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Latest news and updates from the Scottish SPCA.

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

Update on external Review into our use of pentobarbital from the Scottish SPCA Chair of the Board

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

Image of volunteer

05.12.25

Scottish SPCA celebrates their volunteers this International Volunteers Day

Image of Erskine vets in front of table of pet food

04.12.25

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

The Scottish SPCA has confirmed it will open a voluntary severance scheme for colleagues from Tuesday 2nd December.

03.12.25

Dog dies after owner starves him for several months

The Scottish SPCA has confirmed it will open a voluntary severance scheme for colleagues from Tuesday 2nd December.

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

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27.11.25

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

Group of puppies lying on bed in kennel

21.11.25

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

Image of starving dog from the Chloe MacKenzie case

21.11.25

Tain woman sentenced after causing two dogs unnecessary suffering

Picture of black cat having their chin scratched

20.11.25

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

Gazza the dog filming for a show on BBC Alba

18.11.25

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

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18.11.25

Ayrshire Woman sentenced after abandoning cats

Person holding manifesto print.

13.11.25

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

Image of Erskine veterans

11.11.25

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

Owls in a filthy crate

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

Scottish SPCA inspector badge

28.10.25

Scottish SPCA update on union ballot

28.10.25

Scottish SPCA urges public to help protect animals this Bonfire Night

Image of a black cat, Toothless, snoozing in the sun.

27.10.25

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

Image of dog and cat food bags in crates. Image to be used in article for record breaking donation for Fife foodbanks.

16.10.25

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

Image of an emancipated dog's face looking towards the camera

13.10.25

Dog dies after Cambuslang owner leaves pets to starve

Picture of dog lying in bed for blanket appeal

10.10.25

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

Picture of crowded living room in Greenock

09.10.25

Greenock Man Pleads Guilty to Animal Welfare Charges

Dog on doormat that says "home". Picture used for the Housing Bill article.

02.10.25

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

Picture of Lurcher dog looking at camera. Image of dog involved in the Dysart case

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

Picture of cat and owner reunited because microchip

12.09.25

Missing cat reunited with owners after nine years thanks to microchip

Image of ginger & white cat looking to the right, picture of Thumbs the cat

02.09.25

Thumbs the cat has surprise litter after neutering delay

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15.08.25

Dog endures three hours of sustained abuse at hands of owner

Image of Community Advice Hub for the Mid Year Report Appeal

14.08.25

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

Neglected puppies banner image

31.07.25

Dundee woman sentenced after neglect leads to death of seven dogs

Image for article on two cats found dead in Motherwell and Wishaw

30.07.25

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

18.07.25

Wildlife Update

Image of starved husky used for article, "Aberdeen couple banned over starved Husky"

15.07.25

Aberdeen couple banned over starved Husky

Image of abandoned dog outside of Aberdeen police station

15.07.25

Dog tied up and abandoned outside Aberdeen Police station

Image of girl holding guinea pig for Animal Guardian article.

03.07.25

Record number of Scottish children helped by groundbreaking Animal Guardians programme

Bruno, the leveret, rescued by a farmer

30.06.25

Bruno the Brave – Orphaned baby hare’s incredible survival

Sadie in a field, image used for "Sadie’s story: love after neglect" article.

27.06.25

Sadie’s story: love after neglect

Image of room from the dog walker neglect case

26.06.25

Aberdeenshire dog walker banned for five years for animal neglect

Picture of Pet Aid Vet examining a black cat, for the article, "Tackling the Rising Costs of Veterinary Care"

25.06.25

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

Animal Kindness Index

24.06.25

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

Dog in hot weather

20.06.25

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

Inverness Hedgehog

20.06.25

Inverness man given four-year ban for animal neglect