Scottish SPCA

SSPCA urges owners to keep dogs under control

The Scottish SPCA (SSPCA) has urged the public to keep dogs under control on walks following a rise in attacks on wildlife and livestock. The animal welfare charity is concerned an increasing amount of wildlife is being harmed by dogs during walks at the time of lockdown.  With more walkers…

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SSPCA ‘urgently’ needs donations 

The Scottish SPCA has revealed that it “desperately” needs donations in light of the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The animal welfare charity has ceased rehoming after it made the “difficult decision” to close its nine animal rescue and rehoming centres, though its rescue officers and inspectors are still on the ground…

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Leading animal organisations unite to support pets and owners through coronavirus

UK pet charities and experts join forces to offer advice to help owners care for their animals and each other. The coalition is concerned about conflicting and poor information which is leaving owners confused and anxious and animals potentially at risk. The organisers involved include: ABTC (Animal Behaviour and Training…

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SPCA warns of dangers of social media 

The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has warned the public on the dangers of social media, after a recent case was “made much more difficult” by misinformation spread this way. After a dog was photographed by a member of the public with a visible abscess,…

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Scottish SPCA warns against giving pets this Christmas

The Scottish SPCA has warned the public against giving pets for Christmas this year.  The animal welfare charity’s rescue and rehoming centres have stopped rehoming animals over the festive period in an effort to stop people taking an animal home as a gift. Whilst the centres will remain open over…

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SSPCA launches ‘Assured Puppy Breeder Scheme’

The SSPCA have announced the launch of its Assured Puppy Breeder Scheme. This free scheme will mark the SSPCA’s “ongoing efforts to tackle the illegal puppy trade”. The voluntary scheme will put emphasis on responsible breeding puppy breeding, and will be made available to every dog breeder in Scotland. The…

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HMRC raises millions from tax-dodging puppy farmers

More than £5m has been raised by an HMRC taskforce tackling dishonest dog breeders who were selling pups on the black market. HMRC set up the taskforce in October 2015 after discussions with animal welfare groups suggested tens of thousands of puppies were being reared in unregulated conditions and sold…

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French Bulldog and Pug puppies most illegally imported breeds

French Bulldogs and Pugs top the list of dog breeds vets most commonly suspected of being imported illegally into the UK, statistics released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have revealed. Just one year on from the launch of its #BreedtoBreathe campaign, BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey has…

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Stop ‘irresponsible’ use of pets in adverts, vets urge

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) have said it’s time to address the “irresponsible depiction” of pets across all forms of advertising to tackle the normalisation of poor animal health and welfare. According to the BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey, eight in 10 vets in the UK (83 percent)…

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ADCH welcomes Scottish government’s commitment to regulating rescue centres

The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) applauds the new Programme for Government (PfG), which commits to pushing forward with the regulation of the nation’s rescue centres and animal sanctuaries. The Scottish government’s planned regulations, outlined in its PfG, are based on ADCH’s Minimum Standards and would make Scotland…

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