“Education is the key to preventing cruelty” – SSPCA’s Mike Flynn
The Scottish SPCA has revealed that in 2017 their frontline staff responded to over 11,900 incidents as a result of calls to their animal helpline in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Chief Superintendent Mike Flynn said: “While Scotland is a nation of animals lovers, unfortunately there are some who still abuse and neglect animals.” Continue reading A nation of animal lovers? Almost 12,000 incidents report to animal charity helpline
The Scottish SPCA is inviting local animal lovers to join their Edinburgh Supporter Group. Scotland’s animal welfare charity is hosting a recruitment evening for fundraising volunteers at the Virgin Money Lounge on St Andrew Square in Edinburgh on Tuesday 10 April at 6pm. Continue reading Can you lend a hand to help Scotland’s animals?
The Scottish SPCA was delighted to return Huck the tortoise after he was stolen from Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect world on 21 February. Continue reading Huck’s home!
The Scottish SPCA is caring for a suspected tree frog who bag-hopped his way over to Scotland from South Africa in a suitcase earlier in the week. Continue reading From South Africa to Scotland: Stowaway frog clocks up the air miles!
The Scottish SPCA was caring for over 60 snakes at their nine Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centres across Scotland during National Serpent Day yesterday (1st February). Continue reading SSPCA seeks homes for sixty snakes on National Serpent Day
The Scottish SPCA has bagged £16,000 from the Tesco Bags of Help scheme for education support. Continue reading Bags of help for Scottish SPCA
The Scottish SPCA is overwhelmed by the generosity of Co-op members from Edinburgh – Scotland’s animal welfare charity was delighted to receive a donation of £1,035.18 to help rescue more abused, abandoned and injured animals in Edinburgh in 2018. Continue reading Co-op customers in Edinburgh help save Scotland’s animals
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 Edinburgh supporter group is recruiting volunteers to join them as they raise funds throughout the year to help Scotland’s animals. Scotland’s animal welfare charity is hosting a welcome event on Saturday 10 February and any animal lovers interested in getting involved in the community should get in touch. Continue reading New Year, new you, new friends!
The Scottish SPCA is encouraging animal lovers to take part in the 2018 Edinburgh Marathon Festival taking place on 26 and 27 May. Continue reading New Year, new challenge with Scottish SPCA
