Fundraising

We rely on the local community to provide the majority of the funds that keep the rescue centre going. Fund raising events are organised right across the region.

Some communities raise enough money (£1000) to sponsor a kennel of their own. So far the communities of Dalbeattie, Galloway, Moffat, Stewartry, Kirkpatrick Fleming and Kirkcudbright have sponsored kennels.

Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre Stand
Dumfries & Galloway Canine Rescue Centre Stand

 

Volunteers

Whatever your talents, we can use your help! We rely on a wonderful band of volunteers that raise the funds to keep the rescue centre going and help care for the dogs in the kennels while they are waiting for new homes.

We need helpers for events, our shops in Annan, Dalbeattie and Dumfries and at the kennels near Glencaple.

We also need foster carers for dogs that do not settle well in the kennels.

Help at the kennels includes reception work, administration, gardening and DIY as well as dog-related activities. To find out more contact the centre.

DGCRC Staff Training
Staff and board members
participating in a First Aid course.

 

Dumfries & Galloway Canine Rescue Centre is Sponsored By:

Border CarsCasa Mia

Board of Directors

You can contact the Board of Directors by contacting our secretary - click here.

Paul Robinson - Secretary

After serving 27 years in the Parachute Regiment Paul was asked to review and make recommendations on a company which was struggling to survive. His knowledge, management, communication skills and planning abilities that he had used throughout his military career proved themselves and within 4 years the company had been turned into one of the most successful in the Lancashire area. Paul’s total love and commitment to dogs is demonstrated by his passion to do everything and anything he can for our charity.

Pam Masic - Treasurer

Pam has been involved with the kennels for approximately 2 years. Prior to moving to Scotland, Pam was a helper at her local dog obedience club. Since last year she has been on the charity's fund raising committee, and is also responsible for the new corporate clothing. She lives with her husband Mil (also an active volunteer) and 4 rescue dogs just outside Castle Douglas. Two of their dogs, Dram and Minnie, were recent additions to the Masic household from the kennels.

Amanda McClurg - Events Co-Ordinator / Fundraiser

Amanda has lived in Dumfries for over 30yrs, she is employed by NHS Dumfries & Galloway in the Learning Disabilities sector. Amanda has always taken an active interest in the local community and was previously a children’s panel member for 7yrs, before moving on to chair the Barnhill residents association. Amanda lives with her husband Gordon and their 2 children as well as 3 dogs. It was “Levi” Amanda’s first golden oldie rescue dog that opened the doors to the charity for her, she then decided to serve the charity further and is now responsible for co-ordinating our events at the same time raising our profile.

Lady Mary Mumford

Lady Mary, our Patron and generous owner of the Dovecotewells site, was instrumental in setting up the original rescue at Glencaple in 1978 when she made the property available to the then NCDL. Lady Mary is a great dog-lover and has had a number of rescued dogs, the current one being Cluny, a Lab X Basset of great character! Lady Mary has always been keen to see the facility for the rescue of Dumfries and Galloway Dogs continue, and has generously supported us from the start. She gracefully agreed to be co-opted onto our board of directors this year, so that she can become even more involved in ensuring we achieve our charitable aim, and was duly elected at our AGM.