Scottish SPCA

The charity has seen a 24% increase in people getting in touch about giving up their pets.

Drop-in session to learn more about animal charity’s plans

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

Gary is looking for a new home with an experienced and patient owner.

Scottish SPCA is ferreting out a new home for Gary

Salt and Pepper are currently in the care of the Angus rehoming centre, which is also seeking some Christmas support.

Animal charity is seeking support to give charges a happy Christmas

Beagle cross Isla is looking for someone to share spirited adventures in the outdoors.

Scottish SPCA seeking a new home for Beagle cross Isla

Lil Goose is currently in the care of the Scottish SPCA’s rehoming centre at Petterden.

Scottish SPCA seeking home for Syrian hamster

Since 2020, the Scottish SPCA has taken in 1816 rabbits.

Charity seeking homes for abundance of bunnies

Oscar is currently looking for his new home after being cared for by the Scottish SPCA.

Oscar is seeking his new home

Gromit has been looking for a new home for 136 days.

Sign training help for Gromit

Macy the rabbit will require a large area to live in, either indoors or outdoors.

Aurora and Macy ideal pets for right homes

Maggie is a 14-year-old Shetland pony seeking an owner who has the patience to help her come out of her shell.

Doug the dug among this week's pets looking for a new family

Gizmo has an abundance of energy and loves to chase his toys and have a good run around.

Gizmo and Pixie on the lookout for new homes

Animals in need, injured or in distress can be reported to the Scottish SPCA’s animal helpline on 03000 999 999.

Angus pets looking for permanent homes

Luke has a big personality is happy to be handled, although when overstimulated he can give a little nip.

Snakes and ferret in need of new homes

Cleocatra and Dolly Purrton are looking for a new home together.

New homes for pets means 'tomorrow is forever'

Dorito is a beautiful long-haired ginger cat who needs a special home.

Furry trio looking for the right fit with new owners

Harold the rabbit is only six months old but already likes to be in charge.

Pets are just waiting to find new homes

Nibbles is an inquisitive Syrian hamster who is always interested in what is going on around her.

Pets of the Week - Four-legged friends waiting for you

Anyone with concerns about the welfare of an animal should contact the Scottish SPCA’s animal helpline on 03000 999 999.

New home needed for a lurcher left in the lurch

George is a shy cat who, with the right owner, will be a wonderful and loving companion.

Pets of the Week - Tinsel head and ‘shoalders’ above the rest

The Scottish SPCA set up the Pet Aid service to support people and pets who are struggling during the cost-of-living crisis.

Scotmid donates 400 boxes to Pet Aid initiative

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Walking dogs in hot weather ‘as deadly as a hot car’

Maisie is a shy young cat who is looking for a patient owner and an adult-only home with no other pets.

Can you give a home to a pet in need?

Maisie spends most of her time hiding in her bed, and will need an understanding owner who can help her settle in to her new home.

Beautiful cat ready to move on to new home

Dasher can be shy around new people, but once familiar he enjoys socialising.

Dasher, Juno and Catrick seeking homes

Pea is a young corn snake seeking an experience owner with knowledge of its species.

Pets of the Week - a new trio looking for new homes

Bryce is a great dog who is friendly to everyone he meets – humans and canines alike.

Pets of the Week - New homes being sought for lurcher and cats

The Angus rehoming centre is seeking new owners for long-haired guinea pigs Mr Morris and Sonny.

Centre seeking home for bonded pair

Angelo is looking for a new owner who can look after his continuing health needs.

Animal charity looking to rehome exotic trio

Cookie is a sociable rabbit who would get along well with a companion.

Cookie and Mayo seeking the right accompaniment

Russell is a shy lionhead crossbreed who is looking for an experienced owner.

Charity aims to pair loving pets with loving homes

Oscar the Patterdale Terrier is looking for a home where he can run around and let off steam.

Two handsome hounds with an abundance of energy

Can you give Russell the rabbit a new home? He is currently seeking an experienced owner.

Can you offer Russell and Linguine new homes?

Walter is a lovable character who will need a large enclosure with plenty of toys to help him explore and stay entertained.

Pets of the Week - Can you give a new home to feline pair?

The charity responded to more than 4000 calls across the Angus and Dundee area last year, and rehomed over 200 pets.

Angus rescue centre rehomes more than 200 pets

Can you offer an animal a loving home? If so get in touch with the local SSPCA branch.

Maverick and Goose looking for somewhere to land

Oscar is just one of more than 78 ferrets currently seeking a new home.

Charity in business to rehome ferrets

Sharon Comrie is marking 50 years with the Scottish SPCA. A former manager of the charity’s Angus rehoming centre, she now co-ordinates fundraising.

Sharon marks 50 years of caring for animals

There are a host of animals seeking their forever homes. Contact the SSPCA for more information.

Pudding and Frank are seeking loving homes

Animal welfare organisations have backed Maurice Golden's motion to have electric shock collars banned completely.

Backing for renewed bid to ban ‘shock’ collars

Dumpling can be quite shy but her true personality shines through once she is settled.

Dumpling and Taz are Pets of the Week

Cosmo is seeking an owner with experience of handling nervous cats.

Cosmo and Oscar seek experienced owners

Kirriemuir Food Hub backing Scottish SPCA's Pet Aid initiative
Kirriemuir Food Hub is backing the Scottish SPCA’s Pet Aid initiative while the charity is seeing more demand for its services as the cost-of-living crisis cont...

The Scottish SPCA won the 2022 employee poll to be BEAR Charity of the Year.

BEAR charity donations exceed previous total

Border collie Jarvis is typical of his breed, very active and full of energy.

Jarvis and Fester are seeking new homes

Persian pussy Pearl is seeking a quiet, adult-only home or one with older children.

Pearl and Sprout are seeking new owners

Gizmo is seeking a quiet, calm and adult-only home where she can enjoy undivided attention.

Seeking new homes for Teddy and Gizmo

Duke was in the care of the Angus centre for 300 days before a new home was found for him.

Scottish SPCA issues 365 challenge during Scottish Animal Week

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Duke has been looking for a new permanent home for around 200 days.

Seeking a regal new home for Duke

Daffodil can be nippy but would make a great pet.

Can you give an adorable rescue pet a new start in life?

Duke is one of the dogs currently in the care of the Scottish SPCA's rehoming centre at Petterden.

Scottish SPCA issues urgent appeal for essential items

The Scottish SPCA has had an influx of ferrets to its rehoming centres.

Flood of ferrets prompts rehoming plea

Gunther the ferret has been in the centres care for more than 350 days.

Angus rehoming centre seeking permanent homes for small animals

Natasha MacKinnon, head of Scottish SPCA fundraising, is pictured with Gillian Laurie, BEAR Scotland's correspondence officer.

Scottish SPCA adopted by BEAR

Daniel is looking for his forever home - could it be yours?

Adorable rescue pets looking for their forever homes - can you help?

Reunited...Rescue dogs Hendrix and Skye have found their forever home together.

Happy ending for handsome Hendrix one year on from appeal to find him a home

The puffins were cared for at the charity's National Wildlife Rescue Centre before their release near Elie.

Puffin found injured on Montrose beach successfully released

Scottish SPCA seeking permanent homes for animals in Angus centre

Red, as he was after he first arrived at the Scottish SPCA after being found abandoned in Fife.

Scottish SPCA helps heal broken bones and broken hearts

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