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Three guinea pigs found dead in Aberdeenshire

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We are appealing for information after three guinea pigs were found dead behind a bus shelter in Aberdeenshire.

A member of the public discovered the guinea pigs inside a Tesco plastic bag on the morning of Monday 20 May on Westhill Road, Aberdeenshire and called our animal helpline.
 
Scottish SPCA inspector, Fiona Mackenzie said: “We received a call regarding three guinea pigs who had been found dead within a plastic bag behind a bus shelter.

“One of the guinea pigs was all white in colour, one was white with a black patch on their head and the other was black tan and white.

“A post mortem was carried out and found that all three guinea pigs were in a malnourished state.

“If anyone recognises these guinea pigs or has any information surrounding their circumstances, they should call our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.”

 

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If anyone is concerned about an animal, please do not hesitate to contact our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.

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