Puppies found abandoned in box on roadside

Seven puppies have been found abandoned in a carton on the side of the road near Gatton in Queensland's Lockyer Valley.

All of the puppies are suffering a severe case of mites which has caused hair loss and scarring.

A member of the public found the puppies in the Forest Hill area last night and took them to UQ Vets Small Animal Hospital before they were transferred to the RSPCA this morning.

“It’s upsetting to see this sort of treatment with any animal, to see it in seven young and loving puppies is truly heartbreaking,” RSPCA chief veterinarian Anne Chester said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the RSCPA on 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625).