Two baby tortoises were found dumped in a park inside a cardboard box. A member of the public made the shocking discovery in Bramhall Park, Stockport, and alerted the RSPCA.
An investigation is now underway. The RSPCA has issued an urgent warning over the care of exotic pets, including tortoises. Images released by the charity show holes had been cut into the lid of the box and newspaper used as bedding.
Both tortoises were healthy, but 'lethargic', according to the RSPCA. "They will now be fostered until we are in a position to put them up for rehoming," said RSPCA exotics officer Gina Ratcliff.
The two Horsfields tortoises - a male and female - were found abandoned Monday, March 30. Gina added: "The two tortoises were quite lethargic when