News

27.01.26

Ayrshire couple sentenced after 5-year investigation into involvement in illegal puppy trade

An Ayrshire couple has been disqualified from keeping or owning more than one dog for five years following the seizure of 33 dogs as part of a five-year puppy dealing investigation by the Scottish SPCA. Stephen and Hazel Hamilton of Newmilns, East Ayrshire, were also each made subject of a community payback and ordered to […]

24.01.26

Young people speak out on why animal welfare matters

23.01.26

Junior sailors from HMS Ambush take part in volunteering day at Scottish SPCA Glasgow centre

16.01.26

Glasgow man banned from owning dogs following ‘worst case of starvation in a decade’

14.01.26

A Borders woman and man have been banned from owning dogs for five and two years respectively after failing to adequately care for three dogs.

09.01.26

Denny kennel owner sentenced after failing to seek vet attention for injured dog

30.12.25

Scottish SPCA appeals for information after cat found shot in Stirlingshire

30.12.25

Scottish SPCA’s Lanarkshire centre hand out Christmas presents to animals

27.12.25

Furry residents at Scottish SPCA Aberdeenshire centre enjoy a Boxing Day walk

26.12.25

Scottish SPCA’s Aberdeenshire centre put on festive feast for animals

23.12.25

Scottish SPCA calls for complete ban on public sale and use of fireworks ahead of Hogmanay celebrations 

19.12.25

Prolific puppy dealer handed six-year ban on owning animals

19.12.25

Orphaned Beaver Turnip now thriving after being nursed back to health at Scottish SPCA National Wildlife Rescue Centre

18.12.25

Clydebank woman sentenced for keeping 22 dogs in barren, cold and unsanitary conditions

17.12.25

Update on external Review into our use of pentobarbital

17.12.25

Scottish SPCA hails passing of Dog Theft Bill as ‘incredible milestone’ for Scotland

16.12.25

Looking back and looking forward at the Scottish SPCA: From manifesto launch to community success 

11.12.25

MSPs and Scottish SPCA call for action on Scotland’s low-welfare puppy trade

10.12.25

Scottish SPCA Community Advice Hub to feature on STV

09.12.25

‘It opened our eyes’: Visit from puppy-trade survivor teaches vital lesson to students

08.12.25

Scottish SPCA’s Dunbartonshire centre put up Christmas tree with a difference

05.12.25

Scottish SPCA celebrates their volunteers this International Volunteers Day

04.12.25

Erskine Veterans Charity enjoy festive lunch at Scottish SPCA centre in Glasgow

03.12.25

Dog dies after owner starves him for several months

02.12.25

Scottish SPCA statement on voluntary severance scheme

02.12.25

Scottish SPCA appeals for information after six young kittens found abandoned in a carrier

27.11.25

Scottish SPCA appeals for information after cat found burned on Portobello Beach

21.11.25

Edinburgh man sentenced after dog and eight puppies found in emaciated state

21.11.25

Tain woman sentenced after causing two dogs unnecessary suffering

20.11.25

Scottish SPCA appeal for cat scratch posts at Glasgow rescue centre following cat flu outbreak

18.11.25

Scottish SPCA’s Gazza steals the show in BBC ALBA’s new rescue dog series

18.11.25

Ayrshire Woman sentenced after abandoning cats

13.11.25

Animals Count: Make Them Matter – Scottish SPCA launches bold manifesto for animal welfare ahead of 2026 election

11.11.25

Scottish SPCA and Erskine Veterans Charity come together to honour veterans and animals of war 

06.11.25

Greenock man sentenced after Scottish SPCA investigation into the ‘worst case’ of bird neglect

31.10.25

Owner sentenced to six months in prison for causing dogs to suffer unnecessarily

28.10.25

Scottish SPCA update on union ballot

28.10.25

Scottish SPCA urges public to help protect animals this Bonfire Night

27.10.25

Black cat Toothless proves there’s nothing unlucky about finding love

16.10.25

Scottish SPCA volunteers deliver record number of Pet Aid donations to Fife foodbanks

13.10.25

Dog dies after Cambuslang owner leaves pets to starve

10.10.25

Scottish SPCA appeal for dog blankets and cat toys at Lanarkshire rescue centre

09.10.25

Greenock Man Pleads Guilty to Animal Welfare Charges

02.10.25

A victory for people and their pets: Scottish SPCA welcomes passing of Housing (Scotland) Bill 

18.09.25

Alloa man sentenced for animal fighting charges

18.09.25

Two men sentenced after Scottish SPCA uncovers dog breeding operation run out of a shed

12.09.25

Missing cat reunited with owners after nine years thanks to microchip 

02.09.25

Thumbs the cat has surprise litter after neutering delay

15.08.25

Dog endures three hours of sustained abuse at hands of owner