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SSPCA issues warning for walking dogs in Glasgow's hot weather

Temperatures in Glasgow are hitting 22C this week with more sunshine to come. And with this in mind, the SSPCA have issued advice to pet owners across Scotland.

Glasgow Live · Jun 5, 2023

Ex-Celtic and Arsenal star Kieran Tierney visits animal rescue centre in role as SSPCA ambassador

The former Celtic footballer player, who is also an ambassador for the animal welfare charity SSPCA (Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has been praised for his work with the four legged friends.

Glasgow Live · Jun 1, 2023

Death of Edinburgh cat who captured hearts of residents prompts call for law change

Drivers are currently not required to notify the police, SSPCA, or a vet if they hit a cat - but are legally required to do do for other animals, including dogs.

Edinburgh Live · May 10, 2023

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Death of beloved Scots cat who captured hearts of Edinburgh residents prompts call for law change

Drivers are not required to notify the police, the SSPCA or a vet when they hit a cat but they are legally required to do so for other animals, including dogs.

Daily Record · May 10, 2023

Awful pictures of swan with hook through beak lead to fishing tackle warning

The swan was attacked to a tree and was struggling in the water when a golfer noticed her in distress.

Daily Record · May 4, 2023

Baby pigeon weighing 14g rescued after being found alone in Scots garden

SSPCA staff were called to tend to the hatchling after it was discovered in the middle of a garden with no nest in sight.

Daily Record · May 3, 2023

Adorable fox cubs living beneath hot tub for warmth spotted playing in garden

Five pups were spotted rolling around the grass and having a carry on.

Daily Record · May 1, 2023

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Scots man reunited with beloved dog 10 days after he was stolen outside McDonald's

Alasdair Crawford had left pup Link outside McDonald's in Trongate, Glasgow where he was taken by a callous dog thief.

Daily Record · Apr 29, 2023

Dog snatched from busy Glasgow street reunited with owner after 10-day search

An owner has been reunited with his dog who he describes as his "rock", after the pooch was stolen while he had his back turned in the Trongate area on a busy Glasgow street.

Glasgow Live · Apr 29, 2023

Sick puppy butchers charging £1000 to rip ears off dogs exposed

The Scottish SPCA has reported a rise of more than 600% in calls relating to the cruel and pointless practice of ear cropping in just six years.

Daily Record · Apr 29, 2023

Injured seal unable to keep down medication after swallowing so much plastic

Fallow the seal was found with bite wounds on the right-hand side of her face.

Daily Record · Apr 22, 2023

Snake found dumped in Paisley with note saying to feed it one mouse a day

The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) has said the cost-of-living crisis could be to blame.

Daily Record · Apr 19, 2023

Snake owners are ditching their pets due to cost of living crisis

Owners are giving up their snakes because of the cost of lighting and heat to keep them alive.

Daily Record · Apr 17, 2023

Man 'shaken' after spotting snake metres away while on the toilet after night at the pub

Terry Fairley had returned home from the pub and gone to the toilet, only leap up in shock after he saw the reptile slithering along the floor of his West Lothian home

Daily Mirror · Apr 15, 2023

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Daily Record · Apr 15, 2023

Scots man 'leapt from toilet' after discovering snake in bathroom

Terry Fairley, from Broxburn in West Lothian, returned home from the pub in the early hours of Saturday morning to find the snake in his flat.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 15, 2023

West Lothian man 'shaken' after finding snake in flat while sitting on the toilet

Terry was left shaken after the terrifying incident as he returned from the pub to find the reptile slithering along the floor as he sat on the toilet. Brave neighbours quickly rushed to his aid and took the snake away

Daily Record · Apr 12, 2023

Investigation underway after dead dog found in Paisley country park

The animal was missing an ear and had a collar round its neck when grim discovery was made.

Daily Record · Apr 10, 2023

Body of huge dead snake discovered by astonished Scots dog walker on beach near Dundee

Upon closer inspection, James O'Donnell realised that he was looking at the body of a large serpent, possibly a type of python.

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Glasgow Live · Apr 7, 2023

Glasgow man banned from keeping animals as seven Guinea pigs in his care die

Robert Stewart Dyer Sheppard admitted failing to provide food and water for the eight animals who were left alone without care for days - seven of them died.

Daily Record · Mar 31, 2023

Cruel Scots dog owner left badly matted pooch 'crying out in pain'

Kevin McEntee’s Lhasa Apso Frankie was found making 'constant whining noises' while suffering from a painful skin infection in September 2020 before later being euthanised.

Daily Record · Mar 30, 2023

Beaver who was discovered by Scots roadside after being shot in the face released back into the wild

A beaver who was found by a Perthshire roadside with a gunshot wound to his face has been released back into the wild after recovering from his "appalling" injuries.

Daily Record · Mar 30, 2023

Beaver shot in the face by cruel Scots yob is released back into the wild

A concerned member of the public found the adult rodent, named Fig, wandering along the side of a Perthshire road with a gunshot on January 15.

Daily Record · Mar 18, 2023

Scots councillor 'neglected cattle so badly' two cows had to be put down

James Robert Moar pled guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to his livestock and was handed 120 hours of community service at Kirkwall Sheriff Court today.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 16, 2023

'Horrific': Beaver in recovery after being found shot in face on Scottish road

A BEAVER named Fig is recovering in the care of the Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) after a member of the public found…

Daily Record · Mar 15, 2023

Pet cat found 'abandoned' in carrier with octopus toy and clothes in Scots town

Leo was discovered by a member of the public near the High Street in Falkirk at around 8pm on February 15 and is now being cared for by the Scottish SPCA.

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