THE Scottish SPCA currently operates seven permanent animal rescue and rehoming centres across Scotland.

Meet some of Scotland’s loneliest pets who are looking for forever homes after spending months in a rescue centre.

Olive and seven other dogs were left to die inside a filthy flat in Dundee - and her puppies were not found.

XL bully dogs will be banned in Scotland after owners in England took their pets there to dump them to get round new licensing controls south of the border. Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf ...

Dogs are devoted companions, amazing friends and a comforting presence in our lives, often making our house feel more like a home. Dogs are often known as "man's best friend" and for a very good ...

Captain, a 12-year-old Staffie-cross, spent 1,165 days and four Christmases at Dogs Trust Glasgow before finding a new owner. Affectionately known as “Captain Cuddles” or “Cappy”, the dog will ...

A survivor of one of Scotland's most notorious puppy trade cases has visited a school to promote animal welfare education.

A dog has died after it fell off the edge of a cliff in Orkney, despite a major rescue operation by coastguard teams. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited ...

Almost every breed of dog has a rescue organization to find homes for animals that have been abused and neglected. In Portage, Nels and Carol Petersen want to establish a Scottish Terrier rescue. The ...