Three guinea pigs found dead in a plastic bag dumped behind bus shelter in Aberdeen

An appeal for information has been launched after three guinea pigs were found dead behind a bus shelter in Aberdeen.

On the morning of Monday, May 20, a member of the public discovered the dead animals inside a Tesco plastic bag behind the shelter on the city's Westhill Road.

They called the Scottish SPCA helpline following the discovery, with the animal charity now looking for anyone with information to come forward.

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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."