Rescue dogs, cats and rabbits in Scotland

Please take very careful consideration when considering rehoming. Visit the shelter's website and check their guidance and criteria to ensure you meet them.

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Bertie at Dogs Trust - West Calder

A Male Tan Crossbreed who is age 1 to 2

Not Good With Children

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Shelter Location: Bentyhead West Calder EH55 8LE

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Bertie is a 2 year old crossbreed. Bertie is a bouncy and active boy. He is a very energetic boy who enjoys going for long walks and splashing around puddles. He likes games where he can search for toys in the long grass.

Type of home needed

Bertie came to us as a stray and we have limited information on him, we will be looking for patient owners who have time to settle him in and continue with his basic training. He doesn't like being fussed over so would be best suited to an adult home with owners who will give him time to settle.

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Bertie is looking to be the only pet in the home, he will make a good companion.

Minstrel at Greyhound Awareness League

A Male Black Lurcher who is age ~2

Good With Children Not Good With Other Pets Not Good With Dogs

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Pet Location: Kennels

Minstrel is a lurcher, who is approximately two years old and is a gorgeous, affectionate and playful boy. In the home environment he is calm and relaxed. He loves cuddles and is fully housetrained.

Minstrel has had some basic training in the past but has also taken to clicker training with enthusiasm! He loves to interact with people, although he can be a little shy around men initially, and responds well to praise and encouragement. Minstrel bonds strongly with people and he does have some mild separation issues but these could be improved on greatly within a home environment.

We don’t think that Minstrel has had the opportunity to learn about things that he may encounter outside of the home environment and as a result finds this stressful and is not comfortable with other dogs. Minstrel would have to be the only dog in the home and he does not like cats.

Minstrel needs a special home with someone understanding who would take the time to help him gain confidence, to settle and enable him to carry on with his training plan; this would be fully supported by a Canine Behaviourist who currently is working with him. This is what she has to say about him;

‘Minstrel is a lovely boy who needs a calm environment to improve his confidence and to continue with his training. He took to agility and clicker training instantly and is improving greatly on his impulse control. Anyone who considers taking him into their home would see that with patience and understanding he has huge potential’.

Minstrel Adoption Form

Buster SSBTR ref:14225 at Scottish Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue

A Male Brindle Staffordshire Bull Terrier who is age 8-9yrs

Good With Children

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Shelter Location: Scotland

Hello there My name is Buster and if you fancy having a big strapping handsome guy walking by your side then you have found him!! I am about 8/9 years old and I am looking for a home as my devoted daddy died and I went to live with my daddy’s brother. I would be better suited to kids aged 10 and over and I need an experienced owner to continue with my training. I don't like being left by myself too long and get upset even though I am a big dude I am a bit of a softy!!..so I would like my new family to have someone at home for me most of the time. I can disgrace myself if I am off the lead and decide not tae come back more so if I see a rabbit or bird and decide to play chasies.. I don't do cats so don't even go there! I am a good boy in the car and like to have my staffie seat belt on and do you know I love a bath! I love people and the company and I promise I would be a really good boy for you, I have been neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. If you think you have a place for me on your sofa, please call my wee auntie Fee on 07738268665, Lots of love Buster xxx

Goldie at Greyhound Rescue Fife

A Male Golden Greyhound

Good With Dogs

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Shelter Location: Baltree Country Centre Kinross KY13 9JY

GOLDIE is the dog that everybody loves. He is a big, happy, totally friendly, beautiful fawn boy. He absolutely loves people and would do anything to go with you for a walk or a run in your car. He gets on very well indeed with all the other greyhounds. A beautiful boy with a beautiful nature.

Lily at Staffordshire Rescue Scotland

A Female White and brindle Staffordshire Bull Terrier who is age 6

Good With Children Not Good With Other Pets

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Shelter Location: South Lanarkshire

We were initially told that Lily was not good with other dogs but while in foster we've found that it's mostly the intial greeting that causes her the most stress. It seems like she's just never been properly introduced to other dogs so we are working on her social skills. Once she gets walking she has been quite happy pottering along with a doggy friend. Lily's new owners will need to continue to work on this

Lily isn't used to a working home so she is going to prefer someone who is around more often than not and she would also prefer a quieter and calmer household. She is currently living with children and seems to enjoy their company but would need to be placed with dog savvy children over 5 years old as little ones might prove a little too exciting.

Lily's ideal home

- Children over 5 years old
- Preferably only dog although potentially live with a calm male dog following slow and repeated introductions
- No cats and will need to be carefully managed around live stock

Lily Adoption Form

Buck at Scottish Greyhound Sanctuary

A Male Fawn and White Greyhound who is age 4

Not Good With Other Pets

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Pet Location: foster home

Big handsome Buck is new into our care, he is undergoing assessment and we will update here as we get to know him.

If you have room in your home and your hearts for Buck please visit our website http://www.scottishgreyhoundsanctuary.com where you can complete an online application form or you can email us at info@scottishgreyhoundsanctuary.com or phone us on 08456439335

Buck Adoption Form

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Jet at Borders Pet Rescue

A Female Domestic short hair who is age 14 years

Good With Children

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Shelter Location: Craigsford Earlston Scottish Borders TD4 6DJ

Please note: initial viewings are by appointment only. Thanks

Jet has come in unfortunately as her owner passed away, she seems to be quite an independant 14yr old cat, but as she is a elderly lady who has just lost her owner this may change as she settles in with us.

Find out how you can help look after animals in our care, visit: how you can help

Jet Adoption Form

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Cooper at Dogs Trust - Glasgow

A Male Crossbreed who is age 5 to 7 Years

Good With Dogs

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Shelter Location: 315 Hamilton Road Uddingston Glasgow G71 7SL

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Cooper is a lovely boy who can be worried in new situations. He loves to play games of tug, fetch and scent games! Cooper can also open doors unless you lock them!

Type of home needed

Cooper needs his own secure garden in a calm, quiet home to settle into who are willing to give him the time he needs to settle in to his new environment.He can live with children who are 18 years old or over and someone who has owned dogs recently would benefit him. Cooper needs a home with few visitors.

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Cooper loves to rest his head on your shoulder.. He is very clever and learns tricks fast. One such trick is 'standing to attention' when you salute him! He also gives kisses. He is very trainable and will work hard for treats and toys. If you are looking to continue training, you will be able to teach him lots!

Floss at Staffie Smiles Rescue

A Female Black/White Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue who is age 3yrs approx

Good With Children Not Good With Other Pets Good With Dogs

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Shelter Location: Various Locations

Floss is a tiny wee girl she is only 15inches high from the foot to her shoulder. She has a typical terrier nature, is very clever and loves to play with her ball. She needs a home as an only dog but will walk with calm dogs when out. She loves to run and is so sweet and affectionate. Please give this wee girl a chance x
Floss has been in foster since last weekend. She's doing fine so far.
Floss will be ok with calm dogs with slow careful intros, but we think she would be much better as an only dog household and get all the attention and cuddles.
Floss is not keen on cats so would be able to share a home with them.
She is a very loving, obedient dog, fully crate trained, and can be left for a few hours without any issue . She available from Monday 28th November when her vet treatment is complete and her stitches will be removed

Floss Adoption Form

Demon at Saints Sled Dog Rescue

A Male Red Siberian Husky who is age 6

Good With Children Good With Dogs

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Pet Location: Glasgow

Demon is a lovely friendly big dog who likes cuddles. He's good with people and children and is good with other dogs. He is currently living with 4 other huskys. He can be shy so will need time to bond with his new family. He could live with another female dog

Medical Needs: Mild skin condition which is now under control

Demon Adoption Form

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Heidi * Reserved * at Dumfries & Galloway Canine Rescue Centre

A Female White and Black Terrier cross Collie who is age 5 years 9 months (Approx.)

Not Good With Other Pets

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Shelter Location: Dovecotewell, by Glencaple Dumfries Dumfries and Galloway DG1 4RH

Ref: 083/16

Description

Heidi has come from an adult only home. She can be wary of children and strangers and has been known to growl at them. This is improving with time, but potential adopters should take this into consideration. She is playful and loves a squeaky toy! Heidi is house trained, however she does appear to be uncomfortable with living indoors and is much more settled in an outdoor kennel environment She loves to be petted and doesn't mind a brush (she has a lovely soft coat!) She travels well by car. Heidi can be a hit or a miss with new dogs she meets on lead, but is normally playful off lead. Her typical terrier instincts take over when she sees a cat and she likes to chase them. She has never met livestock and may need a little help with her recall training. She is very affectionate and in the correct environment should make a fun pet!

History

Heidi's owner has brought her in for re-homing as she has been chewing furniture when left alone.

Re-homing Criteria

Heidi would make an ideal pet for someone looking for a kennel dog. She is much more relaxed in an outdoor environment and finds life indoors too stressful. Heidi needs a Terrier or Collie experience home. She is very nervous of strangers that come to her house, therefore will need an owner who is able to help introduce her to new people slowly. If kept indoors and left alone, Heidi will chew furniture and other items..

Homefinder Questionnaire

If you'd like to help rehome Heidi simply complete the Homefinder Questionnaire to get started.

Adopt Heidi

Heidi Adoption Form

Indie at Dog Aid Society of Scotland

A Female Jack Russell who is age 9 years old

Not Good With Children Not Good With Other Pets Not Good With Dogs

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Shelter Location: 60 Blackford Avenue Edinburgh EH9 3ER

Indie is a sweet little Jack Russell. Indie likes her bed and she has a little blanket which she sooks on. This gives her comfort when she is worried. She is however very noisy and will snort, grunt and snore when she is sleeping! Indie loves being pampered, she is fine to have a bath, have her nails clipped and be brushed.

Indie is an anxious dog who can be wary of strangers at first. She will bark at people when out on a walk or if visitors come to the house she will bark until they are in the house and settled on the sofa. She will eventually come to sit on your lap to be petted once she is comfortable. She will need a patient owner who will take the time to help settle her into a new routine and let her settle at her own speed. Indie loves her walks however is not great around other dogs, therefore we are looking for a home where Indie is the only pet. She does bark at other dogs and would snap at them if they came too close. She loves to chase birds however this can cause problems and has got her into trouble in the past. She is not suitable to be let off the lead, however she can be on a long line when in her harness to give her a little bit of freedom to run around.

Indie is looking for a home where she will have company for most part of the day as she gets anxious when she is left for any longer than a couple of hours, she can become upset by being left and may toilet in the house if she is too stressed. Unfortunately Indie does not travel well however with lots of short positive journeys this should improve over time. Her current owners have been transporting her in a cage with her blanket which appears to be helping her with her travel anxiety. Indie loves to hang out in a secure garden and as she isn’t great off lead she enjoys her freedom to run around safely.

Indie loves to sit on your knee for a cuddle and will make a wonderful companion to perhaps a retired couple who can spend all day with her. As she does have a few behavioural issues that need addressing ideally her new owners will have experience with dealing with an anxious dog. She loves her grub and will chance her paw to get fed more than twice a day by bringing her bowl to you!! Do you have the time and patience to help this sweet girl to over come her anxiousness?

As Indie is not neutered, the Society will pay for this to be done at the local vet once the dog is settled (if you live in the Edinburgh/Lothian area we ask if this can be done at ICR Veterinary Surgeons, Loanhead). This is part of the Society’s re-homing policy and promotes responsible dog ownership.

Please think carefully before applying for Indie and think how any changes in your circumstances may affect your ability to care for her. If you would like to be considered to re-home Indie please click on our website www.dogaidsociety.com and then click on the green register your interest button and this will take you to our application form. Once you have completed and sent the form you will receive an automatic response to your email address that you have supplied. This means we have successfully received your application. Please note that the Society only re-homes within Scotland.

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Bella at KWK9 Rescue

A Female Staffordshire Bull Terrier who is age 4 years old

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Shelter Location: Various locations in KW postcode Caithness & Sutherland KW14

Bella is 4 years old and a delightful dog, very loving and affectionate. She is quite chatty in the way of Staffies. She is Housetrained and well behaved indoors and used to children. She is spayed and microchipped and vaccinated. We think she would live best as an only dog.If you would like to adopt her please complete an application form.

Bella Adoption Form

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Comet at Dogs Trust - West Calder

A Male tri-colour Crossbreed who is age 5 to 7 years old

Good With Dogs

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Shelter Location: Bentyhead West Calder EH55 8LE

Likes and dislikes: Comet is a super dog who loves to explore on his walks, he likes to have a good root around in the long grass and sniff all the interesting smells. He's an intelligent boy who knows most of his basic commands and will happily show off in exchange for a few tasty biscuits. Comet is a gentle, shy guy who needs a little time to get to know you. He is a sensitive wee fellow who needs help to build his confidence.

Type of home needed: Comet would prefer a quiet home where he can relax and get to know his new owners slowly. Comet was originally a stray so needs a secure garden with people who have had dogs before. Comet has so much potential and just needs a family who can help him realise it.

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Biscuit at Dogs Trust - West Calder

A Female Tan Crossbreed who is age 8+

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Shelter Location: Bentyhead West Calder EH55 8LE

Likes and dislikes:

Biscuit is a pretty lady, she is affectionate and loving with people that she knows. She is house-trained and travels well in the car. She is a clever girl and knows all of her basic commands and is always egar to learn more.

Type of home needed:

Biscuit is looking for a calm home with owners who have had dogs before. She can be worried when left alone so would like and owner who will be at home during the day to keep her company.

Rehoming Centre:

West Calder

Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre, West Calder
Bentyhead
West Calder
EH55 8LE

Open: 12:00 - 16:00

Closed: Tuesday

Jinky at Edinburgh Cat Protection League

A Male Ginger tabby Dsh who is age 8

Not Good With Children Not Good With Other Pets Not Good With Dogs

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Shelter Location: 3 casselbank street Edinburgh Midlothian Eh6 5HA

Poor jinky has been with us for a few months now, really needs a lot of time to get to know his new family
No children or other pets,once he knows and trusts you he's a very lovely boy
Would enjoy having a garden of his own
Please pop in and meet him
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays
10am till 430pm
Tuesdays
10am till 3pm
Saturdays
10am till 4pm
Closed Sundays

01315545521
Edinburghcat@outlook.com

Medical Needs: None

Roxy at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home

A Female Golden Boxer/Ridgeback who is age 5

Good With Children

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Shelter Location: 26 Seafield Road East Edinburgh Midlothian EH15 1EH

Roxy is a big girl with a big personality! She loves a cuddle and will quickly turn herself upside down for a belly scratch. She is a very happy dog and loves to play, frequently showing her goofy boxer-type sense of humour as she wriggles and wiggles around! Her training has progressed well and she knows “sit”, “down” and “paw” and we are now working on “wait”. Because she is a larger dog, she will require owners who can be consistent and who will commit to continuing her training, however anyone willing to put in the time and effort will be rewarded with a fun and affectionate companion for life. Roxy would suit a home with older children and may be compatible with other dogs.

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Hooper at Dogs Trust - Glasgow

A Male Black and white Crossbreed who is age 2 to 5

Not Good With Children Good With Dogs

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Shelter Location: 315 Hamilton Road Uddingston Glasgow G71 7SL

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Hooper is a lovely chap who loves to play fetch and adores playing with toys! He is super clever and loves to be learning new things and being rewarded for being awesome!

Type of home needed

Hooper needs an adult only home (18) and his own secure garden to practice his training in. Someone who has experience of owning dogs as an adult would help him settle. He needs a calm, quiet home with quiet areas to walk in. Someone who is willing to give him the time and space he needs to come out his shell would benefit him

Lexie SSBTR ref:15001 at Scottish Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue

A Female Red & White Staffordshire Bull Terrier who is age 5-7yrs

Good With Children

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Shelter Location: Scotland

Lexie SSBTR Ref: 15001

Hello, my name is Lexie, I am roughly between 5 and 7 years old.. I am looking for a new home because my daddy isn’t well and he is struggling to care for me. I am abit wary of other dogs, and I have never met a cat so I need to be the only pet in the house hold. I could live with children over 8. I don’t mind being left on my own for a few hours, I like sleeping on daddies chair when he goes out. I am good to bath. I haven’t been in a car much, daddy normally takes me on the bus. I don’t mind travelling, but it does make me shake a little bit. I am a quiet girl and very loving. I enjoy my walks, treats, and I really love cuddling up on the sofa, if you are interested in me please give Fee a call on 07738268665. Lots of love Lexie xxx

Eric at Greyhound Rescue Fife

A Male Blue and white Greyhound

Good With Dogs

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Shelter Location: Baltree Country Centre Kinross KY13 9JY

ERIC is a lovely blue and white dog. He is stunning. He is mildly strong on lead but can easily be trained to walk properly. This boy loves people and is very pleased to meet everybody. A good traveller in a car and a dog who looks very nice walking beside you. Gets on fine with other greyhounds.