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Probe launched after three dead boa constrictor snakes were found at fly-tipping site

Three dead snakes were discovered amongst fly-tipped rubbish by a member of the public in west Stirlingshire. The SSPCA have been drafted in to investigate the grizzly discovery of the boa constrictors, found near Carbeth Loch – between Carbeth and

Daily Record · Jan 17, 2023

SSPCA appeal after quails abandoned in Lanarkshire town

A member of the public found the 29 birds in three cages.

Daily Record · Jan 16, 2023

Three huge boa constrictor snakes found dumped alongside a load of rubbish bags

The three boa constrictors, known for squeezing their prey to death, were found in concerning circumstances next to a pile of rubbish by a loch near Glasgow, Scotland

Daily Mirror · Jan 14, 2023

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Three huge Boa Constrictors found dead at Scottish loch amongst rubbish bags

Three massive exotic snakes have been found dead amongst rubbish bags at a loch in Stirlingshire. As the cause of death is unknown, the SPCA have launched an investigation

Edinburgh Live · Jan 13, 2023

Dozens of quails found abandoned at Scots farm as SSPCA issues appeal for information

The birds were dicovered by a member of the public at a farm in Lanark earlier this week.

Daily Record · Jan 13, 2023

Three huge Boa Constrictors found dead at Scots loch next to rubbish bags

The three huge snakes, which are normally found in South Africa, were discovered dead among rubbish bags.

Daily Record · Jan 13, 2023

Adorable ferret plays peek-a-boo as search continues for forever home

Playful Freddy has flourished into a confident character and is seeking a new owner.

Daily Record · Jan 13, 2023

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Three-legged 'lovable' ferret Lawrie in Glasgow care centre looking for forever home

Lawrie has been described as "nothing but friendly, loving and very inquisitive with the staff" despite having to have a limb amputated after being found with injuries.

Glasgow Live · Jan 11, 2023

Scots dad terrified after finding 4ft snake in dead aunt's kitchen sink

Paul Lawrie, 53, was flabbergasted when he spotted a corn snake in his aunt's flat in Musselburgh on Saturday.

Daily Record · Jan 9, 2023

Horror dog attack on Edinburgh beach sees baby seal pup with broken jaw put down

The Scottish SPCA is urging dog owners to be vigilant and to keep their pets on a lead at Newhaven Harbour in Edinburgh after the seal was mauled in a sickening attack.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 9, 2023

Rabbit found abandoned on street in Pets at Home box

A RABBIT was found abandoned in the street in a Pets at Home box.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2023

Baby seal dies after horror dog attack at Scots harbour leaves it with broken jaw

The Scottish SPCA is urging dog owners to be vigilant and to keep their pets on a lead at Newhaven Harbour in Edinburgh.

Daily Record · Jan 9, 2023

Appeal launched after abandoned rabbit found in Dumbarton

The brown and white rabbit was found on Quay Street after being discovered in a box.

Daily Record · Jan 9, 2023

Scottish SPCA appeal for donations of hedgehog food after being inundated with injured animals

The National Wildlife Rescue Centre bring in sick or wounded animals and nurse them back to health.

Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023

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Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022

Adorable Ayrshire Beagle on the lookout for forever home this Christmas

Bailey would be the ulti-mutt walking partner for an experienced owner.

Daily Record · Dec 14, 2022

Scotland's rarest animals face being wiped out warns expert

The Scottish Government's major new biodiversity blueprint is aiming to halt nature loss by the end of the decade - and 'restore' nature by 2045.

Daily Record · Dec 12, 2022

Cruel dog owner left pet with swollen bumps on head after violent attack

Mark McGregor has now been banned from owning animals for 10 years

Daily Record · Dec 9, 2022

Hunt for owner who punched and kicked dog before dumping her in park

The terrified pooch is now in the care of the SSPCA who want to track down her owner

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Daily Record · Dec 9, 2022

Dog punched and kicked inside van before being dumped in Scots car park

A member of the public saw the Jack Russell being brutally beaten before she was dumped at the car park.

Glasgow Live · Dec 8, 2022

Dramatic rescue to save swan stuck on ice in frozen pond at Drumpellier Country Park

Fire crews raced to rescue a swan stuck on the ice approximately 30 metres from the shore at Drumpellier Country Park, with the bird now in the care of the Scottish SPCA.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 7, 2022

Edinburgh resident finds box of Guinea pigs dumped on doorstep with 'straw and food'

The four furry friends were abandoned on Newhaven Road by their owner before one resident in the area opened their front door and revealed what was inside the box

Daily Record · Dec 6, 2022

Three guinea pigs found dumped in zipped bag filled with hay on Scots street

The animals are now in the care of the Scottish SPCA after being found at around 10am on Saturday, December 3, on a street corner in Lerwick, Shetland.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 30, 2022

Terrified Edinburgh cat abandoned at petrol station with note attached to crate

The female, called Jackie, was abandoned on Pitt Street with a note attached informing whoever found her that she would prefer a "quiet home". The Scottish SPCA have condemned the pet owner

Daily Record · Nov 30, 2022

Terrified cat abandoned at Edinburgh petrol station with note attached to crate

The charity has now condemned the actions of the person who abandoned her and said it was "absolutely not the right way to give up an animal".

Edinburgh Live · Nov 26, 2022

Owl freed from Edinburgh canal after getting tangled in dumped fishing line

The poor bird was spotted hanging over a section of the Union Canal in Ratho when a member of the local recovery charity The Sorted Project was on a canal boat across the water

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