Microchips and ID Tags are Law
All dogs over eight weeks old in Scotland must be microchipped under the Microchipping of Dogs (Scotland) Regulations 2016. This came into force on 6 April 2016.
Did you know that it is illegal not to have an ID tag on your dog? The Control of Dogs Order 1992 states that all dogs must have identification when in a public place.
All dogs must have a tag with the owner's name, address and telephone number on it.
Any dog seen without a collar in public may be seized by the local authority and treated as a stray. The person in charge of the dog and/or the owner of the dog may be prosecuted and fined.
Athough ID tags are a good way to help you get your dog back if it gets lost, you must still microchip your dog.
Bruce Forsyth's Vets Get Scanning Appeal
With your help we can get stolen dogs reunited with their rightful owners. A microchip is useless to a stolen dog unless Vets Get Scanning!
The aim of the Vets Get Scanning appeal is to get all Vets, or their receptionists, to scan all dogs on their books and for Vets to adopt a practice policy where all dogs are routinely scanned on their first visit.
Visit their website and sign the petition http://vetsgetscanning.co.uk/.
GDPR
GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation - Our Privacy Policy
In May 2018 the General Data Protection Regulation came into effect. It is designed to keep personal date safer and we will be following the new rules.
Our Policy
We thought we should let you know what information we collect from you and how it is then used German Shepherd Rescue Scotland is a dog rescue charity rehoming German Shepherd dogs all over Scotland. We are registerd with the charities commission and our Scottish charity number is SCO41384. We are also registered with companies houses as a not for profit company, our number is SC337396.
We are committed to protecting your privacy.
What personal information we collect and what we do with it
Adoption forms, volunteering forms, rehoming forms and purchasing merchandise all require your personal details including and similar to your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address. These details will only be used by representitives of German Shepherd Rescue Scotland for the purpose of assessing homes, assessing dogs, rehoming dogs or sending you merchandise form our website shop.
We retain this information for the life of the dog if you are the previous owner. For the life of the adopted dog as the new owner, and for the period of your volunteering if you volunteer for us.
None of this information will be released, sold, or rented to any entities or individuals outside of German Shepherd Rescue Scotland.
Credit Card Details
Payment details, including name, surname, billing address and debit and credit card information, submitted to German shepherd Rescue Scotland ("Payment Details") will be processed by our online payment providers - Paypal and Virgin Money - who will both process, store and transfer such information outside of the EU in accordance with their own privacy policy. Please note that the German Shepherd Rescue Scotland does not accept any responsibility or liability for CyberSource's privacy policy. By submitting your Payment Details you consent to such transfer, storage and processing by PayPal and/or Virgin money. All payment transactions will be encrypted using SSL technology. German Shepherd Rescue Scotland and Paypal will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely. Certain Payment Details will be retained by German Shepherd Rescue Scotland for administrative and legal purposes and will be treated in accordance with this Privacy Policy. These Payment Details will be stored on PayPal servers for approximately 6 months after the expiration of any purchased vouchers and thereafter thePayment Details will be deleted from the PayPal servers.
External Sites
German Shepherd Rescue Scotland is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. You are advised to read the privacy policy of external sites before disclosing any personal information.
Cookies
A "cookie" is a small data text file that is placed in your browser and allows German Shepherd Rescue Scotland to recognize you each time you visit this site (customisation etc). Cookies themselves do not contain any personal information, and German Shepherd Rescue Scotland does not use cookies to collect personal information. Cookies may also be used by 3rd party content providers such as newsfeeds.
Remember there are risks whenever you use the internet.
While we do our best to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of any information that you transmit to German Shepherd Rescue Scotland and you are solely responsible for maintaining the secrecy of any passwords or other account information. In addition other Internet sites or services that may be accessible through German Shepherd Rescue Scotland have separate data and privacy practices independent of us, and therefore we disclaim any responsibility or liability for their policies or actions. Please contact those vendors and others directly if you have any questions about their privacy policies.
Your Rights
In accordance with UK and European law under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) you have the right to view, amend or delete any of the personal information that we hold about you.
GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation - Our Privacy Policy
In May 2018 the General Data Protection Regulation came into effect. It is designed to
keep personal date safer and we will be following the new rules.
Our Policy
We thought we should let you know what information we collect from you and how it is
then used
German Shepherd Rescue Scotland is a dog rescue charity rehoming German Shepherd
dogs all over Scotland. We are registerd with the charities commission and our Scottish
charity number is SCO41384. We are also registered with companies houses as a not for
profit company, our number is SC337396.
We are committed to protecting your privacy.
What personal information we collect and what we do with it.
Adoption forms, volunteering forms, rehoming forms and purchasing merchandise all
require your personal details including and similar to your name, address, telephone
number and e-mail address. These details will only be used by representitives of
German Shepherd Rescue Scotland for the purpose of assessing homes, assessing dogs,
rehoming dogs or sending you merchandise form our website shop.
We retain this information for the life of the dog if you are the previous owner. For the life
of the adopted dog as the new owner, and for the period of your volunteering if you
volunteer for us.
None of this information will be released, sold, or rented to any entities or individuals
outside of German Shepherd Rescue Scotland.
Credit card details
Payment details, including name, surname, billing address and debit and credit card
information, submitted to German shepherd Rescue Scotland ("Payment Details") will be
processed by our online payment providers - Paypal and Virgin Money - who will both
process, store and transfer such information outside of the EU in accordance with their
own privacy policy. Please note that the German Shepherd Rescue Scotland does not
accept any responsibility or liability for CyberSource's privacy policy. By submitting your
Payment Details you consent to such transfer, storage and processing by PayPal and/or
Virgin money. All payment transactions will be encrypted using SSL technology. German
Shepherd Rescue Scotland and Paypal will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure
that your data is treated securely. Certain Payment Details will be retained by UK German
Shepherd Rescue for administrative and legal purposes and will be treated in accordance
with this Privacy Policy. These Payment Details will be stored on PayPal servers for
approximately 6 months after the expiration of any purchased vouchers and thereafter the
Payment Details will be deleted from the PayPal servers.
External Sites.
German Shepherd Rescue Scotland is not responsible for the content of external internet
sites. You are advised to read the privacy policy of external sites before disclosing any
personal information.
Cookies
A "cookie" is a small data text file that is placed in your browser and allows German
Shepherd Rescue Scotland to recognize you each time you visit this site (customisation
etc). Cookies themselves do not contain any personal information, and German Shepherd
Rescue Scotland does not use cookies to collect personal information. Cookies may also
be used by 3rd party content providers such as newsfeeds.
Remember there are risks whenever you use the internet
While we do our best to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the
security of any information that you transmit to German Shepherd Rescue Scotland and
you are solely responsible for maintaining the secrecy of any passwords or other account
information. In addition other Internet sites or services that may be accessible through
German Shepherd Rescue Scotland have separate data and privacy practices
independent of us, and therefore we disclaim any responsibility or liability for their policies
or actions. Please contact those vendors and others directly if you have any questions
about their privacy policies.
Your rights
In accordance with UK and European law under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) you have the right to view, amend or delete any of the personal information that we hold about you.
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Events Diary
Please contact us with news of events near you. We are always looking for new opportunities to promote the rescue
GUMVA 60th Annual Rodeo - **CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 19**
A fun day full of events for all the family run by the Glasgow vet school students. Come and visit our rescus stall and speak to our volunteers about what we do.
25th April 2020 11am-5pm (£8 per adult/concesions £5/Family £20/ under 3 free)
University of Glasgo Vet School, Garscube estate, Glasgow
German Shepher Rescue Scotland Official Annual Fun dog show **CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 19**
Saturday 1st August 2020
Vogrie Country Park, Midlothian, EH23 4NU
A great day for all the family, lots to see and do with your dogs. Raising funds for GSRS
German Shepherd Lovers Dog Show
details coming soon for 2020
A great day out for all the family and all breeds of dogs, raising funds for German Shepherd Rescue Scotland.
Location: Livingston Cricket Club, 10a Murieston Valley, Livingston, EH54 9HB
Jake & Sharkey - Gorgeous Golden Oldies
Being a volunteer for the GSD Rescue Scotland is a very rewarding experience but the most rewarding experience I have had so far was when I fostered two elderly shepherds. I vividly remember the email that came from Liz with the plea for help to re-home two 12 year old brothers, Jake and Sharkey. Seeing their faces and knowing they were elderly, I knew there was no way these boys were going to go into kennels.
I immediately contacted Liz and within the week the boys were at our home. They were two huge shepherds but were so sweet natured and just wanted to be in your company. From the beginning these boys had a lot to adjust to, my two dogs, Ula and Jasper, three cats, three horses, ducks and rabbits, and my son, Jack who was four at the time, all new to two dogs that lived in a flat in Glasgow!! Well, there was nothing to worry about, being of a more mature age, these two fit in like they had always been here.
Jake and Sharkey have been a delight to have in our home, the summer was spent lazing in the yard and leisurely walks in the fields. Heading into autumn they became the new rug in front of the fire. They have become a big part of our lives, you couldn't wish for better dogs.
Often when Liz and I speak, we speak of our love for the older Shepherd and how much we get from them in love and appreciation. So, I am writing this article to promote the older Shepherds who are often overlooked because of their age. For one thing, the older boys and girls are past the puppy stage, chewing, biting and toilet training. They are often a lot calmer and settled, and much prefer a quieter way of life but can have just as much fun and energy (when needed) as a much younger dog.
So if you or someone you know is thinking of adopting a German Shepherd from the rescue, please don't pass by the older dogs, give them a closer look as they may be more suited to you.
