Three guinea pigs found dead in bag at Aberdeenshire bus shelter
A member of the public made the discovery on Monday morning and reported it to Scottish SPCA.
Three malnourished guinea pigs have been found dead inside a plastic bag at an Aberdeenshire bus shelter.
They were discovered inside a Tesco bag by a member of the public on Monday 20 May on Westhill Road, Westhill.
Scottish SPCA has issued an appeal for information, urging anyone who recognises the guinea pigs to get in touch.
One of the animals was all white in colour, one was white with a black patch on their head and the other was black tan and white.
Fiona Mackenzie, inspector at the animal charity 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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