Tag: Scottish SPCA
Two terrapins discovered on Musselburgh street
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after two terrapins were discovered on a street in Musselburgh.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on Saturday (8 July) after the terrapins were found on South Street...
Scottish SPCA launch annual wildlife week
The Scottish SPCA has launched their annual wildlife week following a record number of wild animals taken into their care.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity cared for 9,359 wild animals in 2016 – a massive 29%...
Edinburgh man disqualified from owning animals for ten years
An Edinburgh man who caused his cat, Tiga, unnecessary suffering has been given a community payback order of 85 hours unpaid work and has been disqualified from owning any animal for ten years following...
Two pet rabbits abandoned at Scottish SPCA office
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after two pet rabbits were discovered at the side of the Society’s head office.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on Saturday 10 June after a member of...
Two ducklings rescued in Stockbridge street
The Scottish SPCA is caring for two young ducklings after they were spotted walking down a street near Stockbridge.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was contacted on Wednesday 24 May to help the ducklings as they...
The Scottish SPCA visit Flora Stevenson Primary School
The Scottish SPCA visited Flora Stevenson Primary School in Stockbridge Wednesday 31 May to deliver their highly interactive “Prevention through Education” programme.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity speaks to around 300,000 children every year regarding this...
Woman’s five year ban on keeping horses after causing unnecessary suffering
A Midlothian woman who caused unnecessary suffering to her horse (William) has been given a £180 fine and a five year ban from owning or keeping horses following a Scottish SPCA investigation.
Louise Paton, 20,...
Scottish SPCA looking for volunteers to help at Pets at Home event
The Scottish SPCA are appealing to the kind hearted people of Edinburgh and Lothians to help at the Pets at Home event to raise vital funds for abused, abandoned and injured animals in their...
Local musician to feature in updated Scottish SPCA TV advert
A musician from Edinburgh is to feature in the updated Scottish SPCA TV advert airing on STV today.
Megan D, 21, originally from Portobello, was found after a search by Scotland’s animal welfare charity.
Chief Superintendent...
Scottish Charity aims to find homes for 63 rescue pets
The Scottish SPCA is encouraging animal lovers in Edinburgh and the Lothians to consider giving a rescue pet a second chance at happiness.
Staff at the charity’s Edinburgh and Lothians Animal Rescue and...
Scottish SPCA appeal after dog discovered in collapsed state near Fauldhouse
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a tan coloured male dog was discovered alone in a collapsed state on Thursday (27 April).
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted after a member of the...
New home sought for Harry the Welsh pony
The Scottish SPCA is seeking a new home for Harry the Welsh pony.
Scotland's animal welfare charity has cared for Harry for 500 days at their Edinburgh Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre after the horse...
Information appeal after fox cut from a snare in Midlothian
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a fox was cut from a snare in the Midlothian area.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted after a member of the public found the fox trapped...
Scottish SPCA appeal after cat found abandoned in a pet carrier
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a cat was found abandoned in a pet carrier in Edinburgh on Monday.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted after the male cat was found abandoned in...
Scottish SPCA encourages animal lovers to take part in Edinburgh Marathon
The Scottish SPCA is encouraging animal lovers to take part in the 2017 Edinburgh Marathon Festival to raise vital funds.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity has spaces available for various events taking place on 27 and...
Midlothian man runs the London Marathon in aid of the Scottish SPCA
A Midlothian man is running the London Marathon in aid of the Scottish SPCA to help animals in Scotland.
Iain Ross from Midlothian will experience one of the world’s largest running events while supporting...
Miss Teen Edinburgh Galaxy visits Scottish SPCA’s Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre
Beautiful Belle, an eight-year-old Rhodesian ridgeback cross, proved to be a model companion for Miss Teen Edinburgh Galaxy when she visited the Scottish SPCA's Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Lanarkshire.
Shanden Hill is preparing...
Animals have feelings too: Scottish SPCA’s education programme makes an impact
Animals have feelings too: Scottish SPCA’s education programme makes an impact on Edinburgh and the Lothian’s youth
The Scottish SPCA, Scotland’s animal welfare charity and the University of Edinburgh have released research demonstrating the positive...
Scottish SPCA seeks owner of black cat found at South Queensferry Burger King
The Scottish SPCA is seeking the owner of a black cat found at South Queensferry Burger King.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted by a member of the public who was concerned the cat might...
Four white doves found abandoned in Deaconess Gardens
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after four white doves were found abandoned in Edinburgh.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on 10 February by a local veterinary practice after the doves were found...
Morph the snake looking for someone to love on Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day the Scottish SPCA is seeking a new home for Morph the snake who is looking for someone to love.
Scotland's animal welfare charity is caring for Morph at their Edinburgh Animal Rescue...
SSPCA receive generous donation from Pets at Home staff
The Scottish SPCA’s Edinburgh centre received a generous donation of £6384.44 from Pets At Home staff in Livingston.
The money was raised for Scotland’s animal welfare charity through a variety of events held in store,...
Zoe invited to meet animals at Edinburgh welfare centre
The Scottish SPCA have found Zoe Raynor following a national hunt after the delivery of her generous Christmas gift.
Scotland’s Animal Welfare Charity invited Zoe Raynor to their centre in Edinburgh to visit the...
Three domestic rabbits dumped near farm in Gorebridge
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after three domestic rabbits were dumped near a farm.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was called out to a Farm in Gorebridge, Midlothian when a member of the public...
Hamsters abandoned in Almond Park area of Livingston
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after two hamsters were abandoned in West Lothian.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on 15 January (Sunday) after a member of the public spotted a man walking...
Scottish SPCA seeks new home for Staffordshire Bull Terrier ‘Buster’
The Scottish SPCA is seeking a new home for Buster the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, who has been at the Edinburgh Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre for over a year and 10 months.
Scotland's animal welfare...
Scottish SPCA asking animal lovers to take part in 2017 Edinburgh Marathon
The Scottish SPCA is encouraging animal lovers in the capital to take part in the 2017 Edinburgh Marathon Festival to raise vital funds.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity still have spaces available for various events taking...
MSP Emma Harper highlights practice of illegal puppy trafficking.
MSP Emma Harper will lead a Members’ Business debate today at Holyrood to highlight the practice of illegal puppy trafficking.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity has been spearheading a multi-agency fight against the ruthless puppy trading...
Badger rescued from mine ventilation shaft in Bonnyrigg
The Scottish SPCA has rescued a badger stuck down what looked like a mine ventilation shaft or old well in Bonnyrigg, thanks to an observant member of the public.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted...
Five kittens abandoned on verge of road in the Bathgate hills
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after five kittens were abandoned on a verge of road in the Bathgate hills.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on 4 December (Sunday) after the kittens were...