The Scottish SPCA is seeking a good home for more than 300 zebra finches which had to be rescued after their owner became unable to care for them.
The finches, which are all used to living in groups in an aviary, were removed from a property in Fife after their elderly owner contacted the SSPCA for help when she became unwell.
The colourful birds are being cared for at the charity’s Edinburgh and Lothians Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre at Balerno.
Senior inspector Steven Gray said, “The lady contacted us when, for health reasons, she became unable to continue her passion for her birds.
“She is an avid bird lover and has owned finches for many years.
“The number of finches in her care simply became too great for her to be able to give them the care and attention they deserve.
“We are inviting bird enthusiasts and aviary owners to contact us and offer homes to these beautiful zebra finches.
“Ideally we’d like them to be rehomed in groups of 10 or 20, but if there is someone out there with a very spacious aviary, or multiple aviaries, with the capability and resources to take on a larger number of birds, then we’d be delighted to hear from them.
“Equally, if someone can only take one or two, then please do give us a call, the more people we have offering these finches a suitable home, the better.”
Anyone interested in rehoming the birds should contact the charity’s animal helpline on 03000 999 999.