As we prepare for the 2,000th dog to be adopted by our charity in just over 20 years, we are very pleased to be featured by the Daily Record to highlight what wonderful pets greyhounds make and the...
Recent News
Animal Charity Of The Year 2024 Nomination – 20th January
DCGR are honoured to have been recognised for our work as an animal charity and have recently been nominated in the Petplan and ADCH Animal Charity Awards for 2024. The work at DCGR is very much a...
Southerness Christmas Light Display – 6th January
What a start to 2024! Representatives of DCGR went down to Southerness in Dumfries and Galloway this afternoon to pick up the cash raised from the Christmas Light display in the town put on by Alec...
Record Breaking Great Global Greyhound Walk – 24th September
Despite the forecast of heavy rain and strong winds, we had an amazing turn out of 59 sighthounds in Dock Park, Dumfries, to take part in our local contribution to the annual Great Global Greyhound...
Our Wee Pop Up Shop Donation – 2nd September
For anyone living in the Annan area, the secret gems hidden down The Courtyard at the side of The Cafe Royal off the High Street are already well known. However, if you haven't made the trip down...
Kirkgunzeon Canines Donation – 2nd September
If you have seen our recent news item on the fantastic day out DCGR had at this year's Kirkgunzeon Summer Gala, you will know it was a generously attended day despite initial concerns over the...
Dalbeattie Makers Market – 2nd September
As the Summer rolls away we were delighted to find such good weather to greet us at the most recent Dalbeattie Makers Market where we have a regular stall on the first Saturday of the month in the...
Kirkgunzeon Canines Summer Gala – 19th August
One of the highlights of our year is attending the magnificent Summer Gala organised by Emma Maxwell of Kirgunzeon Canines. This year's event was set to take place in the field at the Maxwell...
Dalbeattie Civic Daze – 12th August
Dalbeattie Civic Daze organise community events and celebrations in and around Dalbeattie and DCGR were delighted once again to join in the festivities at the Gala in Colliston Park on 12th August....