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It is believed to be the largest intake of dogs the charity has recorded in 185 years

Scottish animal charity rescues record number of dogs in just 10 days

Locals and staff urged dog walkers to take any mess away with them

Locals and staff urged dog walkers to take any mess away with them

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Council issues plea to dog owners as poo plagues popular Highland walk

The Scottish Government has proposed a licensing scheme designed to reduce unethical breeding practices, regulate services offered and ensure higher standards of care

The Scottish Government has proposed a licensing scheme designed to reduce unethical breeding practices, regulate services offered and ensure higher standards of care

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Strict licensing scheme to regulate dog breeding businesses in Scotland unveiled

CEO with an unnamed dog.

CEO with an unnamed dog.

Pet food bank chief warns of 'all-time low' number of donations

XL Bully dog owners must apply for an exemption

XL Bully dog owners must apply for an exemption

The XL Bully rules in Scotland – what they mean for owners

RNLI crew rescued stranded spaniel Stella after she was trapped on the rocks off the former Cockenzie Power Station

RNLI crew rescued stranded spaniel Stella after she was trapped on the rocks off the former Cockenzie Power Station

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Watch as brave team rescues dog stranded on rocks near former power station

New laws are expected to be approved on Friday (Jacob King/PA)

New laws are expected to be approved on Friday (Jacob King/PA)

XL bully owners in Scotland urged to prepare for new safeguarding rules

Three people received minor injuries during the incident, according to police

Three people received minor injuries during the incident, according to police

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'Dangerously out of control' dog shot dead by police after horror attack

The dog's owner was taken to hospital for treatment following the attack

The dog's owner was taken to hospital for treatment following the attack

Police hunt for two men after attempted dognapping and knife attack

Dozens of puppies were rescued from the back of a lorry earlier this month

Dozens of puppies were rescued from the back of a lorry earlier this month

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Scottish animal charity gives update on 24 rescued puppies

Sammy Wilkinson drove through the night to take dozens of XL bullies to Scotland

Sammy Wilkinson drove through the night to take dozens of XL bullies to Scotland

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Man drives 30 XL bullies to Scotland ahead of ban in England and Wales

A Tory councillor is pushing for dog poos left uncollected to be DNA tested

A Tory councillor is pushing for dog poos left uncollected to be DNA tested

City of Edinburgh Council

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Tory councillor pushes for 'dog poo DNA testing' in Scottish city

The sheep was killed by a dog despite signs informing walkers about the presence of livestock

The sheep was killed by a dog despite signs informing walkers about the presence of livestock

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'That dog could have been shot': Anger after sheep killed in brutal attack

Under current law in Scotland, all dog owners are required to have their dogs chipped and pinned

Under current law in Scotland, all dog owners are required to have their dogs chipped and pinned

Many ‘violent’ dogs are just frightened and need support

Why are politicians wasting time on attempting to legislate for crimes that are already illegal, asks Andrew Tickell

Why are politicians wasting time on attempting to legislate for crimes that are already illegal, asks Andrew Tickell

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Andrew Tickell: Dog-napping bill is barking - let's end performative legislating

A picture of some of the dogs which were rescued by the police after being found roaming a B road near Moffat

A picture of some of the dogs which were rescued by the police after being found roaming a B road near Moffat

Four dogs killed and six rescued after pack attack sheep on farm

Police are appealing to motorists who may have witnessed the collision

Police are appealing to motorists who may have witnessed the collision

Dog dies after being victim of hit-and-run while being walked by child

The controversial training device gives a shock to a dog's neck

The controversial training device gives a shock to a dog's neck

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

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

Joy's former owner was handed a prison sentence for animal cruelty

Joy's former owner was handed a prison sentence for animal cruelty

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Ex-trainer of Holyrood Dog of the Year winner given lifetime ban from keeping animals

Dog owners are being warned after a pooch passed away following a snake bite in Weymouth.

Dog owners are being warned after a pooch passed away following a snake bite in Weymouth.

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Snake warning as dog dies after bite in park

This is everything dog owners should know about palm oil bergs as a dog dies after eating one on a beach

This is everything dog owners should know about palm oil bergs as a dog dies after eating one on a beach

Warning to owners as dog dies after eating palm oil berg - what you need to know

The attack took place outside the Ladbrokes betting shop on Duart Crescent

The attack took place outside the Ladbrokes betting shop on Duart Crescent

Police appeal for information after dog attack leaves man with life-changing injuries

'Greyhound racing is and always has been a high-risk and gambling-led sport,' Green MSP Mark Ruskell argues

'Greyhound racing is and always has been a high-risk and gambling-led sport,' Green MSP Mark Ruskell argues

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If Scotland truly is a nation of dog lovers, it must end greyhound racing

Four lambs died after the sheep-worrying incident in Keith

Four lambs died after the sheep-worrying incident in Keith

Scots pensioner faces £40,000 fine after four lambs die in dog incident

Tiny dog needed emergency treatment after eating Easter egg almost same size as it

Tiny dog needed emergency treatment after eating Easter egg almost same size as it

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Tiny dog undergoes emergency treatment after eating Easter egg almost same size as it

Linda Breakes from Moffat had to rush her dog to hospital after it swallowed fishing hooks

Linda Breakes from Moffat had to rush her dog to hospital after it swallowed fishing hooks

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Dog owner in warning to stay vigilant after pup rushed to vet for surgery

These are some of the dangers to look out for when walking your dog this winter

These are some of the dangers to look out for when walking your dog this winter

Vet warns dog owners of dangerous winter toxins and other health risks

The seal pup suffered a broken jaw after being attacked by a dog

The seal pup suffered a broken jaw after being attacked by a dog

Seal pup put down following 'severe' dog attack in Scottish city

Animal Rebellion activists broke into a facility in England to rescue beagle puppies

Animal Rebellion activists broke into a facility in England to rescue beagle puppies

Animal Rebellion

Scottish woman among activists who freed beagle puppies from testing facility

Eilidh Shannon's Goofy Dog

Eilidh Shannon's Goofy Dog

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Scots schoolgirl wins photography prize with 'goofy dog' picture

Dogs Trust sees 55% increase in dogs being referred so owners can flee domestic abuse

Dogs Trust sees 55% increase in dogs being referred so owners can flee domestic abuse

Domestic abuse fuels big rise in pet fostering, says charity

A multi-emergency response team were dispatched to the beach in Aberdeen

A multi-emergency response team were dispatched to the beach in Aberdeen

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Man dies after trying to save dog from drowning

Some experts argue that a new law would actually dilute the maximum sentence available for those found guilty of dog abduction.

Some experts argue that a new law would actually dilute the maximum sentence available for those found guilty of dog abduction.

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Should dog theft become a specific offense in Scotland?

'Cruel' greyhound racing must be banned in Scotland, MSPs have been told

'Cruel' greyhound racing must be banned in Scotland, MSPs have been told

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Ban greyhound racing to save dogs from 'cocaine doping' and misery, MSPs urged

Image Credit: Dogs Trust

Image Credit: Dogs Trust

Animal charities urge people to keep pets safe during heatwave

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

With ownership becoming more and more difficult these days, rental is becoming a necessary option – and that goes for dogs too...

With ownership becoming more and more difficult these days, rental is becoming a necessary option – and that goes for dogs too...

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My generation is used to renting and sharing – so now I'm borrowing a dog

Voting open for Holyrood Dog of the Year – how to vote

Voting open for Holyrood Dog of the Year – how to vote

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Voting is open for Holyrood Dog of the Year – here's how to have your say

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