Scottish SPCA

A repeat offender has been banned from keeping animals for five years after kicking and dragging a dog.

Repeat Glasgow animal abuser sentenced after kicking and dragging innocent dog

A man has been banned from owning animals after neglecting two dogs, leaving one severely emaciated and both desperately thirsty.

A man has been banned from owning animals after neglecting two dogs, leaving one severely emaciated and both desperately thirsty.

Glasgow man banned from owning animals after dogs found starving and dehydrated

The Scottish SPCA is calling for a ban on the private sale and use of fireworks after animals are being left injured and stressed

The Scottish SPCA is calling for a ban on the private sale and use of fireworks after animals are being left injured and stressed

Scottish SPCA calls for fireworks ban after animals left terrified and injured

Due to Oreo’s poor prognosis, he was put to sleep on welfare grounds.

Due to Oreo’s poor prognosis, he was put to sleep on welfare grounds.

Paisley Sheriff Court

Man failed to seek help for cat's broken leg for two weeks

16-year-old rescue dog seeks loving retirement home after struggling in kennels

The Scottish SPCA has received donations from Boston residents who wanted to give back after welcoming the Tartan Army

The Scottish SPCA has received donations from Boston residents who wanted to give back after welcoming the Tartan Army

Boston supporters repay Tartan Army visit with Scottish SPCA donations

Generic image of collie breed (illustrative purposes only).

Generic image of collie breed (illustrative purposes only).

Man BANNED from keeping animals after dogs found living in filth and obesity

The female bulldog cross, aged around five and described as emaciated, was found wandering by a farm in Ayrshire on Friday, June 26, before being taken to Vets Now in Kilmarnock.

The female bulldog cross, aged around five and described as emaciated, was found wandering by a farm in Ayrshire on Friday, June 26, before being taken to Vets Now in Kilmarnock.

SHOCKING image shows dog completely emaciated after wandering farm during heatwave

A tiny rabbit kit whose owner threatened to throw him in the bin has been given a second chance at life thanks to the dedication of Scottish SPCA staff in Glasgow.

A tiny rabbit kit whose owner threatened to throw him in the bin has been given a second chance at life thanks to the dedication of Scottish SPCA staff in Glasgow.

Tiny baby rabbit threatened with being 'thrown in bin' finds second chance at life

A baby swan has died after becoming tangled in fishing line at a popular east end pond in Glasgow.

A baby swan has died after becoming tangled in fishing line at a popular east end pond in Glasgow.

Baby swan dies after becoming tangled in fishing line at popular Glasgow pond

Peggy, a four to six-year-old dog, has spent more than a year at the Scottish SPCA’s Glasgow Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre after coming into care from a difficult background.

Peggy, a four to six-year-old dog, has spent more than a year at the Scottish SPCA’s Glasgow Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre after coming into care from a difficult background.

Sweet-natured dog 'not coping' at Glasgow shelter for over a year seeks forever home

Scottish SPCA warns that dogs can die in hot cars

Scottish SPCA warns that dogs can die in hot cars

Scottish SPCA warns of 'fatal consequences' of leaving dogs in hot cars

Crossbreed Nath has been at the centre for 350 days

Crossbreed Nath has been at the centre for 350 days

Isla, River and Nath seek forever homes after over 300 days at rescue centre

A frightened rescue dog and a grieving animal care worker found comfort in each other during a time of loss and uncertainty.

A frightened rescue dog and a grieving animal care worker found comfort in each other during a time of loss and uncertainty.

‘She saved my life and I saved hers’- Glasgow rescue dog helped worker through loss

Kirsten MacQuarrie, a chartered librarian from Glasgow, has been crowned Volunteer of the Year for 2026

Kirsten MacQuarrie, a chartered librarian from Glasgow, has been crowned Volunteer of the Year for 2026

'I am absolutely astonished' - Glasgow librarian crowned Volunteer of the Year 2026

Chase pictured in the property

Chase pictured in the property

Woman banned from keeping animals after putting pets at risk of danger

Scottish SPCA volunteer Kirsten MacQuarrie has been shortlisted for Volunteer of the Year

Scottish SPCA volunteer Kirsten MacQuarrie has been shortlisted for Volunteer of the Year

'It’s so exciting' - Scottish SPCA volunteer in running for national award

Two men have been banned from owning animals for five years after pleading guilty to failing to seek veterinary attention for their flea-infested cat.

Two men have been banned from owning animals for five years after pleading guilty to failing to seek veterinary attention for their flea-infested cat.

Two men banned from owning animals for five years after cat dies 'suffering everyday'

A Border Collie was found sitting in a debris-filled bathtub in a case of severe animal neglect.

A Border Collie was found sitting in a debris-filled bathtub in a case of severe animal neglect.

Dog found sitting in debris-filled bathtub in disgusting neglect case

Rosie Devlin has praised her three rescue dogs for helping her to manage living with MS

Rosie Devlin has praised her three rescue dogs for helping her to manage living with MS

'A dog is always there' - Three rescue dogs help former zookeeper live with MS

A male German Shepherd has been found today, almost completely emaciated.

A male German Shepherd has been found today, almost completely emaciated.

Dog found almost completely emaciated with open wounds in farm area

The Scottish SPCA are remindind the public that pet rabbits are not just for Easter

The Scottish SPCA are remindind the public that pet rabbits are not just for Easter

Scottish SPCA reminds public that pet rabbits are for life 'not just for Easter'

Animal rescue centre to close for good with 16 roles 'at risk'

The Scottish SPCA is warning the public not to underestimate the scale of the low-welfare puppy trade

The Scottish SPCA is warning the public not to underestimate the scale of the low-welfare puppy trade

Scottish SPCA issues fresh warning over low-welfare puppy trade

Dog found tied up outside Glasgow vet's prompts urgent appeal

Dog found tied up outside Glasgow vet's prompts urgent appeal

Dog found tied up outside Glasgow vet's prompts urgent appeal

The Scottish SPCA is helping to spread the word about neutering on World Spay Day 2026

The Scottish SPCA is helping to spread the word about neutering on World Spay Day 2026

'The kindest thing you can do' - Scottish SPCA urges people to neuter their pets

Stock image of a pair of otters.

Stock image of a pair of otters.

Two innocent otter cubs rescued from car engine after ‘life-threatening’ ordeal

Ripley and Rosa have been given a new loving home in Cumbernauld

Ripley and Rosa have been given a new loving home in Cumbernauld

'They have changed our lives' - Rescued terriers find forever home in Cumbernauld

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a dog was found abandoned in a field in the South Lanarkshire village of Crawford.

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a dog was found abandoned in a field in the South Lanarkshire village of Crawford.

Appeal after dog found with 'severe limp' abandoned in field lying on duvet

The 'fancy' pigeon was discovered in Paisley

The 'fancy' pigeon was discovered in Paisley

Search underway for owner of 'fancy' pigeon

American Bulldog

American Bulldog

SSPCA hits out after witnessing worst dog starvation case in 10 years

Outlander star Jamie Roy has been announced as a new ambassador for the Scottish SPCA

Outlander star Jamie Roy has been announced as a new ambassador for the Scottish SPCA

Outlander: Blood of my Blood star named ambassador for Scottish SPCA

The Scottish SPCA's Lanarkshire centre has handed out Christmas presents to it's animals

The Scottish SPCA's Lanarkshire centre has handed out Christmas presents to it's animals

Scottish SPCA spoils every animal with special Christmas gifts and treats

Jessica, and her Toy Poodle, Charlie.

Jessica, and her Toy Poodle, Charlie.

Pet owner nearly gave up traumatised poodle after grooming visit turned distressing

The Scottish SPCA has now said 'enough is enough'

The Scottish SPCA has now said 'enough is enough'

Scottish SPCA demands ban on fireworks ahead of Hogmanay celebrations this week

The puppies in the back of the van

The puppies in the back of the van

Prolific puppy dealer found with distressed dogs in car park sentenced

Woman convicted of neglecting weeks-old puppies found living on 'squalid' farm

MSPs and Scottish SPCA call for action on Scotland’s low-welfare puppy trade

MSPs and Scottish SPCA call for action on Scotland’s low-welfare puppy trade

'It is crucially important': MSPs back call to end Scotland's llegal puppy trade

The Scottish SPCA’s Dunbartonshire and West of Scotland Rescue and Rehoming Centre is inviting people to purchase a bauble for its tree to buy either a dog or cat a Christmas meal

The Scottish SPCA’s Dunbartonshire and West of Scotland Rescue and Rehoming Centre is inviting people to purchase a bauble for its tree to buy either a dog or cat a Christmas meal

Here's how a £2 bauble can bring a Christmas treat to rescue cats and dogs

Senior prosecutors and the Scottish SPCA are warning parents about the dangers of puppy farms

Senior prosecutors and the Scottish SPCA are warning parents about the dangers of puppy farms

Parents buying puppies as Christmas presents warned of potential crime links

Image: Newsquest

Image: Newsquest

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Man sentenced after starved dog found dead in crate on balcony

A member of the public found six kittens abandoned

A member of the public found six kittens abandoned

Six tiny kittens found abandoned on roadside as SPCA seeks answers

Smokey was affected during the outbreak

Smokey was affected during the outbreak

Glasgow animal rescue centre issues appeal amid cat flu outbreak

The Scottish SPCA attended McDonald’s residence following a call to the Helpline

The Scottish SPCA attended McDonald’s residence following a call to the Helpline

Ayr Sheriff Court

Woman left cat to die in filthy home with faeces and left 'severely emaciated'

Scottish SPCA and Erskine Veterans Charity come together to honour veterans and animals of war

Scottish SPCA and Erskine Veterans Charity come together to honour veterans and animals of war

Military veterans

'A wonderful thing': New partnership brings comfort to both veterans and animals

Scottish SPCA staff set date for strike due to 'chronic low pay' at animal charity

Scottish SPCA staff set date for strike due to 'chronic low pay' at animal charity

Scottish SPCA staff set date for strike due to 'chronic low pay' at animal charity

13-year-old Toothless found his forever home after arriving at the Scottish SPCA Glasgow Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre

13-year-old Toothless found his forever home after arriving at the Scottish SPCA Glasgow Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre

Elderly cat finds forever home after being nursed back to health by foster carer

Man in court after 19 birds of prey found 'injured, filthy, dehydrated'

The animals were found floating in the Forth and Clyde Canal

The animals were found floating in the Forth and Clyde Canal

Update after live animals dumped in Glasgow canal

Veterans are to benefit from a new partnership between Erskine Veterans Charity and the Scottish SPCA

Veterans are to benefit from a new partnership between Erskine Veterans Charity and the Scottish SPCA

New scheme connecting veterans with rescue animals bringing 'so much joy'