We connect people who want to adopt or rescue a German Shepherd with people who need to find their German Shepherd a new home in the Brooklyn area.

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or Other Pet in Brooklyn

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a Home in Brooklyn

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Adopt a German Shepherd 
or Other Pet in Brooklyn

Browse Pets

Find Your German Shepherd
a Home in Brooklyn

Rehome a Pet
What We Do

Direct rescue & adoption of pets, from one good home to another. Rehoming a German Shepherd keeps them out of shelters.

“Program innovations, like the match-making website developed by Get Your Pet, can be life savers for pets, owners and shelters.”
Matt Bershadker ASPCA President & CEO

Brooklyn, A Big City for Your Big German Shepherd

Brooklyn is just the New York City borough in which to live with your German Shepherd. These big, athletic dogs fit right in amongst the hustle and bustle of Brooklyn, New York. Although these pups originate from the German countryside, they will adapt and thrive in a place like Brooklyn.

Since Brooklyn is a larger community with plenty of green space, your German Shepherd will feel right at home. Originally bred to be a security dog, watching over sheep in open fields of the German Rhineland, the German Shepherd breed today is the hallmark of loyalty, rivaled only by its keen intelligence.

Brooklyn has plenty of cool, dog-friendly activities you and your German Shepherd can try together. For example, if your German Shepherd would like to go for a run off-leash, take him to Brooklyn's Dyker Beach Park, a sprawling park which offers a dog running area as well as an 18-hole golf course.

After running and playing their fill, your German Shepherd and you may want something to recoup your energy. Why not try some food and drink at Mission Dolores, a dog-friendly Brooklyn-based beer bar with both patio and indoor space. You can get a cocktail, and your German Shepherd can join other pups and their owners on the patio.

Last but not least, Brooklyn also has plenty of fun social activities for German Shepherds and their owners. You can meet and make friends with other Brooklyn dog owners while your pets play together at the Brooklyn and Beyond Dog and Puppy Fun Times meetup.

Your German Shepherd is just waiting to make Brooklyn home, so go out and adopt a German Shepherd today.

Why Get Your Pet?

The best way to save a beloved German Shepherd, or any pet, is to keep them out of the shelter system. Rehoming a dog or cat is a better kind of pet adoption, in every way.

Brooklyn Adopters meet and learn about pets from the Guardians (owners) who know them best.

Brooklyn Veterinarians examine pets at no extra charge as a part of the pet adoption.

Pets go directly from one loving home in Brooklyn to another. Less stress. Less chance of illness or death.

Everyone benefits with Get Your Pet.

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Brooklyn Guardians keep their pets out of the shelter and find them a loving, new home.

Brooklyn Shelters can focus limited resources on strays and abused animals. More available kennel space means fewer animals euthanized.

Everyone benefits with Get Your Pet.

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How It Works
  • Adopters (Seeking a Pet)

  • Guardians (Pet Owners)

  • Browse Pet Profiles

    It’s easy. Search by pet type, gender, location: dig deep into traits, breed, history and more.

  • List Your Pet

    It’s easy. Create a profile of your pet in minutes and post it on Get Your Pet for Adopters to see.

  • Join & Message with Guardians

    When you find a pet that might be right for you, join the site and securely message their Guardian for more info.

  • Message with Potential Adopters

    Answer adopters’ questions securely and fill them in on the pet you know so well.

  • Make a Meet-up

    Arrange to meet at a neutral, convenient location, where the pet is calm and behaves naturally.

  • See the Vet

    When you’ve made a good match, go see a local Get Your Pet vet for a pet examination, at no extra charge.

  • Make a Legal Pet Adoption

    Adopt a pet legally, electronically, right on our site.

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Helping German Shepherds throughout the Brooklyn

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Adopters

Adopt a German Shepherd
or Other Pet in Brooklyn

Browse Pets
Guardians

Find Your German Shepherd
a Home in Brooklyn

Rehome a Pet