Three guinea pigs have actually been discovered abandoned in an animal provider at an Edinburgh charm area.
The Scottish SPCA was contacted us to Corstorphine Hill at around 8am on August 3 after the animals were found by a dog walker.
The guinea pigs are presently being looked after by the charity.
Animal resuce officer Emma Philips said: “The three guinea pigs are black, tan and white in colour. Two are long-haired and one has shorter hair.
“They were found inside a pet carrier just to the right of the green gate at the entrance to Cortstorphine Hill Nature Reserve.
“We appreciate that times are tough for a lot of people but this is not the correct way to give up an animal if you can no longer care for them.
“Thankfully the guinea pigs were found in time and they are now receiving the care they need.”
“If anybody identifies these animals, they are advised to call the Scottish SPCA’s personal animal helpline on 03000 999 999.