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18.11.25

Ayrshire Woman sentenced after abandoning cats

Ayrshire woman has been sentenced following a Scottish SPCA investigation into the neglect and abandonment of cats. Kayleigh McDonald, from Ayr, came before the Ayr Sheriff Court on Tuesday 7th October 2025 after pleading guilty and was sentenced to a community payback order and 12 months supervision for: The Scottish SPCA attended McDonald’s residence following […]

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

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

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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

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16.10.25

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

13.10.25

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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

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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

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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 

19.06.25

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of our new CEO

17.06.25

First conviction for Canine fertility clinic in Scotland

13.06.25

Public appeal after Terrier found deceased in Aberdeen

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Fraserburgh man banned from owning dogs for five years

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Cat missing for two years reunited thanks to her microchip

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21.05.25

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19.05.25

West Dunbartonshire couple handed three-year disqualification order

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Community payback order given to Glasgow woman for starving her dogs

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Aberdeenshire woman receives five-year ban for animal neglect

17.04.25

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