Animals are suffering due to littering, says animal welfare charity

With the number of people heading outdoors set to increase over the summer months, the Scottish SPCA is urging the public to act responsibly and adhere to leave no trace, warning littering is a key driver for trapped wildlife

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
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Animals are suffering due to littering, says animal welfare charity

As the summer holidays are fast approaching, an animal welfare charity is urging people to properly dispose of litter as carelessness can have devastating, often deadly, consequences for wildlife – particularly...

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