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.”