animal cruelty
RSPCA appeal after dumped dog found in ‘shocking’ condition with tumour
Kildrummy’s new owners planning to eradicate cruelty from estate with ban on hunting
Call for ban on exploitative sale of puppies to be considered for parliamentary debate
Pair in court accused of causing unnecessary suffering to dog
Police report surge in reports of dog owners harming pets
Aberdeenshire property raided and animals seized as ‘barbaric’ dog fighting probed
Offenders found guilty of serious cruelty to animals face five-year prison sentence under new laws
Investigation launched after Borris the cat’s whiskers burned off
Puppy farm pair caused scores of animals to suffer
North-east pair convicted of causing scores of animals ‘unnecessary suffering’ at puppy farm
Teenager who abused snake which later died claims she only knew it was real when it hissed at her
Farmer banned from keeping cattle after causing cows unnecessary suffering
Animal cruelty offenders to face five years in jail under new plans
North-east responsible for one-quarter of all Scottish dog cruelty cases
More than 100 dog cruelty cases in Aberdeen city and shire over last five years
Pet cat hit by air rifle pellet triggering safety fears in the Highlands and a huge vet bill
Cat ‘lucky to be alive’ after shooting in Ellon
Two more women charged over Aberdeen snake ‘abuse’ video
Ross Thomson backs electric shock fence ban for pets
Any climb down on electric shock collars is “shameful” says Lib Dem MP
North-east MP Ross Thomson calls for tighter laws around puppy dealing in Scotland
Aberdeen man trained dog by “kicking it in genitals”
MSPs call for tougher sentences for animal cruelty
