The Scottish SPCA are appealing for witnesses after two rabbits were found in Kilwinning.

Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted when the pets were found straying and it is thought that the pair, Vera and Mavis, have been abandoned.

The rabbits, estimated to be at least five years old, are now in the care of the charity’s animal rescue and rehoming centre in Ayr.

Centre manager Marion Hainey said, “Vera, the white and ginger rabbit is very underweight.

"In addition, her teeth and skin are in poor condition and her nails are overgrown.

“Mavis, the white and grey rabbit has multiple mammary masses and had a large amount of faeces stuck to her underside.

"Her nails are also severely overgrown.

“It is unacceptable for these rabbits to be in this condition.

"They have both suffered and their owner should have sought veterinary treatment.

“We believe they may have been abandoned due to their age and condition and would like to appeal to anyone in area to get in touch with us if they recognise them and know who owned them.” Anyone with information is being urged to contact the Scottish SPCA animal helpline on 03000 999 999.