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Campaign reports

Here you can read and download a selection of our published reports. Please contact us if you would like further information on any of these subjects.
Don't Pet Me - 2025

Don't Pet Me - 2025

We investigated sales online and in pet shops, and commissioned research into the motivations and behaviours of those keeping wild animals. This report outlines our findings. Read more

Published: 1st May, 2025

Updated: 24th November, 2025

Author: Fiona Newton

Are our 'magical moments' worth their suffering? - 2023

Are our 'magical moments' worth their suffering? - 2023

In this document, we summarise some of the key welfare concerns for captive reindeer. Read more

Published: 25th September, 2023

Updated: 24th November, 2025

Author: Fiona Newton

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

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. Read more

Published: 24th September, 2023

Updated: 25th November, 2025

Author: Fiona Newton

SnareWatch Annual Report - 2022

SnareWatch Annual Report - 2022

Our SnareWatch Annual Report 2022 aims to raise awareness of the level of suffering snares can cause to wild, farmed and companion animals. Read more

Published: 21st March, 2023

Updated: 25th November, 2025

Author: Fiona Newton

SnareWatch Annual Report - 2021

SnareWatch Annual Report - 2021

Snares cause considerable physical and mental suffering to the animals trapped in them, and yet these archaic devices are still perfectly legal in parts of the UK. Read more

Published: 30th May, 2022

Updated: 25th November, 2025

Author: Fiona Newton

Underwater cages, parasites and dead fish - 2021

Underwater cages, parasites and dead fish - 2021

A joint report between OneKind and Compassion in World Farming on why a moratorium on Scottish salmon farming expansion is imperative. Read more

Published: 18th May, 2022

Updated: 25th November, 2025

Author: Fiona Newton

SnareWatch Annual Report - 2020

SnareWatch Annual Report - 2020

Since 2011 we have been appealing for reports about snares found by members of the public through our website SnareWatch.org. This report highlights a selection of reports submitted to us in 2021. Read more

Published: 16th May, 2022

Updated: 25th November, 2025

Author: Fiona Newton

Farmed Animal Welfare report - 2020

Farmed Animal Welfare report - 2020

OneKind has produced this report to help people in Scotland – consumers, animal welfare advocates, food producers and politicians – grow their recognition of farm animals as individuals and as sentient, emotional beings, rather than, simply, ‘units of production’. Read more

Published: 9th January, 2020

Updated: 25th November, 2025

Author: Fiona Newton

Untold Suffering - 2019

Untold Suffering - 2019

A report on how thousands of animals are trapped, snared and killed to protect grouse shooting for sport. Read more

Published: 21st January, 2019

Updated: 25th November, 2025

Author: Fiona Newton

Cleaner fish welfare on Scotland’s salmon farms - 2018

Cleaner fish welfare on Scotland’s salmon farms - 2018

A review of the animal welfare concerns associated with the use of cleaner fish on Scottish salmon farms and recommendations to better protect their welfare. Read more

Published: 10th May, 2018

Updated: 19th August, 2025

Author: Fiona Newton

Fish welfare on Scotland's salmon farms - 2018

Fish welfare on Scotland's salmon farms - 2018

This report focuses on the welfare of fish on salmon farms specifically because they dominate the Scottish aquaculture industry, making up more than 90% of aquaculture production. Read more

Published: 21st January, 2018

Updated: 19th August, 2025

Author: Fiona Newton

The welfare status of salmon farms and companies in Scotland - 2017

The welfare status of salmon farms and companies in Scotland - 2017

Animal welfare is a major concern on Scotland’s salmon farms. Read more

Published: 10th September, 2017

Updated: 19th August, 2025

Author: Fiona Newton

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Latest

  • End the guga hunt

    End the guga hunt

    Each year baby gannets are ripped from their families' nests and clubbed to death. Their parents, powerless, see their babies killed in front of them. The hunt is cruel, archaic and needless. Together, we must, and can, end it.

  • Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2026

    Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2026

    The Edinburgh Kiltwalk is a much loved event and a fun day for all the family. With distances for everyone to enjoy, it offers something to suit all abilities.

  • Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2027

    Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2027

    The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is an awesome event, offering runs to suit all abilities. It's rated as the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World magazine.

  • An end to greyhound racing (2026)

    An end to greyhound racing (2026)

    In March 2026, the Scottish Government banned greyhound racing. The win came 3 years after OneKind launched the Unbound the Greyhound coalition campaign.

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  • Cosmetics

    Cosmetics

    Animal welfare groups continue to campaign for the 1998 blanket ban on testing cosmetics to again, be put into law, and OneKind support this.

  • Recipe websites

    Recipe websites

    Nowadays there are a huge number of websites, books and magazines available with vegan meal and recipe ideas.

  • Help end the exploitation of reindeer in Christmas events (11-11-25)

    Help end the exploitation of reindeer in Christmas events (11-11-25)

    As the festive season draws near, reindeer are being transported across the UK to be displayed in pens, used for parades or even taken to private homes. Use the interactive map below to put an end to this cruel practice.

  • Nutrition

    Nutrition

    A plant-based diet can deliver important health benefits and is safe for all stages of life.

  • Our team

    Our team

    At OneKind we have a small team who make a big impact with the help of our incredible supporters.

  • Shop

    Shop

    We have high quality, ethical merchandise that carries the OneKind message. 100% of our profits from the OneKind shop go straight to our campaigns to end cruelty to animals.

  • Take action to stop Christmas events exploiting reindeer 25-10-24

    Take action to stop Christmas events exploiting reindeer 25-10-24

    Reach out to the venues in your local area to urge them to cease using reindeer.

  • Supporter guide for consultation on proposal to phase out the use of cages for hens in Scotland 25-04-24

    Supporter guide for consultation on proposal to phase out the use of cages for hens in Scotland 25-04-24

    We have provided guidance to respond in favour of a phase out of cages for laying hens, whilst also calling on the Government to consult on phasing out farrowing crates too.

  • Take action

    Take action

    Lobbying decision makers has a huge impact and can be done without stepping foot outside your door. We’re looking for people to support our campaigns by helping us to lobby decision-makers online on animal welfare issues. Join us today!

  • Our vision and values

    Our vision and values

    Our vision is a world in which non-human animals are recognised as individuals and respected for their capacities and priorities, which are different to but not lesser than ours.

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