Charities release polling following revelations of the shocking extent of mountain hare slaughter in Scotland New figures have revealed overwhelming public support for increased protection of Scotland’s iconic mountain hare. Polling commissioned by the League Against Cruel Sports and OneKind show that 83% of the Scottish public think hare culling should be regulated or made… Read more
New data reveals extent of mountain hare persecution in Scotland
Data which has been released under Freedom of Information rules has revealed for the first time the true extent of mountain hare persecution in Scotland. Mountain hare killing in Scotland is unmonitored and unregulated during the open season, which runs from 1st August to 28th February, and until now the only estimated number of mountain… Read more
Grouse moor management under fire again as footage reveals more horrors
Warning: This video contains footage which may disturb viewers Following an expose of the slaughter of mountain hares in the Highlands, charities have released further evidence of the shocking reality of grouse moor management in Scotland. OneKind and the League Against Cruel Sports have today (Sunday 13th May) released new footage which shows another part… Read more
OneKind welcomes public consultation on responsible dog ownership
Animal protection charity OneKind has today (Friday 4 May) welcomed the launch of a public consultation on responsible dog ownership in Scotland. The consultation has been launched by Christine Grahame SNP MSP ahead of her proposed Member’s Bill in the Scottish Parliament. The Bill aims to encourage people to only buy dogs from reputable breeders… Read more
OneKind issues warning to pet owners about the danger of snares
Animal protection charity OneKind is warning pet owners across Britain to beware of snares, with hundreds of thousands thought to be set across the country every spring. The charity’s SnareWatch.org website has recently received a number of reports of dogs and cats caught in the wire traps, with devastating results. Gary Wright’s cocker spaniel Murphy… Read more
Gamekeepers invite First Minister to learn about hare culls
Gamekeepers have invited the First Minister to visit a moor to ‘learn’ about hare culling. This follows the release of footage of hare killing on grouse moors by OneKind, the League Against Cruel Sports and Lush last week. In response to the a question about the footage, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP said: “Large-scale culling of… Read more
OneKind welcomes First Minister’s opposition to large-scale mountain hare culls.
Today, in response to a question in the Scottish Parliament from Green MSP Alison Johnstone, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP said: “Large-scale culling of mountain hares could put the conservation status at risk and that is clearly unacceptable.” The question followed footage released today (Thursday 29th March) from an investigation carried out by OneKind, The… Read more
Shocking expose of mass killing of Scotland’s mountain hares
Extraordinary footage from an investigation carried out by OneKind, League Against Cruel Sports and Lush has revealed the brutal, military style mass killing of Scotland’s mountain hares on grouse moors. Campaigners supported by Chris Packham are calling on the Scottish Government to take immediate action and end the killing. Mountain hare shooting is one of… Read more
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