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Scotland to ban unlicensed XL bullies, says Humza Yousaf

SNP leader to replicate new restrictions in England and Wales that have resulted in apparent influx to Scotland of breed

The Guardian - UK

Scottish SPCA issues new guidance on American XL Bullies

THE Scottish SPCA has said there is “no need” for owners to transport American XL Bullies from England and Wales to Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Britain’s ‘loneliest sheep’ rescued after being stranded for two years

Fiona, Britain’s loneliest sheep, had been stranded for over two years on the foot of the cliffs of Cromarty Firth, with a petition to rescue her reaching over 52,000 isgnatures

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Britain’s ‘loneliest sheep’ stranded on Scottish cliff for two years

The Scottish SPCA says they are aware of the sheep but have not been able to ascertain who it belongs to

The Independent UK

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)

Fox cub rescued after turning up inside bath of Edinburgh home

A FOX cub discovered in the bath of an Edinburgh home has been rescued.

The National (Scotland)

Former assistant to Margaret Thatcher accused of campaign to thwart shock collar ban

A FORMER assistant to Margaret Thatcher has been running an alleged astroturf campaign lobbying governments to prevent a ban on the use of electric…

The National (Scotland)

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Cat found in Erskine and registered at Australian address 9,000 miles away reunited with owners

Melvin the cat was found by a member of the public but was beginning to look unwell before being picked up by the Scottish SPCA. He has now been reunited with his delighted family.

Glasgow Live

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

Horrified man finds huge African huntsman spider in suitcase after trip abroad

The man had returned from a work trip to Africa when he came across the 10cm-wide huntsman spider at his home in Edinburgh, before capturing the creature in a plastic tub

Daily Mirror

Edinburgh man finds huge African huntsman spider while unpacking suitcase

An Edinburgh man was shocked to discover a 10cm arachnid had made its way home with him in his suitcase, after he returned from a work trip to Africa and unpacked.

Edinburgh Live

Man finds huge African huntsman spider in suitcase at Edinburgh home

The shocked man discovered the 10cm stowaway arachnid while unpacking at his home in Edinburgh on Sunday.

Daily Record

Callous Scots dog owner left puppy 'screaming in pain' after failing to get help for broken leg

Fatty, an 18-week-old German Shepherd cross, was found lying on a sofa with an extremely swollen leg which owner Luke Kildare continued to touch.

Daily Record

The criminals sentenced at Welsh courts for causing horrific cruelty and suffering to animals

Here is a round up of the defendants who have received sentences in Wales for offences against animals

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Daily Record

Glasgow couple banned from keeping dogs after 'emaciated' pets rescued from home

Chantelle Crossan, 24, and Liam McLachlan, 23, of Mount Vernon, admitted failing to look after the malnourished animals.

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

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.

Glasgow Live

Abandoned dog tied to tree and dumped in Dumbarton park

The Scottish SPCA have put out an appeal for the owner or anyone with information to come forward after the dog was found in Levengrove Park on Wednesday, May 24.

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Manchester Evening News

Man who made 65 animals live in horrific conditions was only caught out by a vet

Daanyaal Chowdhury has appeared in court

Daily Record

Cruel puppy farmer left sick puppies, kittens and dogs suffering in faeces-covered cages

The Scottish SPCA carried out a raid at the house of horror belonging to Manchester businessman Daanyaal Chowdhury near Glenalmond, Perthshire, before seizing 65 diseased animals.

Daily Record

Elderly owl trapped down soot-filled Scots chimney finally saved after dramatic rescue

The 20-year-old bird, named Judi, was left with extremely sore and irritated eyes which were causing her a huge discomfort.

Daily Mirror

Sick 'backstreet butchers' charging £1,000 to illegally crop dog's ears exposed

Cruel 'puppy butchers' are charging dog owners as much as £1,000 to mutilate their pet's ears without proper anaesthetic during illegal DIY procedures at backstreet 'clinics', a charity has said

Daily Record

Sick puppy butchers charging £1000 to rip ears off dogs exposed

The Scottish SPCA has reported a rise of more than 600% in calls relating to the cruel and pointless practice of ear cropping in just six years.

Daily Record

Mum's dog found 'starved and stabbed to death' behind mattress at home of trusted pal

The mum-of-three was paying her friend weekly to cover Bella's dog food and any potential vet bills, but after a falling out she stopped hearing from him.

Daily Record

Cruel Scots dog owner left badly matted pooch 'crying out in pain'

Kevin McEntee’s Lhasa Apso Frankie was found making 'constant whining noises' while suffering from a painful skin infection in September 2020 before later being euthanised.

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