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Seals flown to Shetland for care after rescue centre water breakdown

Four seals have been flown to Shetland to be cared for after a wildlife rescue centre’s water treatment plant broke down, leaving it unable to care for them. The Scottish SPCA has launched an urgent appeal for donations to raise funds to replace the ...

28 Jul 2022 at 16:36

Scotland

Animal welfare charity sees ‘heart-breaking’ impact of cost-of-living crisis

An animal welfare charity saw calls from people facing the “heart-breaking” decision to give up their pet soar last year amid the cost-of-living crisis, latest figures show. The Scottish SPCA said more than 4,000 calls to its helpline last year ...

13 Feb 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Protected bird euthanised after it was shot in Highlands

A protected bird of prey it is illegal to kill had to be put to sleep after it was shot in the Highlands. Police received reports of a red kite being shot around 11.15am on Monday on the Lochindorb Estate in Grantown-on-Spey. The Scottish ...

28 Mar 2023 at 15:54

Scotland

Police appeal for information after peregrine falcon put down after being shot

A protected bird of prey has died after being shot in Glen Esk. Police said a member of the public found the peregrine falcon in distress on Tuesday September 3 in the glen, near to the hamlet of Tarfside, Angus. Animal welfare charity ...

10 Oct 2024 at 16:27

Scotland

Campaigners highlight cases of pets caught in snares amid calls for outright ban

Household pets have been caught in “cruel” snaring traps, an animal welfare charity has suggested amid calls for Scottish ministers to ban the devices. Snares can be used in Scotland to protect crops, livestock and wildlife from ...

25 Apr 2023 at 16:17

Scotland

Parents warned buying puppies at Christmas could fund gang-related crime

Parents are being urged to be wary of buying puppies this Christmas amid fears they could be duped into helping fund gang-related crime in Scotland. The Crown Office and Scottish SPCA said millions of pounds in Scotland are ...

16 Dec 2024 at 00:01

Cat found on offshore oil rig reunited with owner after five years of prison food

A cat missing for five years has been reunited with its owner after being found on an offshore oil rig. Workers contacted the Scottish SPCA on Thursday after they found the animal in a shipping container from Peterhead. ...

22 Apr 2022 at 16:55

Scotland

MSP launches Bill to end ‘wretched conditions’ for dogs from puppy farms

An MSP has launched proposed legislation to bring an end to unlicensed puppy farming. The Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill was tabled by Christine Grahame, an SNP MSP and an animal welfare campaigner, on Wednesday. Her ...

21 Jun 2023 at 16:53

Scotland’s loneliest dog finds home with family who fell in love at first sight

Scotland’s so-called loneliest dog has found her forever home after her new owners “fell in love with her face” at first sight. Five-year-old Roxy has spent nearly half of her life living in kennels at the Scottish ...

27 Jun 2024 at 16:02

Scotland

Buying pet from puppy farms could fund organised crime, families warned

Families are being urged not buy puppies online as Christmas presents amid fears money exchanged may be used by criminal gangs. The warning comes as illegally-bred puppies sold through a black-market trade on ...

04 Dec 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Views wanted on licensing plans for dog walkers and other animal services

Views are being sought on proposals to introduce licensing for businesses such as dog walkers, groomers and canine fertility services. The Scottish Government says its proposed scheme will improve welfare ...

04 Jul 2023 at 10:36

Scotland

TV star Chris Packham hails snares ban proposal in Scotland as ‘excellent news’

Plans to ban the use of snares in Scotland have been hailed as “excellent news” by TV presenter and campaigner Chris Packham. Packham, a leading conservationist, spoke out after the Scottish Government ...

22 Aug 2023 at 14:36

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