‘Caged tiger’ among RSPCA’s strangest calls of 2019
A caged tiger that turned out to be a stuffed toy is just one of the strangest calls the RSPCA responded to last year.
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Dundee folk asked to make donations for SSPCA open day
The Scottish SPCA is calling on people in Dundee to help animals in need.
Warning over buying puppies as Christmas presents from illegal dog traders
An animal charity has urged prospective dog owners not to buy from illegal puppy traders ahead of Christmas.
VIDEO: Cruelty probe after footage of woman throwing kitten in Dundee
An investigation was today under way after footage emerged of a woman throwing a kitten into the air.
Badger-baiting father and son banned from keeping animals have five lurchers seized from them
A father and son are facing possible action after a number of dogs were seized from them.
Tayside’s illegal dog trade: Undercover animal officer says farming is widespread
A top undercover Scottish SPCA investigator says there is “serious organised crime” relating to puppy farming in Tayside.
Cat suffers ‘horrific’ burns after attack with corrosive liquid
A woman has called for action after her cat was badly burned with a corrosive liquid.
Scottish SPCA looks to find more new homes for unwanted pets
IT’s a busy time for staff at Tayside’s animal rescue centre.