Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has pressed the Scottish Government to speed up the implementation of new fireworks laws, warning that delays are prolonging “unacceptable risk” to animal welfare. Speaking in Parliament, Ms Roddick highlighted concerns from animal welfare charities and the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) about the severe distress that fireworks cause [...]

Emma has shared information from the Scottish Government on the Asian Hornet following a meeting with local bee experts.  The local representative is calling for the public to educate themselves on the dangers posed to local bee populations and teach themselves how to spot this insect and tell it apart from native species. The Asian [...]

Pic Greg Macvean 16/06/2022 Cats Protection event at Scottish Parliament with MSPs Emma Roddick MSP met Cats Protection at a parliamentary reception in Holyrood to discuss the charity’s work across Scotland to improve feline welfare which includes through rehoming, neutering, education, and their campaigning work. The event, on 16 June, was sponsored by Mark Ruskell [...]

Emma and Hamish the Westie Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick was delighted to be shown around the SSPCA in Inverness to meet some of the animals they are currently looking after and to talk about new legislation and the positive impact it will have on the rehoming of animals.  While at the centre, Emma learned of the various [...]