A new Scottish Parliament is coming — and animals deserve strong champions 🐾 We’re calling on candidates to pledge to do more for Scotland’s animals. Email MSP candidates in your area who haven’t yet pledged👉 https://secure.onekind.org/page/177898/action/1

What have Scotland's political parties promised for animals? 🐖🐕🐒 🔎 We’ve examined what parties say about animals and how closely their commitments match the asks set out in our OneKind manifesto, shared with parties across the political spectrum over the past year.

Scots care about wildlife — and want stronger protections 🐒 As the Scottish elections approach, MSP candidates must commit to doing More for Scotland’s Animals. 👉 Take action: https://secure.onekind.org/page/177898/action/1

New polling shows overwhelming public support in Scotland for stronger farmed animal welfare 🐾 As we approach the Scottish elections, MSP candidates must commit to doing More for Scotland’s Animals. 👉 Take action: https://secure.onekind.org/page/177898/action/1

New polling shows overwhelming public support in Scotland for stronger companion animal welfare 🐾 As we approach the Scottish elections, MSP candidates must commit to doing More for Scotland’s Animals. 👉 Take action: https://secure.onekind.org/page/177898/action/1

📢 Animal welfare is a mainstream political issue. Scots care deeply about animal welfare and will expect the next Parliament to reflect this and enact meaningful changes to better the lives of animals across Scotland. 🐖🐕🦡 We will make sure that animals aren’t left out of the conversation.

In the last session of the Scottish Parliament we secured a: ✅ Greyhound racing ban ✅ A ban on snares But there’s more to do. Let's make Scotland a place where every animal is freed from suffering ➡️https://www.onekind.org/bring-about-a-scotland-where-every-animal-is-freed-from-suffering

🙌 Your FREE vote can help OneKind win £500 for our work to end the suffering of animals🐾 It takes just minutes to vote for OneKind and help us remain in the top 20 but this round closes tomorrow, March 31st 🔗 Please vote: mygivingcircle.org/onekind?free=

Join us in person for an engaging hustings event all about giving Scotland's animals better protection in the next parliamentary session. 📆 When? Tuesday 14th April from 6pm to 8pm 📍Where? Edinburgh City Chambers ❗Admission is free but registration is essential🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/more-for-s...

🐾 We need you to show MSP candidates that Scots care deeply about animals. ✍️ Please use our e-action to send an email to all the MSP candidates in your area, to let them know that animal welfare is a key concern for the voters they hope to represent🔗 secure.onekind.org/page/177898/... 🙌 Thank you!

🐶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Huge congratulations to @onekind.org & the Unbound the Greyhound coalition for their tireless work: Scotland has officially banned greyhound racing! ❤️A landmark victory for dogs + #animalwelfare ⤵️ bit.ly/4bvYyiG

❗ VICTORY FOR GREYHOUNDS❗ At this moment, @markruskell.bsky.social's Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill has PASSED with a majority vote: Yes - 70 No - 27 🙌THANK YOU to all who have supported the #UnboundTheGreyhound campaign. Tonight, we can celebrate this monumental moment for greyhounds.

🙌 A few snapshots of the tremendous turnout at the #UnboundTheGreyhound rally & stunning show of support for @markruskell.bsky.social's Bill to ban greyhound racing in Scotland🐾 Thank you to all humans & hounds who joined us outside the Scottish Parliament earlier today ahead of the final vote.

❗The #UnboundTheGreyhound coalition will be holding a rally for greyhounds outside the Scottish Parliament this morning. 🐾 This is ahead of the final vote on the Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill later today. We will be keeping you updated throughout the day.

❗Tomorrow: rally for greyhounds❗ 📰Thank you to @thecanaryuk.bsky.social, please read: www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026... "Our rally at Holyrood, joined by supporters from across Scotland and greyhounds rescued from the racing industry, will show the strength of public support behind this Bill."

👉 @mygivingcircle is giving away £2,500 for the first 5,000 people that vote and donate this weekend. For each vote we get, MyGivingCircle will give us 50p , plus they'll give us £1 for every donation we receive. Please support OneKind this #GiveBack weekend 🔗 mygivingcircle.org/onekind Thank you!

🐾 We would love for you (and greyhounds!) to join us at a rally for greyhounds ahead of the final vote on the Bill which, if passed, would ban greyhound racing in Scotland. ⏰ When? 10:30am - 11:30am on Wednesday 18th March. 📍 Where? Outside the Scottish Parliament building, Holyrood, Edinburgh.

❗We urgently need your help❗ ✍️ Please take just 5 - 10 minutes to use our step by step guide to respond in support of a full phase out of cages for hens and to urge Governments to consult on ending the use of cages for mother pigs too🐖🔗 www.onekind.org/blog/support... Please share. Thank you!

❗New date for greyhound rally: Wednesday 18th March❗ 👉 We're sorry for the inconvenience, but unfortunately this is the nature of parliamentary business so close to the dissolution of the Scottish Parliament ahead of the May elections. 🙌We really hope you can still make it. Please share, thank you

❗There is just 1 week remaining to speak up for hens❗ ✍️ You can use our step by step guide to help you support a full phase out of cages for hens and to urge Governments to consult on ending the use of cages for mother pigs too: www.onekind.org/blog/support... It takes just 5 mins. Thank you!

🐾By supporting OneKind, you can help create a Scotland where every animal is freed from cruelty. Your support ensures that political work and public campaigns work together to deliver meaningful, urgently needed change. 👉 Please donate today🔗 www.onekind.org/Appeal/for-a... Thank you🧡🐾

❗We need your help to end the suffering of hens in cruel, cramped cages❗ ✍️ We urgently ask that you use our step by step guide to help you support a full phase out of cages for hens and to urge Governments to consult on ending the use of cages for mother pigs too🐖🔗 www.onekind.org/blog/support...

Help @onekind.org channel our donors’ compassion. Great opportunity to play a key role in bringing about a Scotland where every animal is freed from suffering. ❤️🐷🐶🦅https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/onekind/head-of-income-and-engagement/1056310?jobTitle=view&tsId=8

My Bill to end greyhound racing in Scotland has cleared the next hurdle! 🐾 We're closer than ever to protecting these beautiful dogs from harm. It's time to end greyhound racing in Scotland for good. @scottishgreens.org @onekind.org

🙌 Cheered on by companion Normie, supporter Robert is running for team OneKind in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 🤝 If you would like to support Robert in fundraising for OneKind, you can donate here🔗 www.justgiving.com/page/robertf91 🙌 Thank you so much to Robert and all who have donated so far!

🙌 Thanks to YOUR VOTES ... the Don't Pet Me film is in the FINAL of the Smiley Charity Film Awards! 🤝 We greatly appreciate each and every view, vote and share of our animation. Thank you for your support.

❗ Back a UK‑wide phase‑out of cages for hens🐔 ✍️ Please use our 5 minute, step-by-step guide to respond to the consultation in favour of a phase out of cages for laying hens, whilst also calling on the Governments to consult on phasing out cages for mother pigs🔗 www.onekind.org/Blog/support...

*** Amazing vacancy for an experienced fundraiser *** Come join the @onekind.org team! We're looking for a Head of Income and Engagement to inspire our supporters and donors. Ideal if you ❤️🐷🦊🐔🦅🐶. More details here: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/onekind...

❗The Smiley Charity Film Awards voting has been extended until Friday 6th February❗ 🎞️ It's free, fast & easy to vote for the 'Don't Pet Me' animation to win this prestigious award & reach new heights of exposure for the campaign🔗 smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/dont-p... Please share, thank you!

🙌 Let's hear from Mark Ruskell MSP, OneKind's Kirsty Jenkins & Mo on the milestone moment that the Bill to ban greyhound racing in Scotland passed Stage 1! 🙌 We aren't over the finish line yet, but we are one crucial step closer to ending this cruel 'sport' in Scotland - for good. Thank you.

❗JUST IN - THE FINISH LINE IS WITHIN REACH❗   🙌 We are delighted to let you know that this evening, MSPs voted in favour of the Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill at STAGE 1.   This is brilliant news & a crucial step towards finally securing a ban on greyhound racing in Scotland. Thank you.

👉 For dogs like Joy, and all other greyhounds, we have to put an end this cruel 'sport' - once and for all. ✍️ Please join over 2,000 people in using our e-action to write to your MSPs, asking them to back the Bill to ban greyhound racing. It takes just 2 mins🔗 secure.onekind.org/page/183003/...

🐾 For dogs like Kaas, and all other greyhounds, we have to get the Bill to ban greyhound racing over the finish line. ✍️ Please join over 2,000 people in writing to MSPs, asking them to support the Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill. 🔗 secure.onekind.org/page/183003/... Thank you🙌

❗With just 1 week remaining until MSPs debate and vote on the Bill at Stage 1, we urgently need YOUR HELP to get this ban over the finish line. ✍️ If you haven't already do so, please use our e-action to write to your MSPs 🔗 secure.onekind.org/page/183003/... (Scotland only action) 🙌Thank you.

🦌 We are pleased to bring you an update on the campaign to end the exploitation of live reindeer in festive displays as, together, we have achieved real, positive change. This was made possible due to the actions of YOU. Thank you. 👉 You can read more🔗 www.onekind.org/blog/46-even...

Wild animals don’t belong in our homes. 🐍❌ "Don’t Pet Me" by @onekind.org exposes the hidden suffering of exotic pets + calls for a #positivelist to protect animal welfare in Scotland. 🗳️ Please vote for the campaign & support change ⤵️ bit.ly/49d8qhm

❗We urgently need your help... ✍️ Please use our e-action to write to your local MSPs, urging them to vote in favour of the Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1 🔗 secure.onekind.org/page/183003/... 🙌 Over 1,500 individuals have already done so - thank you!

❗Final push to end greyhound racing in Scotland❗ ✍️ Please write to your local MSP, urging them to vote in favour of the Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1 🔗 secure.onekind.org/page/183003/... Thank you! 🙌 (Please note this action can only be completed by those in Scotland)

👉 A message from our CEO, Jason Rose, on the cruel killing of gannet chicks in Scotland. 👉 You can read about what we are doing to stop the hunt, the Parliamentary petition, and party responses, in our blog 🔗 www.onekind.org/blog/our-rec...

🙌 On the first day of 2026, we would like to wish all our supporters and fellow animal lovers a very happy new year! 🐾 If you'd like to help make the future kinder for animals, then why not join OneKind and become an Animal Advocate🔗 www.onekind.org/animal-advoc...

🦌This festive season, reindeer are being used as props for displays in busy or confining public spaces ... a far cry from the vast, peaceful landscape of their natural habitat, the Arctic Tundra. 👉Please call on your local events to opt for reindeer-free Christmases🔗 www.onekind.org/blog/help-en...

❄️ This My Giving Circle round closes on 30th December - will you help us win a grant to fuel our work to protect animals? 👉 Please vote for FREE🔗 mygivingcircle.org/onekind?free= 🦊 Thanks to your votes, OneKind is currently in 4th place, if we remain in this position we can win a £1,000 grant!

🙌 A message of gratitude from OneKind to you! 🧡🐾 As you know, it’s been a challenging year here at OneKind and all the team are deeply moved by how you have so generously supported OneKind and our work for animals, throughout the year, including in this December’s Christmas Challenge. Thank you.

🫶We can't thank you enough. 🙌 Incredibly, you raised a total of £11,773 (with Gift Aid) in the just one week-long Big Give Christmas Challenge - that's over our target amount! Thank you so much for your overwhelming generosity and compassion for animals🧡

🫶 This week, we kindly ask for you to participate in our Big Give Christmas Challenge - by sharing or donating - so that, together, we can fight cruelty with kindness for animals long into the future🐾🧡 🎁Every donation will be doubled - please give today: bit.ly/OneKindBigGi... Thank you so much!🙌

🙌 We are grateful to the wonderful Carol Royle, beloved actress, advocate of animals & friend of OneKind, for supporting our Big Give Christmas Challenge! 🎁 Incredibly, between now & the 9th December, every donation you make will be doubled! Please give a gift or share today🔗 bit.ly/OneKindBigGi...

🫶Did you know it's #GivingTuesday AND the launch of day of our Big Give Christmas Challenge❓ 🎁From today until Tues 9th Dec, every pound you donate to support OneKind's work to protect animals will be DOUBLED! 👉Please give a gift for animals this #GivingTuesday🔗 bit.ly/OneKindBigGi... Thank you🧡

⏰ The countdown to double donations is on! ❗The Big Give #ChristmasChallenge commences tomorrow ... with just 1 week to raise vital funds to support OneKind's mission to protect animals from cruelty, including our campaign for reindeer. 🫶 From tomorrow, we'll kindly ask for your help. Thank you🧡

🐾 As night falls on St Andrews Day, we are reflecting on how, alongside you, we can keep fighting for greater protections for Scotland's animals. 📸Pictured is a mountain hare, a beloved native species, who, with your support of our campaign, we secured their recognition as a protected species.

❗Stress. Constant, unfamiliar and unpredictable interaction. Long distance travel. Busy, unnatural environments. These are all serious welfare concerns for reindeer used in Christmas events... 👉 But YOU can take action for reindeer in just minutes using our e-action🔗 www.onekind.org/blog/help-en...