Thousands call Scottish animal charity helpline to give up their pets
People told the Scottish SPCA they were having to choose between feeding themselves or their pets
An animal welfare charity says it has received more than 4,000 calls from people wanting to give up their pets.The charity said it was down to the cost of living crisis, with most callers to its helpline blaming financial issues including vet bills.The Scottish SPCA said the past year was one of the most challenging in its history.
"The best thing for animal welfare is to keep a human and a pet together, and that's what our overriding ambition is through this crisis."last August. The service works with local food banks and community projects to provide pet supplies to people in need.It also launched 124 investigations into the puppy trade, 52 investigations into the illegal ear cropping of dogs and 72 probes into animal fighting and badger baiting.
The charity's National Wildlife Rescue Centre treated 4,908 wild animals, 74% of which were successfully released back to the wild.
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