and weighs approximately 9lbs. We think they may be a German Shepard/ Husky mix, but with rescue it’s a guess! What matters most is that they are adorable and are one the MOST desperate in the entire US based on statistics for where this puppy is from. Shelters in this area are having to euthanize puppies. So, this puppy needs you! If you choose a puppy from us, it saves their life as well as the life of another in its place. Watch Leo’s playful personality here: https://youtu.be/fDrjYA1CAjI?si=ygr2tYd5SlLCG-ko Leo is playful, sweet, curious, and cuddly. He loves to play with his siblings and take lots of naps. Eat, sleep, play, repeat- such is puppy life! We pride ourselves in being able to give you good personality and behavioral information to help ensure this baby is the right fit for you. You are also welcome to do a Facetime call to meet your new baby before signing paperwork! Leo is still very young and will need a family that can commit to training, socialization and all the dedication puppyhood requires. A puppy is discovering new things that shape their personalities with each passing day. Implementing routine, structure, setting boundaries, and proper socialization is key from the start. We require a commitment from adoptive families to crate train their new puppy starting immediately when arriving at their new home, which will help with potty training, energy management, and the overall development of a well-rounded adult dog. You will be guaranteed to get lots of kisses in return from your new best friend! Ready to welcome a new furry friend into your life? Apply today! https://adopt.animalsfirst.com/animal/62cc8e128b02916730334440/6965209828845ef63f08ac47 Questions? Email Elizabethbower@threelittlepittiesrescue.org We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue run USDA certified transport system, ensuring every pet travel safely and comfortably with 24/7 care. Our transport includes drop off locations, in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI and Canada (pick up in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY or Brattleboro, VT for Canadian adopters). You will have the opportunity to track their journey in real time, see photo updates, learn fun facts, connect with fellow adopters and fosters through our private Facebook event page! Before the adoption is finalized, you will meet your pet through a video call, creating a fun and personalized experience! The adoption fee is $1,400.00 and includes all vetting (DAPP with booster, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, a 12 month heartworm preventative injectable, heartworm test and treatment if needed, a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar, a health certificate deeming the pup healthy for travel, cost of transport*, and priceless years of love and loyal companionship! We proudly have over 17,000 successful adoptions and excellent Google Reviews: https://g.co/kgs/UQ5Pyai We care deeply about creating lasting matches between dog and family for long term success and take the time to ensure each adoption is a fit through our matchmaking process. At our 2-acre Texas based property, we assess every animal with trainers on staff, we modify behavior as needed, and create individualized behavior plans to help prepare dogs for their future families including crate training, potty training, leash walking, etc. Our fosters are able to attend group training and socialization play groups helping them stay confident, well rounded, and adoption ready. Our on-site trainers are dedicated to each dog’s growth, and we enjoy seeing their progress! We go above and beyond to ensure every animal receives exceptional care. Veterinarians consistently praise our medical standards. From routine care to advanced treatments, each dog receives personalized attention. Hard costs for a healthy dog range from $804-$920; heartworm-positive dogs or those needing specialized care can exceed $2,000+. Adoption fees help cover a portion of these expenses, but without government funding, we rely on fundraising to bridge the gap—ranging from $100–$1,000+ per dog. Our adoption fees reflect the extensive care and resources that go into each animal we save. The adoption fee is a donation to the mission and goes far beyond getting a fully vetted pet. It doesn’t stop there! Our adopters also receive these SPECIAL PERKS: Extensive behavioral testing and information from trainers on our staff to ensure the perfect fit for your family Discounts on Embark DNA test kit- $30 off of Breed ID test or $50 off of Breed ID plus Health test 30-day trial of pet insurance with Trupanion A free private online dog training session with GoodPup, plus low pricing for future sessions Access to multiple dog trainers in your area, along with $40 off of your first session of in person dog training through Rover Training 70% off of your first order of Fetch, a delicious PNW based fresh dog meatballs subscription Coupons for a fun visit to Petco 20% off of Dr. Cuddles pet first aid and hygiene solutions Discounted heartworm, flea prevention, and monthly dewormer Access to our exclusive FB Adopters page, where you can network for play dates, resources, and connect with other adopters that share their passion for their adopted pup! The Greater Houston area faces one of the highest stray and overpopulation rates in the U.S. We’re a nonprofit on a mission—to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs at risk, while promoting spay/neuter outreach in the community. When you adopt, you save more than one life— the one you adopted, and the space opened up to save another. Follow our journey and stay connected! 🌐 threelittlepittiesrescue.org 📘 facebook.com/threelittlepittiesrescue 📸 instagram.com/threelittlepittiesrescue Ready to welcome a new furry friend into your life? APPLY TODAY and become a hero for pets in need! *Due to rising transportation costs, an $87 surcharge applies. DISCLAIMER- Breed type is determined based on general appearance and behavioral characteristics, and cannot be guaranteed without DNA testing. NOTE- Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.
We'll also keep you updated on Bastian's adoption status with email updates.
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Bastian

German Shepherd Dog/Dutch Shepherd

Male, 3 mos
Wells, VT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Aria, Bastian and Bailey are 12.5-week-old (est DOB 10/29/25) , beautiful shep mixes pups that were born in a drainage pipe in Texas. Thanks to some good Samaritans, these babies were able to safely be retrieved. Unfortunately, a wrecker yard owner nearby claimed mom and refused to let us help her too, but they did agree to let us take the puppies. The laws of Texas are unfair on animals. The mom appeared to be a sheepdog mix; dad is the milkman. We believe they will stay under 60 lbs once fully grown as their paws are not super big. We do not know if there were more puppies or what happened to them. The 3 pups that the good Samaritans were able to find, have been to the vet and are quite healthy! Aria -Female – Brindle/Black – 14 lbs as of 1/31/26 Bailey – Female – Brown/Black – 14.5 lbs as of 1/31/26 Bastian – Male – Black/Brindle – 19 lbs as of 1/31/26 These pups are fun, full of life and looking for their future adventure partners. They absolutely love their toys! They would love a whole toy basket of their own. They LOVE other dogs and are very sociable. They have the best personalities and are all around love bugs. They would make ideal dogs to go to dog parks, doggy daycare and just be around all sorts of dogs with no issues! Once they’re done playing, they love to cuddle. Working on house training and will master it with time. They are VERY smart dogs, be careful! They’ll outwit the best. These furbabies are quite active and would do best in a more active home. They would be WONDERFUL with children. SUPER Playful Gentle Very Happy Loves everyone and everything Curious Smart Affectionate Adventurous If you’re looking for a loyal, loving, friendly, gentle, super playful, adventure buddy, please consider adopting one of these babies. These 3 pups are FIXED (spayed/neutered), current on bordatella, have 3 sets of parvo/distemper vaccinations, current on the annual rabies vaccine, current on flea/tick and heart worm prevention, dewormed, microchipped, negative fecal, will have a clean bill of health from the veterinarian prior to adoption and includes transport cost from Texas to the East Coast. To apply to adopt you can go to our website at: www.pawsitive-Impact-animal-rescue.org This animal is currently located in Texas, but we do NOT adopt animals out in Texas due to the hundreds of animals being euthanized here daily. We do adopt in Central US and the East Coast. The adoption fee listed INCLUDES transport from Texas to the location where this animal is posted in. Transport goes to the following locations every 2-3 weeks: Albany, NY Wells and Brattleboro, VT Willington, CT Port Chester, NY Dayon and Akron, OH Grove City and Bloomsburg, PA Ridgefield and Mt Laurel, NJ White Marsh, MD and Falls Church, VA We have happily adopted hundreds of animals this way (long distance), and we do our best to make sure the animal you are applying for is best fit for your home.
We'll also keep you updated on Bailey's adoption status with email updates.
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Bailey

German Shepherd Dog/Black Mouth Cur

Female, 3 mos
Wells, VT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Aria, Bastian and Bailey are 12.5-week-old (est DOB 10/29/25) , beautiful shep mixes pups that were born in a drainage pipe in Texas. Thanks to some good Samaritans, these babies were able to safely be retrieved. Unfortunately, a wrecker yard owner nearby claimed mom and refused to let us help her too, but they did agree to let us take the puppies. The laws of Texas are unfair on animals. The mom appeared to be a sheepdog mix; dad is the milkman. We believe they will stay under 60 lbs once fully grown as their paws are not super big. We do not know if there were more puppies or what happened to them. The 3 pups that the good Samaritans were able to find, have been to the vet and are quite healthy! Aria -Female – Brindle/Black – 14 lbs as of 1/31/26 Bailey – Female – Brown/Black – 14.5 lbs as of 1/31/26 Bastian – Male – Black/Brindle – 19 lbs as of 1/31/26 These pups are fun, full of life and looking for their future adventure partners. They absolutely love their toys! They would love a whole toy basket of their own. They LOVE other dogs and are very sociable. They have the best personalities and are all around love bugs. They would make ideal dogs to go to dog parks, doggy daycare and just be around all sorts of dogs with no issues! Once they’re done playing, they love to cuddle. Working on house training and will master it with time. They are VERY smart dogs, be careful! They’ll outwit the best. These furbabies are quite active and would do best in a more active home. They would be WONDERFUL with children. SUPER Playful Gentle Very Happy Loves everyone and everything Curious Smart Affectionate Adventurous If you’re looking for a loyal, loving, friendly, gentle, super playful, adventure buddy, please consider adopting one of these babies. These 3 pups are FIXED (spayed/neutered), current on bordatella, have 3 sets of parvo/distemper vaccinations, current on the annual rabies vaccine, current on flea/tick and heart worm prevention, dewormed, microchipped, negative fecal, will have a clean bill of health from the veterinarian prior to adoption and includes transport cost from Texas to the East Coast. To apply to adopt you can go to our website at: www.pawsitive-Impact-animal-rescue.org This animal is currently located in Texas, but we do NOT adopt animals out in Texas due to the hundreds of animals being euthanized here daily. We do adopt in Central US and the East Coast. The adoption fee listed INCLUDES transport from Texas to the location where this animal is posted in. Transport goes to the following locations every 2-3 weeks: Albany, NY Wells and Brattleboro, VT Willington, CT Port Chester, NY Dayon and Akron, OH Grove City and Bloomsburg, PA Ridgefield and Mt Laurel, NJ White Marsh, MD and Falls Church, VA We have happily adopted hundreds of animals this way (long distance), and we do our best to make sure the animal you are applying for is best fit for your home.
We'll also keep you updated on Bailey's adoption status with email updates.
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Bailey

German Shepherd Dog/Black Mouth Cur

Female, 3 mos
Brattleboro, VT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Aria, Bastian and Bailey are 12.5-week-old (est DOB 10/29/25) , beautiful shep mixes pups that were born in a drainage pipe in Texas. Thanks to some good Samaritans, these babies were able to safely be retrieved. Unfortunately, a wrecker yard owner nearby claimed mom and refused to let us help her too, but they did agree to let us take the puppies. The laws of Texas are unfair on animals. The mom appeared to be a sheepdog mix; dad is the milkman. We believe they will stay under 60 lbs once fully grown as their paws are not super big. We do not know if there were more puppies or what happened to them. The 3 pups that the good Samaritans were able to find, have been to the vet and are quite healthy! Aria -Female – Brindle/Black – 14 lbs as of 1/31/26 Bailey – Female – Brown/Black – 14.5 lbs as of 1/31/26 Bastian – Male – Black/Brindle – 19 lbs as of 1/31/26 These pups are fun, full of life and looking for their future adventure partners. They absolutely love their toys! They would love a whole toy basket of their own. They LOVE other dogs and are very sociable. They have the best personalities and are all around love bugs. They would make ideal dogs to go to dog parks, doggy daycare and just be around all sorts of dogs with no issues! Once they’re done playing, they love to cuddle. Working on house training and will master it with time. They are VERY smart dogs, be careful! They’ll outwit the best. These furbabies are quite active and would do best in a more active home. They would be WONDERFUL with children. SUPER Playful Gentle Very Happy Loves everyone and everything Curious Smart Affectionate Adventurous If you’re looking for a loyal, loving, friendly, gentle, super playful, adventure buddy, please consider adopting one of these babies. These 3 pups are FIXED (spayed/neutered), current on bordatella, have 3 sets of parvo/distemper vaccinations, current on the annual rabies vaccine, current on flea/tick and heart worm prevention, dewormed, microchipped, negative fecal, will have a clean bill of health from the veterinarian prior to adoption and includes transport cost from Texas to the East Coast. To apply to adopt you can go to our website at: www.pawsitive-Impact-animal-rescue.org This animal is currently located in Texas, but we do NOT adopt animals out in Texas due to the hundreds of animals being euthanized here daily. We do adopt in Central US and the East Coast. The adoption fee listed INCLUDES transport from Texas to the location where this animal is posted in. Transport goes to the following locations every 2-3 weeks: Albany, NY Wells and Brattleboro, VT Willington, CT Port Chester, NY Dayon and Akron, OH Grove City and Bloomsburg, PA Ridgefield and Mt Laurel, NJ White Marsh, MD and Falls Church, VA We have happily adopted hundreds of animals this way (long distance), and we do our best to make sure the animal you are applying for is best fit for your home.
We'll also keep you updated on Marge's adoption status with email updates.
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Marge

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs
Barre, VT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
✨ Meet Marge ✨ Professional snuggler. Wiggle expert. Certified good girl. Marge is a 3-year-old mixed breed who’s spayed, fully vaxxed, microchipped, roughly 50 lbs (she's short and stocky like a cattle dog), active, and 100% ready to steal your spot on the couch and your heart. This southern sweetheart is house-broken and working on kennel training (she does best when kenneled by a friend—because obviously she prefers VIP accommodations). She’s dog-friendly and hasn’t been cat tested yet, but honestly? She loves everything that breathes. Marge is a stage-5 clinger in the best way. Personal space? Never heard of it. If she could crawl into your skin and live there, she would. She’s a top-tier snuggler with an active, adventurous side—always down for walks, outings, and “let’s go do stuff” days, as long as she’s with you. Because she loves HARD and wiggles harder, we recommend a home with older kids only. Tiny humans may be no match for her enthusiastic kisses and happy booty. If you’re ready for a fun, active Velcro dog with unlimited affection, a big personality, and zero chill when it comes to loving you… Marge is waiting. 💕🐶

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German Shepherd Dog shelters & rescues in Vermont

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

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LCB Abandoned Paws - NE Transport

Burlington , VT 05401

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Give a Dog a Home Rescue - VT - (location MAINE)

Physical Location, Sebec, Maine, (location MAINE), Burlington , VT 05404

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Vermont English Bulldog Rescue

Williston , VT 05495

Pet Types: dogs

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Central Vermont Humane Society

East Montpelier , VT 05651

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Potter's Angels Rescue

504 Mekkelsen Rd, Barre , VT 05641

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Rutland County Humane Society

765 Stevens Road, Pittsford , VT 05763

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Justice for Samson Animal Rescue - VT Transport Stop

100 se Knox st, White River Junction , VT 05001

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