The Scottish SPCA has launched an investigation after two guinea pigs were abandoned outside a stranger's home in Fife.
A woman found the pair inside a travel box which had been left in bushes at her house near Glendale Park, Kirkcaldy.
The "distinctive" box had hay and food inside, with the lid left open when it was discovered on Monday, 9 September.
Abandoning an animal is an offence which can lead to perpetrators being banned from keeping pets.
The animal welfare charity is now looking after the Guinea pigs at one of its rescue centres.
Chief inspector John Chisholm said: "These guinea pigs were left in quite a distinctive travel box with hay and food inside.
"The lid of the carrier had been left open as if for them to jump out.
The member of the public took them into her home before contacting our animal helpline.
"The guinea pigs appear to be in good health and condition and are being cared for at one of our animal rescue and rehoming centres.
"If anyone has any information, we would urge them to call our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999."
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