Second-chances for German Shepherds

...is a Scottish charity devoted to the rescue of German Shepherd dogs and to finding them good homes

...is always looking for people who are willing to make these beautiful dogs a part of their family

...always welcomes contributions to assist their dedicated volunteers to continue their essential work with this noble breed

5th December 2011

**** Yahoooo they're HERE!!! ****

2012 Calendars & Christmas Cards

have arrived!!

Click here to order yours!

(or select the 'Cards and Calendar' button above)

5th December 2011 Traveller’s tails from JoJo

Stuart and I were volunteers with Second Chances when we decided to foster JoJo in 2006, although it was only intended to be a temporary arrangement, it was evident very soon that she was with us to stay – and to stay with us for good. Whilst we had fallen in love with JoJo, Stuart and I had made a decision to emigrate to Canada, so we now had to start looking at our plans to see how we could take JoJo with us. Being a German Shepherd she took everything in her stride and we spent a fabulous 3 and a half years together living in British Columbia, Canada.

We loved the scenery and the wildlife in Canada. JoJo has seen bears, coyotes and raccoons, and has followed in the tracks of wolves.

Agility was very popular where we were living, so I entered JoJo entered in a few competitions, and for a German Shepherd, she did alright. This is JoJo with some of her rosettes; not all for agility, her first rosette was won at the Second Chances fun day in 2006 when she took reserve Best in Show;this was such a proud moment.

Due to family circumstances we found ourselves having to come back to Scotland. We are all now back in Scotland – and back volunteering with Second Chances. JoJo now joins me on home visits and passes on her wisdom to help teach some manners toa young pup being fostered.

Dawn, Stuart and JoJo November 2011

26th October 2011 John and his Second Chance's girl Skye continue to fundraise for the charity

On May 1st 2008, John Dunbavin and his super fit girl Skye, set off on a continuous walk of 2,134 miles together unsupported, over all the Scottish Munro Mountains.
This epic feat was to raise funds for the many dogs that come into SECOND CHANCES and THE ANTHONY NOLAN TRUST.
John and Skye's wonderful efforts and dedication have helped numerous dogs in our care.
And again, John gave a talk on his fantastic journey and raised even more funds for the Charity!
What a fantastic commitment, enduring all that hardship and pain, (along with spectacular views,) we cannot thank John and Skye enough.
Because of John and Skye, and people like him, we are able to continue to re-home the many dogs that come into the Charity for which we are truly grateful..
With our dogs in foster care, kennelling food, and the ongoing vet bills, to name but a few, of our ever increasing expenses.

BIG THANKS TO JOHN AND SKY.

Help -We Need Volunteers

Blue and Troy

We need volunteers in all areas to enable us to continue helping as many German Shepherds as we can, if you think you can help in any way.

Please get in touch.

Ways in which you could help:

Home-checks,Assessing Dogs,Transport,Fostering,Dog walking,Fund Raising

Please get in touch if you think you can help in any way on one of the numbers at the top of this page or via email on

admin@second-chances.com

We're really looking forward to hearing from you!!

Online Donations via Paypal now available
At we are in desperate need of any help to raise money. Veterinary costs, kennelling, food, transport all need to be paid for and there is a constant stream of needy German Shepherds.. All donations very gratefully received big or small, every single penny counts!

PLEASE USE THE FUND RAISING PAGE TO MAKE A DONATION

Sammy

If you'd prefer to send a cheque please make it out to
Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue
Postal address: Broadhead Cottage,Yorkston,Gorebridge,Midlothian, EH23 4SS

Contact: 01292 262 297 or 01228 402 267

Contact: 07817 940 632 or 07762 950 365

would like to thank:

Binny Plants - To Billy and all at Binny Plants one of Scotlands Premier Plant Specialists (a wonderful place to buy your plants).Definitely a place to visit! For their continued support of Second Chances.

Friendly Hound Cottage - To Nick,Gail and Henry for their terrific support, not just a B&B - a home welcoming you and your pet!

Gardenpine - Jan and SABRE at Gardenpine they also continue to give their wonderful support to the charity. Call in and see them both and get your supplies.

Storagexpress - for their generous support in providing us with a cheaper charity rate for storage.
Royal Canin - for their generous donation of food and their support for the Charity Fun Day.

James Wellbeloved - for their generous donations for the Charity Fun Day

http://www.elizabetharden.co.uk/ - for their generous donation of 8 hour cream - it's been a great help for our GSD's!!

Gwen - for all her hard work and dedication fostering the many dogs, giving them their 'Second Chance', well done GWEN.

INA and STAR - thank you for your support
James,Morag and Jim - for their help in fostering.
Jenni and Ray - for their constant dedication,fostering and fund raising for the charity.Now have a mum and six puppies, good luck,never a dull moment.Well done to you both.
Margaret - Champion fundraiser,fabulous commitment to the rescue, a great 'mover and shaker'.
Christine and Phil from Newcastle - for their years of support with their wonderful 'pin up' boy Disney, always raising funds for dogs less well off.
Sue at 'Pets at Home' in Carlisle - For all her help and encouragement.
Maureen and Paul - For their total support and readiness to foster

The Charity would not be able to function without the terrific support of these people.

A BIG THANK YOU FOR ALL THE DOGS IN OUR CARE.

ALL THE VOLUNTEERS, WHO GIVE FREELY OF THEIR TIME,ENERGY AND TRANSPORT TO REHOME ALL THE DOGS IN OUR CARE.

© Second-Chances for German Shepherds
Registered Scottish Charity No. SC028175
Email admin@second-chances.com