Scottish SPCA

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

Man who shook dog to death is banned from keeping animals

A fox cub with its head trapped in a plastic bottle, the cub was rescued by wildlife experts.

Scottish SPCA rescues fox cub with head trapped in bottle

Rocky was not fed properly by his owner and kept in a cage.

Animal ban for Oban woman who kept starving dog locked in cage

Fanta and Tango have been microchipped to be monitored after they are released.

Two tiny red squirrel kits rescued after being found in ditch

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

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

Man fined after keeping 12 malnourished kittens in dark and dirty shed

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

A dog with a severe limp was found abandoned in a field in South Lanarkshire.

Dog with severe limp found abandoned in field

Ripley and Rosa have found their forever home

Rescued Westies who had tough start in life find 'forever home'

Puffin, 34, dies after being washed up in stormy weather on beach

Zelda, who is now wound and pain-free, is just one of dozens of seal pups cared for by the charity

Seal pups nursed back to health as rescue numbers surge

Mable was just four months old when she died

Rutherglen man who burnt alive puppy is handed 10-year dog ban

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

The Scottish SPCA nursed Turnip back to health last year

Orphaned beaver 'nursed back to health' after being swept down river

Allan was sentenced at Kilmarnock Sherriff Court.

Man sentenced after starved dog found dead in crate on balcony

The kittens were discovered in a carrier.

Six young kittens abandoned in carrier on Scottish residential street

An aerial view of Portobello Beach, where the cat's charred remains were found.

Charred remains of cat found near bonfire on Portobello Beach

The adult dog and her eight puppies were found in an Edinburgh flat.

Emaciated' dog and her eight starving puppies found in bathtub

An Aberdeen man has been sentenced to six months in prison following a Scottish SPCA investigation into the neglect of his two dogs.

Man jailed after two dogs found in flat soiled with faeces and urine

Two newborn rabbits discovered in airlock at Scottish airport

The dogs were whining and scratching when the inspector arrived.

Scottish man sentenced after neglecting three dogs

Kittens sit in their shelter. SPCA are being balloted over strike action. Picture: Adam Gray/Getty Images

Scottish SPCA workers to vote on strike action after rejecting offer

Man who struck dog 70 times in 3 hours jailed for 'horrific' attacks

Bruno the baby hare who has been hailed a "little miracle" after being delivered from its dead mother in an emergency roadside Caesarean after she was killed in a farming accident. Picture: Scottish SPCA /PA Wire

The baby hare hailed a 'little miracle' after being born roadside

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Injured swan Franky receiving treatment

Swan euthanised after being attacked by dog

Lisa Telfer (left) with one of the surviving animals

Edinburgh woman who starved dog to death banned from owning animals

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

The dog was found near Harthill.

Wounded dog found dead wrapped in fleece in Scottish woodland

Ariel was found caught in fishing wire on the beach

Rescue team say it was 'so emotional' as injured seal released

A protected bird of prey has died after being shot in Glen Esk.

Police appeal for information after peregrine falcon shot

SSPCA receives biggest weekly number of rescue dogs in 185 years

One the ponies involved in the case. (Scottish SPCA)

Inverurie couple receive ten-year ban and fine following Scottish SPCA investiga...

Praline, one of four dogs which are 'urgently' seeking homes before a ban of XL bullies in Scotland is introduced. Picture: Scottish SPCA/PA Wire

Scotland animal charity 'urgently' seeking new homes for four XL bully type dogs

A ban on XL Bully dogs is set to be introduced in Scotland, following in the footsteps of England and Wales. Picture: Jacob King/PA Wire

Yousaf confirms Scotland to ‘replicate’ rules banning unlicensed XL bully dogs

Ryan Martin was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to dogs under his care and keeping or training dogs for the purposes of animal fights. (Pic: Scottish SPCA)

Former gamekeeper sentenced to five-year ban

Teddy has benefited from the fostering scheme (Pic: Scottish SPCA)

Scottish SPCA on the lookout for animal foster homes

Can you help find the owner of this dog? Pic: SSPCA.

Can you help find the owner of this poor dog?

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

Visitors will get the chance to meet rescue pony Lottie (Pic: Scottish SPCA)

Scottish SPCA to hold open day at Aberdeenshire rescue centre
The Scottish SPCA will be holding a summer open day at their Aberdeenshire Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic.

More than 1,000 dead seabirds have been found on beaches across Aberdeenshire in what is suspected to be a devastating outbreak of bird flu in the area (David Cheskin/PA)

More than 1,000 dead seabirds in Aberdeenshire amid suspected outbreak

A guillemot sea bird landing at a colony on the rocks in the North Sea. Picture: Getty Images

Bird flu confirmed at Aberdeenshire farm as more dead seabirds found on beaches

The llama was spotted in a field near New Pitsligo (Pic: Scottish SPCA)

Appeal for information after llama found wandering in Aberdeenshire

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

The five rabbits were found on 26 May at the Hill of Fare.

Appeal for information after five rabbits abandoned near Torphins

The SSPCA has asked for help to hand-rear an influx of kittens.

Scottish SPCA appeals for items to hand-rear influx of kittens

Members of the public are being urged not to approach seals (Scottish SPCA)

Scottish SPCA asks public to be wildlife wise around seals in Aberdeenshire

The Symons have been sentenced to a lifetime ban each for owning and keeping any animals.

Aberdeenshire couple receive lifetime ban following Scottish SPCA investigation

Picture: Jane Barlow

Concerns raised over 'inherent bias' in Scottish SPCA crime powers taskforce

Through Pet Aid, the Scottish SPCA provides essential food supplies for animals through a network of food banks

Scottish SPCA see demand for Pet Aid increase as cost-of-living crisis continues

Rosie (Photo: Scottish SPCA)

Scottish SPCA appeals for homes for animals with ‘snow-body’ to love

The Society has raised £21,050 to go towards repairing its horse shelters. (Pic: Scottish SPCA)

Repair work begins on Scottish SPCA’S Aberdeenshire Centre’s horse shelters

James Miller pled guilty at Aberdeen Sheriff Court earlier this month.

Peterhead man receives 10-year ban and 100-hour community payback order followin...

The centre is currently caring for 22 dogs and 26 cats (Scottish SPCA)

Scottish SPCA appeals for food for animals at Aberdeenshire centre

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