That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Scottish SPCA) on reaching the remarkable milestone of 185 years of service; acknowledges the charity's enduring commitment to protecting animals and preventing harm since its founding in 1839; commends the Scottish SPCA for its pioneering work, and for being the first animal welfare charity in the UK to secure legal powers to investigate and report animal cruelty; recognises what it sees as the charity’s innovative approach to animal welfare, including its education programmes such as its ground-breaking Animal Guardians programme, as well as its fostering, rescue and rehoming services, wildlife rehabilitation, and initiatives tackling the illegal puppy trade; applauds the Scottish SPCA for its collaboration with local authorities, Police Scotland, and other partners to uphold the highest standards of animal welfare in Scotland; recognises the charity's move to collaborate with human welfare-based organisations in a bid to support and raise awareness of the interconnections between animal welfare, human welfare and the shared environment; notes what it considers to be the Scottish SPCA's proactive efforts in promoting ethical pet ownership, addressing issues such as low-welfare breeding, and delivering essential support for communities across Scotland and their animals, which includes delivering and expanding its Pet Aid initiative for food and veterinary services; further notes what it sees as the animal welfare charity’s role in creating a kinder and more compassionate society, and extends its gratitude to the staff, volunteers, and supporters who have contributed to the Scottish SPCA’s successes over the past 185 years.