Vigil – German Shepherd Dog Rescue

Welcome to Vigil

Vigil was founded in 1984 and is a registered charity that rescues and re-homes German Shepherd Dogs throughout the UK. The rescue is a non-profit organisation that is run entirely by unpaid volunteers, and we rely totally on donations from the general public to keep the rescue running. We are proud to be one of the few rescues in the UK that will take on problem dogs and work with them for us long as it takes to ensure the dog can be re-homed successfully. Vigil German Shepherd Dog Rescue is a registered charity run by the board of trustees.

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German Shepherds Dogs that need a loving home

We always have dogs that need a loving home. Visit the ‘Dogs Needing homes‘ page or click the ‘Find More’ button below to view the full list.

Rocky

Rocky has come into rescue as his owners were no longer able to manage his behaviour and were planning to have him pts. He was rescued by a couple who felt he deserved a second chance. He is a very anxious...

Name: Rocky
Age: 3 years
Gender: Male
Coat: Short
Colour: Black & Tan
Temperament:

Tillie

Young Tillie has come into rescue as her owners were no longer able to look after her. She’s a little shy and anxious but once she’s decided you are OK she is friendly and gentle. She’s also a bit anxious around...

Name: Tillie
Age: 22 months
Gender: Female
Coat: Short
Colour: Black & Tan
Temperament:

Tolie

Tolie originally came to us around 5 years ago and quickly found himself a new home. Sadly his new owner is now unwell and is not longer able to look after him. He’s an elderly gent now who has lived a...

Name: Tolie
Age: 10½ years
Gender: Male
Coat: Long coat
Colour: Black and tan
Temperament:

Mani

Mani is looking for a new home through no fault of his own due to a change in circumstances for his owners. Ideally he would like a home with older children or adults only. He has no major issues although he...

Name: Mani
Age: 3½ years
Gender: Male
Coat: Semi longcoat
Colour: White
Temperament:

Alfie

Gorgeous Alfie has come into rescue due to a relationship breakdown and his owner is not able to keep him. Alfie is well behaved and knows all the usual commands. He is very playful and although he is generally good with...

Name: Alfie
Age: 6 years
Gender: Male
Coat: Short
Colour: Black and tan
Temperament:

Zeus

Zeus originally came to us around 3 years ago and quickly found a new home. Sadly his new owners are no longer able to care for him so he has come back to us. He is a very bouncy lively boy...

Name: Zeus
Age: 4 Years
Gender: Male
Coat: Medium
Colour: Black & Tan
Temperament:

Lara

Lara had a horrible start to life and when she came to us she was absolutely terrified of everyone. Since then it hasn’t taken her long to come out of her shell. Lara gets on well with other dogs if they’re...

Name: Lara
Age: 4 Years
Gender: Female
Coat: Short
Colour: Black & Tan
Temperament: Affectionate, playful but anxious around other dogs

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Adoption

If you'd like to adopt a dog from Vigil please send us an email giving your full address and phone number to rehoming.vigilgsdrescue@gmail.com or call us on 07487 809343.

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Volunteering

Vigil German Shepherd is ran entirely by unpaid Trustees & Volunteers. If you can help in anyway you can please get in touch.

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Fundraising

On average, it costs £8 a night to keep a dog in kennels – and there’s the cost also of vets fees, micro-chipping, transporting dogs, insurance for our charity – so it all adds up. Any fundraising you can do would be gratefully received.

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Happy Endings

Successful Rehoming Stories

Cuddly Gordon spent a long time in foster care but has now found a loving and stable home. Good luck Gordon as everyone at Vigil will miss you!

Gordon

South West

Doris had a very hard start to life when she was found dumped by a bin at only 3 days old. But after being found by Vigil staff and given the attention she deserves, she's now found the perfect new home and an owner who will stand by her side always.

Doris

Kent

Cute little Capper a Milinois/German Shepherd cross bread was originally from Romania and was looking for a home for nearly 2 months. Thankfully a loving family have given him a new home in the South East of England, where Capper has settled in perfectly.

Capper

South East