Nearly 5000 calls for animal help
Education is the key
Scottish SPCA has revealed that in 2017 their frontline staff responded to over 4600 incidents in Ayrshire.
Chief Superintendent Mike Flynn said, “While Scotland is a nation of animals lovers, unfortunately there are some who still abuse and neglect animals.”
The charity has hailed its ground- breaking education programme as the way forward.
Mike added: “We firmly believe that education is the key to preventing cruelty and we are encouraged by the continued success of our Prevention through Education programme for primary schools, which reached over 21,720 children in the Ayrshire area.”
Scotland’s animal welfare charity also reported that they cared for over 300 animals at their Ayr rehoming centre.
Manager Marion Hainey said, “Last year we found wonderful new homes for over 200 animals from our centre here in Ayrshire, but there’s always more we can do to raise awareness of the number of rescue animals in our care.
“Many of the animals were rescued from lives of abuse or neglect and some were even discarded like rubbish when their owners decided they no longer wanted to look after them.
“It’s heartbreaking to think about but people can help by giving one of these pets a second chance or spreading the word to friends and family.”