Scottish SPCA

Scottish government confirms electric shock dog collar ban

The use of electric shock dog collars is to be banned in Scotland, the Scottish government has confirmed. The decision comes off the back of a long-running campaign by Scottish Conservative MSP Maurice Golden, the Kennel Club, the Animal Behaviour and Training Council, and the Scottish SPCA. The government initially decided…

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Illegal puppy trader given community service

An illegal puppy trader has been given a 250 hour unpaid community payback order, following an investigation by the Scottish SPCA. Dundee based, Jamie Colquhoun sold puppies online without a licence and within a public car park Colquhoun was found guilty at Forfar Sheriff Court on 23 November. Commenting on the…

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Illegal puppy trader receives lifetime ban

An illegal puppy trader who caused suffering to animals in his care has been banned from keeping pets for life and received a £2600 fine. Christopher Gorman, 54, of Killearn Crescent, Plains, was found guilty of failing to provide veterinary treatment to two mastiff pups suffering from parvo virus, deliberately…

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Animal refuge owner jailed for neglect

A woman who owned an animal sanctuary has been jailed following neglect of animals within her care and also keeping dead pets within a freezer. Zara Brown, from Ayrshire Ark Refuge, left pets without water or food and abandoned them in a dark old school for days. Brown charged owners to…

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Scottish SPCA welcomes debate on illegal puppy trafficking

MSP Emma Harper led a Members’ Business debate today (Wednesday, 21 December) at Holyrood to highlight the practice of illegal puppy trafficking. The SPCA has been leading a multi-agency fight to stop illegal puppy trading. SNP MSP Emma Harper said, “The illegal farming and trafficking of puppies is an abhorrent…

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30 puppies seized in crackdown

The ISPCA has called for a crackdown on illegal puppy farms after 30 puppies were seized at Cairnryan Ferry Port in Scotland and returned to Ireland. The puppies, seizes from the boot of a car were all too young to travel, had no passports and although microchipped, were not registered…

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MSPs consider greater welfare for pet rabbits

MSPs are to consider asking the Scottish government to review the time-scale of its pet welfare for rabbits. Holyrood’s public petitions committee has been taking evidence after a petition created by Karen Gray, chair and founder of Rabbits Require Rights (Scotland), received 2,044 named signatories. The petition is hoped to…

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Rabbit Rights Scotland petition could get second hearing

Campaigners from Rabbit Rights Scotland are hoping a petition for greater legal protection for pet rabbits will get a second hearing. The Petition hopes to introduce a licensing regime for sellers of young rabbits similar to that for young cats and dogs. They also want to create a minimum standard…

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Danger for abandoned pets

Owners have an obligation to the pets in their care. Yet, the pet industry all-too-often hears reports of abandoned reptiles. Earlier this week, a five-foot python was found in St George’s Park in Wandsworth. The snake was apprehended by police, who delivered their so-called ‘slippery customer’ to Putney Animal Hospital. The discovery was made just days after…

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Pets at Homes VIP Club Customer Scheme Raises £2 MILLION for Animal Charities

More than 560 animal charities across the UK are celebrating after receiving more than £2 million over the past 18 months thanks to generous Pets at Home’s customers. The donations, shared between both national and local independent animal charities on a monthly basis, have been raised by the Pet retailer’s…

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