A trio of cute kittens were found abandoned inside a vodka box in a Scots park with the Scottish SPCA launching an investigation.
Children had discovered the animals while playing in Gallatown park in Kirkcaldy, Fife around 2pm last Thursday.
A worried local phoned bosses at the Scottish SPCA who promptly took the two males and female into their care.
Scottish SPCA inspector Robyn Gray warned that although the owner's intentions may have been good, it was not the proper way to pass on unwanted animals.
She said: “The kittens are all around 12 weeks old and there are two males and one female.
“They are semi-longhaired and all have distinctive markings so we’re sure someone must recognise them.
“The kittens were found in a vodka box that appears to have been used for moving or storage in the past. The box is marked ‘tops’ and dated from 2017.
“The animals were found in the park at around 2pm and can’t have been there for long as both they and the cardboard box they were in were dry despite the wet weather.
“The kittens were in good condition and did not have any injuries, illnesses or fleas so they have clearly been well cared for up to this point.
“Although we appreciate the owner may have meant for these cats to be found, this is not the proper way to give up an animal if you can no longer care for them.
“If anyone has any information on this incident they can contact our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.”
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