Press releases

Glasgow and Edinburgh lit up with calls to end greyhound racing 29-08-23

A group of 9 animal welfare organisations is sending a clear message to the Scottish Government to phase out dog racing in Scotland. Read more

Scottish animal welfare charity and patron Chris Packham welcome Scottish Government’s plan to ban snares 22-08-23

Today, the Scottish Government has announced its intention to ban the use of snares in Scotland, following decades of campaigning from Scottish animal welfare charity, OneKind. Read more

Greyhound racing injuries remain high despite the GBGB’s commitment to reduce them 22-06-23

The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) has published its 2022 track injury data, revealing, once again, a higher injury rate than in 2018, when it introduced its ‘Greyhound Commitment’ aiming to ‘further protect and promote welfare’. Read more

Animal protection charity highlights some of the cruelest snaring incidents in the UK in 2022 26-04-23

Scottish animal campaigns charity, OneKind, has released a new report, SnareWatch Annual Report 2022: Case studies of snare use in the UK, which highlights some of the worst snaring, or suspected snaring, incidents in the UK during 2022. Read more

OneKind welcomes Scottish Animal Welfare Commission’s opinion that an end to greyhound racing in Scotland would be ‘desirable’ 08-03-23

Today, the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) has announced that it would be ‘desirable’ not to have organised greyhound racing in Scotland and that the risks of poor dog welfare outweigh any positives it brings. Read more

‘Sport’ of fox hunting ended in Scotland 24-01-23

This evening in a landmark moment, the Scottish Government ended the ‘sport’ of fox hunting. Read more

Animal protection charities urge Brits to boycott 'festive' reindeer displays 05-12-22

Animal welfare charities OneKind, Animal Aid, Born Free and Freedom for Animals are urging the British public to boycott Christmas celebrations that feature live reindeer. Read more

OneKind’s latest report reveals cruel snaring incidents in the UK 10-03-22

Scotland’s leading animal campaigns charity, OneKind, has released a new report, SnareWatch Annual Report 2021. Read more

Animal charity welcomes Bill that could finally ban the ‘sport’ of fox hunting, 20 years on 25-02-22

20 years after the introduction of Scotland’s largely ineffective fox hunting ‘ban’, leading animal welfare campaigns charity OneKind welcomes the introduction of the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill. Read more

Animal charity urges public not to host private firework displays ahead of Bonfire night 05-11-21

Animal welfare charity, OneKind, is urging people not to host private firework displays this Bonfire season due to serious animal welfare concerns. Read more

Scotland’s leading animal campaigns charity set to march for the animals at COP26 05-11-21

OneKind, will be marching alongside its supporters and fellow animal welfare organisations at the COP26 coalition march on Saturday 6th November to raise awareness of the significant negative impact animal agriculture is having on our planet. Read more

Stars join forces with animal protection organisations to recreate iconic protest photo 15-07-2021

Evanna Lynch, Lucy Watson and Lesley Nicol join fight to end animal testing by recreating iconic animal rights protest photo from 1919. Read more

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The welfare needs of captive reindeer used for entertainment events in the UK: a review - 2023

Reindeer have long been exhibited as part of festive celebrations, particularly in winter wonderland settings, festive markets and parades. However, there is a growing concern about the welfare of these animals as they are transported, confined, and exposed to crowded and potentially stressful environments during such events.
Revive national conference

REVIVE, the coalition for grouse moor reform, is holding its annual national conference at the Perth Concert Hall on Sunday 12th November 2023.
30 animal welfare experts call on Scottish Government to prioritise salmon welfare 07-09-23

In a letter co-ordinated by OneKind and Animal Equality, 30 animal welfare experts called on the Scottish Government not to ‘sideline’ salmon welfare.
How we helped animals in August 07-09-23

Continuing a busy summer of campaigning, we are pleased to bring you a rundown of campaign updates during August.