Tag: animal welfare

Scots falconer’s petition to be debated by MSPs

A SCOTS falconer’s call for the Scottish Government to amend its animal welfare legislation has reached the floor of the Scottish Parliament. In a meeting...

15% of Scots give up lockdown pets due to cost-of-living

PROPERTY development company, Barratt Developments Scotland has launched a pet food collection drive in support of animal welfare charities. Research reveals fifteen per cent of...

New report highlights 1 million chickens dying every week for cheap meat

A NEW report has highlighted that 61 million chickens died before slaughter last year as a result of major welfare issues. The report from animal welfare charity...

Scots mum traumatised after ‘out of control Akita rips chunks of flesh from dog’s neck’

A SCOTS mum has been left traumatised after an out-of-control Akita grabbed her dog by the neck and threw him around like a rag...

Vets welcome Government consultation on the welfare of livestock at transport

A VETINARY association has welcomed  the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) plans for a consultation on animal welfare. The consultation by Defra...

Scottish SPCA spent over £650k on animals caught in court cases last year

New data has shown the Scottish SPCA provided temporary refuge to over 1,700 animals in 2019 at a cost of over £650,000. Temporary refuge is...

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