Dumfries & Galloway Canine Rescue Centre

Who we are

Our rescue centre services the whole of Dumfries & Galloway.  We are licensed by the local authority for the care of dogs and have a contract to look after stray dogs while they wait to be reclaimed by their owners and to rehome them if required.

We are very proud that there are many people whose lives have been enriched by the companionship given by one of our dogs.  Our web site has enabled us to reach out beyond Dumfries and Galloway and we have rehomed dogs from Dorset to Orkney.

As well as rehoming dogs and raising the funds to run our centre, our team carries out visits to talk to local organisations and schools as well as receiving visits from schools, colleges and other groups.

We use the services of a trained dog behaviourist to augment the skills of our staff.  We have recently begun a pilot project providing ongoing support for dog adopters when the behaviour of their pet is challenging.  Our staff are trained to assess incoming dogs and to implement training plans to overcome any potential behavioural problems.  Our sponsor dog (SAD) scheme allows us to provide ongoing support for elderly or chronically sick dogs in a home environment where they can thrive.

We believe strongly that our function is to serve both human and canine members of our community in Dumfries and Galloway.  This give us the flexibility to offer a personal service responding to individual needs and sets us apart from nationally based organisations.