A Scots animal charity saw calls from people facing the "heart-breaking" decision to give up their pet soar last year amid the cost-of-living crisis.
The Scottish SPCA said they received more than 4,000 calls to its helpline last year from people inquiring about giving up their pet, more than three times as many as in 2021.
It said the majority of callers cited financial issues, including vet bills as their main issue.
