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Scottish SPCA

Special request for kitten food is made by cash-strapped Lanarkshire shelter

The Glasgow SPCA rehoming centre has reached capacity this week.

SPCA appeal for people to adopt cats as Glasgow centre hits capacity

Can you help find William and his friends a loving new home?
Can you help find William and his friends a loving new home?

Help find ferrets like William a new home

Firefighters from Lanark lower a ladder to help with the rescue. Scottish SPCA
Firefighters from Lanark lower a ladder to help with the rescue. Scottish SPCA

Group of badgers rescued from empty sewage tank

The otter was found dead in Talla reservoir. Pic: Scottish SPCA
The otter was found dead in Talla reservoir. Pic: Scottish SPCA

Scottish SPCA issues warning over discarded fishing line after otter found dead

The otter was found strangled by fishing line in the reservoir at Tweedsmuir in the Scottish Borders
The otter was found strangled by fishing line in the reservoir at Tweedsmuir in the Scottish Borders

Otter's horrific death prompts warning to Scottish anglers

Once back on firm ground, the mystery cat tucked into some food before running off again. Pic: SSPCA
Once back on firm ground, the mystery cat tucked into some food before running off again. Pic: SSPCA

Adventurous cat rescued from harbourside crane by Scottish SPCA

Glue traps are still legal in the UK
Glue traps are still legal in the UK

Scottish SPCA reiterates need for glue trap ban after birds caught in Wishaw

Jess, who had to be put down due to her severely broken leg. When she was taken from her owners home, she had matted fur and was very underweight.
Jess, who had to be put down due to her severely broken leg. When she was taken from her owners home, she had matted fur and was very underweight.

Paisley man banned from owning animals after neglect of dog

Gail Porter
Gail Porter

Gail wants to know how your pet has helped you over the covid pandemic

Scotland’s animal welfare charity has teamed up with the University of Glasgow to offer neutering services at a reduced price to pet owners. Pic: Scottish SPCA
Scotland’s animal welfare charity has teamed up with the University of Glasgow to offer neutering services at a reduced price to pet owners. Pic: Scottish SPCA

Scottish SPCA expands low cost neutering scheme

Hedgehog trapped as its spikes get caught in garden football net
Hedgehog trapped as its spikes get caught in garden football net

Distressing images of wildlife trapped in gardens as warning issued over sports ...

Scottish SPCA appeal for washing powder
Scottish SPCA appeal for washing powder

Scottish SPCA in washing powder plea

Animal rescue charities warn that criminals are posing as staff to steal animals (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
Animal rescue charities warn that criminals are posing as staff to steal animals (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Animal rescue charities warn criminals are posing as staff to steal animals - wh...

Plea to aid homeless moggies

Cats need to be stimulated during their time staying at the Lanarkshire Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre.
Cats need to be stimulated during their time staying at the Lanarkshire Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre.

Enrich the lives of rescue cats

Mike Flynn
Mike Flynn

Lockdown pet boom has had backlash says animal charity

Swans can take care of themselves says charity

Scottish SPCA warn public over dangerous attempts to rescue swans ‘stuck’ in ice

Livestock worrying is an issue which is affecting farmers the length and breadth of Scotland
Livestock worrying is an issue which is affecting farmers the length and breadth of Scotland

New Bill aims to keep livestock safer

The Scottish SPCA has renewed calls for the public to buy a puppy safely after receiving multiple reports of seriously ill puppies in recent days. Scotland’s animal welfare charity has been contacted about four puppies sold by suspected puppy dealers. In recent days, two of these puppies have passed away whilst a third is unwell. The Scottish SPCA’s Special Investigations Unit has launched an investigation amid an escalation of reports of puppy farming. Inspectors from the Scottish SPCA have launched 78 investigations in to reports of puppy farming in October alone amid growing concerns about the trade. The Society’s animal helpline has fielded 523 calls from people with concerns about puppy farming so far in 2020 and it is believed dealers are using coronavirus restrictions to confuse buyers in to parting with significant amounts of cash due to the inflated prices of dogs. Cocakpoo Maxi passed away on Saturday 24 October, less than a week after his family purchased him. He seemed lively when he was first ta
The Scottish SPCA has renewed calls for the public to buy a puppy safely after receiving multiple reports of seriously ill puppies in recent days. Scotland’s animal welfare charity has been contacted about four puppies sold by suspected puppy dealers. In recent days, two of these puppies have passed away whilst a third is unwell. The Scottish SPCA’s Special Investigations Unit has launched an investigation amid an escalation of reports of puppy farming. Inspectors from the Scottish SPCA have launched 78 investigations in to reports of puppy farming in October alone amid growing concerns about the trade. The Society’s animal helpline has fielded 523 calls from people with concerns about puppy farming so far in 2020 and it is believed dealers are using coronavirus restrictions to confuse buyers in to parting with significant amounts of cash due to the inflated prices of dogs. Cocakpoo Maxi passed away on Saturday 24 October, less than a week after his family purchased him. He seemed lively when he was first ta

Scottish SPCA in blankets appeal for rehoming centre

Cats die from poisoning in Newarthill

The 12-week-old kitten was found in the wheel arch of a car. Pic: SSPCA
The 12-week-old kitten was found in the wheel arch of a car. Pic: SSPCA

Scottish SPCA appeal for owner after kitten found in car wheel arch

The seagull with the can holder around its head and beak.
The seagull with the can holder around its head and beak.

Litter warning as Aberdeen seagull has plastic holder stuck on head and beak

The two male cats were left outside the surgery with a note advising the owner was no longer able to care for them.
The two male cats were left outside the surgery with a note advising the owner was no longer able to care for them.

Scottish SPCA appeal for information after cats are abandoned outside vet surger...

Ian Russell and Kai are taking part in Pound for Paws. (Photo: Julie Lamont Photography)
Ian Russell and Kai are taking part in Pound for Paws. (Photo: Julie Lamont Photography)

Rescue dog and his Newton Mearns owner raise fund for the Scottish SPCA

Two French Bull Dogs cool down in the White Cart Water, Glasgow. Photo: John Devlin
Two French Bull Dogs cool down in the White Cart Water, Glasgow. Photo: John Devlin

Scottish animal charity issues a hot weather warning to dog owners

Caylie McKenzie from Kilsyth was furious after spotted rubbish dumped in the Garrel Burn
Caylie McKenzie from Kilsyth was furious after spotted rubbish dumped in the Garrel Burn

Caylie is fuming at all the ‘idiots’ who drop litter

Sad Sam...SSPCA feels the time is now right to revisit First Strike, which first established the link between domestic violence and animal abuse. (Pic: SSPCA)
Sad Sam...SSPCA feels the time is now right to revisit First Strike, which first established the link between domestic violence and animal abuse. (Pic: SSPCA)

Scottish SPCA helps humans and animals impacted by domestic abuse

Don’t do it – 22 degrees outside can mean 44 degrees inside the car for a dog. Photo: RSPCA
Don’t do it – 22 degrees outside can mean 44 degrees inside the car for a dog. Photo: RSPCA

Warning over leaving dogs in hot cars

Time to limber up for BrewDog's online bar session. Photo: Dale de la REY/AFP via Getty Images.
Time to limber up for BrewDog's online bar session. Photo: Dale de la REY/AFP via Getty Images.

Fun activities to support Scottish animal welfare charity

The swan with the fishing wire wrapped around its wing. Once it was removed the swan appeared to be fine and was released back on to the water. (Photo: Scottish SPCA)
The swan with the fishing wire wrapped around its wing. Once it was removed the swan appeared to be fine and was released back on to the water. (Photo: Scottish SPCA)

Scottish SPCA rescues swan with fishing wire around wing in Barrhead

Toilet snake ssssendsSandy round the bend

Lilly is in the pink after tumour op

Plight of tumour dog breaks readers' hearts

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