About UGSR

The only rescue service for the breed, UGSR comes under the auspices of the British Gordon Setter Club, the Gordon Setter Association, the Gordon Setter Club of Scotland and the Gordon Setter Field Trial Society but is completely self financing. It has a committee made up of members of the four clubs. In addition to donations, funds are raised by selling Gordon Setter related items, social events, raffles etc...

When a request is made to re-home a dog the breeder (where known) is asked whether they want to arrange the re-homing themselves. They are encouraged to be involved with the visit to the new home and help to transport the dog to its new owner. When this is not possible the Co-ordinator takes over and the background of the dog and the prospective new owner are taken into account to find the best possible combination. UGSR offers support and will contribute toward veterinary expenses if appropriate during the six month probationary period, then if all is well the dog is signed over to its new owner.

UGSR will also contribute to the treatment of dogs who are 8 years old or over when re-homed (unless covered by insurance).

Standing Orders, Procedures and Code of Practice

Any dog deemed to be a Gordon Setter (with animal companions if necessary) may be rescued from any source.
United Gordon Setter Rehoming and Support may not buy or sell dogs, and is empowered to pay release fees or boarding fees.
The National Coordinator/Secretary must be notified immediately a dog is taken into its charge for the purposes of insurance.
Permission in writing is required from the Coordinator/Secretary before dogs can be boarded in the name of United Gordon Setter Rehoming and Support. Vaccinations and Kennel Cough protection must be up to date if possible.
United Gordon Setter Rehoming and Support forms must be completed correctly. Expenses may not be paid unless the aforementioned procedure is completed.
Homes must be checked for suitability in accordance with the directions issued by United Gordon Setter Rehoming and Support.
In any dispute arising the decision of United Gordon Setter Rehoming and Support will be final.
Suitable methods of documentation will be maintained.
Donations towards the work of United Gordon Setter Rehoming and Support will be gratefully accepted but dogs are not to be sold.
Every effort will be made to advise Breeders and Stud Dog owners that a dog has come into the care of UGSR, and Breeders are to be encouraged to either rehouse their stock or to assist in rehoming, subject to
1. the appropriate information being available and
2. the agreement of the current owner.
Kennel Club registration papers, pedigree certificates etc. will be retained by United Gordon Setter Rehoming and Support and will not be passed to the new owners or any other person.
At least two committee meetings a year will be held, one of these approximately one month prior to the Annual General Meeting.
The National Coordinator/Secretary is directed to write to any committee member failing to attend two consecutive committee meetings, requesting an explanation. Failure to attend three committee meetings will result in removal of the member from the committee. A log is to be kept of the date when committee members' terms of office began.
The Presidents of the participating breed clubs and societies may be invited to attend committee meetings in an advisory capacity where it is felt necessary, but they shall not have a vote.
Single items of expenditure amounting to £500.00 or more are to be authorised by the Chairperson.
Euthanasia may not be exercised without the authority of two of the following officers of United Gordon Setter Rehoming and Support: the Chairperson, the Secretary/Coordinator and the Treasurer, except that authorisation by one officer would be in order in an emergency, e.g. to avoid suffering due to injury.

UGSR Chairman
Mrs S Mitchell

UGSR Treasurer
Mr G Tong

UGSR Secretary / Co-ordinator
Mrs J Dixon
tel: 01260 290676
email: gordonrehomeandsupport@hotmail.co.uk

UGSR Sales
Mrs P Macmullan