Ten cats have been found abandoned and stuffed into two pet carriers in Renfrewshire.
The animals were discovered by a member of the public at around lunchtime on New Year's Day.
They had been dumped under the A737 fly over on Blackstoun Road in Paisley.
The Scottish SPCA has launched an appeal for information about the cats which are a Persian cross type of varying ages.
Isla Bell, SSPCA inspector, told the Gazette: “Four adult cats were found in one pet carrier and six kittens were found in the other.
“There was no room inside the carriers for them to move and they could have potentially suffocated due to the conditions.”
None of the cats were microchipped or wearing collars.
They are now in the care of one of the SSPCA’s animal rescue and rehoming centres and receiving the appropriate treatment.
“If anyone recognises these cats or has any information surrounding their circumstances, they should call the Scottish SPCA confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999,” added Isla.
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