The Scottish SPCA has published its 2025 mid-year report, and it has revealed a significant rise in demand for its services.

The report found that there was a 19.5% increase in calls to give up pets from between January and June.

There was also a 62.5% rise in foster placements, and more than 44,000 meals provided through the charity's Pet Aid programme , which helps owners feed and care for their animals during tough times.

Wild animal admissions also rose by 5.6%, with teams at the National Wildlife Centre working around the clock to rehabilitate and release foxes, seals, birds of prey and more.

It comes amid the cost of living crisis, with an increase in people needing to surrender their pets due to financial hardship.

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