A new film, narrated by Chris Packham, describes in vivid detail the grim reality associated with grouse shooting. Earlier this year, a male hen harrier was caught in an illegal spring trap set next to its nest site on a grouse moor. The bird was caught by its leg in the trap, yet despite emergency veterinary attention it didn’t survive. However,… Read more
How to talk about animal welfare for New Conversations Day
Hi! My name is Kirsty and I’m one of OneKind’s social media and stall volunteers. In celebration of New Conversations Day, I thought I’d share a few tips and tricks with you all; ideas for how to bring up OneKind with your friends, family, and anyone else you may find yourself chatting to. As passionate… Read more
“Game-changing” proposals to protect Scotland’s wild foxes and hares
OneKind animal protection charity has hailed as “game-changing” a proposal by Alison Johnstone MSP to introduce a real ban on fox hunting with dogs in Scotland, and to give full protection to wild hares. Alison Johnstone’s proposal for a Protection and Conservation of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Bill (the “fox and hare Bill”) was launched on… Read more
OneKind Volunteer awarded Edinburgh Inspiring Volunteer Award
The Inspiring Volunteer Awards are dedicated to volunteers who give their time, energy and commitment to causes and people around Edinburgh. Now on it’s 13th year, this ceremony recognises volunteers from all walks of life, have a whole range of skills and abilities, and make their impact in a huge variety of ways. We couldn’t… Read more
Charity calls on walkers in Scotland to report snares
Leading animal campaigns charity OneKind is calling on members of the public to report any snares or snaring incidents they find while out walking in Scotland. OneKind has long-campaigned for a ban on the use, sale and manufacture of the traps, and in 2011 the charity set up SnareWatch, an information-sharing and report facility about… Read more
Our volunteer Edinburgh group meeting, May 2019
With our Fife group now hosting regular meetings, an Edinburgh volunteer meet-up was long overdue. As a result, our new volunteer Vesalina set to work arranging a date for supporters to come together and talk about ways in which they’d like to help us. The gathering was held in our Montrose Terrace office and allowed… Read more
OneKind welcomes consultation on General Licences in Scotland
Leading Scottish animal campaigns charity OneKind has welcomed news that Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is set to launch a consultation on General Licences in Scotland. The 12-week consultation is due to open later this year and will ask stakeholders for their views on how General Licences work in practice, what they should cover and how… Read more
EU elections – what are the Scottish candidates’ commitments to animals?
Let’s set Brexit aside for a moment, if we can … The European Parliament has the power to ensure better welfare for millions of farmed, companion and wild animals across the EU. That’s why the current EU elections will have a major impact on potential improvements for animal welfare in the next five years, and… Read more
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 30
- Next Page »
