About Us

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. Although we cover the whole of Scotland we also work closely with German Shepherd Rescue UK and other German Shepherd rescue organisations.

At the rescue we do not discriminate against dogs on the basis of age, medical or behavioural problems. Most rescue dogs come to us through no fault of their own. Their owners may find themselves in a position that they are no longer able to give the care and attention that the breed requires, this maybe through family breakdown or illness. In some cases dogs may be abandoned by an unscrupulous breeder who can no longer make money from them or they could be cruelty cases. Sometimes a dog may just need re-homing because the owner has been forced to move and their new home is unsuitable for a large dog.

Our aim is to ensure that all rescue dogs are re-homed and are safe, secure and well loved (the right dog for the right home). This process entails a complete assessment of each dog by our experienced volunteers, it includes a call to the veterinary practice the dog is registered with to obtain as much information as possible about the dog. Everything we do is to the best of our capabilities, with the new owners and the dog's best interests at heart.

Once assessed the dog will be placed with an adoptee who will have been carefully checked, including a home check and a vet's reference to ensure that everything is suitable for the dog and its new family. Our responsibility does not end there, we are always happy to give advice on all aspects of dog care and behaviour, and we carry out a follow-up check within a set period after re-homing.

We have a number of volunteers throughout Scotland who assist Liz and Karen in the running of the organisation. If you think you would like to volunteer please visit our Volunteers page, we would appreciate your help.