How To Find Us

Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre is located in Dovecotewell, by Glencaple, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland.

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Staff

Manager:
Fiona Brightley R.V.N.

Deputy Manager:
Diane Loughlin

Centre Assistants:
Davie Little
Katherine Fyfe
Pam Kelly

Opening Times

Daily: 12pm - 4pm
7 days a week and at other times by appointment

Dumfries & Galloway Canine Rescue Centre is Sponsored By:

Tour of the Kennels

This mural (above) by local artist Susie Elder is on the wall of the reception block. It reminds all who work and visit the centre of its purpose to rehome stray, unwanted and mistreated dogs. Who will be homeward bound today?

Hospital area of the kennels

The day begins with the necessary but unglamorous task of cleaning out the kennels.

Kitchen at DGCRC

The next event is far more exciting as it is feeding time. The kitchen also contains the essential information on which dog is where and their state of health.

DGCRC Reception

One of our volunteers, Liz, is hard at work in reception sorting out the homefinder forms completed by visitors who want to have a rescue dog.

Staff and board members
participating in a First Aid course

A view of our driveway
alongside the exercise paddock

Once breakfast is over, the dogs are ready for anything! Cheeky is on full throttle as she rushes out of her night kennel onto her run to bombard her visitor with kisses.

Cheeky on full throttle!

During the day, the dogs may have walks, play with other dogs or humans, training, grooming, health checks and veterinary treatment-so it's all go!

Acres of room for our animals

There are also all the chores to do like the washing. We have a large washing machine and tumble dryer in in our laundry which makes the job easier. Other chores involve cleaning, sorting toys, blankets and so on, maintenance tasks, and washing up the feeding bowls. There are also a large number of administrative tasks to be done.