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Shocking images show duck trapped in Coca-Cola bottle at Scots park

The bird was snapped swimming in the water with a bright red Coca-Cola sleeve wrapped around its neck.

Daily Record

Heartbreaking images of duck trapped in Coca-Cola bottle in Leith spark fury among SSPCA chiefs

Pictures from Albert Dock in Leith of an eider with a Coca-Cola bottle sleeve trapped around it's neck emerged online, with locals concerned for how litter affects wildlife.

Edinburgh Live

SSPCA wildlife rescue unit appeals for food aid

Foxes, hedgehogs, rabbists and bats among the animals being cared for at Clackmannanshire centre

Daily Record

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Scots father and son who ran squalid puppy farm banned from keeping animals for a decade

Dozens of dogs were seized from the disgusting site run by Samuel Ronald Hessin, 49, and Samuel Arthur Hessin, 22.

Daily Record

Cruel Scots couple left pet Labrador to waste away to 'skin and bones'

Brian Smith and Patricia O'Donnell, of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire were responsible for two dogs, one of which was found to be in grave health, when SPCA workers attended their home last year.

Daily Record

Despicable Lanarkshire pair punished for failing to properly feed and care for two suffering dogs

Duo charged following SSPCA investigation, with the charity's chief inspector hitting out at their sentence

Daily Record

Edinburgh dog rushed to vets after ingesting poison in popular local park

The SSPCA have issued a warning after the Edinburgh dog was rushed to a local vets earlier this week where it was found to have ingested poison.

Edinburgh Live

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English dognapper who stole pets while touring Scotland jailed

Clifford Hodgkins was found guilty at two separate trials of animal cruelty and dognapping.

Daily Record

Maverick the cat discovered in Renfrewshire having travelled over 250 miles in lorry

The friendly feline travelled to North Berwick, Edinburgh, Kirkcaldy, Dundee, Perth, and Glasgow, before arriving in Bridge of Weir

Daily Record

Dog owner traumatised after pet's neck ripped open by 'out-of-control' Akita

WARNING - GRAPHIC IMAGES Karen Waddington, a mum-of-five, watched on in horror as an aggressive dog grabbed her pet pooch by the neck and violently threw him around

Daily Mirror

Adorable young puppies found wandering the streets in Renfrewshire

THREE young pups who were found roaming the streets are now in the care of the SSPCA.

The National (Scotland)

Scots owner traumatised after dog's neck ripped open by Akita in violent attack

Karen Waddington was out with her Staffordshire bull terrier Buster in Hawick, Scottish Borders , last Tuesday when the incident happened.

Daily Record

Full list of banned dog breeds that are illegal to be kept as pets in UK

While the majority of dog breeds in the UK are loyal and good natured, there are some exceptions.

Daily Record

Barrhead woman forced pet dog to live with hanging tumour and extreme pain for months

The 16-year-old animal was put to sleep on welfare grounds after undergoing horrendous neglect, with owner Lorraine Ferguson now banned from keeping pets for 30 years.

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When an Edinburgh man was caught keeping an alligator in a Leith tower block

A 34-year-old man was arrested after officers discovered he was keeping a five foot long alligator in his 15th floor flat, with the animal housed in a bath tub.

Daily Record

Investigation launched after bizarre claims pet cats were shaved in Scots town

The SSPCA has launched a probe after it received reports of cats being shaved in a Sauchie, Clackmannanshire.

Daily Record

Scottish SPCA urge people to leave 'abandoned' fawns where they find them unless injured

The charity made the plea asking people only to report sick or injured animals.

Daily Record

Scots gamekeeper exposed as part of brutal dogfighting ring after SSPCA alerted to haul of sick images

Some of the dogs had been left disfigured after being trained to fight badgers and foxes for entertainment.

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Daily Record

Sadist who filmed his dogs ripping apart wild animals had 'worst' videos seen by Scottish SPCA

Callum Muir pled guilty to a string of charges after inspectors raided his Ayrshire home and found evidence of horrific animal fights.

Daily Record

Dogs fatally attack deer while 'owners casually watch' as SSPCA launches probe

The brutal wildlife attack, at around 6.30pm on Monday, is being investigated after it was reported by a traumatised member of the public.

Glasgow Live

Distressed magpie and sparrow put to sleep after being discovered stuck to glue trap

The Scottish SPCA are renewing calls for a glue trap ban after the magpie and sparrow were discovered in one of the traps at an address in North Lanarkshire this week.

Edinburgh Live

Fox found dead in Edinburgh allotment due to illegal homemade snare

The SSPCA has released an appeal to the public for information after a dead fox was found in an illegal, homemade snare in an Edinburgh allotment

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian walker's warning after spotting huge adder on hike in warm weather

Allan Thorne was strolling across the Larrermuir Hills between East Lothian and the Borders when he stumbled across the massive snake.

Daily Record

Snake warning as Scots hillwalker spots huge adder on hike amid warm weather

The venous reptile had been "sluggish" as it was spotted on a heap of bracken by Allan Thorne, who was walking on the Larrermuir Hills.

Daily Record

SSPCA releases distressing image of seal tangled in discarded rubbish on Aberdeenshire coast

The charity shared the photo urging people to remember to dispose of their litter responsibly after the heartbreaking image of the male seal with discarded netting and rope tangled tightly round his neck.

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