Scottish SPCA warns of the reality of buying a puppy for Christmas
The Scottish SPCA is warning of the realities of buying a puppy for Christmas. While many breeders are reputable, there are dealers driven by profit who have little regard for…
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North Edinburgh man receives five year ban from owning or keeping animals
An Edinburgh man who failed to meet the needs of the cats he was responsible for has been given a five year ban from owning or keeping animals following a…
Scottish SPCA welcomes MSP Emma Harper’s debate on illegal puppy trafficking
MSP Emma Harper will lead a Members’ Business debate today at Holyrood to highlight the practice of illegal puppy trafficking.
Scottish SPCA rescue badger stuck down mine shaft in Bonnyrigg
The Scottish SPCA has rescued a badger stuck down what looked like a mine ventilation shaft or old well in Bonnyrigr, thanks to an observant member of the public.
Graphic Picture – Dog abandoned Dunbar beach dies
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a dog was dumped in a pillowcase on the Whitesands Bay beach in Dunbar. Scotland’s animal welfare charity was called by the…
Cat shot at close range left with air rifle pellet embedded in skull
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a cat was deliberately shot in the nasal cavity by an air rifle at close range. An x-ray revealed long-haired tabby Max,…
Scottish SPCA appeal after cat abandoned on Edinburgh street
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a cat was abandoned in its carrier on a busy Edinburgh street.