The Scottish SPCA are appealing for information after a guinea pig was abandoned in Edinburgh.

The guinea pig, named Oreo by Scottish SPCA staff, was found in a carrier on Old Dalkeith Road on Saturday.

He is now being looked after by staff at the charity's rehoming centre in Lanarkshire.

Senior Inspector Jenny Scott said, “Whoever dumped Oreo couldn't have known he would be found by someone who would help him.

“He was left in his open carrier on a grassy area across from Craigmillar Park near the tip.

“His carrier had a few wisps of hay in it and there was an empty water bottle lying on its side. The poor thing didn’t have any bedding in his carrier either.

"Oreo is a lovely boy who is full of fun and mischief. He also appears in good condition.

"We're now hoping to find this sweet boy a new home with an owner who is committed to caring for him for the rest of his life.

“If anyone has any information about who may have dumped Oreo or is interested in giving him a loving new home, we’d ask them to call us on 03000 999 999.”