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Debbie Hall

West Lothian shops hand out help to struggling pet owners

West Lothian Scotmid branches have donated Pet Aid boxes to the Scottish SPCA’s initiative to support people and pets who are struggling during the cost-of-living crisis.

The boxes include essential food and care supplies for animals in need and are provided through a network of 33 foodbanks across Scotland.

In 2022, calls to the Scottish SPCA more than trebled. Most people give up their pets as a very last resort, when they feel there is no other option, with the decision often linked to the cost of looking after them.

Scottish SPCA was Scotmid’s 2018/19 charity partner. The leading Scottish community retailer still describes the charity as “part of the Scotmid family” and has continued to support their initiatives.

Shirley MacGillivray, Scotmid Head of Membership & Community, said: “We recognise the importance of pets to our physical and mental wellbeing, so keeping them safe and connected with their owners is something we are proud to support. Our friends at Scottish SPCA continue do incredible work supporting the welfare of animals - and their owners - through the most difficult times. We are glad to be able to help them.”

Find out more and donate: https://www.scottishspca.org/shop/pet-aid-gift-box

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