Animal welfare

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Snares are currently used to trap red foxes

Shooting group makes last ditch attempt to keep snares legal in Scotland

Mark Ruskell with Bluesy, his staffer's dog and a former racing greyhound

Mark Ruskell with Bluesy, his staffer's dog and a former racing greyhound

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'It's time to put paws before profits and ban greyhound racing in Scotland'

MSPs are currently submitting amendments to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill

MSPs are currently submitting amendments to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill

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Tory MSP proposes over-40s be excluded from animal trap training

Confirmation that the Scottish Government intends to bring in a full ban comes the day after gamekeepers told MSPs at Holyrood they would be in 'dire straits' if snares are banned

Confirmation that the Scottish Government intends to bring in a full ban comes the day after gamekeepers told MSPs at Holyrood they would be in 'dire straits' if snares are banned

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Scottish ministers reject call for snare licensing scheme and opt for full ban

Martyn Day joined parliamentarians from across the house to demonstrate in support of the bill outside Westminster

Martyn Day joined parliamentarians from across the house to demonstrate in support of the bill outside Westminster

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SNP MP accuses peers of 'thwarting' trophy hunting bill with time-wasting tactics

Snares are often used by gamekeepers to protect birds like pheasants, but can lead to slow and painful deaths for trapped animals

Snares are often used by gamekeepers to protect birds like pheasants, but can lead to slow and painful deaths for trapped animals

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Scottish Government's wildlife reforms go 'above and beyond', says pest controller

Views are being sought on proposals to introduce licensing for businesses such as dog walkers, groomers and canine fertility services.

Views are being sought on proposals to introduce licensing for businesses such as dog walkers, groomers and canine fertility services.

Views wanted on proposals to introduce animal licencing scheme in Scotland

A Holyrood committee is asking for the public's input on how to improve dog welfare

A Holyrood committee is asking for the public's input on how to improve dog welfare

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Public asked for their views on how to improve welfare of dogs in Scotland

Activist group Animal Rising are set to descend on Aintree to try and disrupt the biggest racing event of the year

Activist group Animal Rising are set to descend on Aintree to try and disrupt the biggest racing event of the year

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Grand National prepares for disruption from hundreds of animal rights activists

With advances in fabric technology, is there any need for real fur to still be in use?

With advances in fabric technology, is there any need for real fur to still be in use?

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Stubborn stance of MoD on King's Guard hats has cost bears their lives

Reindeer in the Cairngorms National Park

Reindeer in the Cairngorms National Park

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Animal welfare charities call for boycott of reindeer events this Christmas

Zippy the squirrel made it to Scotland after a three-week voyage

Zippy the squirrel made it to Scotland after a three-week voyage

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Stowaway squirrel discovered on India-Scotland ship makes new life in Ellon

The 600kg animal, nicknamed Freya, was put down after spending weeks off the Oslo coast climbing into boats

The 600kg animal, nicknamed Freya, was put down after spending weeks off the Oslo coast climbing into boats

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Killing of Freya the walrus won't help Norway's animal welfare reputation

Masala, one of the ferrets seeking a new home. Photo: Scottish SPCA

Masala, one of the ferrets seeking a new home. Photo: Scottish SPCA

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SSPCA appeals to public after mysterious influx of ferrets

Minister welcomes increased sightings of ‘iconic’ mountain hares

Minister welcomes increased sightings of ‘iconic’ mountain hares

Minister welcomes increased sightings of ‘iconic’ mountain hares

New bill hopes to cut off demand for cruel puppy farms

New bill hopes to cut off demand for cruel puppy farms

New bill hopes to cut off demand for cruel puppy farms

Ban greyhound racing to 'stop dogs being doped with cocaine and dying', MSPs told

Ban greyhound racing to 'stop dogs being doped with cocaine and dying', MSPs told

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Ban greyhound racing to stop deaths and cocaine doping, MSPs told

Campaigners to pressure Scottish Government on animal sentience

Campaigners to pressure Scottish Government on animal sentience

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Campaigners to pressure Scottish Government on animal sentience

Foie gras is made by force-feeding ducks or geese

Foie gras is made by force-feeding ducks or geese

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Tories face backlash over 'U-turn' on 'appallingly cruel' foie gras and fur import ban

Finlay was just weeks old when Wildcat Haven rescued him

Finlay was just weeks old when Wildcat Haven rescued him

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'Devastated' rescue group pleads with authorities after Scottish wildcat seized by police

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon condemned the actions of West Ham and France international footballer Kurt Zouma

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon condemned the actions of West Ham and France international footballer Kurt Zouma

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WATCH: Nicola Sturgeon condemns 'sickening' video of footballer abusing pet

Wallabies have lived on the Loch Lomond island of Inchconnachan since the 1940s

Wallabies have lived on the Loch Lomond island of Inchconnachan since the 1940s

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Moving Loch Lomond wallabies 'like relocating Nessie', campaigner says

The RSPCA has made repeated calls for banning of glue traps due to unintended animals being caught in them

The RSPCA has made repeated calls for banning of glue traps due to unintended animals being caught in them

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Scotland set to ban 'cruel' glue traps used to catch rodents

Turkeys reared on factory farms suffer from severe health issues and pain

Turkeys reared on factory farms suffer from severe health issues and pain

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Can goodwill to all men please be extended to animals this Christmas?