The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish SPCA

Foster carer for animals Jaqueline Fraser Wade treated tumour with butter and sugar

An inspector said the house in which they were kept was one of the worst environments they'd seen

Wales Online · Jun 6, 2023

'Worst ever' animal neglect in horror house where owner made dog use bedframe as a toilet

A total of 12 animals were rescued from the dirty home in Kilbirnie.

Daily Record · Jun 6, 2023

Abandoned dog tied to tree and dumped in Dumbarton park

The Scottish SPCA have put out an appeal for the owner or anyone with information to come forward after the dog was found in Levengrove Park on Wednesday, May 24.

Glasgow Live · May 31, 2023

Sick puppy butchers charging £1000 to rip ears off dogs exposed

The Scottish SPCA has reported a rise of more than 600% in calls relating to the cruel and pointless practice of ear cropping in just six years.

Daily Record · Apr 29, 2023

Mum's dog found 'starved and stabbed to death' behind mattress at home of trusted pal

The mum-of-three was paying her friend weekly to cover Bella's dog food and any potential vet bills, but after a falling out she stopped hearing from him.

Daily Record · Apr 21, 2023

Cruel Scots dog owner left badly matted pooch 'crying out in pain'

Kevin McEntee’s Lhasa Apso Frankie was found making 'constant whining noises' while suffering from a painful skin infection in September 2020 before later being euthanised.

Daily Record · Mar 31, 2023

Tiny fox cub found ‘lifeless and soaking wet’ on Scots railway line saved by hero ranger

The four-week-old baby was scooped up into a fleece jacket and kept warm until he could be taken to the Scottish SPCA's wildlife centre in Fishcross, near Alloa, on Tuesday.

Daily Record · Mar 29, 2023

Pet cat found 'abandoned' in carrier with octopus toy and clothes in Scots town

Leo was discovered by a member of the public near the High Street in Falkirk at around 8pm on February 15 and is now being cared for by the Scottish SPCA.

Daily Record · Mar 15, 2023