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Welcome to Rescue Scottish Pets.

A site dedicated to helping rehome / rescue dogs, cats, all rodents and many other pets in Scotland.

You will find dogs, cats and many other pets from Shelters all over Scotland that are in need of rescue on Rescue Scottish Pets.

At least 229 pets found in need of rescue in Scotland
At least 185 Dogs for rescue View
At least 8 Cats for rescue View
At least 34 Rabbits for rescue View
At least 2 Gerbils for rescue View

So many dogs lose their lives everyday as they can't find homes while breeders continue to churn out new pups. So please rehome, don't buy! RSS RSS

Latest pets in need of rescue in Scotland

New Dog listed for rescue at Scottish Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue - Roxi


Roxi is a female Dog listed at the Scottish Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue and is in need of rescue.

Described as a Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

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Date Added - 17 May 2012 22:54

New Dog listed for rescue at The Blue Cross Foster Scheme - Scotland - Baba


Baba is a male Dog listed at the The Blue Cross Foster Scheme - Scotland and is in need of rescue.

Described as a black and white Shih Tzu.

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Date Added - 17 May 2012 19:48

New Dog listed for rescue at The Blue Cross Foster Scheme - Scotland - Mejiel


Mejiel is a male Dog listed at the The Blue Cross Foster Scheme - Scotland and is in need of rescue.

Described as a gold and white Shih Tzu.

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Date Added - 17 May 2012 19:31

New Cat listed for rescue at The Blue Cross Foster Scheme - Scotland - Zico


Zico is a male Cat listed at the The Blue Cross Foster Scheme - Scotland and is in need of rescue.

Described as a black and white DSH.

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Date Added - 16 May 2012 16:48

New Dog listed for rescue at Scottish Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue - Ash


Ash is a male Dog listed at the Scottish Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue and is in need of rescue.

Described as a Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

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Date Added - 15 May 2012 23:26

New Dog listed for rescue at Scottish Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue - Roxy


Roxy is a female Dog listed at the Scottish Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue and is in need of rescue.

Described as a Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

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Date Added - 15 May 2012 23:25

New Dog listed for rescue at Scottish Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue - Roxi


Roxi is a female Dog listed at the Scottish Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue and is in need of rescue.

Described as a Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

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Date Added - 15 May 2012 23:23

New Cat listed for rescue at Sunny Harbour Cat & Kitten Rescue - Archie


Archie is a male Cat listed at the Sunny Harbour Cat & Kitten Rescue and is in need of rescue.

Described as a black and white Short Hair.

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Date Added - 14 May 2012 21:36

New Cat listed for rescue at Sunny Harbour Cat & Kitten Rescue - Copper


Copper is a female Cat listed at the Sunny Harbour Cat & Kitten Rescue and is in need of rescue.

Described as a ginger .

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Date Added - 14 May 2012 21:17

New Dog listed for rescue at German Shepherd Rescue Scotland - Murphy


Murphy is a male Dog listed at the German Shepherd Rescue Scotland and is in need of rescue.

Described as a black Labrador Cross.

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Date Added - 14 May 2012 20:46

New Dog listed for rescue at German Shepherd Rescue Scotland - Skye


Skye is a female Dog listed at the German Shepherd Rescue Scotland and is in need of rescue.

Described as a black and tan German Shepherd.

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Date Added - 14 May 2012 20:44

New Dog listed for rescue at German Shepherd Rescue Scotland - Lincoln


Lincoln is a male Dog listed at the German Shepherd Rescue Scotland and is in need of rescue.

Described as a black and tan German Shepherd.

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Date Added - 14 May 2012 20:41

New Dog listed for rescue at German Shepherd Rescue Scotland - Indie


Indie is a female Dog listed at the German Shepherd Rescue Scotland and is in need of rescue.

Described as a black and tan German Shepherd.

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Date Added - 14 May 2012 20:40

New Dog listed for rescue at German Shepherd Rescue Scotland - Cara


Cara is a female Dog listed at the German Shepherd Rescue Scotland and is in need of rescue.

Described as a black and tan German Shepherd.

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Date Added - 14 May 2012 20:39

New Dog listed for rescue at German Shepherd Rescue Scotland - Rosco


Rosco is a male Dog listed at the German Shepherd Rescue Scotland and is in need of rescue.

Described as a black Collie.

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Date Added - 14 May 2012 20:37

New Dog listed for rescue at German Shepherd Rescue Scotland - Tia


Tia is a female Dog listed at the German Shepherd Rescue Scotland and is in need of rescue.

Described as a black and tan German Shepherd.

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Date Added - 14 May 2012 20:36

New Dog listed for rescue at German Shepherd Rescue Scotland - Rocky


Rocky is a male Dog listed at the German Shepherd Rescue Scotland and is in need of rescue.

Described as a black and tan German Shepherd.

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Date Added - 14 May 2012 20:35

New Dog listed for rescue at German Shepherd Rescue Scotland - Hollie


Hollie is a female Dog listed at the German Shepherd Rescue Scotland and is in need of rescue.

Described as a black and tan German Shepherd.

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Date Added - 14 May 2012 20:30

New Dog listed for rescue at German Shepherd Rescue Scotland - Shep


Shep is a male Dog listed at the German Shepherd Rescue Scotland and is in need of rescue.

Described as a black and tan German Shepherd.

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Date Added - 14 May 2012 20:27

New Dog listed for rescue at German Shepherd Rescue Scotland - Leroy


Leroy is a male Dog listed at the German Shepherd Rescue Scotland and is in need of rescue.

Described as a black and tan German Shepherd.

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Date Added - 14 May 2012 20:26

New Dog listed for rescue at German Shepherd Rescue Scotland - Mia


Mia is a female Dog listed at the German Shepherd Rescue Scotland and is in need of rescue.

Described as a black and tan German Shepherd.

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Date Added - 14 May 2012 20:25

New Dog listed for rescue at German Shepherd Rescue Scotland - Candy


Candy is a female Dog listed at the German Shepherd Rescue Scotland and is in need of rescue.

Described as a black and tan German Shepherd.

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Date Added - 14 May 2012 20:23

New Dog listed for rescue at German Shepherd Rescue Scotland - Zeus


Zeus is a male Dog listed at the German Shepherd Rescue Scotland and is in need of rescue.

Described as a black and tan German Shepherd.

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Date Added - 14 May 2012 20:22

New Dog listed for rescue at German Shepherd Rescue Scotland - Chief


Chief is a male Dog listed at the German Shepherd Rescue Scotland and is in need of rescue.

Described as a white German Shepherd.

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Date Added - 14 May 2012 20:21

Other News

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Excellent news! Scooby, a male black and white Lurcher dog has gone to a new home . We wish them and their new owners all the best!

We are organising an Adopters' Open Day at the Rescue's foster kennels in Midlothian on Sunday the 15th of July. The day is open to ADULTS ONLY - NO CHILDREN AND NO DOGS. We have lots of lovely dogs in the kennels who want nothing more than a home to call their own. You do not need to have passed a home-check to attend the Adopter's Day, but you do need to meet our re-homing requirements. You will be home-checked if you are interested in adopting any of the dogs available. This is an INVITATION ONLY event. If you meet the re-homing requirements please fill in an Adoption Form and add 'Invite Request' beside your name, one of our volunteers will give you a call to discuss your ap

Diesel is a male Dog listed at the German Shepherd Rescue Scotland and is in need of rescue. Described as a black and tan German Shepherd. Click here to view this pet.

Ruby is a female Dog listed at the German Shepherd Rescue Scotland and is in need of rescue. Described as a black and tan German Shepherd. Click here to view this pet.

Trudi is a female Dog listed at the German Shepherd Rescue Scotland and is in need of rescue. Described as a white and orange Cocker Spaniel. Click here to view this pet.

Jade is a female Dog listed at the German Shepherd Rescue Scotland and is in need of rescue. Described as a black and tan German Shepherd. Click here to view this pet.

If you represent a shelter and would like to use this site to list your pets or even include in your own site. Please contact me using the 'Contact Me' menu item above or click to register and then click the link to register your shelter.

Shelters Scottish Rescue Pets Support

Blue Cross
http://www.bluecross.org.uk/ - A team of cat and dog foster carers throughout Scotland care for dogs in their own homes and cats in cat chalets.
German Shepherd Rescue Scotland
http://www.german-shepherd-rescue-scotland.org.uk/ - German Shepherd Rescue Scotland was established to re-home German Shepherd dogs throughout Scotland. We are a non-profit making organisation, who relies solely on donations to cover the costs of rescuing dogs, these include kennelling, transportation and expensive veterinary fees.
Great Dane Welfare Scotland
http://www.greatdanewelfarescotland.co.uk/ - We rescue and rehome great danes and other breeds. We also work hard to make a difference in our local community to help dogs and their owners plus other animal Rescues. And we offer animal transport to anyone with an animal in need. We have a 24/7 hotline for owners needing help with transport to the vets or animals needing help you can contact us on 07765800893. All we ask is you put the fuel used back into the ambulances.
Scottish Greyhound Sanctuary
http://www.scottishgreyhoundsanctuary.com/ - SGS was launched in March 2008 by a group of friends with one thing in common - a love of Greyhounds. The charity was set up to raise awareness of the breed and to try to find loving homes for the many hundreds of retired or unwanted racers as possible. SGS rely entirely on volunteers donating their precious time. If you have some free time and would like to volunteer get in touch! We try to get as many of our homeless hounds as possible into foster. The remaining hounds are kept in boarding kennels in various locations in Scotland.
Labradoodle Trust
http://labradoodletrust.com/ - We rescue and rehome Labradoodles, Goldendoodles, other Poodle crosses and Poodles.
Indys Rascals
http://gerbilsociety.com/indysrascals/
Spaniels in Need
http://www.spanielsinneed.co.uk/ - We are a network of caring spaniel owners based in Scotland who are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of all types of Spaniels, throughout the UK. We work with other rescue organisations to save spaniels who would otherwise be put to sleep.
Second Chance Kennels Fife
http://secondchancekennels.org/ - Second Chance Association is a registered charity (Reg number SCO32203), and was founded in 1994 by myself, Ena Conyon, my husband Frank and a very good friend Jean Cheetham when it was identified that there was a need to help in the re-housing of unwanted dogs. It all started with 4 puppies and now the Association regularly re-homes adult dogs and pups.
Second Chance Kennels Fife
http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/ - Founded in 1891, Dogs Trust (formerly the National Canine Defence League) is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK. Our mission is to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction.
Inverness Cat Rescue
http://www.invernesscatrescue.co.uk/ - Inverness Cat Rescue was set up to rescue and re-home unwanted and stray cats and kittens in the Inverness area. We have over 20 years experience in dealing with the welfare and rehabilitation of needy cats/kittens.
Dog Aid Society Scotland
http://www.dogaidsociety.com/ - The Dog Aid Society rehomes dogs of any age or size. As we do not have kennels, we ask owners to care for their dog until a suitable new home can be found. All new owers are home checked and the dogs are vaccinated, micro-chipped and neutered.
Labrador Retriever Rescue Scotland
http://lrrcs.org/ - Labrador Retriever Rescue Scotland. Rescuing, rehoming and sometimes rehabilitating Labrador Retrievers anywhere in Scotland and parts of the North of England. In association with the Labrador Club of Scotland
KWK9 RESCUE
http://www.kwk9.org/ - Our aim is to give strays in the KW postcode area a second chance after their seven days are up. We do not have a rescue centre but rely on fosterers and volunteers in the area.
Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue
http://www.caninerescue.co.uk/ - Dumfries & Galloway Canine Rescue Centre was set up in August 2003. The purpose of the charity is to rescue, care for and rehome stray, maltreated and unwanted dogs. The charity raises funds through subscriptions, donations, sales from its charity shops in Dumfries, Dalbeattie, Annan and Newton Stewart and other fund raising events. We are members of the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH)
Huskies in Need
http://www.huskiesinneed.co.uk/ - We are a small highly dedicated team which rescues and rehomes huskies and husky crosses.
Sunny Harbour Cat & Kitten Rescue
http://www.sunnyharbour.org.uk/ - The aim of Sunny Harbour Cat Rescue is to ease the suffering of abandoned and unwanted cats and kittens in and around Edinburgh and Fife. We are a small, family run cat rescue who dedicate our efforts to promoting good welfare practices for cats and to helping those cats and kittens in our care back to health, so that we may find them a new loving forever home
Scottish Dalmation Welfare
http://www.scottishdalmatianwelfare.com/ - Main objective to advise and support owners in need of help with any matter from basic issues such as health and obedience to more problematic cases which may result in the need to rehome a Dalmatian should the situation arise.
Fife Rabbit Rescue
http://www.fiferabbitrescue.co.uk/ - A busy rescue centre in Newburgh Fife. Rescue and re homes all over Scotland. Also gives advice on rabbit care and bonding.
Staffordshire Rescue Scotland
http://www.staffordshirerescuescotland.co.uk/ - We are a new registered charity based in South Lanarkshire. As well as rehoming staffordshire bull terriers we also want to encourage education about the breed,training and neutering. We are all volunteers and are all staffie owners with many years experience of the breed.
Fairly Beloved Rabbit Care
http://www.fairlybelovedrabbitcare.org/ - A not-for-profit family run organisation which operates a network of rabbit foster carers who can temporarily home unwanted rabbits, or rabbits that may need emergency or medical care until permanent homes can be found for them. Also willing to offer advice to all rabbit owners on rabbit welfare and care.
Scottish Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue
http://www.staffierescuescotland.co.uk/
Boxer Welfare Scotland
http://www.boxerwelfarescotland.co.uk/ - We are a registered charity rescuing and rehoming boxers across Scotland, since starting in 2005 we have successfully rehomed over 400 boxers. Our aim is to rescue and care for all boxers who need our help in Scotland and to help them find a way to their new adopted families in the new forever homes they deserve. We do not have a centre instead we use trusted kennels and in some special cases we have fantastic foster homes for our Boxers to stay in until we find them their forever homes. We have kennels in Peterhead, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Falkirk.
Buddies Bunny Rescue
http://www.buddiesbunnies.co.uk/ - Based in Edinburgh & The Lothians. Taking in stray and unwanted rabbits in need and helping educate the public on their plight.
Grantown Dog Rescue
http://gdr.it-active.co.uk/ - We are a very small rescue in the Highlands of Scotland; we do not have our own kennels, so rely on a small number of wonderful fosterers, or pay local boarding kennels to look after our dogs. As our funds are very limited, we try to rehome from original home to new home, when possible. We were in fact set up to care for abandoned dogs that had been picked up and put into kennels by the local authority, as after 7 days they were euthanized. To stop this, we took on responsibility for them after the 7 days were up.
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home
http://www.edch.org.uk/ - The Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home is Scotland's oldest dog and cat sanctuary, founded in 1883. We take in over a thousand abandoned, stray and lost animals every year. We have a non-destruct policy and we try to make the lives of all our animal residents as comfortable and enjoyable as possible while they are with us. We are passionate about what we do and aim to show that pet ownership, although challenging at times, can be one of the most rewarding things you can do.
Click on logo below to read about the shelter - Click on logo above to visit their website.

This site aims is to raise awareness of dogs, cats and other pets in need of rescue in Scotland by providing one site where any pets in need can be found. It also provides an easy way for charities and shelters to list their pets needing rehomed / rescued at no cost and without the need to maintain their own website. Currently there are dogs, cats, rabbits and gerbils in need of rescue in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Central Belt (Stirling, Callander), Dumfries, Fife, Inverness, Caithness and North (Highlands) and many other pets in foster homes all over Scotland.

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Dog Rescue Scotland

  • All regions
  • Glasgow
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  • Fife
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  • Lothian
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Rabbit Rescue Scotland

  • Fife
  • Glasgow
  • Edinburgh

Gerbil Rescue Scotland

  • Dundee

If you want to rescue a pet but cannot find the right one on the site, I may be able to help as not all pets are listed by shelters I have contact with.

So just drop me an email (see Contact Me in menu at top of site).