Adopt a German Shepherd Dog in Maryland

German Shepherd Dogs are intelligent, courageous, and intensely loyal working dogs. They're among the most common large breeds in rescue, often surrendered when their need for training and structure overwhelms first-time owners. A well-matched German Shepherd will bond deeply with its adopter.

Maryland's rescue dog community is active and well-organized, particularly around Baltimore, the DC suburbs, and Annapolis. Many Maryland rescues transport dogs from Southern states. A rescued Maryland dog typically comes through one of these active organizations.