News

21.05.26

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

The crime-fighting Springer Spaniel puppy has been working alongside Police Constable Alan Gourlay since 2025. PD Koopa was rescued and brought into the Scottish SPCA’s Aberdeenshire Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre in March last year at just eight weeks old. Affectionately known as Taggart to the team, he has since been named Koopa by PC […]

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

03.03.26

Appeal from Scottish SPCA after dog found dead in Edinburgh park

03.03.26

Scottish SPCA’s Wildlife Rescue Centre caring for ‘unusual’ amount of otters this World Wildlife Day

01.03.26

Festive drive raises over £10,000 for Scotland’s most vulnerable animals

28.02.26

Cat euthanised after getting caught in ‘inhumane’ trap banned for over 50 years

27.02.26

Scottish SPCA issues appeal after dog found tied to a tree in secluded woodland near Mayfield

23.02.26

Scottish SPCA appeal for blankets at both Glasgow and Lanarkshire rescue centres

18.02.26

Appeal from Scottish SPCA after dog found abandoned in South Lanarkshire field 

12.02.26

Man handed five-year ban on owning animals after cat euthanised due to severe neglect

11.02.26

Man handed 10-year ban following dog death from ‘pain related stress’ after being burnt alive

10.02.26

Animals left at risk as welfare laws continue to lag behind online cruelty

03.02.26

Scottish SPCA issues appeal after rabbit found abandoned in cardboard box

27.01.26

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

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