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OneKind history

Over 100 years of campaigning since the founding of the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Vivisection in 1911.

1911 – Scottish Society for the Prevention of Vivisection founded

1911 – Scottish Society for the Prevention of Vivisection founded

In 1911 OneKind was founded by the Ivory Sisters under the name of the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Vivisection (SSPV). Read more

Published: 26th July, 1911

Updated: 24th November, 2022

Author: Fiona Newton

1912 – SSPV tour Scotland in caravan

1912 – SSPV tour Scotland in caravan

In 1912 the SSPV purchased a caravan to tour around Scotland raising awareness of the charity. Read more

Published: 17th January, 1912

Updated: 30th November, 2022

Author: Fiona Newton

1912 – First Dogs Bazaar

1912 – First Dogs Bazaar

The first Dogs Bazaar, an event raising money for dogs, was held in the Music Hall in Edinburgh. Read more

Published: 26th February, 1912

Updated: 30th November, 2022

Author: Fiona Newton

1912 – SSPV journal “Our Fellow Mortals” published

1912 – SSPV journal “Our Fellow Mortals” published

In 1912 the first issue of the SSPV’s journal “Our Fellow Mortals” was published. Read more

Published: 16th March, 1912

Updated: 24th November, 2022

Author: Fiona Newton

1913 – SSPV hold first Annual Meeting in Edinburgh hotel

1913 – SSPV hold first Annual Meeting in Edinburgh hotel

The meeting was held in the Balmoral Hotel, Princes Street, Edinburgh. Read more

Published: 16th February, 1913

Updated: 24th November, 2022

Author: Fiona Newton

1913 – SSPV raise awareness

1913 – SSPV raise awareness

The SSPV held many meetings and lectures throughout 1913. Read more

Published: 16th March, 1913

Updated: 24th November, 2022

Author: Fiona Newton

1913 – Irish Terrier known as ‘Vivisected Jack’ rises to fame

1913 – Irish Terrier known as ‘Vivisected Jack’ rises to fame

The Irish Terrier famously known as Vivisected Jack rose to fame after disappearing for six weeks only to return walking on three legs and with a collar bearing the words “Surgical Department” Read more

Published: 18th April, 1913

Updated: 20th October, 2022

Author: Fiona Newton

1914 – SSPV motto is ‘business as usual.’

1914 – SSPV motto is ‘business as usual.’

During WW1 the Society suffered a decrease in funds and a lesser ability to campaign, but it continued its work. Read more

Published: 17th January, 1914

Updated: 15th September, 2022

Author: Fiona Newton

1917 – SSPV President passes away

1917 – SSPV President passes away

The SSPV president The Earl of Haddington passed away just a few months after being re-elected into the position. Read more

Published: 17th January, 1917

Author: Fiona Newton

1918 – Duchess of Hamilton and Brandon becomes second president of the SSPV

1918 – Duchess of Hamilton and Brandon becomes second president of the SSPV

In 1918 the Duchess of Hamilton and Brandon took over as President of the SSPV from the late Earl of Haddington. Read more

Published: 18th January, 1918

Updated: 29th November, 2022

Author: Fiona Newton

1929 – SSPV start The Scottish Tail Waggers’ Club

1929 – SSPV start The Scottish Tail Waggers’ Club

The Tailwaggers Club was particularly focused on campaigning for dogs to become exempt from vivisection. Read more

Published: 31st January, 1929

Author: Fiona Newton

1930 – Animal Welfare Week

1930 – Animal Welfare Week

The SSPV took part in their first Animal Welfare Week, holding many meetings throughout the week discussing animal welfare issues. Read more

Published: 18th January, 1930

Updated: 22nd November, 2022

Author: Fiona Newton

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