Dog Control Coalition urges PM to delay American XL Bully ban
The Dog Control Coalition has urged the Prime Minister to delay the introduction of the ban on XL Bully dogs scheduled to come into force on 31 December 2023.
Scottish Government considers ban on snare traps
The Scottish government is seeking views on whether the use of snare traps could be banned or if any exemptions should be considered.
Scottish SPCA sees Pet Aid demand increase amid cost-of-living crisis
The Scottish SPCA has seen demand for its Pet Aid service "skyrocket", due to the continuing cost-of-living crisis.
West Lothian doggy daycare collects donations for Pet Aid campaign
Doggy daycare PawHaus, in Livingston, West Lothian, is collecting donations for the Pet Aid campaign on behalf of the Scottish SPCA.
Dog charities receiving high call numbers from owners who cannot afford their pets
Pet owners are increasingly unable to afford their animals as the cost-of-living crisis bites, figures released by dog charities reveal.
Edinburgh dog walkers warned after dog eats poison in park
Animal charity the SPCA is warning dog walkers to be vigilant after a dog ingested poison in Dovecot Park, Edinburgh, on 22 June.
Paisley dog walker fined for causing ‘unnecessary’ suffering to pet
A Paisley dog walker has been handed an £800 fine following an investigation by Scottish SPCA officers.