Teenager who abused snake which later died claims she only knew it was real when it hissed at her
A teenager who threw a snake across a road claimed she only realised it was real when it hissed at her.
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Farmer banned from keeping cattle after causing cows unnecessary suffering
A north east farmer has been banned from keeping cattle after three of his cows had to be put down.
Animal cruelty offenders to face five years in jail under new plans
The maximum prison sentence for people convicted of animal cruelty could increase dramatically under new proposals.
North-east responsible for one-quarter of all Scottish dog cruelty cases
More than one-quarter of all the dog owners caught behaving cruelly to their pets live in the north-east.
More than 100 dog cruelty cases in Aberdeen city and shire over last five years
More than 100 incidents of cruelty to animals were recorded by police in Aberdeen city and shire over the last five years, according to new figures.
Pet cat hit by air rifle pellet triggering safety fears in the Highlands and a huge vet bill
A family has been left heartbroken after a “deliberately cruel” attack on their pet cat with an air rifle.
Cat ‘lucky to be alive’ after shooting in Ellon
Animal welfare officers have said a cat is lucky to be alive after it was shot in a “sickening attack”.
Two more women charged over Aberdeen snake ‘abuse’ video
Two women, aged 18 and 19, have been charged in relation to allegedly causing a snake unnecessary suffering after police became aware of a video circulating on social media.
Ross Thomson backs electric shock fence ban for pets
Aberdeen South MP Ross Thomson has backed a full ban on using electric shocks to control pets - including containment fences as well as collars.
Any climb down on electric shock collars is “shameful” says Lib Dem MP
Any climb-down on plans for a total ban on electric shock collars for pets would be “shameful”, Lib Dem MP Tim Farron has said.
North-east MP Ross Thomson calls for tighter laws around puppy dealing in Scotland
A call for laws banning puppy dealing to be strengthened in Scotland has been made by Aberdeen South MP Ross Thomson.
Aberdeen man trained dog by “kicking it in genitals”
An Aberdeen man kicked his dog “in the genitals” as a way of training the animal not to run away, a court heard yesterday.
MSPs call for tougher sentences for animal cruelty
MSPs gathered outside Holyrood with animal rights campaigners yesterday calling on colleagues to support plans for tougher sentences on animal cruelty.
Mum calls for tougher sentences for animal cruelty after yobs blend pet gecko
The owner of a pet gecko that was shredded in a blender in a “chillingly evil” act has backed calls for much longer prison sentences for animal cruelty crimes.
Gecko killer to go back to court over job lie
A man who killed two pet lizards in what judged branded a “chillingly evil” act will be hauled back to court after lying to the court about his job to get a softer sentence.
This small dog was dumped in the north-east with broken bones and a severe infection
The Scottish SPCA has appealed for information after a dog was found dumped in the north-east with broken bones and a severe infection.
Man banned from keeping animals caught with puppy
A man who was banned from keeping animals after he repeatedly kicked a puppy until it bled has admitted buying another dog.
Gull put down after being snared by illegal trap in Aberdeenshire
A common gull had to be put down after walkers spotted it struggling in an illegal trap on an Aberdeenshire hill.
Man branded danger to animals after throwing parrot around a room
A teenager who threw his pet parrot around in a drink and drug-fuelled rage narrowly avoided being locked up yesterday - but was branded a "danger to animals".
Drunk Aberdeen teen slapped mother and threw pet parrot across room
A teenager has admitted going on a drink and drug-fuelled rampage on New Years Day, during which he attacked his mother - and her parrot.
Swans killed with shotgun on north-east beach
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after two swans were cruelly shot and killed in Aberdeenshire.
Two charged after illegal Scottish fox hunt
Two men have been charged with wildlife offences after video footage emerged of a hunt in the Scottish Borders.
VIDEO: Warning after north-east dogs badly injured by burning rubbish at beach
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17 canaries found left for dead taped up in box at side of road
More than a dozen canaries were found left for dead after being trapped in a sealed-up cardboard box and dumped at the side of a rural road.
Heartache at gruesome injuries gunman inflicted on family cat
A Moray woman has spoken about her family's heartache after their pet cat sustained "gruesome" gunshot injuries.
Aberdeenshire gamekeeper convicted following brutal death of badger
An Aberdeenshire gamekeeper has been convicted of snaring offences which caused the death of a badger following an SSPCA investigation.
£4,000 reward to find the person who sexually-violated and stabbed this Aberdeenshire pony
A reward offered after a pony was stabbed and sexually violated has been raised to £4,000.
VIDEO: CCTV footage shows family pet dragged from its home
Despicable dog-snatchers were caught on camera dragging a beloved family pet by the scruff of his neck from his owner's back garden in West Yorkshire before bundling him in the back of a van and driving off.
Married father-of-three admits sexually attacking a horse
A married father-of-three has admitted sexually attacking a horse.
VIDEO: Cruel yob who kept dogs in a pen full of faeces filmed himself kicking a wild bunny
Zamual Mallinson was found guilty of keeping a dog used for dog fighting and of failing to ensure the needs of other dogs he owned following a three day trial.
Police investigate cats found with “unexplained injuries” in Buckie
Domestic cats found with "unexplained injuries" in Buckie have sparked a police investigation.
Foal fights for life after being set on fire
A foal is fighting for his life a week after being doused in inflammable liquid and set alight.