Pets

Beans, a ginger and white cat from Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, went missing from his home towards the end of October

Cats Protection

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Cat missing from Scottish home found 300 miles away in England as owners rejoice

The snake was picked up by a local gardener

The snake was picked up by a local gardener

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Disbelief as 'huge nine-foot python' found in Scottish street

Compensation has been handed out by the Scottish Government for the euthanasia of XL bullies

Compensation has been handed out by the Scottish Government for the euthanasia of XL bullies

Scottish Government

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XL bully owners receive nearly £3000 from Scottish Government for euthanising dogs

Aringour Harbour, Isle of Coll, Scotland/

Aringour Harbour, Isle of Coll, Scotland/

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Rhoda Meek: Crofter? Cat lady? Why an obsession with labels hampers us all

The dogs were reportedly rescued from a puppy farm in the Doon Valley

The dogs were reportedly rescued from a puppy farm in the Doon Valley

Appeal launched to help 13 dogs 'rescued from Scottish puppy farm'

CEO with an unnamed dog.

CEO with an unnamed dog.

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

A walker called the Moutain Rescue Team after the Border Terrier fell over the edge and couldn't be seen

A walker called the Moutain Rescue Team after the Border Terrier fell over the edge and couldn't be seen

Rescue mission launched after a dog falls into a quarry just outside Stirling

SNP MSP Marie McNair's biewer terrier Heidi was crowned Dog of the Year

SNP MSP Marie McNair's biewer terrier Heidi was crowned Dog of the Year

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Adorable terrier crowned as Holyrood's Dog of the Year

One of the ferrets had to be put down after being found

One of the ferrets had to be put down after being found

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Scottish SPCA find two ferrets running loose after being abandoned in lay-by

Enquiries are ongoing

Enquiries are ongoing

XL Bully-type dog seized by Police Scotland and killed after attack

Simba is now back home with his family

Simba is now back home with his family

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Missing Scottish cat returns home after nearly three years

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

Two XL bully dogs during a protest against the Government's decision to ban the breed

Two XL bully dogs during a protest against the Government's decision to ban the breed

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XL Bully owners offered £200 to have dogs put down as tough new rules announced

A generic image of an XL Bully dog

A generic image of an XL Bully dog

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Locals in fear after tiny dog mauled to death by two 'XL-Bullies'

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

Meet popular Glasgow parks newest residents - and there so cute

Meet popular Glasgow parks newest residents - and there so cute

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Glasgow park welcomes new baby Highland cows as calving season begins

The popular business has announced its closure with immediate effect

The popular business has announced its closure with immediate effect

Popular Scottish dog care business announces immediate closure

Since 2004, The Kennel Club has been monitoring breeds which are of British and Irish origin with less than 450 annual puppy registrations

Since 2004, The Kennel Club has been monitoring breeds which are of British and Irish origin with less than 450 annual puppy registrations

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Future of Scottish Terriers uncertain as The Kennel Club monitors numbers

New restrictions on XL bully dogs have come into force

New restrictions on XL bully dogs have come into force

Scottish Government

Scottish SPCA issues update as new XL bully restrictions come into force

Kira was found tied to a lampost after being sold from England

Kira was found tied to a lampost after being sold from England

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XL bully dog from England found tied to lamppost in Scotland

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 puppies are still receiving care

The puppies are still receiving care

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Scottish charity raises £35k in three days for puppies found in back of lorry

The Scottish charity launched an appeal for donations after it rescued dozens of puppies from the back of a lorry

The Scottish charity launched an appeal for donations after it rescued dozens of puppies from the back of a lorry

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Scottish charity launches appeal after dozens of puppies found in back of lorry

Image of a peregrine falcon in flight

Image of a peregrine falcon in flight

Police Scotland

Scottish man guilty of illegally selling chicks of fastest bird on earth

The Scottish Government is banning XL bullies following an influx of the breed into Scotland

The Scottish Government is banning XL bullies following an influx of the breed into Scotland

Scottish Government

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Minister confirms when XL bully ban will come into force in Scotland

The elderly man is still in hospital

The elderly man is still in hospital

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Scottish pensioner seriously injured in hospital after XL bully dog attack

XL bully dogs are to be banned by the Scottish Government

XL bully dogs are to be banned by the Scottish Government

Everything you need to know about Scotland's XL bully ban

The Scottish SPCA has issued new guidance on American XL Bullies

The Scottish SPCA has issued new guidance on American XL Bullies

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Scottish SPCA issues new guidance on American XL Bullies

Reports of dogs being moved to Scotland are being reporte

Reports of dogs being moved to Scotland are being reporte

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Minister 'concerned' amid reports of XL Bully dogs being rehomed in Scotland

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

At least five cats have died from suspected poisonings

At least five cats have died from suspected poisonings

Cat owners warned after five animals die of suspected poisoning in Scotland

Ronin is currently up for adoption

Ronin is currently up for adoption

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'Our little hero': Scottish charity's rat saves lives in Cambodia

Some dog lovers are scrambling to rescue XL bullies in shelters in England and Wales

Some dog lovers are scrambling to rescue XL bullies in shelters in England and Wales

Scottish Government

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XL bullies 'being rushed to dog shelter in Scotland' ahead of ban

Children make horror discovery of dead dog in suitcase

Children make horror discovery of dead dog in suitcase

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Horrified children find dead dog in suitcase in Scottish town

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

Eirinn Reid with Twinkle and Twinkle in one of his videos

Eirinn Reid with Twinkle and Twinkle in one of his videos

How a Scottish horse became a viral TikTok sensation

If you're one of those pet owners that are dreading the loud noises that come hand in hand with November 5, we might have some answers for you. ( PA)

If you're one of those pet owners that are dreading the loud noises that come hand in hand with November 5, we might have some answers for you. ( PA)

10 top tips to keep your dog calm this Bonfire Night

Will the XL bully be banned in Scotland?

Will the XL bully be banned in Scotland?

Scottish Government to 'carefully consider' XL bully ban

The seal didn't seem to be 'in any distress', the dog walker said

The seal didn't seem to be 'in any distress', the dog walker said

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Shocked dog walker discovers seal near Glasgow Green

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

The dog was found 'abandoned' in a park

The dog was found 'abandoned' in a park

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Dog rescued after being found tethered to tree and 'abandoned'

The American XL bully dog is to be banned in the UK by the end of 2023

The American XL bully dog is to be banned in the UK by the end of 2023

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What happens to banned dogs in the UK and which breeds are illegal?

American XL bully dogs to be banned by end of year

American XL bully dogs to be banned by end of year

American Bully XL

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American XL bully dogs to be banned by end of year

Could American Bully dogs be banned?

Could American Bully dogs be banned?

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Are fears about bully XL dogs a moral panic, or is a breed ban justified?

The pup has 'big paws to fill'

The pup has 'big paws to fill'

Scottish independence

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Pup Culloden 'in training' to fill Sheldon indydug paws and lead Yes marches

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

Images supplied by the SSPCA

Images supplied by the SSPCA

SSPCA hit out after cats abandoned on busy motorway

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

Alan Cumming at a photoshoot with Peta to promote veganism

Alan Cumming at a photoshoot with Peta to promote veganism

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Huge billboard showing 'nude' Alan Cumming goes up in Scottish city

A horse at the Almond Valley Heritage Centre was offered Buckfast tonic wine

A horse at the Almond Valley Heritage Centre was offered Buckfast tonic wine

Cultural attractions

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Outrage as horse at Scottish heritage centre 'given Buckfast to drink'

A young, male Labrador was found potentially abandoned in woodland near Cardenden Motocross Track. Photo: SSPCA

A young, male Labrador was found potentially abandoned in woodland near Cardenden Motocross Track. Photo: SSPCA

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Labrador found in woodland 'extremely underweight' with signs of trauma

Emma Bryden and Shahla will compete at the festival

Emma Bryden and Shahla will compete at the festival

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Scottish dog and owner to take part in international agility event

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

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