Scottish SPCA launches scheme to help people look after pets during cost-of-living crisis

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The Scottish SPCA has launched a new initiative to support pet owners who are struggling due to the cost-of-living crisis. Don't miss the latest headlines from around Renfrewshire.

Sign up to our newsletters here. The Pet Aid pilot will see regular deliveries of pet food start this week to 13 food banks in 12 local authorities.

Renfrewshire Foodbank in Renfrew is a pilot site and will aim to help animals and families stay together by providing pet food to families who are struggling.Calls to the Scottish SPCA’s animal helpline to give up animals have more than trebled in the first half of 2022 and inspectors from the animal welfare charity have provided support to thousands of people.SSPCA chief executive Kirsteen Campbell said: “Pet Aid will provide an invaluable service to people and pets feeling the full brunt of the cost-of-living crisis.“Pet Aid is part of our wider commitment to early intervention when it comes to protecting animals.

Wherever possible, we will act to stop a person feeling they have no choice but to give up their pet.”Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.Ther