News

08.08.26

‘We needed him as much as he needed us’ – Rescue cat Link transformed after finding forever home 

Link was adopted by Ebony Ashton and her partner, Kendric, following the loss of their first cat, Goblin. After believing they would never be able to fill the hole he left behind, the couple say Link has shown them there can be “love after loss” this International Cat Day.  The couple, from Crieff in Perthshire, were inspired to adopt a cat from the Scottish SPCA after the rescue of Goblin who came into […]

05.08.26

Suffering dog euthanised after bones in paws ‘obliterated’ by extremely overgrown nails 

10.07.26

Injured fox cub rescued after becoming trapped by plastic bottle 

02.07.26

Appeal for information after emaciated dog handed into local vet 

30.06.26

Unlicensed dog boarders banned after stacked cages discovered with up to four dogs forced into one 

26.06.26

West Lothian man who kept injured dog tied to a radiator has been sentenced

23.06.26

Scots want stronger animal welfare legislation survey finds – but policy is failing to keep pace

19.06.26

Two black kittens find loving new home after being abandoned in cardboard box 

12.06.26

Flock of baby pigeons discovered huddling in a Fife layby after being dumped

05.06.26

At breaking point: Thousands of animals paying the price for human carelessness, Scottish SPCA warns

04.06.26

Woman handed three-year ban after keeping days-old kittens in faeces-filled house

04.06.26

Veterans offered new lease of life through volunteering initiative with Scottish SPCA

29.05.26

Aberdeen man jailed after leaving his dog with untreated painful skin disease

29.05.26

Kittens that were neglected and kept in the dark find second chance at love

27.05.26

Man jailed for brutal abuse of dog as Scottish SPCA renews call for National Animal Offenders Register

27.05.26

Wildlife rescue organisations highlight risks as gull admissions peak in summer 

25.05.26

Dogs die in hot cars: Scottish SPCA warns after 20% increase in concern calls 

21.05.26

Koopa the cop – rescue spaniel now working as police explosive dog

20.05.26

Meet Isla, River and Nath – the dogs desperate for a second chance

15.05.26

Tiny red squirrel kits rescued after being found soaking wet in ditch 

14.05.26

Emily found companionship in rescue cat Binx after relocating to Scotland  

14.05.26

Man banned from keeping animals after abandoning dog in faeces-filled flat 

13.05.26

‘Amazing’ volunteer Kirsten crowned Volunteer of the Year for her ongoing support of Scottish SPCA 

12.05.26

Interview with the Volunteer of the Year 2026

07.05.26

Political parties urged to strengthen animal welfare commitments as public support remains high

01.05.26

Glasgow man sentenced after neglect leaves dog suffering with severe matting and untreated health conditions

30.04.26

Scottish SPCA volunteer Kirsten ‘blown away’ after being shortlisted for national award 

29.04.26

Two men sentenced after flea-infested cat found ‘emanating smell of decay’

24.04.26

Scottish SPCA volunteer Alison has supported animal welfare charity for 25 years

23.04.26

Inverclyde man sentenced after failing to feed emaciated dog which resulted in her death

23.04.26

Women sentenced after keeping animals in unsanitary conditions and leaving one for dead

22.04.26

Ayrshire man sentenced after keeping pet dog and tortoise in unsafe and dirty house 

20.04.26

Dogs adopted from the Scottish SPCA helping Rosie with Multiple Sclerosis 

16.04.26

Edinburgh man handed 5-year ban after repeatedly punching and kicking dog

15.04.26

Woman sentenced after dogs found ‘skeletal’ living in faeces and urine

14.04.26

Two puffins returned to the wild near the Isle of May ahead of World Puffin Day 

13.04.26

Bird-Feeding Guidelines Change to Tackle Spread of Deadly Disease

07.04.26

Fig the beaver thriving this International Beaver Day after being rescued by the Scottish SPCA 

02.04.26

Scottish SPCA reminds public that pet rabbits are for always – not just for Easter 

28.03.26

Scottish SPCA cares for fox and badger cubs this Earth Hour Day

26.03.26

Man handed five-year ban after failing to seek medical attention for his dog

24.03.26

Man who severely neglected dog is fined

22.03.26

Scottish SPCA thank public for support on International Seal Day 

21.03.26

Animal lover Gladys celebrates 100th birthday by raising funds for Scottish SPCA 

20.03.26

Man sentenced after keeping wolfdogs in appalling conditions

19.03.26

Winchburgh man fined after keeping 12 cats in dark and dirty sheds 

18.03.26

Scottish SPCA warns heartless puppy trade is ‘a major concern’ following surge in reports

13.03.26

Oldmeldrum woman sentenced after severely neglecting three pigs

04.03.26

New chair announcement