A country park in Falkirk is asking people not to release their unwanted pets into animal enclosures at its site.
It’s after a guinea pig was dumped at Newparks Farm in Muiravonside Country Park earlier this week.
Bosses there say that resulted in a death and serious illness spreading to other resident guinea pigs within the pen.
A spokesperson for Falkirk Community Trust said: "It saddens us to have to put out a plea to ask people please refrain from releasing their unwanted pets within our animal enclosures at Newparks farm within Muiravonside Park.
"Unfortunately, someone has recently placed an unwanted pet in with our herd of guinea pigs at Newparks Farm and as a result of this misguided decision, we have had a death and also a serious illness spread within our beloved group of guinea pigs.
"If anyone needs advice on how to rehome an unwanted pet, our staff are always happy to help and give advice.
"Thank you, from all the staff at Muiravonside Park."
