© Second-Chances for German Shepherds
Registered Scottish Charity No. SC028175

Email: admin@second-chances.com
 
 


...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

Contact: 07817 940 632  or 07751 881 964  
01228 402 267 or 01368 864 550





2011 CALENDAR COMPETITION CLOSING SOON!!

HURRY HURRY TO GET THOSE
SPECIAL PHOTO'S IN!!


Entries will close on July 30 2010 so get snapping!!!
£1 per photo entry which enables us to help raise greatly needed funds to help this noble breed

EMAIL TO : admin@second-chances.com




Sponsored Swim - now completed!
Congratulations and massive thanks to Julie

Mheera the bridesmaid is pictured below at her Mum Julie and Dad James wedding.  Mheera was adopted by Julie and James and given her second chance (read her story in the rehomed section). 

Julie completed a sponsored swim on Saturday 10th July to raise much needed funds for Second Chances. 100 lengths in an hour and a half
- wow what a feat Julie!!
 


Mheera the Bridesmaid!



We are extremely grateful for any donations which help us to give the German Shepherds who need our help the care they deserve and to be able to provide them with a temporary home until they find their new family. Julie's wonderful and brave swimming feat helps us to look after the many German Shepherds who through no fault of their own find themselves in need of our help.  Feeding, vet bills and kennelling costs continue to add up and the monthly bills are scary.

Donating is easy!  Just click the button to send us a donation. All donations very gratefully received big or small, every single penny counts!

Thank you for your support,
it’s very greatly appreciated





A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO JAN AT GARDEN PINE
for her brilliant and tireless efforts helping out Second Chances

Gardenpine 
Quality suppliers of everything you will ever need for your beloved pet,
> toys, leads, collars, harnesses, halti's, bowls,
> mats, beds, foods, treats, brushes, crates etc.



Jans' lovely GSD Sabre chilling out - she looks soooo comfy!





  

Mandy Kennedy successfully completed her sponsored run!  Details of her feat will appear here soon!








2011 CALENDAR COMPETITION GET YOUR ENTRIES IN!!
Start taking and sending in those special photo's to enter into next years calendar!! 
Entries will close on July 30 2010 so get snapping!!!
£1 per photo entry which enables us to help raise greatly needed funds to help this noble breed




CHARITY  FUN  DAY
FUN DAY PIX 2009 CLICK HERE!


A  great big thank you to Mr & Mrs Tyndall for the use of beautiful Bowerhouse and to Bob Marshall for being our photographer!! 
Thank You!!
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In loving memory
A Tribute to Benson
Benson's Story...

We "adopted" Benson on 13th May 2000 aged 2.5 years after he was rescued from a puppy farm in Edinburgh. He was very distressed, had no confidence, and was needing a lot of love and reassurance. We spent a lot of time with him and he eventually came to trust and love us but was always wary of strangers. Because of his size and dark black hairy coat, most folk feared him, but he was such a gentle giant!! Family, friends and children loved him and he just loved them back. On 23rd January 2010 he sadly left us as quietly as he came to us . . . no fuss, no noise, no hassle . . . We will never forget you Benson. Love you till the day I die , Your Dad & Mam xxx




2011 CALENDAR COMPETITION NOW OPEN!!
Start taking and sending in those special photo's to enter into next years calendar!! 
Entries will close on July 30 2010 so get snapping!!!
£1 per photo entry which enables us to help raise greatly needed funds to help this noble breed


* 2010 CALENDARS *
CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOURS!





FUN DAY PIX 2008
CLICK HERE!


Rehoming Stories!
click here





  
In loving memory of Centaur


Dear Second Chances,

It is with sadness I must let you know that Centaur passed away yesterday.

But it is with fond memories and the love and protection he gave me and my family that will always be remembered by me and my family.

It feels like only yesterday I took the phone call from Julie that she had a two and a half year old GSD for me and the family.  From day one my wife and I knew he was special.

He was so laid back and sure of himself it was a joy to walk him.  He would walk past gardens with dogs in the gardens barking, growling, and snapping at him yet he just looked at them and carried on walking as if to say " you are behind a fence why should I worry".  I received many admiring comments about his looks and his behaviour and several offers if I ever needed to give him up.  Centaur and I made many friends on our walks and would meet up with other owners and their dogs and walk together.

When we went for family walks, Centaur never let the boys out of his sight and would walk with them if either of them lagged behind til they had caught up to me or my wife.  He was never distracted by other dogs as "his" boys were his priority.  I remember once my boys wanted to climb a tree so I continued the walk but after 30 metres Centaur had enough turning around and ran back to them, where he sat and watched as they climbed the tree.

At the first Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue Fun Day, Centaur won best behaved dog.  At the fun day with all those dogs about barking and pulling, not once did Centaur bark or pull to get to any other dogs, because his boys were safe and under his eye.  He allowed me eldest Chris (10 years old) to take part in the various games in the show ring with him and happily lay down with Chris and Mark waiting his turn while I sat away from them.

There's so many stories myself and my family can retell of this amazing boy and our lives are richer for him being part of the McDougall family. 

We will never forget you Centaur.

So thank you Julie and Second Chances for bringing Centaur into our lives.

Regards,
John

  


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.  Just click the button to send us a donation. All donations very gratefully received big or small, every single penny counts!

THANK YOU

would like to thank:

Binny Plants - Scotland's Premier Specialist Nursery for Plantaholics!

Friendly Hound Cottage - not just a B&B - a home welcoming you and your pet!


Gardenpine - quality suppliers of everything you could ever need for your beloved pet.

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!!!


© Second-Chances for German Shepherds

Registered Scottish Charity No. SC028175
Email admin@second-chances.com





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