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 Edinburgh to help raise awareness about the truly devastating effects of puppy farming. Continue reading Scottish SPCA: Say No to Puppy Dealers website launched
PUBLIC PRESSURE BRINGS END TO “UNNECESSARY AND CRUEL” PRACTICE
Reports suggest that electric shock collar devices used on dogs will be banned by Westminster “within weeks”, following sustained public pressure and a campaign led by the SNP. Continue reading SNP welcome shock collar ban commitment from UK Government
SNP politicians are calling on the Tory government at Westminster to use its reserved powers to ban the sale of electronic shock collars across the UK. Continue reading Taking a lead: SNP take shock collar campaign to Tories at Westminster
Northern and Leith MSP Ben Macpherson has gained widespread support from animal welfare organisations for his calls to ban the sale and use of shock collars and electronic “training aids” capable of causing pain or distress to dogs. Continue reading Animal welfare groups back Macpherson campaign
Local MSP Ben Macpherson supports #SayNoToPuppyDealers campaign
The Scottish SPCA is delighted to have 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 raise public awareness and tackle the issue once and for all. Continue reading Puppy Love: Ben signs up to SSPCA campaign
The Scottish SPCA was delighted to receive a very generous donation from family business, Calzeat. Continue reading Family business supports Scottish SPCA
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a terrier cross dog was abandoned in Midlothian on a slip road from A6094. Continue reading Scottish SPCA: Who dumped Woody?
A local man who failed to meet the needs of the cats he was responsible for has been given a five year ban from owning or keeping animals following a Scottish SPCA investigation. Gary Wilson, 49, of Wardieburn Terrace, Edinburgh was sentenced at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday (29 June). Continue reading Wardieburn man receives five year ban from owning or keeping animals
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after two pet rabbits were discovered at the side of the Society’s head office. Continue reading Rabbits abandoned at Scottish SPCA head office
Cruelty Free International has welcomed the support of local MEP David Martin in calling for a global ban on cosmetics testing on animals. David Martin, one of the six MEPs representing Scotland in Brussels, has backed the Cruelty Free International campaign seeking a UN resolution to end the suffering of animals for cosmetics worldwide. Continue reading Local MEP David Martin tells the UN to unite for cruelty free cosmetics
