Scottish SPCA

Birds suffer horrific death after being caught in banned glue trap

Boa constrictorJason MaBoa has been at the SSPCA Edinburgh Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre for nine days.

Giant snake abandoned in Edinburgh looks for new home

Seven pups were cruelly left for dead after being dumped in a plastic box in Bathgate, West Lothian.

Local discovered 7 puppies 'left for dead' and dumped in plastic box

Dog dumped in street after man seen kicking it in head and neck

Firefighters rescued the ducklings from a drain at a road near Haddington on Sunday.

Firefighters rescue adorable ducklings trapped in a drain

Since 2020, the Scottish SPCA has taken in 1816 rabbits.

New homes needed for an abundance of bunnies

Alexander Hamilton, 64, has been banned from keeping animals for five years.

Man who caught magpies and killed them is banned from keeping animals

Animal behaviourist Claire Haynes has lots of advice for pet owners.

Charity's advice to ensure pets are kept safe and healthy

An appeal has been launched to find the owner of the lost cat found inside a sofa at a council waste depot in West Lothian. Photo: Scottish SPCA

Appeal after cat found at council waste depot

The resident returned home to find the young animal curled up in the tub.

Are you fur real? Frightened fox cub rescued from bath tub

The Scottish SPCA rescued a fox cub who was found in a bath tub at an address on Ormidale Terrace in Edinburgh. Photo: Scottish SPCA

Frightened fox cub discovered in bathtub

The Scottish SPCA say the swan was knocked unconscious but came round and then swam away, still bleeding.

Swan injured by teenagers firing catapult

The bearded dragon was found in a communal bin at Student accommodation in Edinburgh's Hillside Crescent. Picture: Scottish SPCA.

Bearded dragon dumped in communal bin

This African Huntsman spider was discovered in the suitcase of a person from Edinburgh when they returned from a trip to Africa.

Shocked resident discovers massive spider in suitcase

The laws on dogs in hot cars and what to do to help

The Scottish SPCA is appealing to the public to donate wet dog food to help the Edinburgh and Lothians Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre.

Scottish SPCA appeals for dog food
Attention animal lovers! The Scottish SPCA is appealing to the public to donate wet dog food to help the Edinburgh and Lothians Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre.
Gary Flockhart

Lottie and Mabel, who inspired Scottish SPCA staff to take on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk.

Rescue dogs inspire Scottish SPCA staff to take on Edinburgh Kiltwalk

A flock of ducklings were rescued from the M80 on Friday morning.

Six ducklings rescued from central reserve of busy motorway

The otter was found strangled by fishing line in the reservoir at Tweedsmuir in the Scottish Borders

Otter's horrific death prompts warning to Scottish anglers

Maverick could have hopped on the lorry at any one of the 8 stops.

Mystery over stowaway cat 'Maverick' who toured Scotland in delivery van

The Scottish SPCA are urging animal lovers to consider adopting a ferret.

Furry ferrets in need of a loving home in Edinburgh

Dexter is back on dry land in the safe hands of the Scottish SSPCA.

VIP helicopter flight home from North Sea oil platform for wandering cat Dexter

'Cheeky' the cat has now been reunited with his owner Jim, after making the 60 mile journey from his home in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire to Edinburgh.

Adventurous pet cat found in Edinburgh - 60 miles from his home

The guinea pigs were found by a member of the public.

Guinea pigs found abandoned in box in woods

Edinburgh rescue: 'Feisty and scruffy' cockatiel found outside a Leith flat as Scottish SPCA search for owner

'Feisty and scruffy' cockatiel found outside a Leith flat

A young seal has been rescued from Port Seton

Young seal rescued by SSPCA

Inhumane: Who could dump this wee cutie by a roadside to die?

Scotland's animal charity warns that 'puppies are not Christmas presents'
The Scottish SPCA has launched its #KeepMeOffYourXmasList campaign to stop people and animals suffering as a result of buying sick or dying puppies from low-welfare breeders.
Stephen Wilkie

The Scottish SPCA confirmed that HN51 was detected among wild birds in Fife and Angus.

Bird flu in Scotland: Fife and Angus confirmed as wild birds infected with HN51

The mice that were found abandoned at a Dalkeith farm.

Scottish SPCA appeals for information after 13 mice abandoned in Dalkeith

The image from Fife Jammers showed a snake at a clothing point

Snake spotted on streets of Scottish town

The seal was photographed by Steve Taylor yesterday, while it was still in the Water of Leith basins.

Seal spotted in Water of Leith basin area is no longer in the area

Red came to the sanctuary in poor condition.

'Broken' dog Red rehomed after tireless care by Scottish SPCA

Lynne Lamont and Bramble hill running.

Dog owner takes 250km Sahara Desert run to help stop illegal puppy breeding

The cat was left in a carrier. Picture: SSPCA

Cat left in box on Edinburgh street saved by passer-by

"Forbes did give me a big cuddle so I’m hopeful that he remembered us.

Edinburgh family find missing cat after he went missing a decade ago

Star backing: Animal lover Gail Porter

Gail Porter is backing the Scottish SPCA

The Scottish SPCA would like to trace the owners of the male lurcher found in Dalkeith. Photo: Scottish SPCA.

Scottish SPCA appeals for information after wounded dog found in Dalkeith

Hedgehog found trapped in netting picture: SSPCA

Hedgehogs found strangled in football nets prompts wildlife warning

Scottish SPCA chief executive Kirsteen Campbell, with Martha. Edinburgh Eastern MSP Ash Denholm with Lexie; Gilly Mendez-Ferreira with Chester and Jackie Massie from the Rock Trust with Bruce.

'Don't make tenants give up their pets' plea

Julia Kerr is "over the moon" to have her pet safe at home.

Joy as cat, presumed dead, returns home after month long disappearance

The brown, male, lop rabbit was found abandoned in a pet carrier. Picture: SSPCA

‘Incredibly lucky’ pet rabbit rescued after being abandoned in Edinburgh

The otter can be seen poking out from inside the car engine.

Edinburgh woman spots otter under her car

D'Artagnan has been in the care of the Scottish SPCA for 364 days

Can you give D'Artagnan the lonely rabbit his forever home?

D'Artagnan the rabbit.

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This poor hedgehog had a lucky escape, thanks to Scottish SPCA officers, after becoming trapped in a discarded fish food can

Paws for thought: how your daily dog-walk can save other animals

Touch and go.. Sticky was in a bad way when he was rescued

Saved: Tiny Edinburgh fox cub nearly came to a sticky end

Before and after shot of the female tawny owl since receiving care from the Scottish SPCA (Photo: Scottish SPCA).

Owl found in ‘sorry state’ released into wild

The cat was found in Culross and had to be put to sleep (Pic: Scottish SPCA)

Animal charity's appeal to public after terminally ill cat found in Fife

Pixie the kitten was abandoned in Falkirk

Appeal after man abandons kitten on wall in Falkirk, and runs away

Bailey was in the care of the Scottish SPCA for two years.

Scottish SPCA launch campaign as its centres hit capacity

A cat has been reunited with its family after going missing almost four years ago.

Scottish cat missing for four years miraculously reunited with family

Inver and Forth, the otter cubs found wandering in a street in Inverkeithing (Picture: Scottish SPCA)

Baby otters found wandering in streets of Fife town

Animal rescue charities warn that criminals are posing as staff to steal animals (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Animal rescue charities warn criminals are posing as staff to steal animals - wh...

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The Scottish SPCA says people should seek help with training or behaviour before deciding to give up a pet

Now people want to get rid of lockdown pets