The Latest Breaking News from Scottish SPCA

Two rabbits left dumped in a cardboard box on a Lanarkshire street

Scottish SPCA has appealed for people to come forward with information, as female rabbits are taken to animal rescue centre.

Daily Record · Aug 4, 2022

Pet Aid pilot to help those impacted by cost-of-living crisis in South Lanarkshire

Hamilton District Foodbank will now receive regular deliveries of pet food via the Scottish SPCA's new initiative.

Daily Record · Aug 3, 2022

Pet rabbits dumped in Asda cardboard box on Scots country road

Scottish SPCA officers have warned that the pets would not have survived the elements if they weren't found.

Daily Record · Aug 3, 2022

Swans bring traffic to halt in Lanarkshire town after settling down in middle of road

Drivers had to wait as the family, the cob, pen and their five cygnets, decided to take their time crossing North Dryburgh Road and Coltness Road in Wishaw.

Glasgow Live · Jul 31, 2022

Family of swans bring Lanarkshire town's traffic to a halt by settling down in the middle of the road

A Scottish SPCA officer eventually managed to coax the swans back to their natural habitat

Daily Record · Jul 30, 2022

Four seals flown to Shetland after rescue centre water breakdown

FOUR seals have been flown to Shetland to be cared for after a wildlife rescue centre’s water treatment plant broke down, leaving it unable to…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2022

Body of dead dog cradling tennis ball found dumped in bag at Scots burn

Scottish SPCA officers have launched an investigation into the canine's death.

Daily Record · Jul 27, 2022

Body of Edinburgh dog found wrapped in canvas bag and thrown in water

INCLUDES DISTRESSING IMAGE: The SSPCA are appealing to the public after what is believed to be a male corgi was found discarded in a burn and was there for days before being retrieved by animal officers

Edinburgh Live · Jul 27, 2022

Giant exotic spider 'alive with missing legs' found on busy Glasgow road

Alex McLeod couldn't believe his eyes when he spotted the creepy-crawly on Victoria Road in Govanhill, Southside, on Saturday night.

Daily Record · Jul 27, 2022

Glasgow southsider 'shocked' after finding giant exotic spider on busy road

An unusual-looking spider has been spotted by a shocked passersby in the south side of the city. The sizeable creepy-crawly was caught on video spending some time on Victoria Road.

Glasgow Live · Jul 26, 2022