Articles tagged "Animal welfare" | STV News

News / Animal welfare

Introduce ‘real ban’ on electric shock dog collars, MSPs tell Scottish Government

Politics

'Real ban' needed to stop 'cruel' electric shock dog collars

3 months ago

Welfare charity call for ban on rabbit sales and breeding as rescue centres face rise in abandoned pets

Scotland

Bunny ban: Calls to pause rabbit sales as rescue centres overwhelmed

6 months ago

Abandoned baby otter rescued from roadside near Marr in Aberdeenshire by animal welfare charity

North East & Tayside

Abandoned baby otter rescued from roadside by animal welfare charity

7 months ago

Charities warn Scots not to dump pumpkins in woodlands as danger posed to hedgehogs

Scotland

Scots urged not to dump pumpkins in woodlands to protect hedgehogs

7 months ago

Three puppies found abandoned on country road ‘in great amount of distress’ in Scottish borders

Edinburgh & East

Three puppies found abandoned on country road 'in great amount of distress'

8 months ago

Opera actress starts petition after her beloved cat was hit by a car in London

UK & International

Opera actress starts petition after beloved cat killed by car

1 year ago

Dozens of puffins discovered washed up on Orkney beach

Scotland

Dozens of puffins discovered washed up on Orkney beach

1 year ago

Call for review of Dangerous Dogs Act after 30 years in force

Scotland

Call for review of Dangerous Dogs Act after 30 years in force

2 years ago

Pigs ‘hammered to death’ at farm supplying big supermarkets

North East & Tayside

Pigs ‘hammered to death’ at farm supplying big supermarkets

2 years ago

Fly-tipping linked to surge in lead poisoning animal deaths

Scotland

Fly-tipping linked to surge in lead poisoning animal deaths

2 years ago

Pet cat found dead in wire trap sparks investigation

North East & Tayside

Pet cat found dead in wire trap sparks investigation

2 years ago

Dog that lost leg after being thrown out vehicle seeks new home

Scotland

Dog that lost leg after being thrown out vehicle seeks new home

3 years ago

Scottish SPCA reveals unusual animal rescues during lockdown

Scotland

Scottish SPCA reveals unusual animal rescues during lockdown

3 years ago

First case of Covid-19 in a cat confirmed in the UK

Scotland

First case of Covid-19 in a cat confirmed in the UK

3 years ago

Appeal to track down owner of stray horse found in field

Appeal to track down owner of stray horse found in field

3 years ago

Centre manager has helped to rehome 13,000 dogs in 25 years

Edinburgh & East

Centre manager has helped to rehome 13,000 dogs in 25 years

3 years ago

Appeal after crow caught in ‘barbaric’ illegal trap at park

Edinburgh & East

Appeal after crow caught in ‘barbaric’ illegal trap at park

3 years ago

Fox survives brush with danger after hiding under car bonnet

Edinburgh & East

Fox survives brush with danger after hiding under car bonnet

3 years ago

1 2 Older →

Today's Top Stories

Pharmacists warn vital services face cuts unless rising costs met by Scottish Government

Scotland

Pharmacists warn vital services face cuts due to rising costs

Tuesday set to be hottest day of year so far with areas reaching 25C

Scotland

Tuesday set to be hottest day of year so far with areas reaching 25C

Nicola Sturgeon thinking ‘long and hard’ about becoming foster parent amid promise to champion young people

Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon thinking 'long and hard' about becoming foster parent

Over 8,000 nursery staff absent due to mental health issues, figures show

Scotland

Thousands of nursery staff absent 'over mental health'

Pubs and restaurants call for support as energy bills soar over 81%

Scotland

Pubs and restaurants call for support as energy bills soar over 81%

Poll shows problem with ‘London-centric system’, says Gordon Brown

Politics

Poll shows problem with ‘London-centric system’, says Gordon Brown

MSPs seek views on changes to Scottish bankruptcy law

Scotland

Views sought on changes to Scottish bankruptcy law

Popular Videos

Scottish Government: Mesh patients wait ‘in agony’ for confirmation of US removal surgery

Mesh patients wait 'in agony' for confirmation of US removal surgery

Kirrie Connections: Demand for ‘lifeline’ service in Angus for dementia sufferers rockets

North East & Tayside

'Lifeline' dementia support hub to expand as demand for service soars

Gran who suffered near-fatal heart attack designs tartan to support Aberdeen Royal Infirmary medics

North East & Tayside

Gran who survived heart attack designs tartan for medics who saved her

Edinburgh University: Common drugs can be used to treat dementia-linked strokes, trial shows

Edinburgh & East

Common drugs can be used to treat dementia-linked strokes, trial shows

Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team celebrates 60 years of service

Highlands & Islands

Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team celebrate 60 years of service

Latest in Politics

Scottish deposit return scheme ‘may go ahead with glass included’, Tory MSP says

Politics

Deposit return scheme 'may go ahead with glass included', Tory MSP says

UK Government ‘blocking Holyrood at every turn’ on deposit return scheme, claims Lorna Slater

Politics

UK Government 'blocking Holyrood at every turn', claims Lorna Slater

Scottish Government: More than 2,200 Scots ‘waiting two years or more for surgery’, figures show

Politics

More than 2,200 Scots 'waiting two years or more for surgery'

Plans for supermarket price caps on basic food as health secretary Steve Barclay details ‘opt-in’ scheme

Politics

Plans for supermarket price caps on basic food such as bread and milk

‘Horrifying’ rise in Scots needing emergency cash grants to pay for basics, Scottish Welfare Fund figures show

Politics

‘Horrifying’ rise in Scots needing emergency cash to pay for basics

Third of NHS scanners older than recommended lifespan, figures show

Politics

Third of NHS scanners 'older than recommended lifespan'

Home Office aims to deter Channel crossings from Albania with ad campaign

Politics

Home Office aims to deter Channel crossings with ad campaign

Trending Now