Views sought on plans to increase prison terms for animal cruelty
PLANS to strengthen animal welfare laws could see offenders jailed for up to five years.
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WATCH: ‘A dog is for life, not just for Christmas:’ 40 years on, the slogan that still resonates
IT'S been 40 years since the iconic slogan 'A dog is for life, not just for Christmas' was launched by animal charity, the Dog's Trust.
Public asked to report animal abuse in wake of Ballantrae farm court case
PEOPLE in South Ayrshire are being urged to report all cases of animals and livestock abuse following a recent case heard at Ayr Sheriff Court.
WATCH: “Shocking” footage shows diseased and damaged fish on Scottish salmon farm
ANIMAL campaigns charity OneKind has released shocking new footage which raises serious animal welfare concerns on a salmon farm in Scotland.
WATCH: The number of homeless animals in Scotland rises 44% and continues to increase
TODAY is International Homeless Animals Day - the day of the year which highlights pet overpopulation across the world.
Scottish rescue dogs enjoy a summer holiday at private beach on Loch Lomond
A DONATIONS boost to help less fortunate dogs in the country has been inspired by a huge surge in pet staycations across Scotland.
Scottish SPCA charity re-homes thousands of pets
SCOTLAND'S largest animal charity has re-homed more than 4800 pets this year.
Animals have always been my pet passion and this is my dream job, says new SSPCA boss Kirsteen Campbell
SHE is the new guardian of Scotland’s animals but Kirsteen Campbell has been caring for them since her childhood.
Scottish SPCA looks to sue cruel puppy trader over £375,000 cost of saving animals he mistreated
A CRUEL puppy trader is facing a £375,000 bill from the charity which had to care for his dogs.
Meet Lulu the rabbit, our pet of the week who’s looking for a new home
MEET adorable rabbit Lulu, who was given to an SSPCA centre after her owner could no longer care for her.
Former SSPCA charity fat cat is asking £1.1m for luxury home
SCOTLAND’S former top charity fat cat is heading for pastures new – after putting his horsey home and stables up for sale.