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Scottish SPCA

This coverage explores the Scottish SPCA’s role in the UK petcare sector, focusing on its animal welfare, rescue, and rehoming work across Scotland. Pet Gazette reports on organisational news, policy initiatives, fundraising activities, and collaborations with retailers, suppliers, and service providers. Coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights into how partnering with the Scottish SPCA can support responsible pet ownership, community engagement, and commercial opportunities within the wider petcare supply chain.

  • Oct- 2023 -
    4 October
    CharitiesSSPCA launch Pet Aid appeal to aid under pressure owners

    SSPCA launch Pet Aid appeal to aid under pressure owners

    SSPCA has been appealing for donations from members of the public for its Pet Aid service as supplies of vital pet food for owners in need are running low. The initiative covers 52 food banks across Scotland in 18 local authorities and supplies food and other items to struggling pet…

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  • Sep- 2023 -
    8 September
    CharitiesScottish SPCA teams up with Tesco to run a series of Pet Aid roadshows

    Scottish SPCA teams up with Tesco to run a series of Pet Aid roadshows

    Scottish SPCA has expanded its services in the community by partnering with Tesco to run a series of Pet Aid roadshows, the first of their kind, across Scotland. Taking place at eight Tesco stores throughout September and October, Scottish SPCA will host events at stores in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Thurso, Ayr,…

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  • Jun- 2023 -
    5 June
    CharitiesScotmid donates 400 pet aid boxes to SSPCA

    Scotmid donates 400 pet aid boxes to SSPCA

    Scotmid has donated 400 pet aid boxes to Scottish SPCA service to support people and pets who are struggling during the cost-of-living crisis. The boxes include essential food and care supplies for animals in need and are provided through a network of 42 food banks across Scotland. The Pet Aid…

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  • Jul- 2022 -
    11 July
    Industry News80% support animal welfare being protected by law, survey finds

    80% support animal welfare being protected by law, survey finds

    Eight out of ten people in England support animal welfare being protected by law, according to a new YouGov survey of over 4,000 UK adults. It comes as the RSPCA has teamed up with the Scottish SPCA to launch a landmark new Animal Kindness Index, emphasising the importance of further…

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  • Mar- 2021 -
    3 March
    CharitiesSSPCA and Blue Cross launch joint research study

    SSPCA and Blue Cross launch joint research study

    The Scottish SPCA (SSPCA) and Blue Cross have launched a joint research study with the University of Edinburgh to identify ways to reach people living with pets in hard-to-reach, minority or vulnerable communities. Together, the two charities intend to take a “user-centred approach” to find effective ways to help pet…

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  • Feb- 2021 -
    9 February
    CharitiesSSPCA issues update on ‘bogus inspectors’ stealing animals

    SSPCA issues update on ‘bogus inspectors’ stealing animals

    The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) has issued an update about “bogus inspectors” after receiving intelligence from a member of the public. The charity revealed that on 4 February 2021 it had learnt of people posing as inspectors to dupe people into handing over their…

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  • Jul- 2020 -
    23 July
    CharitiesBattersea welcomes increased sentences for animal cruelty offences

    Battersea welcomes increased sentences for animal cruelty offences

    Animal welfare charity Battersea has praised the Scottish government for increasing sentences for animal cruelty offences to a maximum of five-years. Last month, MSPs across Parliament voted unanimously for the Scottish government’s change in law under the Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill that saw maximum sentences…

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  • Jun- 2020 -
    19 June
    CharitiesScotland government clamps down on animal abusers, raising sentences to five years

    Scotland government clamps down on animal abusers, raising sentences to five years

    Animal welfare charity, Battersea, has praised the Scottish Government and MSPs from across parliament for delivering on their “promise” to increase maximum sentences for the worst animal cruelty offences from 12 months to five years. The ‘Animals and Wildlife Bill’ first introduced in October last year, passed its third and…

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  • 1 June
    Pet OwnersSSPCA urges public not to buy pets online after pups seized in port raid

    SSPCA urges public not to buy pets online after pups seized in port raid

    The Scottish SPCA is urging the public not to buy puppies online after seizing 13 dogs from an illegal dealer. Officers from the Society’s Special Investigations unit (SIU) swooped on Cairnryan port over the weekend where an individual travelling from Ireland was caught with 13 dogs of various breeds.  SSPCA…

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  • Apr- 2020 -
    17 April
    CharitiesSSPCA warns against sky lantern usage

    SSPCA warns against sky lantern usage

    The SSPCA has urged the public not to set off sky lanterns over concerns for the safety of pets and wildlife. The animal welfare charity warned that sky lanterns are dangerous and can have a devastating impact on animals.  The warning comes in light of a recent increase in sky…

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