Scottish SPCA

Edinburgh Sheriff Court is perhaps an unlikely place to spend your retirement voluntarily (Picture: Duncan McGlynn)

Man who stabbed dog and left her to die banned from owning animals

The pair were in shocking condition

Two dogs given a second chance after suffering from severe neglect

Ollie died from a severe brain haemorrhage after being violently shaken, leaving owner Kara Davies heartbroken.

Man given five-year ban after violently shaking dog to death

Connor Stewart admitted to keeping three dogs - two Dobermans and a Staffordshire Bull Terrier - in squalid conditions and limiting their access to food and water.

Dog owner banned after animals found living in 'squalid' home

The kittens were neglected and kept in the dark.

Kittens thriving after West Lothian mum and son prosecuted for neglect

Star, a one-year-old golden retriever, was removed from the property.

Man who stamped on Golden Retriever’s head given five-year ban

The SSPCA Inspector said they were 'very disappointed' with the sentence.

West Lothian man fined after keeping 12 cats in dark and dirty sheds

The dog's body was found wrapped in a blue fleece under a holly bush

Dead dog found in Edinburgh park as appeal launched

The four-year-old dog was found tied to a tree

Appeal after abandoned dog found tied to a tree near burnt-out car

Rabbit found abandoned in cardboard box at popular dog walker spot

Scottish SPCA Animal Rescue Officer Catriona Dawson with the rescued swan.

Swan rescued by 21 firefighters after four days stuck on an icy pond

Many dogs are afraid of fireworks, but there are things that you can do to help - Animal News Agency

Animal charity calls for ban on public sale of fireworks

Man sentenced after malnourished pups found in bathtub

A Scottish SPCA Inspector said 'there was an overwhelming stench of faeces and urine' at the illegal dog clinic in Edinburgh

Men fined after horrific unlicensed dog ‘fertility clinic’ uncovered

Caroline Thornton outside the Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Pensioner who caused horse to suffer handed 9 year animal ban

Livingston Designer Outlet

Spring into the holidays with Livingston Designer Outlet
Livingston Designer Outlet is inviting families to celebrate the Easter holidays with a week of interactive games, sweet surprises and meaningful fundraising in support of the Scottish SPCA. Until Saturday, April 19, guests can enjoy a host of Easter-themed activities, all taking place under the Grand Staircase.
Sam Walker

Karen Hodgins, new Head of Fundraising and Audience Development at Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans

Karen Hodgins joins Sight Scotland as Head of Fundraising and Audience Developme...

Six possums are being cared for at Five Sisters Zoo in West Lothian after being found abandoned outside a Lidl supermarket.

Local zoo caring for six possums 'abandoned' outside Lidl store

The dead dog was discovered in this sports bag by the side of the Union Canal at Hermiston, Edinburgh, on Monday, March 24.

Dog found dead in a bag at side of the Union Canal

Liza Telfer has been banned from keeping pets for life after leaving a dog to starve to death

Woman banned from keeping pets after leaving dog to starve to death

Liam Fair, taunting his dog with the rat. A man has been found guilty of using his neglected dog to cause "unnecessary suffering" to a rat in a shocking video.

Shocking video shows man encouraging dog to kill a pet rat

Investigation launched after dead dog found with neck wounds

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
Nine baby ducks rescued near Haddington
Alexander Lawrie

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

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 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

News you can trust since 1873

© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice