Found a baby bird?
Every year we receive around 10,000 calls about baby birds. It is very common for well-meaning people to disturb or accidentally rescue a baby bird which doesn't need rescued at all! Check our FAQs here to find out more about what you should do if you find a baby bird.
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We rescue animals and nurse them back to health before finding them loving new homes or releasing them back into the wild.
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Investigating abuse across Scotland, we're proud to be at the forefront of preventing cruelty to animals.
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Wildlife in Spring...
Baby birds
In the Spring, millions of birds are born in Scotland. But do you know your fledgling from your nestling? Our baby birds guidance will keep you right and make sure you only disturb a baby bird when they genuinely need our help.
Find out more about baby birds
Foxes
At this time of year, many vixens give birth to fox cubs. Whether you live in an urban or rural area, chances are foxes will be nearby.
Find out more about foxesWant to find out more about what we do?
Keep up to date with our work and find out more about how you can help abused, abandoned and injured animals in Scotland.
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Animal welfare FAQs
If you are wondering if you should call our animal helpline the questions and answers below may be helpful.
If you see an animal in danger or which appears to be injured please call our animal helpline immediately on 03000 999 999. Unfortunately we cannot receive concerns about an animal’s welfare by email.
Our helpline is open 7am - 9pm from October to March.
Our helpline advisors are also available to offer animal welfare advice if you require it.
Yes. All calls to our animal helpline are in strict confidence and can be made anonymously if necessary. Calls are subject to the Data Protection Act 1998.
When you call our animal helpline to report an incident our helpline advisors will ask you for key information, such as where and when the incident took place, and any information you may have about who is responsible.
When we have these details, one of our inspectors will investigate further.
Scottish SPCA inspectors are authorised to enforce the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006, which means we can report cases of suspected animal cruelty to the Crown Office. While we receive no government funding, we are the only animal welfare charity in the UK with this status.
On occasion, our inspectors will issue advice to animal owners to help improve animal welfare standards. We may also issue an animal welfare notice which is legally enforceable, or submit a report to the procurator fiscal who will decide if the owner should be prosecuted.