Three guinea pigs have been found dead in a plastic bag behind a bus shelter in Aberdeenshire.
The Scottish SPCA said the animals were discovered by a member of the public on Monday morning on Westhill Road, Westhill before they called the charity’s animal helpline.
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.
The charity said that the animals were in a “malnourished” state after a post-mortem was carried out.
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.
“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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