The Latest Breaking News from SSPCA

Sadist who filmed his dogs ripping apart wild animals had 'worst' videos seen by Scottish SPCA

Callum Muir pled guilty to a string of charges after inspectors raided his Ayrshire home and found evidence of horrific animal fights.

Daily Record · Apr 25, 2022

Dogs fatally attack deer while 'owners casually watch' as SSPCA launches probe

The brutal wildlife attack, at around 6.30pm on Monday, is being investigated after it was reported by a traumatised member of the public.

Daily Record · Apr 23, 2022

Distressed magpie and sparrow put to sleep after being discovered stuck to glue trap

The Scottish SPCA are renewing calls for a glue trap ban after the magpie and sparrow were discovered in one of the traps at an address in North Lanarkshire this week.

Glasgow Live · Apr 22, 2022

Six starving fox cubs saved from under Glasgow portacabin after mum killed in road accident

SSPCA officer Ryan spent two hours sweeping out rubbish and dirt from underneath the unit to save the baby foxes in Eskbank Street.

Glasgow Live · Apr 4, 2022

Six starving fox cubs rescued from under portacabin after mum killed on road accident

Animal rescue officer Ryan spent two hours trying to locate the little cubs.

Daily Record · Apr 4, 2022

SSPCA shelters to remain closed to public after animal welfare 'drastically improved' during lockdown

Members of the public will no longer be able to visit the animals themselves after staff noticed positive changes in animal stress levels during lockdown. Here are the visiting rule changes to know about.

Glasgow Live · Mar 28, 2022

Lanarkshire branch of SSPCA seeks homes for seven hamsters

GG, Pop Gerald, Tiny Tom, Simon, William and Ivan are all at the SSPCA Centre in Hamilton

Daily Record · Mar 17, 2022

Scottish woman reunited with long lost cat after it vanished 17 years ago

Kim Collier, from Midlothian, received the phone call she had been waiting nearly two decades for this week after her cat, Tilly, went missing all the way back in 2004.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 10, 2022

Scots owner reunited with cat missing for 17 years after 'out of the blue' phone call

Kim Collier had long given up hope of finding her beloved pet Tilly when she got a call to say she'd been found.

Daily Record · Mar 10, 2022

Lanarkshire dog walkers step up to the mark to raise over £1300 for charity

Staff at Woofs and Whiskers were delighted at their success

Daily Record · Mar 3, 2022