I have been a member of OneKind for many decades and have supported all their campaigns to alleviate suffering, be it in circuses, intensive farming, puppy farms, snaring, Mountain Hare culling and in the wild.

I have enjoyed packing bags for them, handing out leaflets, signing petitions and singing carols.

Because their HQ is in Edinburgh I have always felt part of the OneKind community and their mission statement says it all for me:

"There's never been a greater need for a voice for animals. In the wild, the pet trade, labs and farms, animals are suffering on an unprecedented scale. OneKind is the voice for animals in Scotland. We investigate and uncover animal cruelty, lobby politicians and businesses to change laws and protect animals, and campaign so that the plight of Scotland's animals can never be ignored. We won't stop until every animal in Scotland has a good life, free from cruelty at hands of humans."