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Rent controls are a key part of the Housing Bill, but the SNP Government has focused on tenants' rights to keep pets

SNP Government given rent control warning amid focus on pets

The authorities had been contacted by a concerned resident who said that a number of puppies had been abandoned

The authorities had been contacted by a concerned resident who said that a number of puppies had been abandoned

Dead puppies removed from Scottish home as investigation launched

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

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

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

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

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'

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

Snares are currently used to trap red foxes

Snares are currently used to trap red foxes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

It is believed that the squirrel was separated from its mother

It is believed that the squirrel was separated from its mother

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Baby squirrel rescued after 'sleeping under a chicken for several days'

The gull was seen in the vicinity of Bourtreehill Health Centre on Cheviot Way with an arrow through its wing.

The gull was seen in the vicinity of Bourtreehill Health Centre on Cheviot Way with an arrow through its wing.

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Seagull with arrow through its wing sparks investigation

The Edinburgh resident managed to contain the huntsman spider in a plastic box

The Edinburgh resident managed to contain the huntsman spider in a plastic box

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Huge 'lizard-eating' spider found in Edinburgh home

The llama is currently in a 20-acre field, according to the SSPCA

The llama is currently in a 20-acre field, according to the SSPCA

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Llama on the lam in Scotland proving 'very difficult to catch', SSPCA says

A review has investigated whether the SSPCA should be given more powers over wildlife crime

A review has investigated whether the SSPCA should be given more powers over wildlife crime

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Minister 'open to closing wildlife crime loopholes' following review of SSPCA powers

Images showed dogs kept by Rhys Davies had progressively more serious facial injuries as time went on. Photo from the SSPCA

Images showed dogs kept by Rhys Davies had progressively more serious facial injuries as time went on. Photo from the SSPCA

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Former gamekeeper on Scots estate jailed for dog fighting offences

Four seals have been flown to Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary in Shetland.

Four seals have been flown to Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary in Shetland.

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Four seals flown to Shetland after rescue centre water breakdown

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

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

Scottish SPCA volunteer with a fox cub

Scottish SPCA volunteer with a fox cub

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Scottish SPCA appeal for puppy food donations to feed baby fox cubs

Refuse collectors saw the frightened animal escaping from a bin lorry

Refuse collectors saw the frightened animal escaping from a bin lorry

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Probe launched after 'terrified' cat dumped in wheelie bin and rubbish lorry