Tag: Scottish SPCA
Scottish SPCA supports proposed fireworks ban
The Scottish SPCA says it "fully supports" Midlothian Council's plans to ban the sale of fireworks to members of the public.Under the plans announced yesterday (6 January), organisers of licensed events would still be...
Terrapin dumped outside Tesco on Colinton Road
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a terrapin was abandoned outside an Edinburgh supermarket.Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted when the creature was discovered in a plastic storage box at Tesco on...
Bearded dragon found on the loose in East Lothian
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a bearded dragon was found on the loose in East Lothian.Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted on Wednesday when the creature was spotted near bins at...
Lizard found next to canal in Wester Hailes
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a two foot long lizard was discovered next to a canal in Edinburgh.Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted when the bosc monitor was found by a...
Jail for man who forced knives up dog’s nose
An Edinburgh man who forced two knives up his dog's nose has been jailed for a year and banned from keeping animals for life following a Scottish SPCA investigation.John Mackie, 44, of Clovenstone Park,...
Cat abandoned in Gilmerton alleyway
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a cat was dumped in a box in an alleyway in Edinburgh.Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on Wednesday when a member of the public came...
Dog found in water near Cockenzie believed to have been deliberately drowned
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after the body of a dog was found next to water near Cockenzie Power Station in Prestonpans.Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on Sunday (13 September) and...
Gannet chick rescued at Bass Rock
The Scottish SPCA is caring for a two week old gannet chick that was stranded on rocks at the Bass Rock near North Berwick.Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on Sunday (30 August) after...
Dog thrown out of car on Mayfield Road
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a dog was reportedly thrown out of a car on Mayfield Road in Edinburgh.Scotland’s animal welfare charity were called by a member of the public who...
Two Staffordshire bull terriers abandoned in Wester Hailes
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after two Staffordshire bull terriers were found in stairwells in Edinburgh.Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted when the first dog was discovered tied to railings at Clovenstone...
Pygmy hedgehog abandoned in Newington
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a pygmy hedgehog was found in a box within a cage in Edinburgh.Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on Thursday (20 August) after a member of...
Scottish SPCA appeals for loving homes for rescue rabbits
The Scottish SPCA in Edinburgh is appealing for loving homes for the rescue rabbits in its care.
Scotland's animal welfare charity is encouraging rehoming during its annual Rabbit Awareness Week, which runs from 10-16 August.Diane...
Scottish SPCA appeal after snake found in West Pilton Bank
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a four foot long anaconda was found on an Edinburgh street.
Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted on Saturday (1 August) after street cleaner Gordon Fraser discovered...
Cat from Sheffield found in Merchiston
The Scottish SPCA is seeking the owner of a petrified cat found in an Edinburgh stairwell with a microchip registered to an address in Sheffield.Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted when the male cat,...
‘Tyson’ abandoned outside Sainsbury’s in Straiton
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a dog with a microchip registered to an address in Stoke-on-Trent was abandoned outside a Midlothian supermarket. Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted on Monday (3...
Bathgate woman convicted of dog neglect
A West Lothian woman whose dog was found to be extremely thin has been convicted following a Scottish SPCA investigation.
Theresa Leggat, 23, of Newlands Court, Bathgate, was sentenced at Livingston Sheriff Court on Monday...
Home sought for blind and deaf dogs
The Scottish SPCA is seeking a new home for a blind akita and a deaf English bull terrier.Dogs Kingston and Jake are both in the care of the charity's Edinburgh and Lothians Animal Rescue...
West Lothian horse owner convicted following a Scottish SPCA investigation
A West Lothian horse owner has been convicted following a Scottish SPCA investigation.
Julie Aitken, 23, of Raeburn Rig, Livingston, was sentenced at the town's sheriff court on Tuesday (7 July).
At a previous appearance, Aitken...
Cat abandoned on doorstep in Redhall Drive
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a young cat was abandoned on a doorstep in Edinburgh.Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted after the feline was dumped outside a house on Redhall Drive...
Deaf cat with deformity abandoned in Whitson Crescent
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a deaf cat with a deformed leg was abandoned in Edinburgh. Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted after the cat was discovered in a pet carrier...
Mr Pickles left outside rescue centre
The Scottish SPCA is caring for a cat left in the grounds of the charity's rescue centre in Balerno, Edinburgh.A staff member, who lives on site, discovered the feline on their doorstep at 7.40am...
Curious cat found at University library
The Scottish SPCA is seeking the owner of a curious cat who sat outside a library for seven hours.
Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted when the feline was spotted on a windowsill at the...
Bearded dragon found on number 20 bus
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a bearded dragon was found on a bus in Edinburgh.Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted on Thursday around midday when the creature was discovered on a...
Eighteen baby degus dumped in Edinburgh garden
The Scottish SPCA is seeking homes for 18 degus who were dumped inside a box in a garden in Edinburgh.Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on Sunday (26 April) after a member of the...
Lamb found tangled in barbed wire in East Lothian
The Scottish SPCA is caring for a lamb that was found tangled in barbed wire in East Lothian.Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on Thursday (9 April) after a member of the public spotted the...
1,000 days in care for Rascal the snake
A snake who has become the Scottish SPCA’s longest resident is looking for a home after 1000 days in care.Scotland's animal welfare charity is hoping to find the right home for Rascal, a California...
Three pet canaries abandoned
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a cage containing three pet canaries, one of which was dead, was dumped in Edinburgh.Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted on Saturday (21 March) when a...
Man who poisoned kitten with antifreeze laced tuna ordered to pay £410 compensation
A West Lothian man who poisoned a kitten by lacing tuna with antifreeze has been convicted following a Scottish SPCA investigation.
Charles Coulter, 76, of Harthill Road, Fauldhouse, was sentenced at Livingston Sheriff Court on...
Rats dumped in St James Centre toilet
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a box containing two pet rats was dumped in a shopping centre toilet in Edinburgh.Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on Wednesday after staff at the...
Swan rescued from tree in East Lothian
A swan is recovering following a dramatic rescue involving the Scottish SPCA and the fire service in East Lothian.Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on Wednesday (25 February) after a member of the public...
