Take Action: Consultation on proposed ban for keeping hens in cages
UK Government launches consultation into banning cages for hens.
MAJOR WIN: Bill to ban greyhound racing passes Stage One!
With an astounding vote in favour of the Bill to ban Greyhound racing in Scotland, the Bill has passed stage 1 and will now move to stage 2!
Animal Concern Now Recruiting New Trustees
Animal Concern is now recruiting new trustees to help shape the future for animals!
Organic salmon farms attempt to evade public scrutiny
The Soil Association is appealing a UK Information Commissioner decision and consulting on standards for organic farmed salmon.
Guga hunt protest turns attention to NatureScot
It’s time to put an end to the Guga Hunt. NaturScot has a responsibility to protect the Gannet population from this senseless slaughter.
How could the proposed ban on protesting against animal testing impact Scotland?
Animal Concern takes a look at the recent House of Lords vote concerning proposed restrictions on protesting against animal testing and how the ban could affect Scotland, if it is passed.
Animal Concern Welcomes New Policy & Research Lead!
With an Undergraduate degree in Scots Law with English Law, involvement in Freedom of Information reform, and an array of experience around parliamentary proceedings, we are thrilled to welcome Annie Barber as our Research & Policy Lead!
Government Moves to Criminalise Protest Against Animal Testing
Animal Concern calls on the Government to protect our fundamental right to protest and put animal's rights ahead of the interests of organisations practicing animal testing.
Help End the Guga Hunt In Scotland
The guga hunt is a tradition where a group of men from Ness, the northernmost village on the Isle of Lewis, travel to the remote island of Sula Sgeir to capture and kill a large amount of young Northern Gannet chicks (also known as guga).
England’s new Animal Welfare Strategy – how does Scotland compare?
On Monday, the UK government released its new Animal Welfare Strategy which they are calling the “biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation”.
Animal Concern Welcomes New Campaigner!
We are thrilled to welcome Devon Docherty as Animal Concern’s new campaigner!
How Many Animals Must Suffer?
Every year an increasing number of reports come in on the horrific impact fireworks have on animals. Sylvie the rescue greyhound was nearly lost to the terror of fireworks.
Tackling The Terror of Fireworks
Every council in Scotland has the authority to introduce Firework Control Zones. It is up to residents in each council to pressure their local council to help protect those who are vulnerable to the impacts of fireworks. Read on to learn more…
Wild Fish Threatened by 75,000 Escapees
75, 000 reasons why salmon farms are a bad idea as fragile wild fish populations face farm salmon compromising their genetic survival.
Major Fail for HOYS
The Horse of the Year Show did nothing to stop the ongoing practice of depriving heavy horses of their tails at this year’s show, making their claim that “we will continue to champion the horse, as well as working on our wider responsibility to support the modernisation of practices within the sport.” meaningless.
Big Win for Greyhounds in Scotland!
A big step forward for the Bill to ban Greyhound racing in Scotland!
Bill to Ban Greyhound Racing Introduced to Parliament
Unbound the Greyhound coalition were present in full force at the Scottish Parliament to support the introduction of MSP Mark Ruskell’s Bill that seeks to put an end to Greyhound racing in Scotland.
Great Yorkshire Show Rules that “Horses Must Have Tails”
It’s been over a year since the practice of shaving up to 90% of the tail off draft horses was brought to our attention, and since then, we’ve gained incredible support and awareness.
Loch Long Salmon Farm back on the table
Salmon farming using semi-closed containment technology is not the solution Loch Long Salmon wants us to believe, and Loch Long in Trossochs National Park should not be used for this experiment.
The Final Straw for Fireworks
The deaths of mother red panda, Ginger, on the 31st October, and her cub Roxie on the 5th November amid firework explosions at Edinburgh zoo have made national headlines. There can be no more excuses - public firework displays must stop.
