Tag: Scottish SPCA
Scottish SPCA urge public for help to care for abused animals
The Scottish SPCA is urging the public to help them care for abused, abandoned and injured animals in Scotland.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity is in with a chance of winning £50,000 as part of the...
Badger found at side of busy road in Dunbar
The Scottish SPCA is currently caring for a seven week old badger at their National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Fishcross.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted after a member of the public noticed the young...
Scottish SPCA urges people to consider rehoming older animals
The Scottish SPCA is reminding anyone looking to buy or rehome an animal to consider rehoming one of the older animals in the care of their centre in Edinburgh.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity is currently...
Cat abandoned on doorstep in Castlebrae Avenue
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a cat was abandoned on a doorstep in Edinburgh.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted to the cat on 30 April after a member of public found...
Two cats poisoned with anti-freeze in Dalkeith
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after two cats were poisoned on Taylor place in Dalkeith.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted after a cat had to be put to sleep and another, on the...
Scottish SPCA invite animal lovers to celebrate Rehoming Week
The Scottish SPCA is delighted to invite animal lovers in the Edinburgh and Lothians area to their local centre in Balerno on Saturday 12 May to celebrate their annual Rehoming Week!
Scotland’s animal welfare charity...
Scottish SPCA rescues swan with baseball cap tangled around foot
Earlier this month, the Scottish SPCA received a call to their animal helpline after a member of the public became concerned about the welfare of a swan spotted with a baseball cap tangled around her foot.
With...
Scottish SPCA appeal after cat abandoned in Livingston
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a cat was abandoned in a cat carrier at the side of a road in Livingston.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted after the male cat was...
Scottish SPCA Chief Executive Kirsteen Campbell running London Marathon
Scottish SPCA Chief Executive Kirsteen Campbell is taking on the London Marathon in aid of the charity.
Kirsteen will experience one of the world’s largest running events in aid of Scotland’s abused, abandoned and injured...
New ‘Say No To Puppy Dealers’ website launched
The Scottish SPCA has launched a new website www.saynotopuppydealers.co.uk in collaboration with The Scottish Government, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, RSPCA, Battersea, Dogs Trust, Trading Standards Scotland, Blue Cross, OneKind, BSAVA and the University of...
Animal lovers asked to donate prizes for Rehoming Week open day
The Scottish SPCA is appealing to animal lovers in Edinburgh to help animals in their care by donating prizes for their Rehoming Week open day raffle and tombola!
Scotland’s animal welfare charity is hosting open...
Scottish SPCA to host 5k challenge across Forth Road Bridge
The Scottish SPCA is hosting their first ever 5k challenge across the iconic Forth Road Bridge on Saturday 9 June.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity has limited spaces available for the family challenge that allows participants...
Scottish SPCA receives 60 hoses from Edinburgh charity Fresh Start
The Scottish SPCA have received 60 hoses from Fresh Start after the Edinburgh based charity was mysteriously sent the garden equipment through an anonymous Amazon donation in March.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity appealed to Fresh...
Six-year-old Alyssa from Portobello raises vital funds for animals by selling her toys.
The Scottish SPCA was delighted when six year old Alyssa from Portobello, Edinburgh decided to raise vital funds for Scotland’s animals by selling her toys.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity heard how little Alyssa started a...
Scottish SPCA urges fisherman to clear rubbish
The Scottish SPCA is urging fishermen to clear their rubbish after being alerted to a cormorant who was attached to a tree after swallowing fishing line tangled round a branch in Linlithgow Loch.
Scotland’s animal...
Scottish SPCA appealing for volunteers to help raise funds
The Scottish SPCA is appealing to kind hearted people in Midlothian to volunteer and help raise funds for abused, abandoned and injured pets in Scotland.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity is urging locals to get involved...
Three fox cubs found under rubble by building site worker
The Scottish SPCA has been caring for three fox cubs, named Ethan, Frank and Bourne, who were found under rubble by a building site worker in Edinburgh mid-March.
This rescue comes as Scotland’s animal welfare...
Scottish SPCA frontline staff responded to almost 12,000 incidents last year
The Scottish SPCA has revealed that in 2017 their frontline staff responded to over 11,900 incidents as a result of calls to their animal helpline in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Chief Superintendent Mike Flynn said,...
Scottish SPCA invites local animal lovers to join Edinburgh Supporter Group
The Scottish SPCA is inviting local animal lovers to join their Edinburgh Supporter Group.
Scotland's animal welfare charity is hosting a recruitment evening for fundraising volunteers at the Virgin Money Lounge on St Andrew Square...
Stolen tortoise Huck found safe and well
The Scottish SPCA was delighted to return Huck the tortoise after he was stolen from Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect world on 21 February.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted after a member of the public...
Scottish SPCA receives £16,000 from the Tesco Bags of Help scheme
The Scottish SPCA has received £16,000 from the Tesco Bags of Help scheme for education support.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity will be putting the money towards buying new equipment and teaching materials for their free interactive...
MSP Ben Macpherson supports #SayNoToPuppyDealers campaign.
The Scottish SPCA have announced the support of local MSP Ben Macpherson for their #SayNoToPuppyDealers campaign.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity continues to suffer first-hand the devastating effects of puppy farming and are more determined than ever to...
Generous donation from Co-op members to Scottish SPCA
The Scottish SPCA is overwhelmed by the generosity of Co-op members from Edinburgh who have donated a generous £1,035.18 to help rescue more abused, abandoned and injured animals in the capital in 2018.
Animal Rescue and Rehoming...
Scottish SPCA encourages animal lovers to take part in 2018 Edinburgh Marathon
The Scottish SPCA is encouraging animal lovers to take part in the 2018 Edinburgh Marathon Festival taking place on 26 and 27 May.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity is calling on active locals who are keen...
Two cats found in cat carrier in layby on M9
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after two cats were found in a cat carrier in a layby on the M9.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted after the two female cats were discovered...
Scottish SPCA welcomes Ian Murray visit
The Scottish SPCA recently welcomed local MP Ian Murray out on a trip in the Edinburgh area with animal rescue officer Sarah Auldsmith.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity showcased their work by taking Mr Murray out to...
Scottish SPCA receive generous donation from Fishkeeper Scotland.
The Scottish SPCA have received a generous donation of £2,444.20 from Fishkeeper Scotland.
Fishkeeper Scotland chose to raise funds for Scotland’s animal welfare charity during their seventh anniversary fundraiser on the 4th and 5th of November across...
Scottish SPCA appeal for volunteers to help raise funds
The Scottish SPCA are appealing to the kind hearted people of Livingston to help at the pets at home Santa Paws event to raise vital funds for abused, abandoned and injured animals over the...
Female saluki cross breed dog abandoned in Dunbar
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a dog was discovered attached to a dog loop outside a convenience store in Dunbar.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted after the female saluki cross breed,...
Two ill frilled-neck lizards found in Stenhouse
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after two ill frilled-neck lizards were found on a street in Edinburgh.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on Thursday morning (16 November) after a member of the...