Tag: Scottish SPCA
Warning after deer mauled by dogs in Blackford area
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after two dogs mauled a deer in Edinburgh.Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on Tuesday after a member of the public witnessed two dogs attacking the animal...
Record number of cats rehomed
The Scottish SPCA's rescue centre in Edinburgh found new homes for a record number of cats last year.Staff at the charity's centre in Balerno rehomed 228 felines, compared to 179 in 2013 and 114...
Stoat released back into wild by Scottish SPCA
A stoat found unconscious at the side of a road in Edinburgh has been released back into the wild by the Scottish SPCA.Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted after a member of the public...
Workmen discover kitten under car bonnet
The Scottish SPCA is searching for the owner of a kitten who was found hiding under a car bonnet in Edinburgh.Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on Tuesday when workers at Pentland Land Rover...
Fox trapped by broken washing line in Broomhouse
A fox has been released back into the wild by the Scottish SPCA after becoming trapped in a collapsed washing line in Edinburgh.Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on Friday (16 January) after a...
Mystery of scorpion found in Blackford Avenue office
Terrified office workers in Edinburgh called the Scottish SPCA after they discovered a scorpion.Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted by staff at the Dog Aid Society of Scotland when the creature was spotted at...
Cat shot by airgun in Uphall
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a cat was shot several times with an airgun in West Lothian.We were alerted after the three year old royal Bengal named Poppy returned to her...
No rest for Edinburgh animal rescue centre this Christmas
The Scottish SPCA's animal rescue and rehoming centre in Edinburgh has 179 animals in their care this Christmas Day.It was business as usual for the dedicated staff at the charity's centre in Balerno, which...
Three ducks found in Edinburgh over the weekend
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after three ducks were rescued in Edinburgh over the weekend.Scotland's animal welfare charity was first called to collect a Muscovy duck found waddling down Buckstone Loan East...
Life ban for Tranent man who starved two dogs
An East Lothian man who allowed his two dogs to become half their ideal weight has been convicted following a Scottish SPCA investigation.Dean Ross, 30, of Caponhall Road, Tranent, was sentenced at Haddington Sheriff...
Kitten found sealed inside cardboard box in Bathgate
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a kitten was left for dead inside a sealed cardboard box in Bathgate.A man walking his dog on a walkway near Blackburn Road heard the catclawing...
Terrapin found near rubbish tip on Old Dalkeith Road
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a terrapin was found near a rubbish tip in Edinburgh.Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted when a woman walking her dog spotted the creature on a...
Poorly dog abandoned in Midlothian
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a dog in poor condition was tied to a tree in Midlothian.Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted after a member of the public discovered the abandoned...
Injured seal pup found on Edinburgh beach
An injured seal pup who attracted the attention of two dogs on an Edinburgh beach is recovering in the Scottish SPCA's care.Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted after the grey seal was discovered behind...
Appeal over severely emaciated dog
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a dog less than half her ideal weight was taken to an Edinburgh vets.Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted when the severely emaciated female terrier crossbreed...
Cats sealed inside cardboard box in Bathgate
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after three cats were abandoned inside a sealed cardboard box in West Lothian.Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted on Saturday (25 October) after the pets were discovered...
Staffies deserve a second chance
The Scottish SPCA's annual Staffie Awareness Week is underway to encourage people to look past the breed's unfair reputation.During the campaign, which runs from 13-19 October, Scotland's animal welfare charity hopes to challenge the...
Dog abandoned outside Musselburgh pub
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a dog was abandoned outside an East Lothian pub.Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted after the elderly female Staffordshire bull terrier was discovered outside The Burgh...
Cats abandoned in East Lothian park
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after two cats were abandoned in a bush at an East Lothian play park.Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted after a member of the public discovered the...
Four kittens abandoned near Merchiston Castle School
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after four kittens were abandoned in Edinburgh.Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted after a man walking his dog discovered the four to five week old cats near...
Kitten found on number 3 bus
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a kitten was found on an Edinburgh bus.Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted by Lothian Buses on Thursday (10 July) after the feline was spotted by...
Portobello man finds tarantula in his cupboard
The Scottish SPCA is seeking the owner of a tarantula found in a cupboard in Portobello.Scotland’s animal welfare charity was called out on Sunday (22 June) after a man was shocked to discover the...
Puppy abandoned with note in East Lothian
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a puppy was abandoned at a rural roadside in East Lothian.Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on Sunday afternoon (22 June) after a member of the...
Dogs die in hot cars warning
The Scottish SPCA is urging pet owners not to leave their dogs in hot cars this summer, warning that last year a man in Scotland was convicted for doing so.Concerned members of the public...
Cat dumped outside Hermiston Gait supermarket
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a cat was dumped outside an Edinburgh supermarket.Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted early on Friday morning (6 June) after staff at Tesco at Hermiston Gait...
Upsurge in unwanted cats
The Scottish SPCA has reported a surge in unwanted cats and kittens, with 44 homeless felines currently in the care of the charity's centre in Edinburgh.Scotland's animal welfare charity is appealing to anyone thinking...
Trapped cygnet rescued from Blackford Pond
A cygnet who became trapped between two logs at a pond in Edinburgh has been returned to his family after being rescued by the Scottish SPCA.Scotland's animal welfare charity attended on Monday morning after...
Busiest year for baby birds according to Scottish SPCA
The Scottish SPCA is urging the public to leave baby birds alone, revealing this nestling and fledgling season has been its busiest ever.Scotland's animal welfare charity has reported that many young birds have ended...
Emaciated cat found in Tollcross area
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after an emaciated cat with matted fur was found in Edinburgh.Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted after the Persian crossbreed cat was discovered on Home Street on...
Gecko abandoned in plastic tub in Silvermills
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a leopard gecko was dumped inside a plastic container in Edinburgh.Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on Thursday (15 May) after the lizard was found under...
