Animal lovers urged to donate reusable face masks to SSPCA staff
The Scottish SPCA is urgently appealing to animal lovers to donate reusable face masks for its dedicated team.Scotland’s animal welfare charity has been struggling to keep up with demand of disposable protective equipment so is asking members of the public to consider making them from tightly woven cotton material.There are over 170 members of staff working in the Society’s animal rescue and rehoming centres including the Lanarkshire centre in nearby Hamilton, all in need of facial protection.Scottish SPCA deputy head of field operations Graeme Innes said: “Our centres are closed to the public but we need to make sure our staff are safe and able to provide the animals with the best possible care.“We are finding it hard to meet the needs of