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
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
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.
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
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
‘Even if someone can only spare an hour or two, their time and efforts would be hugely appreciated’.
The Scottish SPCA is appealing to kind hearted people in Edinburgh and the Lothians to volunteer and help raise funds for abused, abandoned and injured animals. Continue reading Volunteer and help Scotland’s animals
“Pets are not toys and should never be given on a whim or as a gift.”
The Scottish SPCA is advising people not to buy rabbits as Easter gifts for fear of a surge in abandonments. Scotland’s animal welfare charity is warning that a rabbit is for life, not just for Easter. Continue reading A rabbit’s for life, says SSPCA
“Our message is simple: a pet is a lifelong commitment and not a present which can be given at Christmas and then forgotten about soon afterwards.” – Ch Supt Mike Flynn, SSPCA
The Scottish SPCA is advising people not to buy pets as Christmas presents for fear of a surge in abandonments. Continue reading SSPCA: Don’t give pets as Christmas gifts
‘The bang from a firework is terrifying to an animal and some will panic and flee at the sound, which can result in road traffic accidents’ – Chief Supt. Mike Flynn, Scottish SPCA Continue reading Scottish SPCA issues fireworks warning
‘Staffies are actually friendly, affectionate and loyal’ – Mike Flynn, Scottish SPCA
The Scottish SPCA is inviting dog lovers to visit its Balerno centre to meet its Staffordshire bull terriers in need of new homes.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity launches its annual Staffie Awareness Week today and is urging potential new owners to meet the “fantastic breed”.
Chief Superintendent Mike Flynn said, “Last year our Balerno centre rehomed 21 staffies and have more looking for homes. However, we know many people still overlook them because they think they may be aggressive.
“Staffie Awareness Week is our opportunity to highlight that staffies are actually friendly, affectionate and loyal.
“Many people who visit our centres looking to rehome a dog tell us they have already discounted the breed. But when they meet a staffie their opinions often change once they have been showered with kisses and affection.
“Lots of our staffies have found new homes after people have got to know them and that’s why we are inviting anyone thinking of taking on a dog to visit our centres.
“We are sure if they spent just a small amount of time with a staffie, they’d see what a fantastic breed they are.
“Just like other dogs in our care, some of our staffies have been mistreated and need particular homes but we also have many who would suit a family home with children and pets.
“We are challenging the negative labels staffies have been given because it’s truly heart-breaking to see how many of them are living in our kennels instead of the loving homes they deserve.”
Those interested in giving a staffie a loving home can visit the charity’s Balerno centre which is open seven days a week between 10am and 4pm.
Trevor (above) has been in our care for nearly a year now and we can’t understand why he is overlooked as he is such a great, loving dog.
Trevor is very much a people dog who enjoys spending time with his human friends. He is looking for someone who can continue his training and socialisation and will require a home with an enclosed garden. He is a joy to walk on the lead and will give you heaps of affection!
Trevor would like to live in a home without any canine companions as he’s not keen on other dogs and can get very worked up when walking past them.
NOTE to Trevor:
Ditch the rugby ball – following yesterday’s heart-breaking defeat most Scots won’t want to see one of those things again for a long, long time!
