News & Events

Below is our latest news and the events which are planned at the moment. These events are a very important part of our charity. All monies raised go directly towards the upkeep of the dogs and helps to ensure that the Second Chance Kennels are maintained adequately for the job. We hold regular fundraising events and always welcome new ideas and/or helpers. If you think you can help in any way with our events, please contact us.

Meg the hero >>

Posted: Sat 21st January, 2012 Just to let you know what a wonderful girl I have, she woke me 4am yesterday when I came down stairs I found a housebreaker in my sitting room Meg didn't hesitate she went for him I got her out shut the door and wasn't going to let him out but he threatened me with a big screwdriver but Meg was after him and bit him he got away but I was able to pick him out on mug shots but if my wonderful girl had not woken me he would have been away with the big bag of my things he had ready as it was all he got was my purse and my mobile so it was the best thing I ever did getting my brave girl xx ******* Meg you are a STAR, well done you.

Tealing Dog Training Club >>

Posted: Sun 8th January, 2012 Margaret and Andy Thompson from Tealing dog training club, came down with loads of toys and food donated by the club members. Margaret has been doing this for the last few years Thank you all so very much. Margaret also brought a can down that sits in the House of Cards shop, Albert St, Dundee there was £117-87p in the can so thanks to everybody who donated.

Thank you Mathew >>

Posted: Sun 8th January, 2012 This is Mathew Greig from Kennoway who bravely took a New years "dook" in the water at Leven. He raised a £100 for the kennels. Thank you so much Mathew, we really appreciate it.

Collecting Tins >>

Posted: Fri 6th January, 2012 This is Frank counting out the money from various kind people, who have cans at their work place in and around Fife and Dundee. We really appreciate their kindness and that of the people who put money in the cans, this goes a long way to help us with food , vet bills ect. Thank you all very much.

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Posted: Sat 10th December, 2011 This is Scott Daniel Murphy, lovely wee lad who came today to hand in food for the residents here, so thought I would take his pic I like to encourage the youngsters.

Thank you for your help Pauline >>

Posted: Mon 24th October, 2011 This is Pauline Melville from Scottish water, who came along and volunteered for a day at the kennels. It was lovely to have her along and I think she enjoyed herself too.

A BIG thank you to >>

Posted: Tue 11th October, 2011 This young lady who very kindly did a sponsored walk for us and raised £25-00 for the kennels, thank you Caitlin, it is very much appreciated x.

Spanner and friends >>

Posted: Tue 9th August, 2011 This is "Our " Spanner with his young master Max & friends Holly & Moryna, on holidayand they had a baking day , made cup cakes and solkd them around the village of Elie and raised £32 for the kennels how good was that. Well Done and Spanner looks great and a very happy wee lad xx

Joyce's visit >>

Posted: Sat 9th July, 2011 Thanks again for today. I’m not sure who enjoyed it most, Joyce or me! I have sent the attached photo to the Fife Free Press, Central Fife Times and Dundee Courier. Hopefully they will feature it for us. This was the story that I sent with it. I will be putting the article on our website as well so I will send you the link once it’s live. Second Chance Kennels in Thornton very kindly helped grant a wish for one of Kingdom Homes residents. Joyce Hunter who lives at Kingdom Homes’ Fernlea House in Cardenden posted her wish in the Residents Wishing Well to visit kennels as she is very fond of dogs. When the home contacted Second Chance, Ena Conyon had no hesitation in agreeing to help and Joyce spent a lovely afternoon with some of the dogs currently being cared for at the kennels. Pictured left to right are Ena and Tara the Yorkshire Terrier, Joyce and Elaine Allan from Kingdom Homes. Elaine Allan Public Relations Manager Kingdom Homes Ltd Barrogil House, Cluny Fife, KY2 6QS ******* Joyce / Tara and Macey x

A BIG thanks to Commercial Primary School >>

Posted: Thu 23rd June, 2011 We were invited along to Commercial Primary School in Dunfermline our grandson Blair is in room 8. Mrs Mackay and Mrs Aitken held a fundraiser at the school and they raised £400-00 for the kennels which was marvellous, our thanks go to all who helped. This is another teacher Miss Duncan, dressed up as a wolf. We met in the school then went over to the bandstand in the public park, the children had a couple of games. This is where the photo was taken, They thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Rocky meeting the wolf !!! The Wolf, Blair and a friend, both did not want a cuddle from the wolf !! Rooms 1&2 and Room 8. Blair is holding the cheque.They all brought their toys for a doggy / teddy picnic.

Children from Donibristle >>

Posted: Sun 12th June, 2011 This is pupils at Donibristle Primary School, Dalgety Bay. Mrs Latimer was telling us all about the hard work they put into fundraising and they donated £300-00 each to the SPCA / RSPB and us here at Second Chance Kennels very well done to all involved. This is Brodie the Collie meeting the children he and they loved it, we took him because we think maybe Mrs Latimer needs another dog to keep " our " Saffy company. >

We had visitors this morning >>

Posted: Sat 12th March, 2011 Sarah Duff and Sophie Beaton from Dalgety Bay did a sponsored cycle run in the Bay. The girls did two laps of the village, wee souls on their 2nd lap were getting tired and it was bitterly cold and very windy but they thought of the dogs they were helping and soldiered on to the finish.To raise £200-00 pounds for Second Chance,very well done to the girls and to the Dad who cycled round with them. The two wee ones in the middle did their bit by helping their Mums who made the cakes. To everyone who came out to cheer the girls on, thank you all so much.It really is greatly appreciated. This is one of our residents meeting the children, Rocky a Deerhound cross who I have to say loved the attention. Ena

Many thanks >>

Posted: Sat 8th January, 2011 This is Lindsay with her partner very bravely had a body wax to raise money for a couple of charities and ours was one of them, he brought us £150-00 so thank you very much, wouldn't like to be you when the hair starts growng in though ha ha.

Thank you to The Tealing Dog Training Club >>

Posted: Sat 8th January, 2011 This is Margaret Thomson and Pauline ( accompanied by our Jess ) Margaret runs dog training classes in Tealing and every Christmas they have a party and everyone brings along a donation for " our " residents here at Second Chance. Margaret and Pauline were laden down with all the food and treats for the dogs. There was even a lovely box of chocolates for us thank you so much to . Margaret and Pauline both have Rotts so it was nice we had just taken one in before they came, so they had a Rottie fix. The Tealing Dog Training Club. Very much appreciated. If anyone is interested the club is on every Monday evening between 6-30 and 9 -30 Good Citizen dog Scheme Regulated !! Give Margaret a call on 01382 380322 or mob. 07778678101 for more details .

Harli >>

Posted: Tue 21st December, 2010 This is wee Harli what a wee darling she got her Mum to bake and her school allowed her to sell them once a month at Park Road School, so we would like to thank them and all the people who bought them, and Harli raised £50-59 pence for the kennels. She is pictured here with one of our long stay residents Wanda. Harli wanted to take Wanda home but her folks already have two dogs from us Thanks again much appreciated xx.

A big thankyou to Kirkcaldy West Primary kids >>

Posted: Tue 21st December, 2010 This is Fern / Stuart / Daniel and Andrew from Kirkcaldy West Primary School They came along with their teacher with absolutely loads of goodies for the kennels and a cheque for £314-00 Which they raised by having a ( Bring a pound for a Hound Day ) very original and we would like to thank them very much it really is appreciated.

Charlie and Bailey visiting >>

Posted: Thu 18th November, 2010 Look who came to visit Charlie and Bailey the Boxer, they are cousins but go out a lot together. Charlie now knows Uncle Frank gives him sausages, it was lovely to see them all. X

Ian and Sandy >>

Posted: Sat 6th November, 2010 Ian from Kingdom Fm dropped in for a cuppa and Sandy remembered him in a nice way he greeted him with a lot of tail wagging ( Sandy not Ian ) and then promptly jumped up onto his knee and fell asleep.and Ian has all ten fingers to prove it. When Ian was leaving Frank Tara and Alfie were just returning from a walk and Alfie went daft when he saw Ian so he needs to dig his wellies out and get back over to walk Alfie and Lady Tara, obviously they miss their walks with him.

Pauline's visit >>

Posted: Tue 2nd November, 2010 This is Pauline from Lloyds Banking Group. The M. A. D. Team organised a Pop Idol Competition and we were one of the lucky charities chosen to be one of the recipient of the money and received £600-00 Thank you very much. Two of the girls were also coming along to spend a day at the kennels unfortunately Gillian was a bit poorly and couldn't come but Pauline still came.This puppy Springer Spaniel just arrived this afternoon and here he is getting a cuddle from Pauline.Who wants to take him home but her husband said no they both work full time !! Alfie / Ben and Paulie and Sky. Poor Pauline I think she will sleep well tonight she went out with Tom who comes up and walks our dogs I think he took her quite a long walk.She has been out another four walks as well ! Now the test will be will she come up to help again !!!!!!!!!! He he this is Pauline trying to get herself disentangled from Ben to try and take Sky out, poor soul was just a wee bit tangled up but we were kind and took Alfie the other lab x out of the equation !! Pauline with Sky going for yet another walk !!

Many thanks to Rose >>

Posted: Sat 30th October, 2010 This is Rose Kelly from Newport who saved up her pennies to bring along to help the dogs here at Second Chance she saved up £40-00 how good was that. Thank you so much Rose for thinking of us. This is Rose with her Mum & Dad.

The Woollen Mill >>

Posted: Thu 23rd September, 2010 This is Kenny and the girls from the Scottish Woollen Mill in Aberfoyle. They kindly invited us up to have a wee dog show ect: at the Mill. We had a fantastic day out and raised about £500-00 for Second Chance.So thank you all for giving up your day off to help the dogs we really appreciate it. These are just a few pics of the day.

Oliver >>

Posted: Sun 22nd August, 2010 Most people who know about Second Chance will know all about Oliver . This is " Our " Oliver setting of for another new adventure bless him. His folks Irene & Gavin have moved away from Dunfermline. So we won't have Oliver during the days when they were working, he will be a big miss at the kennels as he was very much part of Second Chance and has gone through so much.It will be two years on the 6th Sept since Oliver a very special wee lad was handed in at the gate about 4 months old and only weighing 3 Kilos a poor wee scrap who was sick every itme he ate anything.In all the following ops. ect: at the Dick Vets he never ever complained. He now gets fed through a tube in his side, and has come on leaps and bounds weighing in now at about 12 1/2 Kilos. So it won't be the same without him.However we are happy in the knowledge that he and his family will have lots more time to spend together.He has promised to bring his folks to visit often. Good luck Oliver not that you'll need it.you just take everything in yor stride and we hope Pete your new daytime carer loves you as much as we do, well he'll have no choice because you wind yourself round everyone's heart. Lots of love from Grannie Ena Grandad Frank xxxxxx Auntie Mhairi and Uncle Kevan and all who knew you here.xxxxxx

Bark in the Park photos now online! >>

Posted: Mon 2nd August, 2010 Well, another successful Bark in the Park has been and gone. Thank you to all who came and made the day so fantastic (and thanks to the weather for staying dry!) Click here to view the photos from the day, and keep an eye out, you may catch yourself or your pooch in one of them!

Thanks so much to the children from Bark in the Park 2010 >>

Posted: Sun 1st August, 2010 These three children very kindly saved their pennies and brought them along to Bark in the Park. Thank you very much there was £27-97 pence in the box. Sorry we didn't get your names.

The pupils from Primary 4a Donibristle Primary School >>

Posted: Fri 21st May, 2010 Dalgety Bay excelled themselves yet again this year, by raising about £1000-00, they split the money between ourselves and two other charities, who are pictured here. Thank you so much for all your hard work.

Thank you Nicola >>

Posted: Sat 8th May, 2010 This is Nicola she was very brave but kindly did this and raised £154 for the kennels which was much appreciated. Thank you Nicola x Hi Ena, I have attached some of the photos of me at go ape. Thanks Nicola :)

A big well done >>

Posted: Sun 14th March, 2010 This is great two of our Second Chance dogs in the line up to give blood to help other dogs in need. Harris the Rottie with his mum Sandra and Sandy the Greyhound with his mum Joan. Well done to all who participated. Love the neckerchiefs xx

The Ceilidh night - Photos now Online! >>

Posted: Wed 10th February, 2010 We would like to thank everyone who supported us at the Ceilidh, hopefully a good night was had by all and after we took of the costs for band ect: We were able to give Kingdom Kids and ourselves £600-00 each. which was really great. I would also like to thank David Cant from Randolph Gas Supplies for being kind enough to sponsor Craig the piper who was there on the night to pipe people into the Ceilidh. Update 16th Feb: the photos from the night are now online: Click here to view the Ceilidh photos

Jemma & Tizer >>

Posted: Sat 30th January, 2010 This is young Jemma Reekie with Tizer who the family adopted from here. They had just been at an agility show and they had just won 1st in agility and got two seconds in the jumping so they are now at grade 2 in agility very well done guys we are really proud of you and the work you have put in.

A huge thanks to Comrie Craft >>

Posted: Sat 30th January, 2010 These ladies are from Comrie Craft who make craft items and sell them,they very kindly donated a cheque for £200-00, and brought some craft gifts for us to sell or raffle for the kennels.Thank you very much ladies. They came last year as well and Donna the lady with Benny our puppy, fell in love with one of our residents he now has a lovely home and named Robbie. This year guess what Julie the lady sitting on the left of the couch has fallen in love with Vinny our wee Jack Russell and guess what they said !! They are sending the cheque next year

A big thank you to Derry-Jean >>

Posted: Sat 30th January, 2010 This wee lass is Derry-Jean who unfortunately has had to have not one but two legs in plaster for the last few weeks. She even got the doctors to put on a pink and a purple plaster cast on as this is "our " colours. She wanted to do something to help the homeless dogs so she got every one who signed her plaster to donate a pound and she totalled the fantastic sum of £100-00 to us she even saved her own pocket money to buy dog food and treats for the dogs, What a lovely wee girl well done and thank you Derry - Jean xx

Many thanks to Margaret >>

Posted: Sun 24th January, 2010 This is Margaret Thomson who very kindly donates dog food and treat / toys every christmas to the kennels from Tealing dog training club which. Margaret runs in Tealing Hall on Monday evenings puppies are from 7 - 8pm. adult dogs are 8 - 9pm. Good Citizen tests can be taken. Contact Mararet on 01382 380322 for further details.We would like to thank them so much for thinking of Second Chance.

Ian with Tara & Alfie >>

Posted: Sat 19th December, 2009 We thought we would break Ian in gently and gave him the puppy to walk, this is him with Moira and Katy & Gumbo all getting ready to go over the fields. This is Ian getting ready to take Alfie & Tara for a walk.I hope he it enjoyed it as much as they did. 30th Dec:Ian Gilmour after a hard morning walking the dogs at the kennels, you did well Ian and deserve your cuppa. 5th Jan: Well Ian excelled himself today again, he was clearing snow / walking dogs and loving the puppies. 13th Jan: This is Ian just back from a walk with Alfie they are joined by Tara who didn't want to be out done on the pic. 18th Jan: See Ian really does walk the dogs !!! 27th Jan: This is Ian actually taking Alfie & Tara home with him, sadly only on a mug this time !!!!

Great News! Bruno has been found! >>

Posted: Tue 15th December, 2009 Bruno, who has been featured on our home page for the past few weeks as he has been lost, has been found! He is now safe at home, just in time for Christmas. His family and us at the kennels are so relieved! Thanks to everyone who helped with their good wishes.

Many thanks to Jackie & Mark >>

Posted: Thu 26th November, 2009 Jackie and Mark came for a visit on Sunday, I thought they might be looking for another dog they already have two from us, but no. They very kindly brought a cheque for £ 250-00 from FMC in Dunfermline, this was really appreciated and we would like to thank FMC for thinking of us.

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Thank you to The Out Reach Club >>

Posted: Wed 9th September, 2009 This is some of the people who go to the Out Reach Club in Rosyth who were assisted by Heather and Phil in raising £100-00 for the kennels and two of the ladies are doing crochet blankets, a sample of which we brought away today. Stig went with us and he thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone, and he especially liked the sandwich he found. Thanks very much to all involved it is very much appreciated. Ena & Frank.

Gayle & Roy >>

Posted: Fri 4th September, 2009 Just had to let everyone know who have followed Gayle and Roy's story. Roy is doing really well as a pet, well we knew he would excell at that, cuddly wee man that he is. Gayle has a different role in life now she has just passed as aTherapet dog, this for a dog that a behaviourist in Aberdeen said nothing could be done with ! You showed them girl. This is her with her brother Tyser who is also from Second Chance and he is Therapet / agility and is learning heel work to music. The Reekie family also have Jess another border collie and Bob a wee terrier who are both learning agility and yes you've guessed it are also Second Chance dogs. Thanks guys for all the work and commitment you give our dogs.

Bark in the Park 2009 >>

Posted: Sun 30th August, 2009 We raised £2013-32, so a great big thanks to everyone who turned out to support us on such a horrible day.

Oscar and Family >>

Posted: Sun 30th August, 2009 This is Oscar with his family, they all recently did a sponsor walk over the Forth Bridge for the kennels and raised an amazing £700-00. Oscar is eight years old and has arthritis so he was a very brave boy doing his bit to help the less fortunate dogs.Thank you all very much.

Bark in the Bark photos now online! >>

Posted: Sun 2nd August, 2009 Bark in the Park 2009 was held at Lochore Meadows on Sunday 26th July. It was a fantastic day and a big huge thanks goes to everyone who made it such a success. Click here to see pictures from Bark in the Park 2009.

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Many thanks to St Pauls Primary School >>

Posted: Sat 30th May, 2009 This is four children from St Pauls Primary School. They are Lauren Billy Cameron & Carly with their teacher Mrs Watt. They did a fundraiser and collected £150-00 which they very kindly split between five charities we were just very fortunate to be one of them. Thank you very much for all your hard work.

Our thanks go to >>

Posted: Tue 14th April, 2009 Scottish Border Collie Club for the very generous donation to the kennels, it is really very much appreciated.

Many thanks James >>

Posted: Mon 6th April, 2009 This is Susie and James, who came to visit the kennels today, James bless him had made a collection tin and has raised over £8-00 for the kennels. Well done James and the wee dogs all say thank you for thinking of them.

A massive thank you to Kate & friends >>

Posted: Tue 17th March, 2009 Oh wow! Well done and we look forward to seeing you at the weekend and will try and have Hob Nob here so the boys can meet him. Brilliant photo's Kate. Hi Ena, Success . . . we (40 of us- that's 7 dogs, 19 kids & 14 Mums and Dads) did our walk up Scolty Hill, Banchory, on Saturday. As you can see from the fly-away hair styles it was rather windy at the top! The kids are all collecting their sponsorship money this week so hope to get total to you at the weekend. We are going to try and come down to the kennels on Saturday (with Gypsy too) so are you likely to be there, and when is a good time? If you have any dogs to pet / play with Alex and Harry would love to help entertain them!! Is Hobnob in foster care or at the kennels, if he's about we'd love to say hello!??! Hope to see you soon Kate

Michael with Bailey >>

Posted: Mon 16th March, 2009 This young man Michael came along to the kennels today with his Dad, he saw a bit in the papers about the dogs, so he made a doggy poster and sold it and raised £10-00 pounds for the kennels. What a guy thinking of others instead of himself, these young men are going to grow up into very thoughtful young men and I hope they never change.Thank you so much Michael xx

Kyle & Keir >>

Posted: Tue 10th February, 2009 This is Kyle & Keir Anderson who came up and donated their pocket money to help Hobnob, how lovely was that. So many children would have wanted to get a new game for their play station ect: Thank you very much boys we really appreciate it. There was also another lovely young lad who came up with his Mum, it had been his Mum's birthday and he made her a card and put his pocket money in it and asked her to donate it to Hobnob. Sadly I didn't get his photo. These young lads are going to grow up into lovely young men, when they are as thoughtful as this at their age just now, their folks should be really proud of them.

The Diary of Oliver >>

Posted: Thu 8th January, 2009 Hiya everyone it's Oliver here, just to say hello and let all you kind people who ask after me know how I am getting on.I am not as sick now and putting on weight and getting bigger every day.I am a cheeky wee monkey and just love to get out to play when visitors come to see me. Love Oliver x Update 2nd December: This picture was just taken on Saturday past, don't you think I've grown, I'm getting a big boy now. Go to see the doc on Thursday only thing is I have to stay in overnight and will be having an x-ray video taken to see how I am progressing. Just hope the girls remember to take my dinners with them. Love Oliver xx Update 4th December: Whoohoo went to see my aunties & uncles at the Dick Veterinary college and guess what I now weigh a whopping 8.9 k..yipee!! The vets were very pleased with my progress and say I don't need the x-ray and don't need to go back unless the girls are worried about me in anyway. I think the only worry they will have is will they still be able to lift me. Ena & Mhairi were so excited and pleased that I was doing so well they took me to Pets at Home and bought me a new indestructible toy. I need toys that I can't chew bits off, you see. lots of love Oliver xx Update 13th Dec: Well our Oliver is doing well, he has now graduated to dried puppy food and he has some tuna through it, albeit we soften it for him. We improvise for him by putting loads of dishes on to a high stand and as you can see he manages fine. 21st Dec: Hiya it's me Oliver with a wee update, I am doing really well down to three feeds a day which I eat all by myself. Guess what I was so excited, I got to go out into the yard in the front of the kennels and had great fun played with two wee boys. And wait for it I must be getting a big boy now 'cause I lifted my leg for the first time. Then it was time for me to go in for a rest, not likely it took ages for them to catch me hehehe. Well, I am going away for a nap just now speak to you all later. Lots of love Oliver xxx Ps: don't you think I'm getting big !! The girl's say there is devilment staring out of my eyes, as if ! Update 8th January: Hi everyone well I had a really exciting day today. I went for my first walk sporting a lovely yellow harness, and I met a thing called a tractor it was really big and made a lot of noise, but I wasn't too scared at all, there were lots of lovely smells and I thoroughly enjoyed it.I only went for a wee walk as it as my first time out after my op.I have lots of things to get used to as I have been in here for about four months now and it was just great to get out and about. I ate all my tea when I came in. Gavin is coming to take me for a walk tomorrow I think, so that will be another walk with someone different. Although I know Gavin and his wife Irene really well. Update 9th January: And here they are at least my dad, mum will get her photo taken tomorrow with me. Irene & Gavin have been visiting the kennels for ages and take all the dogs for walks. At last the girls have let me go although it was very sad for them as we have been through a lot together, but they know I will be well looked after, and will visit often with my folks. Lots of love Oliver xxx. Me getting ready to go home with my dad, just need to wait till Ena & Mhairi get their hankies xx

John and Helen came to visit >>

Posted: Sat 15th November, 2008 John from HBOS and his partner Helen came to visit the kennels today, it was lovely to see them. John has been very good to Second Chance Kennels in the past and today he and Helen brought a cheque for £1123-90 p.Thank you both very much.This is Stig (one of our long term residents) sitting with them,

Bark in the Park balloon race >>

Posted: Tue 30th September, 2008 Our winner of the balloon race is Karen Mapstone from Dunfermline, her balloon was found up in the hills three miles north of Balmoral Castle ( no the Queen didn't find it) Jim Davidson who is head keeper on an estate up there was the lucky man.Both winning £25-00.

Cummings of Leven >>

Posted: Wed 2nd July, 2008 we would like to say thank you ever so much for the very kind donation of £200-00, it's very much appreciated.

A Big Thank You to John From HBOS >>

Posted: Wed 28th May, 2008 Once again Second Chance Kennels would like to express their sincere gratitude to John McInstray from HBOS for his donation of £500 cheque.This is gratefully received and we really appreciated your continued support.

A big thank you Katie >>

Posted: Sat 22nd March, 2008 This is Katie who decided last night she was bored so she made cakes ect and sold them to her neighbours Then collected towels and brought toys / leads for the dogs. She raised £25-00 for us. Well done Katie thank you very much for thinking of Second Chance.

We are so grateful to this young girl >>

Posted: Wed 19th March, 2008 Well done and many thanks to this young lady who raised £25-00 to help with the dogs at the kennels. Much appreciated.

Thankyou very much Hannah >>

Posted: Sun 2nd March, 2008 This young lady Hannah Barretto from Dunnikier Primary school, wanted to help the dogs at the kennels and came up with the idea of selling tablet ect: Hannah also made book marks to sell.She raised £39-26p. and spent some money on dog food and the favourite doggy treats pigs ears. She brought them and the rest of the money to Second Chance this morning the 2nd March. Thank you so much Hannah it is really appreciated by all at the kennels especially the pigs ears the dogs will love them.

Dalgety Bay Sailing Club >>

Posted: Sat 19th January, 2008 On Christmas Eve, Dalgety Bay Sailing Club had carol singing. Sandy McPhail took his Husky's along and raised £180-00 for Second Chance. Thanks very much everyone it really is appreciated.

The Scottish Rottweiler Club donate £136.05 >>

Posted: Fri 21st December, 2007 This is Margaret Thomson on the right and Joyce from The Scottish Rottweiler Club.Sharon Brown organized a fun day and the club has very kindly donated £136-05 to us. This is much appreciated and thank you very much. When the girls arrived this morning we had two Rotties at the kennels, one was Haley who has been in her home for a while and whose owner has just adopted Tyson ( now Tyler) This is Margaret and Joyce having just handed over the cheque, getting a Rottie fix.Joyce and Margaret also hold a training class in Dundee and the club members have been very kind in donating food / treats /toys / beds ect:: for our residents here at Second Chance.We feel very humble to think at such a busy time of year people still take the time to help the less fortunate dogs.

Thank you Inverkeithing High School >>

Posted: Fri 5th October, 2007 Inverkeithing High School very kindly donated £500-00 to the kennels we would like to thank most sincerely all staff and pupils.

Thank You and Well Done Kevan and Mhairi >>

Posted: Fri 5th October, 2007 Our heartfelt thanks go to Mhairi's family. This is Kevan her husband and wee Mhairi her daughter. They did a 25 mile sponsored cycle run in Dundee and raised… wait for it… £703! It was one of the few hot days we had so very well done!

Thank you Aileen and Brian >>

Posted: Sun 19th August, 2007 This is Aileen & Brian with Skye (Westie) and Harris (Westie mix), both Second Chance dogs. It was Aileen's birthday recently and they had a barbeque to celebrate. Fantastic news is she raised £202, of which half came to Second Chance and the rest went to breast cancer. Well done to you both and thank you, it is really appreciated!

Thank you Mr Howell and Jane >>

Posted: Sun 19th August, 2007 Mr Howell and his daughter Jane have been saving all their pennies and there was the fantastic sum of £130.67p We would like to thank you very much to both of them! P.S. Isn't Benji looking great?!

Bark in the Park - Pics Now Online! >>

Posted: Sun 12th August, 2007 Check out all the Bark in the Park 2007 photos (you may even spot yourself in one of them!) We would like to say thanks again to everyone who made the day the great success that it was and we look forward to seeing you next year!

Bark in the Park >>

Posted: Mon 6th August, 2007 We would like to send out a big thank you to our sponsors Wiltravel, Speedysnaps, Barking Mad and to all the firms ect who kindly donated raffle prizes and everyone who came along and made Bark in the Park such a brilliant success! (Even the weather stayed nice for us!) Keep an eye on the site for piccies from the day, you never know, you may spot yourself in one of them!

Thank you to Carol & Hugh McLelland >>

Posted: Thu 26th July, 2007 We'd like to say a sincere thanks to Carol & Hugh McLelland from Edinburgh who very kindly donated £500 to the kennels in memory of Hugh's late mum Joyce. Joyce adored dogs, especially Border Collies.

Thanks to Fiona and all at Tranquility, Freuchie >>

Posted: Thu 26th July, 2007 We'd like to say a big thank you to Fiona of Tranquility (Restaurant in Freuchie garden centre). The food is excellent there, in fact the highlight of the week is our Sunday roast there! Fiona has a collection tin in place for Second Chance and we'd would like to thank everyone who has donated this month, there was £82.47 in the tin!

Thanks to Scottish Caravan Club >>

Posted: Thu 26th July, 2007 Another big thank you, this time to the Scottish Caravan Club Highland Centre who were on site at Edinbane on the Isle of Skye. A big thank you for thinking of us down here in Fife and for the very welcome cheque for £46.34

Bark in the Park 2007 >>

Posted: Sat 23rd June, 2007 Bark in the Park 2007 will be held on the 29th July at Lochore Meadows. There will be: - Sled dogs - Agility - Fly ball - Obedience - Fun dog show - Bouncy castle and shows for the children - Pony rides - and much more... Thanks to our Sponsors John from Wiltravel, Dunfermline (coach hire), Ian from Speedy Snaps, Kirkcaldy ( for all your photographic needs) & Barking Mad (caring for your dog while you're on holiday). We had a great day last year and met many of our past residents it was lovely to see you all, hope to see you all again this year! We will update the website as we find out more so keep an eye out!

HBOS donate £500 to the kennels >>

Posted: Sat 12th May, 2007 This is John McInstray (from HBOS bank) with his son. They were very kind and brought us a cheque for £500-00! Thanks very much John and all involved, it's very much appreciated.

Race Night Raises £500 + Good News for the Kennels >>

Posted: Sun 4th March, 2007 This is John & June with their lovely papillon boys. They had a race night in their home last August, thanks go to all their friends & neighbours who went along and supported them and had a great night by all accounts. The fantastic sum of £500 was raised and donated to us at Second Chance. When June and John came along with the money we had a wee Bichon Frise puppy, who had been brought in by her owner to be rehomed. June was in love but as they didn't come looking for a puppy they went away home and obviously thought about Meg but were back before we shut! John said on a scale of 1 - 10 how sure were you we would come back and of course it was a 10!! Home visit was done and wee Meg, who had quite an allergy to fleas so was missing some hair, went to the best home we could ever have found for her. This is late being posted as Meg's owner who signed the wee soul over to us wasn't happy where we rehomed her and took us to the small claims court in February. We are highly delighted to say with help and support from James, June & John and a few other people WE WON!!!! The 2nd pic is of Meg when she arrived at the kennels.

Edinburgh Airport Staff Raise over £600! >>

Posted: Sun 11th February, 2007 This is Caroline with "our Woody", John & Craig, Woody's owners. Woody was just such a wee soul, with wee wonky legs when John & Craig took him into their home and hearts and just look at him now! Thanks lads! These very kind people all work at Edinburgh Airport and had a silent auction on behalf of Second Chance Kennels they raised the excellent sum £601.58 Thanks go to all who contributed, we are building an isolation kennel and this added to what we had will enable us to finish building the kennel, fencing, roof, ect.

Photos now online - BARK in the PARK 2006 >>

Posted: Mon 25th September, 2006 You'll all be glad to hear that the photos from BARK in the PARK 2006 are now online! Have a browse through and be sure to keep an eye out for anyone (or anydog!) you know, you might even spot yourself in there! Click here to view the gallery P.S. Keep an eye out for news on BARK in the PARK 2007

BARK in the PARK >>

Posted: Tue 1st August, 2006 As some of you may know, BARK in the PARK was held at Lochore Meadows on Sunday 30th July. Well, the months of preparation and hard work was definitely worth it, it was more successful than we could have ever imagined! The sun was shining, the atmosphere was buzzing and we got to meet lots of former Second Chance dogs. It was great to see lots of familiar faces and new ones alike. We would like to thank everyone who made the day as fun and successful as it was, that includes organisers, volunteers, visitors (human and dog!), and anyone else who took part!! Your help, support and generosity is very much appreciated. P.S we will be updating the website with photos from the event soon, so keep and eye out!

Buy a Brick and help build our isolation kennels >>

Posted: Thu 20th July, 2006 We are currently in the process of building a new isolation block at the kennels. This will be for all those dogs who come in sick or injured or who can't mix with the other homeless hounds for whatever reason. Now we need the materials to build with, and that's where you come in! We're asking all our website visitors and supporters of our work at the kennels to 'Buy a Brick'. They are only £1.00 each and you can buy as many as you like. We will keep everyone updated on the prgress of the build, so you can see where you're much appreciated donations are going to use. See our Buy a Brick page for more information or simply click the button below to get started:

Online donations now accepted! >>

Posted: Sat 15th July, 2006 Some of you may have noticed already that we have added a new feature to our website, online donations. Because we are a charity, we rely solely on donations from our supporters for the day to day running of the kennels, and now you can donate online using PayPal. See our How you can help page for more information or simply click the button below to make a donation now: We are grateful for every donation, no matter how small and you can be assured that every penny goes towards the care of the dogs.

Successful fundraising at Knockhill! >>

Posted: Sat 20th May, 2006 This is Carol & Scott doing some fund raising for us at Knockhill racing circuit last weekend, they raised over £500. Carol says she doesn't do photo's so Mhairi took a sneaky one !! sorry Carol but you do take a good pic. Thanks to Carol, Andy and Scott for giving up their weekend to help Second Chance it is really appreciated.

Nancy raises £240 by not smoking! >>

Posted: Sat 6th May, 2006 This is Nancy (who is mum to the lovely Breagh the Rottie girl who came up from Warrington) with Kyra, Tess & of course Sandy. Nancy did a sponsored stopped smoking for the month of March and raised £240-00 which she has very kindly donated to the kennels, thank you very much, The good news is she is still of the ciggies well done Nancy, gives you more breath to walk Breagh!

Well Done Foulford Primary School! >>

Posted: Thu 6th April, 2006 This is Jean accepting a cheque for £225 from Liz who is a teacher at Foulford Primary School Cowdenbeath. The pupils had a dress down day, they had already sold cakes for which they raised £60-00 for the kennels, so all told a total of £285 was raised for the kennels. Thank you all very much and well done!

Thank You to HBOS Dunfermline! >>

Posted: Thu 6th April, 2006 This is John McKinstray, a bank manager with HBOS Dunfermline, who along with some colleagues, have very kindly donated a cheque for £1000.00 to the kennels. This is greatly appreciated and will go a long way to help with the general running of the kennels and also to help us help Chance on the road to recovery. Chance who is a Rottweiler mix who needs to be on special medication for the next few months as he came into us in such a terrible state poor soul. He never once complains he is such a sweetheart. His coat ears eyes were all in a chronic state, but with lots of TLC which he will get in abundance and his medication I'm sure we will see a different dog in a few months. So, thanks once again to everyone involved! P.S. John, I don't normally do photographs, the web designer has been trying to get me on here for a long time!

Leanne guessed right! >>

Posted: Sun 12th February, 2006 This is Leanne from Dunfermline, who is the winner of our Guess the birthday doggy, looking very happy with her prize! Well done Leanne, and thanks to everyone who joined in!

BARK in the PARK >>

Posted: Mon 6th February, 2006 Make a space in your calendars! We will be holding "BARK in the PARK", a fund raising fun day on Sunday 30th July. Look out for more information popping up on the website in the next couple of days with details about what's on offer and how you can help.

Paul O'Grady show donates £500 >>

Posted: Thu 26th January, 2006 We very kindly got a donation of £500 from ITVs Paul O'Grady show. We would like to thank all concerned, it was very much appreciated.

Cummings store, Leven donate £200 >>

Posted: Fri 13th January, 2006 This is Pamela Hamilton from Cummings store in Leven, who came along and kindly donated £200-00 to the kennels, thanks to all who helped raise the money, this is very much appreciated, and will really help in the day to day running costs of the kennels. Pamela has a wee Yorkie herself and as you can see our Sandy has taken a shine to her as well!

Thank you to the staff at MGT >>

Posted: Wed 21st December, 2005 We've just had a visit from three young ladies up from MGT in Kirkcaldy with a donation of £100-00. plus washing up liquid / paper towels, dog food / paper for the computer ect: We would really like to thank them most sincerely for thinking of Second Chance Kennels.

Society donate £400 >>

Posted: Wed 7th December, 2005 After the Amalgamated Society of Shovellers, Scroungers and Kindred Trades Successful Annual Dinner earlier this month, Members are proud to continue their support of Second Chance Kennels Thornton. Second Chance would very much like to thank Bill Mackintosh and all concerned for the very handsome donation of £400-00.

Thank you to Avon dog agility club >>

Posted: Sat 26th November, 2005 Avon dog agility club very kindly sent us a cheque for £75-00, which was very much appreciated. Thank you so very much!

Royal Bank of Scotland raise £467.66 for the kennels >>

Posted: Fri 18th November, 2005 We would like to thank everyone at the Royal Bank of Scotland's Group Technology Division. They managed to raise £467.66 through their "Dress Down Day", where staff come into work in casual wear and donate at least £1 to the nominated charity, and this month they chose Second Chance Kennels! So, thank you everyone and well done!!!

Changes to the website >>

Posted: Sat 5th November, 2005 Some of the regular visitors might notice some changes to the website. First of all, the 'Happy Hounds' that used to be on this page now have their very own section, click here to see them. Also, we have another new section called 'Rainbow Bridge' where we will put photos and stories in memory of beloved pets that have passed on. Click here to see them. We also have a new page called Our Aims which you may like to read. Well, that's all for now!

Friends of Second Chance Kennels >>

Posted: Sat 27th August, 2005 Jean (Wee Man's mum) from Windygates & Jean ( Amber's mum) from Carnock, came up for a visit last week and guess what, they are now both involved in fund raising for the kennels, which is great! This week they have held a raffle with two huge cuddly Teddies (Thank you George, Brodie's dad for donating them) which raised £100-00, then today the 27th August they did a car boot at Kinross and raised a further £102-00. Would like to say a big thanks to them for getting up at about five o'clock on their day off to do it, it's very much appreciated. Cheers girls!

Guestbook now working! >>

Posted: Wed 29th June, 2005 Good news! The guestbook now seems to be back in working order. Your comment may not appear right away, but it should show after a few days. Thanks for your patience!

Problems with the Guestbook >>

Posted: Thu 28th April, 2005 The website that hosts our guestbook are having some technical problems which means that new entries are not being added. They are working to try and fix the problem and it should be up and running soon!

Brand new website launched! >>

Posted: Sat 19th March, 2005 Well, this is our brand new website! We've tried to make it nice to look at and easy to use at the same time. Tell us what you think in our guestbook, we hope you like it!

Broxi the Rottie >>

Posted: Sat 19th March, 2005 Broxi the rottie arrived at the kennels in January with serious hip problems. A visit to the vet confirmed that he would need am operation to fix the problem. Well, on the 1st of March, he had his operation and all went very well! It will be a while before he is back on all 4 paws, but he is handling it very well. He is a star! We would also like to thank a very kind lady who gave an extremely generous donation of £1000, which will help very much in covering the cost of Broxi's operation.