Scottish SPCA |
Scotland’s Animal Welfare Charity
WELCOME FROM OUR CEO
December 2019 was our 180th birthday. We wanted to make 2020 a year like no other to mark it. In a way none of us could have imagined back in January, it has indeed been a year like no other.
all ages, we offer a vital service to
Every single penny of our funding
anyone or any animal who needs
is donated. I am grateful to you
it. We have continued to do our
for sticking by us this year. It
duty by animals all year round,
is unclear what the weeks and
and for that I am so, so grateful to
months ahead hold – and what
you, our members, volunteers and
impact coronavirus will have
wonderful teams.
on animal welfare. We, and the animals we care for, need you
This year we’ve urged people
more than ever.
We’ve endured for almost two
not to forget the animals,
centuries as the world has
and the response has been
The pandemic meant we were
completely changed around us. I
phenomenal. The vast majority
unable to produce our usual
truly believe this wonderful Society
of our supporters have stuck by
magazine in Spring. However,
is part of the fabric of Scotland.
us, enabling us to continue to be
we’re back with a completely
We play a vital role in every
on the frontline of animal rescue.
revamped, bumper edition
community across the country.
I appreciate those who had to
jam-packed with news, features
Whether rescuing animals, working
cancel their support will have done
and information on what we have
with owners to help them care for
so with a heavy heart, likely due
been up to all year.
their pets or educating people of
to circumstances out with their control.
Kirsteen Campbell Chief Executive
Inside, you’ll find out how we’re using your valuable support to build a better Scotland for all animals. Thank you for being an animal champion.
