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Springer Rescue Scotland (SRS) is a Scottish charity founded in 2008 and granted charitable status in 2009, dedicated to rescuing and rehoming Spaniels. It operates through a volunteer network and provides veterinary care, assessment, and responsible ownership education. While its work is primarily focused on Scotland, it extends help to the wider UK and Ireland when doing so is in the dogs' best interests.
What the organisation does
SRS describes itself as taking a non-judgmental approach, providing a safe haven for Spaniels in need. Its core activities fall into four areas:
- Rescue and rehoming — finding loving homes for Spaniels across Scotland.
- Veterinary care — covering treatment for dogs taken into the charity's care.
- Assessment — evaluating dogs before they are rehomed.
- Education — promoting responsible ownership so owners have enriching experiences with their dogs.
The charity also supports owners who can no longer keep their dog, guiding them through the rehoming process.
How to adopt a dog
If you are considering adopting, the site sets out a clear path:
- Meet the dogs — browse the available Spaniels to find a potential match.
- Start the adoption process — follow the charity's guidance on how adoption works.
- Work with the team — SRS handles assessment and veterinary care before rehoming, so the dog's needs are known upfront.
Because every dog is assessed and given any needed veterinary care first, expect the process to take time rather than being an instant handover.
If you need to rehome your dog
SRS offers a compassionate route for owners facing circumstances that force them to give up a companion. The charity asks you to talk to them directly so they can guide you through the process with care and understanding. This is a non-judgmental service — the aim is the dog's welfare, not to question the owner's decision.
Ways to support the charity
The site lists several ways to get involved:
| Option | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Donate | Funding vet care, transport, and education; the charity notes rising costs and limited fundraising |
| Volunteer | Joining the volunteer network that runs rescue and rehoming |
| Fundraise | Raising money on the charity's behalf |
| Spread the word | Telling others about the charity's work |
On donations, the site gives concrete examples of impact: £10 covers leads, collars, and toys, while £400 can cover a Spaniel's complete rescue journey. Donors receive a Donation Certificate. The charity states that every pound counts toward vet care, transportation, and education.
Who this is for
- People in Scotland looking to adopt a Spaniel — the primary audience, though help can extend to the wider UK and Ireland when it benefits the dog.
- Owners who can no longer keep their Spaniel — the rehoming service is designed for exactly this situation.
- Anyone wanting to support Spaniel welfare — through donations, volunteering, fundraising, or sharing the charity's work.
If you are outside Scotland, the charity's Scotland-first focus means availability and support may depend on whether helping you serves the dog's best interests — it is worth contacting them directly before assuming you can adopt or rehome through SRS.