Dumfriesshire and Cumbria Greyhound Rescue

06/06/2026

Another successful day for Margaret Hill, this time at the pre-loved clothing sale at the Loreburn Hall in Dumfries. Although the footfall seemed to be lower than the last time, £125 will be banked into DCGR funds on Monday. As most will know, DCGR is run totally by volunteers so every penny raised goes towards the welfare of greyhounds in our care.
Big thanks to Margaret from us all and to Matt and Viv from Damhead who popped in to lend support.

05/06/2026

💙 Still waiting... over a year on, we are still searching for Dan's forever home.

Dan really has been thriving in foster care over the last couple of months. He loves going shopping, enjoys wild swimming adventures, and behaves impeccably when out and about.

He's house trained, walks beautifully on the lead, and continues to grow in confidence every day.

Dan is looking for a home as an only dog, without cats and isn't suited to a rural lifestyle or homes close to livestock. What he really needs is someone willing to look beyond those requirements and see the amazing dog he really is.

After more than a year waiting for his forever family, we would love to see Dan finally get the happy ending he deserves🐾❤️

Please message us to find out more.

04/06/2026

This month's walk is around the Watchtree Nature Reserve, Wiggonby CA5 6NL, in a circular route enjoying the amazing wildflower meadows, woodland and wetland habitats full of local wildlife.

The date is Saturday 27 June, ready to set off at 1030.

Meeting at the main car park by the cafe entrance, the walk takes us on around 2 miles of flat, wide, surfaced paths around the reserve with plenty of information boards about the wildlife habitats and animals.

The facilities include parking, bikes to rent, the cafe with amazing sausage rolls and their Gelato Shack for doggy and human ice-cream. Hope to see you all there!

Starting and finishing point in the links below:

What3Words: https://w3w.co/rooster.parked.driftwood

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/K4jMW4fVBzfjrotLA

This is the what3words address for a 3 metre square location near Dalston, Cumbria.

03/06/2026

🐾 Kezza is still looking for her forever home 🐾

This gorgeous 2-year-old brindle girl is ready to share adventures with her new family.

Kezza is affectionate, fun, and full of personality. She will need a patient home to continue building her confidence, but she's got so much love to give in return ❤️

Please share and help Kezza find her perfect home.

Message us to find out more or arrange a meet and greet.

02/06/2026

🐾 Happy National Greyhound Day! 🐾

Fun Fact: Greyhounds can reach speeds of up to 45mph.

They use this skill almost exclusively to get to the best spot on the sofa before you do.

Looking for a calm, affectionate goofy dog ? Then consider adopting a greyhound they really do make the best friends

Take a look at our dogs currently available for adoption on our website 💙

01/06/2026

Our intrepid Margaret Hill has taken a table at the Loreburn Hall in Dumfries this Saturday where she will be taking along some of her own clothes as well as some wonderful quality clothes and accessories donated by supporters. If you are in the town, why not pop along and say hello to Margaret and have a browse. She will be wearing her DCGR fleece. You can be sure of a bargain. All funds raised go to the Greyhounds in our care.

31/05/2026

🐾 Foster Homes for Greyhounds 🐾

We are looking for foster carers across Dumfries & Galloway and Cumbria to help greyhounds on their journey to finding forever homes.

Our dogs come with a range of personalities and needs. Some are young, confident, and happy to live alongside other dogs from the start. Others would benefit from being the only dog in the home initially and need patient, gradual socialisation as they adjust to life outside of kennels. Unfortunately we would not be able to place a greyhound in a foster home with cats or small furries.

Fostering is a really rewarding way to make a difference. By temporarily fostering a greyhound, you will help us learn more about each dog's character, support their transition into home life, and give them the best possible chance of finding the right family.

Whether you have previous greyhound experience or are completely new to greyhounds we would love to hear from you and full support will be provided throughout the fostering period.

❤️ If you have space in your home, please message us with your details for more information or to discuss which dog might be the right fit for you.

Please share this post to help us reach potential fosterers and give more greyhounds the best chance to find their forever family.

31/05/2026

Fantastic greyhound get together and walk to Allonby today. Fourteen greyhounds and a lurcher had a stroll down the shore in lovely weather, back via Twentyman's ice cream shop for Doggy Dazzlers for the pups and cones for the humans. Great to meet some prospective new greyhound adopters and we raised £45. Brilliant 🥰

30/05/2026

🌟🐾 Bono Our Very Own Smiley Superstar! 🐾🌟

Just look at that smile! 😍 Bono is a handsome medium sized boy, not yet 3 years old, who is ready to find his forever home. 🏡❤️

This lovely lad walks beautifully on the lead, loves his cuddles 🤗, enjoys his adventures 🚶‍♂️🐾, and is friendly with everyone he meets. His gentle nature and happy smile make him a firm favourite with our team. 🖤

If you're looking for an easy-going companion Bono could be your perfect match. ✨🐶

📩 Get in touch to find out more or come and meet our smiley superstar! 💕