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Pablo was one of two dogs starved by Crawford Hull

Tweedbank man banned after dogs are left to suffer

Liam Fair, taunting his dog with the rat. A man has been found guilty of using his neglected dog to cause "unnecessary suffering" to a rat in a shocking video.

Shocking video shows man encouraging dog to kill a pet rat

The resident returned home to find the young animal curled up in the tub.

Are you fur real? Frightened fox cub rescued from bath tub

Inhumane: Who could dump this wee cutie by a roadside to die?

Scotland's animal charity warns that 'puppies are not Christmas presents'

Tango has found a forever home with his rescuer

All ends well for Tango

Animal rescue charities warn that criminals are posing as staff to steal animals (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Animal rescue charities warn criminals are posing as staff to steal animals - wh...

One of the dogs dumped in Jedburgh.

Shock and anger as ten dogs are dumped on a busy Borders road

Sad Sam...SSPCA feels the time is now right to revisit First Strike, which first established the link between domestic violence and animal abuse. (Pic: SSPCA)

Scottish SPCA helps humans and animals impacted by domestic abuse

Don’t do it – 22 degrees outside can mean 44 degrees inside the car for a dog.
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RSPCA

Warning over leaving dogs in hot cars

People are being encouraged to attend one of the many public Bonfire Night displays across the country, instead of holding their own fireworks party.

Think of those around you this Bonfire Night

The cubs have all been named after The Muppets.

Scotland’s fox cubs need your help!
The Scottish SPCA is appealing to animal lovers to donate much needed food for the fox cubs in their National Wildlife Centre in Fishcross.
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It only takes a few minutes for a car to become dangerously hot for a dog (Photo: Shutterstock)

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A dog walker had to seek urgent help for his pet after he found it with food strongly smelling of household cleaner (Photo: Shutterstock)

Dog walkers warned after poison and biscuits laced with nails found in parks

10 Staffies at rescue centres in Scotland looking for their ‘forever’ home

Eilidh Doyle with Bran. Pic: Peter Devlin

Team GB athlete backs '˜Pound for Paws'

Cats Protection outlines simple steps to keep puss purring throughout the year

Don't forget about the beloved bunny!

Don't forget about the beloved bunny!

Scottish SPCA caring for swiftlet siblings for first time

Scottish rural organisations support 'Sheep-wise' campaign

Animal lovers urged to get active in Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Local Tweedbank restaurant owner Sandy Craig has been hailed a wildlife hero this week for his attempted rescue of a young swan trapped in a frozen loch.
Sandy, 67, decided it was time to take action after the male swan had been unable to free itself from the frozen waters of Gun Knowe Loch at Tweedbank for some hours at the weekend

Royal praise for rescue of swan from frozen Galashiels loch

Giant rabbit the size of a dog looking for new home

Sandy is sub-zero hero for frozen swan rescue effort

The orphaned otter cubs found on the riverbank near Earlston.

Orphaned otter cubs rescued at Earlston

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