The Latest Breaking News from Scottish SPCA

Airdrie couple who starved dog and neglected another with 'ear full of tumours' allowed to keep pets

The couple's two dogs, Millie and Luna, were found to be severely neglected after complaints were made to the Scottish SPCA, with both dogs suffering due to the lack of care.

Glasgow Live · Jul 8, 2022

Cruel Scots couple left pet Labrador to waste away to 'skin and bones'

Brian Smith and Patricia O'Donnell, of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire were responsible for two dogs, one of which was found to be in grave health, when SPCA workers attended their home last year.

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2022

Kitten found dead after litter of four dumped by Forth and Clyde Canal

The kitten was among a litter of three to be discovered by the Forth and Clyde Canal yesterday.

Daily Record · Jul 6, 2022

Animal charity highlights cost of living concerns from Lanarkshire pet owners

The Scottish SPCA's Lanarkshire rescue and rehoming centre is almost at capacity and the organisation expects more owners to struggle with food and vet costs.

Daily Record · Jun 25, 2022

Maverick the well-travelled cat could have jumped aboard lorry in Perth

The Scottish SPCA is looking after a cat which climbed aboard a delivery lorry which made many stops between England and Scotland - including one in the Fair City - so the lost moggy's owners could potentially be from Perth.

Daily Record · Jun 24, 2022

Joint police and Scottish SPCA operation in area of Wishaw declared success

Officers joined together with animal welfare officers in an operation in Craigneuk on Thursday

Daily Record · Jun 24, 2022

Scots dog 'lucky to be alive' after 'deliberate' poisoning in Edinburgh park

The Scottish SPCA believe the pellets contained rat poison and have warned pet owners to be vigilant.

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2022

Desperate bid to track down owners of a cat found in the back of a lorry

The Scottish SPCA is trying to find the owners of a cat discovered in the back of lorry that had travelled across the country. The tabby cat is being looked after by the charity.

Glasgow Live · Jun 22, 2022

Stowaway cat found 250 miles away after tour of Scotland in back of delivery truck

The Scottish SPCA say the cat somehow boarded the lorry in England and traversed alongside the driver all the way to Scotland.

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2022

Experts identify the biggest single threat to UK pets and it's 'absolutely heartbreaking'

Rise in pet ownership during pandemic followed by financial squeeze affecting owners' ability to feed and look after animals

Wales Online · Jun 20, 2022