News

17.12.25

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

The Scottish SPCA welcomes the passing of the Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill – a major step forward in improving animal welfare across Scotland. By making dog theft a standalone offence and introducing tougher penalties, the new legislation recognises the seriousness of this cruel act and the immense emotional harm it causes victims. Dogs are not […]

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

14.08.25

Scottish SPCA reveals rising demand – and growing support – in new mid-year report 

31.07.25

Dundee woman sentenced after neglect leads to death of seven dogs

30.07.25

Scottish SPCA appeals for information after two cats found dead in Motherwell and Wishaw

18.07.25

Wildlife Update

15.07.25

Aberdeen couple banned over starved Husky

15.07.25

Dog tied up and abandoned outside Aberdeen Police station

03.07.25

Record number of Scottish children helped by groundbreaking Animal Guardians programme

30.06.25

Bruno the Brave – Orphaned baby hare’s incredible survival

27.06.25

Sadie’s story: love after neglect

26.06.25

Aberdeenshire dog walker banned for five years for animal neglect

25.06.25

Tackling the Rising Costs of Veterinary Care: How the Scottish SPCA is responding

24.06.25

Scots want to be wildlife heroes – but many don’t know how

20.06.25

How hot is too hot? A warning to dog owners against dangerous walks as temperatures rise across the UK

20.06.25

Inverness man given four-year ban for animal neglect

19.06.25

10-Year animal ban for Kilmarnock puppy dealer