Rescue unit joins in celebrations

The SSPCA centre at Petterden is joining in with celebrations marking the national organisation’s 10th annual Scottish Animal Week.

To mark the milestone they will be hosting a week-long variety of events including street collections on Saturday September 9 and an open day at the centre the following day.

The open day is free to everyone interested in animals, with a host of activities on throughout the day.

During the 10 years that Scotland’s animal welfare charity has been celebrating Scottish Animal Week they have rescued and rehomed more than 50,000 animals.

Currently in their care is Nacho, a smiley leopard gecko, which arrived 90 days ago.

Animal rescue and rehoming centre manager Elliot Hay said: “Nacho is looking for an experienced owner as she’s not a beginner pet.

“Leopard geckos require an adequately sized enclosure as well as the correct lighting, heat and diet, which consists of locusts, crickets, roaches and meal worms. If anyone is interested in meeting Nacho then they should pop along to the centre or give us a phone on 03000 999 999.

“We believe that every animal has a perfect match out there so Nacho will stay in our care until we can find a suitable owner.”

Anyone interested in the open day should visit the centre anytime between noon and 4pm on Sunday September 10.