Last week, results from a survey commissioned jointly by Eurogroup for Animals and Compassion in World Farming on the opinions of the UK and specifically the Scottish public on fish welfare, were released. Here are some of the key findings from the survey: 63% of the Scottish public, and 68% of the UK public, believe… Read more
Scotland should keep up with England on puppy sales reforms
OneKind has welcomed the announcement by Environment Secretary Michael Gove that the UK government intends to ban third party puppy and kitten sales in England. Confirming the government’s support for the prominent Lucy’s Law campaign, Defra has published a consultation on an outright ban that will mean anyone looking to buy or adopt a puppy or kitten… Read more
Calls increase for a moratorium on the salmon farming industry in Scotland.
Animal campaigns charity OneKind has launched a petition to the Scottish Parliament with partners Scottish Salmon Think-Tank, Save Seil Sound and the Salmon Aquaculture Reform Network Scotland (SARNS) calling for a moratorium on the expansion of the salmon farming industry until welfare and environmental concerns are addressed. It comes as the aquaculture industry, backed by… Read more
Why I’m walking the Kiltwalk for #TeamOneKind
Hi everyone! I’m Sarah and I’m the Project Officer for OneKind, looking into fish welfare on salmon farms in Scotland. This Sunday 19th I am doing something different- taking part in the Dundee Kiltwalk, where I will be walking 25 miles to raise money for OneKind! So why have I decided to take on this… Read more
OneKind calls for urgent action in response to news of severe declines of mountain hares
In response to a newly published study that has found catastrophic declines in mountain hare numbers on moorlands in the eastern Highlands, Harry Huyton, OneKind Director, said: “This research is the final nail in the coffin for the Scottish Government’s policy of inaction in the face of relentless persecution of mountain hares on grouse moors…. Read more
Lonely Scotland – A new guide to wildlife persecution in Scotland
Today OneKind has published Lonely Scotland – A guide to hunting, trapping and wildlife persecution in Scotland. You can order your copy here. The OneKind team are often asked about traps. Ramblers, mountain bikers, dog walkers and others enjoying the countryside come across a snare or a Fenn trap and will call us to find… Read more
Meet our volunteers – Ali and Mark from Dufftown
Our volunteers are the reason for a lot of OneKind’s successes. From signing petitions to helping raise awareness at our event stalls, our volunteer teams are always out supporting us – joining the fight to end animal cruelty in Scotland. We want to share our volunteer stories to highlight their passion for our cause and… Read more
New report exposes serious welfare issues on Scottish salmon farms
Scotland’s animal campaigns charity has released a new report highlighting the serious welfare issues on Scotland’s salmon farms. Fish welfare on Scotland’s salmon farms exposes a number of welfare breaches including mass mortality, sea lice infestations, disease and escapes. Scotland is the largest producer of farmed Atlantic salmon in the EU, and the third largest… Read more
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