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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Edinburgh Live

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

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.

Daily Record

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.

Glasgow Live

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

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.

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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

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

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.

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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.

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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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Lanarkshire SSPCA appeal for home for Scotland's 'most -over-looked' cat

The charity has been looking after Stripes for over 200 days

Daily Record

Cat saved from drowning after falling into sewage drain at Scots graveyard

A search is now underway to find the cat's owner.

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Scots homeowners spot ‘feet’ poking out wood burner before discovering trapped owl

The SSPCA and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to the address in Aberdeen on October 10 after the worried residents feared a hawk had become stuck inside their chimney.

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Abandoned puppy found curled up next to dead brother after tiny animals left in Scots woods

Although the 14-week-old pup survived, she was found extremely underweight and with dirty teeth from trying to find food.

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Adorable puppies with worms found on Scots country road amid fears they were abandoned

The three male crossbreeds were found on a country road in Carlops, a small village in the Pentland Hills, around 6.30pm on Tuesday October 4

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Tiny red squirrel kittens saved and hand-reared by dedicated team after being found

The SSPCA thanked its supporters for their help which saw the four squirrels raised and reintroduced into the wild.

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