Rescue dogs, cats and rabbits in Scotland

Rescue dogs, cats, rabbits and other rodents from shelters all over Scotland

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Rescue Scottish Pets aims to help shelters by providing them with a place where they can advertise their pets in need, but also to help those wanting to rescue one place where they can view pets form many shelters.

Note that Rescue Scottish Pets is not an actual shelter so does not take or have any of the pets shown on the site. You must contact the shelter directly who has the pet by clicking on View Shelter's Contact Details beside the pet you are interested in.

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).

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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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Cuillen

Pet Details

Listed for: 886 Days
Tri-colour Crossbreed
Age: 2 to 5

Shelter Details

Visit Dogs Trust - Glasgow's website
315 Hamilton Road, Uddingston. G71 7SL
Shelter Contact Details

Likes and dislikes: Cuillen loves to play and is very clever and eager to learn.

Type of home needed: He needs a child free environment(over 16 years old) with owners who can committ time to the training he has started at Dogs Trust. He needs a secure garden with someone who has experience of owning a dog like him before.

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Shadow

Pet Details

Listed for: 847 Days
Black and Tan German Shepherd
Age: 5

Shelter Details

Visit German Shepherd Rescue Scotland's website
Pet Location: Perthshire and Kinross
Shelter Contact Details

Shadow was rescued approximately 18 months ago, her circumstances being that she was in a home where there was domestic violence and as such she overbonded with and was very protective of her female owner - she is very wary of men and will not interact with them in any way.

She was rescued by a single lady who already had 2 GSDs and as the lady lived alone and had few visitors - Shadow settled in fine. Sadly her owner has died and she now requires another (hopefully forever) home. One of her kennel mates has passed away but she continues to live with Denver a 9 year old dog with whom she will happily share a kennel and from who she has gained a lot of confidence. The volunteer who dealt with her adoption 18 months ago saw a big change in her and she came to the volunteer straight away whereas before she would have skulked around in the background and kept out of the way.

In the kennels where she is presently she is absolutely fine with the female owner but wants absolutely nothing to do with her husband, although she has never looked as if she would bite him. Along with her kennel mate Denver she has been used to having lots of freedom and was hardly ever on the lead, she will walk happily on the lead if asked. It is unknown if she has ever chased livestock but she did help herself to some of her owner's chickens! She has lived with cats.

Shadow and Denver lived in the house but have also been used to a kennel - they have been in kennels since their owner took ill in November last year. Her owner's wish was that she be re-homed with Denver.

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Cassie

Pet Details

Listed for: 658 Days
Tri-colour Border Collie
Age: 1 to 2

Shelter Details

Visit Dogs Trust - West Calder's website
Bentyhead, West Calder. EH55 8LE
Shelter Contact Details

Likes and dislikes:
Cassie is an amazing girl who is sweet and loving with people she knows. Cassie is a very energetic little lady who needs a family who can keep her mind and body busy. Cassie would love to have a "job" to perform and would be fabulous, with a little training, at agility or flyball where she would I'm sure be among the quickest over the jumps.

Type of home needed:
Cassie can be a bit shy when meeting new people, she therefore needs an experienced family who have had Collies before and who understand their energetic nature and desire to herd and chase. Cassie would be best suited to a family with older children and she would prefer be the only dog in the household so all the attention can be lavished on her.

Rehoming Centre:
West Calder

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

Open: 12:00 - 16:00

Closed: Tuesday (for staff training)

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Mini & Sierra

Pet Details

Listed for: 611 Days

Shelter Details

Visit Fairly Beloved Rabbit Care's website
Enterprise House, Southbank Business Park, Kirkintilloch. G66 1XQ
Shelter Contact Details

Full details can be found at http://www.fairlybelovedrabbitcare.org or by contacting us at enquiries@fairlybelovedrabbitcare.org or on 01412803272.

Medical Needs: All rabbits are vaccinated & neutered prior to adoption.

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Billy

Pet Details

Listed for: 590 Days
Black and tan Rottweiler
Age: 3

Shelter Details

Visit Fife Rottweiler Rescue's website
various locations as we try to use foster homes where possible.
Shelter Contact Details

Meet the handsome long haired lad Billy.

Originally a stray we estimate Billy to be around 3 yrs old and a stunning handsome lad he is.

However don’t let the good looks fool you; he has a wicked sense of humour and his whole mission in life is to have fun. He will need to go into a home where someone will be firm but kind and show him the boundaries.

Billy could be homed with older, sensible dog-friendly children.

It would also be best were he an only dog, so he can get the time and training he deserves. He is neutered vaccs chipped and would really love to be in a home before Santa comes.

Billy is a large dog.

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Steve

Pet Details

Listed for: 531 Days
Black Greyhound
Age: ~5

Shelter Details

Visit Greyhound Rescue Fife's website
Baltree Country Centre, Kinross. KY13 9JY
Shelter Contact Details

Steve is a laugh a minute! He LOVES to play and be in your company. He is a super enthusiastic, loving bundle of joy! He would best suit a home with no other pets.

If you are interested in Steve and would like to come and meet him, please arrange a suitable time to visit our center by calling Celia on 07826 244765, or send us an email to FERNIEJIMMYF@aol.com. For more information please visit our website: www.greyhoundrescuefife.com

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Dyson

Pet Details

Listed for: 466 Days
Brindle and white Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age: 4

Shelter Details

Dyson is looking for his forever home. He needs someone who is around quite a lot and who has the time and patience to commit to continuing his training. He is an affectionate boy and as you can see, sometimes thinks he is a lap dog!

He is approximately 4 years old and has lived with children. Dyson is currently learning some manners and can be quite boisterous at times but he does love a snuggle. He is not overkeen on other dogs so needs to be rehomed as the only dog in the house. He has lived with a cat but has been known to chase her at times. He would need very careful introductions to a cat and a way to separate them, at least to begin with.

He can be quite vocal in the car but has been getting used to travelling. Dyson is currently living with a foster carer and coming on in leaps and bounds. His recall is quite good and he loves to play fetch with a ball

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Skye

Pet Details

Listed for: 346 Days
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age: 2yrs

Shelter Details

Unfortunately, Skye is back up for adoption through not fault of hers :( She is 2yrs old and is Urgently looking for a foster or forever home

She's okay with other dogs (but possessive of toys) great with kids...

For more information on Skye please contact us

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Otto

Pet Details

Listed for: 287 Days
German Shepherd Cross
Age: 5-6

Shelter Details

Otto is a GSD cross (Malamute). He is 5-6 years old. He needs a lot of exercise, and will need an experienced GSD owner, and a home with no other dogs or cats.

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Eric and Ernie

Pet Details

Listed for: 261 Days
Black and white Domestic short-hair

Shelter Details

Visit Sunny Harbour Cat & Kitten Rescue's website
70 Bank Street, Lochgelly. KY5 9QN
Shelter Contact Details

Ernie and Eric’s tale is a bit of a long one. Born to a mother who found herself fending for herself on the streets from a very young age they were discovered by a local resident when they were around 12 weeks old. Sunny Harbour Cat Rescue then set about making a humane trap so that we could catch mum, Flame, and her 2 sons Eric and Ernie.

Never been socialised or handled by humans they were terrified of people and it has taken us a year of working with this amazing duo to socialise them and get them to the point they are now ready to embark on their new future in a new home.

Eric the black and white of the duo is the more outgoing, friendly and chatty one. He’s typically always the first to meet and greet new people when they arrive and likes to ‘help’ the volunteers in a morning by inspecting the pens first to ensure that you have everything ‘just right’ before giving the all clear for the residents to be allowed back in.

Ernie loves a good fuss and his food! Ernie makes you work a little bit to earn his affection but once you have earned his trust he’s an amazing little boy who loves nothing more than a good head or ear rub and loves to follow you around. He’s also rather fascinated by Sarah’s hair and it isn’t the first time he’s sat and gently nibbled on the top of her hair,

The boys are very bonded and the love and companionship they have for one another is very touching to see. In their short lives they have already been through so much and have come so so far from the scared, hissing little kittens they first were to affectionate, loving companion cats.

As much as they love a good fuss neither of them like to be picked up and cuddled and would much prefer you have a seat and let them come join you in their own time. We fully believe however that given the right home and owner they will continue to blossom and once they feel safe may even make the last little piece of their rehabilitation.

We are looking for an indoor only home for Eric and Ernie. Preferably someone experienced with cats although full instruction and guidance will be given on achieving the best from the new relationship with the boys. A quiet home with no young children now or in the future and ideally with someone who is a bit of a home buddy who will enjoy chilling out at home with Eric and Ernie as they thrive on company.

Eric and Ernie are neutered, microchipped and will be up to date with all flea and worm treatments prior to leaving Sunny Harbour Cat Rescue.

If you think you could offer Eric and Ernie the loving forever home they so truly deserve in this world then please contact Sunny Harbour Cat Rescue using the Adoption Application Form in the first instance.

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George

Pet Details

Listed for: 153 Days
black Greyhound
Age: 1

Shelter Details

Visit Scottish Greyhound Sanctuary's website
Pet Location: foster home
Shelter Contact Details

Gorgeous George is a beautiful wee baby greyhound, he's only a yr old and is a lovely wee boy, he was found as a stray when he was only 7 mths so not a lot is know about his start in life, so he does have a few insecurities which his foster home are working on, he would prefer a home with another calm dog, he gets excited around cats so it would be best if it was a home without cats and as he's at the happy bouncy age for greyhounds then a home with older kids would be best.
In the home he's the biggest cuddle monster on the planet, he walks well on the lead with a harness and will make a cracking addition to any home.

He has previously been rehomed and returned to SGS, he has been fully assessed and the verdict is that he is just a typical full of fun greyhound puppy.

If you have room in your home and your hearts for Gorgeous George 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

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Nora

Pet Details

Listed for: 128 Days
Black and tan Beagle Cross

Shelter Details

Visit Dumfries & Galloway Canine Rescue Centre's website
Dovecotewell, by Glencaple, Dumfries. DG1 4RH
Shelter Contact Details

Ref. No: 062/14
Height: Medium (Beagle to Small Collie Size) | Breed: Beagle x | Sex: Female

History

Nora was found as a stray and taken to Castle Douglas police station.

Description

Nora is an affectionate little lady. She has a few scrapes and scars on her face and body. Nora is an escape artist and can climb up the wire mesh! She seems ok with other dogs through the mesh runs however we have not mixed her yet. She travelled really well in our van to the centre.

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