‘Scottish’ newspaper platforms English charity warning of dangerous ‘refugee’ dog organisations that cannot operate in Scotland and cannot be bothered to helpfully inform its readers of the details of the law in Scotland

Professor John Robertson OBA In the Daily Record on 28 July, 2025, the above and: Buying or adopting a dog always comes with risks, namely around the canine’s health and/or how likely they are to lash out or not take to training as well as the owner would hope. There are also circumstances that can exacerbate these risks, and it turned out importing dogs into the UK is one of them, according to an animal charity, which is calling for stricter regulations on animal rescues doing just that. The RSPCA has cited concerns about disease risks and behavioural issues, just as government statistics show … Continue reading ‘Scottish’ newspaper platforms English charity warning of dangerous ‘refugee’ dog organisations that cannot operate in Scotland and cannot be bothered to helpfully inform its readers of the details of the law in Scotland

The importance of distinguishing the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals from the less-caring Royal [English] version

From the Guardian today, above, and this below: The BBC presenter Chris Packham and the former Green party leader Caroline Lucas have resigned from the RSPCA animal-welfare charity, accusing the organisation of “legitimising cruelty”. It comes after an undercover investigation from Animal Rising, which campaigns for a plant-based food system, used hidden cameras to reveal animal cruelty at RSPCA-approved abattoirs. Packham, who was RSPCA president, and Lucas, who was vice-president, criticised the charity’s response to the videos. “I believe the charity has lost sight of its mandate to protect all animals from cruelty and suffering,” Packham said. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/21/chris-packham-and-caroline-lucas-accuse-rspca-of-legitimising-cruelty For decades, I’ve noticed Scots talk of … Continue reading The importance of distinguishing the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals from the less-caring Royal [English] version