Help find a new home for Henry

The Scottish SPCA is seeking a special home for a cat who has faced over 200 days of rejection. Henry, a black and white male, came into the care of the charity’s Balerno centre in March after he was found as a stray with injuries to his face.

Seven months on, Henry has attracted very little interest from potential new owners and staff are keen to find him the home he needs.

Centre Manager Diane Aitchison said, “Henry is a special boy who is seeking a peaceful home in the countryside as he is not keen on people or other animals.

“He is his own boss and although he is happy to tolerate us, he can act angrily at times.

“As Henry is really not comfortable around people, he is looking for a special person who will understand his personality and can let him do his own thing. He’d be ideally suited to a farm or rural type home where he can come and go as he pleases.

“It is heart-breaking to see Henry languishing in a cattery when he would love to be out exploring the countryside.

“Henry seems to have had a traumatic time in the past and we just hope there is someone out there who can offer him a second chance at happiness.”

Anyone who can offer Henry the home he needs is being asked to contact the Scottish SPCA’s Balerno centre on 03000 999 999.

Cat found dumped in Holyrood Park

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information a cat was abandoned in its carrier on a busy Edinburgh Street. Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on Saturday (8 October) when the cat was discovered next to Holyrood Park in the city centre. Continue reading Cat found dumped in Holyrood Park

Give a helping hand this Halloween

The Scottish SPCA is appealing to kind hearted people in Edinburgh to fundraise on Halloween weekend at their local Pets at Home store. Volunteers are urgently being sought to support the Scottish SPCA by raising funds at Pets at Home stores from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 October.

Scottish SPCA Senior Community Fundraiser Sharon Meiklejohn said, “We’re calling out to all of animal lovers with a bit of spare time during the Halloween weekend to get in touch.

“With support from our Halloween helpers, we’ll be able to rescue animals in danger and distress, find animals new homes, investigate cruelty, help take people responsible for abuse and neglect to court and prevent cruelty through our free education programme for Scottish schools.

“We’ll also provide all volunteers with their very own fundraising pack with everything they need to take part. Volunteers may even wish to get into the Halloween fundraising spirit by dressing up as their favourite animal and they can even bring a canine companion along.

“As a charity that receives no government or lottery funding, we rely entirely on donations to continue our work rescuing and rehoming thousands of animals in Scotland each year.”

John Murasev, a regular volunteer for the Society, said, “I enjoy raising money at my local Pets at Home store to help abused and injured animals in Scotland. It’s a great way to chat to people in my local area and you’ll be surprised at how generous people are!”

For more information on Scottish SPCA fundraising events please email fundraising@scottishspca.org

Guinea pig found dumped

Oreo dumped near Edinburgh tip

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a guinea pig was abandoned in Edinburgh. A member of the public found the pet in its carrier on Old Dalkeith Road on Saturday (20 August).

The guinea pig is currently being cared for at the charity’s rescue and rehoming centre in Lanarkshire, where he has been named Oreo.

Senior Inspector Jenny Scott said, “Whoever dumped Oreo couldn’t have known he would be found by someone who would help him. He was left in his open carrier on a grassy area across from Craigmillar Park near the tip. His carrier (above) had a few wisps of hay in it and there was an empty water bottle lying on its side. The poor thing didn’t have any bedding in his carrier either.

“Oreo is a lovely boy who is full of fun and mischief. He also appears in good condition. We’re now hoping to find this sweet boy a new home with an owner who is committed to caring for him for the rest of his life. If anyone has any information about who may have dumped Oreo or is interested in giving him a loving new home, we’d ask them to call us on 03000 999 999.”

Abandoning an animal is an offence under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 and anyone found guilty of doing so can expect to be banned from keeping animals for a fixed period or life.

Volunteer and help Scotland’s animals

The Scottish SPCA is appealing to kind-hearted people in Edinburgh to help raise funds for abused, abandoned and injured animals by volunteering. Scotland’s animal welfare charity is urging locals to get involved this Scottish Animal Week, which runs from 5-11 September, by shaking a collection tin in their area. Continue reading Volunteer and help Scotland’s animals

Dogs die in hot cars

The Scottish SPCA is urging pet owners not to leave their dogs in hot cars as temperatures rise in Scotland. Concerned members of the public have already been contacting the charity’s animal helpline after seeing distressed dogs left inside vehicles on warm days. Continue reading Dogs die in hot cars

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