Three dead rabbits in carrier bags have been dumped in a village near Weston-super-Mare.
The gruesome discovery was made on Saturday by a member of the public who found the animals discarded in the same spot behind a wall on Roman Road near Bleadon.
One rabbit was found in an open Morrisons carrier bag, while another wrapped up and taped in a carrier bag, which had been placed inside a clear plastic bag.
A third dead rabbit had been placed on the ground beside the two others.
The RSPCA is now appealing for information in a bid to trace the owner of the rabbits.
RSPCA inspector Jo Daniel, who is investigating for the charity, said: “The three rabbits together are quite distinctive and someone has gone to a lot of trouble to dispose of them so we’re interested to find out where they have come from.
“If anyone recognises these rabbits or has any information about them they can call us on 0300 123 8018.”
To help the RSPCA continue to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals in desperate need of care visit www.rspca.org.uk/give
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