Lanarkshire pet owners get Pet Aid cost of living support thanks to Scotmid

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Lanarkshire pet owners will have access to crucial support to help them tackle the cost of living crisis after Scotmid donated 100 Pet Aid boxes to the Scottish SPCA.The boxes include essential food and care supplies for animals in need and are provided through a network of 33 foodbanks across Scotland.Last year, calls to the Scottish SPCA more than trebled.

Most people give up their pets as a very last resort, when they feel there is no other option, with the decision often linked to the cost of looking after them.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The Scottish SPCA was Scotmid’s 2018/19 charity partner and the leading Scottish community retailer still describes the organisation as “part of the Scotmid family” and continues to support their initiatives.

Shirley MacGillivray, Scotmid head of membership and community, told Lanarkshire Live: “We recognise the importance of pets to our physical and mental wellbeing, so keeping them safe and connected with their owners is something we are proud to support. “Our friends at Scottish SPCA continue do incredible work supporting the welfare of animals, and their owners, through the most difficult times.