Compassion in World Farming’s local volunteer group in Edinburgh had a successful weekend at the Meadows Festival raising awareness for the live export trade in Scotland. Continue reading Meadows success for volunteer group
Tag: animal cruelty
Stop Live Transport: Compassion Edinburgh Volunteers won’t be cowed
Local supporters of leading farm animal welfare charity, Compassion in World Farming will be taking action to #StopLiveTransport this weekend. Continue reading Stop Live Transport: Compassion Edinburgh Volunteers won’t be cowed
Scottish SPCA issues appeal after two cats poisoned
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after two cats have been 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 same street, took ill after ingesting anti-freeze. Continue reading Scottish SPCA issues appeal after two cats poisoned
Scottish SPCA: 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 Edinburgh to help raise awareness about the truly devastating effects of puppy farming. Continue reading Scottish SPCA: Say No to Puppy Dealers website launched
SNP welcome shock collar ban commitment from UK Government
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
Taking a lead: SNP take shock collar campaign to Tories at Westminster
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
Animal welfare groups back Macpherson campaign
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
Puppy Love: Ben signs up to SSPCA 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
Family business supports Scottish SPCA
The Scottish SPCA was delighted to receive a very generous donation from family business, Calzeat. Continue reading Family business supports Scottish SPCA
Scottish SPCA: Who dumped Woody?
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?