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.

Mason

Mason has come into rescue due to a change in circumstances for his owner. He has settled in well at kennels and seems quite affectionate, although he is inclined to get a bit excited if you make too much fuss of...

Name: Mason
Age: 5 years
Gender: Male
Coat: Short
Colour: Black and tan
Temperament:

Jenny

Poor Jenny has been with us for a long time now and really deserves her forever home. She is very loving and is happy just chilling out with her people. Her ideal home would be a more rural one with a...

Name: Jenny
Age: 6 years
Gender: Female
Coat: Short
Colour: White and grey
Temperament: Can be reactive towards other dogs

Oliver

Oliver originally came from Egypt and came to the UK 2 years ago. He was living in a cat shelter since a pup and he’s grown into a big boy, very friendly, will need some training and maybe another older dog...

Name: Oliver
Age: 4 Years
Gender: Male
Coat: Short
Colour: Black & Tan
Temperament: Very Friendly, will need some training

Zeus

Zeus originally came in last year and was rehomed but sadly he is back with us as his new owner was unable to manage him when outside the house. He gets anxious around people he doesn’t know and will bark and...

Name: Zeus
Age: 3 Years
Gender: Male
Coat: Short
Colour: Black & Tan
Temperament: Anxious, Overprotective, Loves a fuss

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: 3 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