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Who’s watching? The secret powers letting agencies spy on Scots

The Ferret investigated the hidden powers of specialist reporting agencies as part of our Who Runs Scotland series

The National (Scotland)

Dead kitten found underweight and covered in faeces after being abandoned in woods

A dead kitten was found underweight and covered in faeces after being abandoned in North Lanarkshire woodland

The National (Scotland)

Shock as tarantulas left abandoned at side of road in Glasgow

IMAGES have been shared of tarantulas which were found at the side of a road in Glasgow...

The National (Scotland)

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Dead puppies removed from Scottish home as investigation launched

AROUND 11 dead puppies have been reportedly removed from a house in Dundee as animal welfare officers launch an investigation ...

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Disbelief as 'huge nine-foot python' found in Scottish street

A “NINE-FOOT” python has been discovered by locals in a residential street in Dunfermline ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish animal charity rescues record number of dogs in just 10 days

A SCOTTISH animal charity has rescued a record number of dogs in just over a week, in what is believed to be the largest intake in 185 years ...

The National (Scotland)

Cat owners warned after five animals die of suspected poisoning in Scotland

CAT owners have been warned to look out for symptoms of suspected poisoning after at least five animals have died.

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Grouse shooting in Scotland has an alarming death toll – and not just for game birds

The Scottish moors are considered areas of outstanding beauty, and often assumed to be “wild” and “untamed”. However, these landscapes are the result of management techniques that are now under scrutiny by the Scottish government.

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Dog rescued after being found tethered to tree and 'abandoned'

A DOG had to be rescued by an animal welfare charity after it was found tethered to a tree and seemingly abandoned in Angus.

The National (Scotland)

SSPCA hit out after cats abandoned on busy motorway

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after two cats were found abandoned beside a slip road on the M74.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government's wildlife reforms go 'above and beyond', says pest controller

THE Scottish Government’s wildlife management reforms go “above and beyond” expectations, according to a pest controller who consulted on the…

The National (Scotland)

Cat reunited with Renfrewshire family after 9000mile trip

The Scottish SPCA has reunited a cat registered to an address in Australia with his owners after he was found 9,000 miles away in Erskine.

Daily Record

Cat found in Scotland 9,000 miles away from Australian home

With assistance from Cats Protection, the charity solved the mystery of Melvin’s journey to Scotland and reunited him with his owners.

Daily Record

Huge 'lizard-eating' spider found in Edinburgh home

A 10-centimetre long lizard-eating spider has been found hiding in a traveller’s suitcase in Edinburgh following a trip to Africa.

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Baby deer dies after rescuer feeds it wrong milk as 'death sentence' warning issued

Animal welfare chiefs are warning members of the public to leave baby fawns in the wild.

The National (Scotland)

Llama on the lam in Scotland proving 'very difficult to catch', SSPCA says

AN escaped llama, loose in Aberdeenshire, has twice evaded attempts to capture it ...

The National (Scotland)

Minister 'open to closing wildlife crime loopholes' following review of SSPCA powers

The SSPCA task force published a review into the lack of powers that the animal charity has in relation to wildlife crime, and whether they should…

Wales Online

Foster carer for animals Jaqueline Fraser Wade treated tumour with butter and sugar

An inspector said the house in which they were kept was one of the worst environments they'd seen

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Daily Record

'Worst ever' animal neglect in horror house where owner made dog use bedframe as a toilet

A total of 12 animals were rescued from the dirty home in Kilbirnie.

Daily Record

Callous Scots fosterer kept 12 pets in filthy house covered in faeces and urine

Two of the cats in Jaqueline Fraser Wade's care had to be put to sleep after SSPCA inspectors found them badly neglected.

Glasgow Live

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

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.

Edinburgh Live

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.

Daily Record

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

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.

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