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Cruel Scots couple left elderly bald dog to starve and neglected two cats

Border collie cross dog, Ben, was put to sleep as was pet cat Tumble.

Daily Record · Jan 16, 2023

Three dead boa constrictors discovered at Carbeth Loch near Glasgow

SSPCA says circumstances of incident suspicious as its launches appeal for information about the snakes

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2023

Huge 'nervous' python at Scots animal rescue shelter looking for 'forever home'

Seven-year-old Royal Python Taz has been in the Scottish SPCA's care at their Fife rehoming centre for more than two months and requires an 'experienced owner'.

Daily Record · Jan 13, 2023

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Malnourished East Lothian seal pup rescued after kind local raises the alarm

A concerned local came across the underweight seal who was found on the beach at Wardie Bay in East Lothian and contacted the SSPCA to come to the cute animals rescue.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 12, 2023

Kind Edinburgh mum spends her spare time creating recycled bauble wreaths for charity

Linda has been a keen supporter of the EDCG for a number of years and has provided hampers worth hundreds of pounds over the last two years but has now dedicated her time to creating wreaths to raise money for the cause.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 12, 2023

Scottish family's shock as 4ft snake found in kitchen sink

A Musselburgh man and his daughter met an unexpected visitor when they popped into his late aunt's flat in to pick up the mail.

The National (Scotland) · 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

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Tiny puppies seized during Christmas Day raid by Scots charity as 24 dogs rescued

The Scottish SPCA says the animals are now safe and are receiving medical treatment at one of their rescue centres.

Daily Record · Dec 28, 2022

Piglets who 'hog' limelight at rescue centre need new home for Christmas as SSPCA launches appeal

The pair came into the care of the SSPCA last month and are now ready to move on.

Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022

Scots dog owner left puppy with 'large swollen lumps' on head after brutal attack

Mark McGregor, 34, 'violently struck' his seven-month-old Staffordshire bull terrier cross, Murdo.

Daily Record · Dec 12, 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.

Glasgow Live · Dec 8, 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.

Daily Record · Dec 6, 2022

Owl found trapped in dumped fishing line in Scots canal

The Edinburgh charity The Sorted Project encountered the animal on the Union Canal in Edinburgh.

Daily Record · Nov 25, 2022

Cambuslang home 'targeted' by bogus SSPCA officers as charity issue scam warning

Two men visited a home on Ell Crescent and said they were responding to reports of animal neglect at a neighbouring property but did not provide any form of identification.

Glasgow Live · Nov 24, 2022

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Edinburgh Live · Nov 20, 2022

Meet the Edinburgh woman on a mission to feed the city's unwanted cats and dogs

Linda is hoping that she can build on the success of last year's appeal and be able to supply hundreds of pounds worth of food, toys and bedding to two animal charities.

Daily Record · Nov 15, 2022

Cruel Scots dog owner who illegally cropped American Bully pup's ears hit with pet ban

Kane, a six-month-old American bully, was subject to "unnecessary" suffering at the hands of owner Andrew Dean Kirkland, from North Lanarkshire.

Daily Record · Nov 9, 2022

Cruel dog owner fined for severe neglect of Shih Tzu as SSPCA seize pet for rehoming

Daisy, a five-year-old Shih Tzu, was found with claws so long they were curling over her paw pads.

Glasgow Live · Nov 5, 2022

Wicked Paisley couple left puppy with bleeding scabs and gaping wound for weeks

Marlie, an eight-month-old Akita, was found lying in pain outside the home of cruel duo Robert McLeish, 27, and Chanel McGaharon, 22, from Paisley, Renfrewshire.

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Daily Record · Nov 4, 2022

Cruel Paisley couple fined after puppy left with bleeding scabs and gaping wound for weeks

The SSPCA is disappointed the pair have not been banned from keeping animals.

Daily Record · Nov 4, 2022

Cruel Scots couple fined after puppy left with bleeding scabs and gaping wound for weeks

The eight-month-old Akita has since been rehomed after she was neglected by cruel Robert McLeish, 27, and Chanel McGaharon, 22.

Daily Record · Nov 3, 2022

Litter of kittens found cruelly dumped in metal cage in Scots woods

The adorable 10-week-old kittens have been put into rescue and rehoming centres.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 3, 2022

Teen who died at Edinburgh music festival was charity volunteer for the homeless

A fundraiser has now been created in memory of 19-year-old Maya Nager, who tragically passed away at the Terminal V dance music festival in Edinburgh last weekend.

Daily Record · Nov 2, 2022

Designer cat falls from Aberdeen tower block after three other pets plunge from flats

The cat was unresponsive and had to have his front leg amputated due to horrific injures.

Daily Record · Nov 1, 2022

Scots dog fighting kingpin sent sick badger attack videos to hunting estate gamekeeper pal

Anthony Holloway sent sick videos of badgers being mutilated to Rhys Davies, who was a gamekeeper at the posh Millden Estate in Angus.

Daily Record · Oct 27, 2022

Scots dad let family dog go blind with scarred eyes and teeth missing

David Watters knew six-year-old French bulldog called Tyson was poorly, but claimed he was too skint to pay care bills.

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