TWO young puppies were just a few weeks old when they were found abandoned inside a cardboard box that had been left on the side of a road in Somerset.

Taken in by RSPCA Brent Knoll Animal Centre, the rescue centre has named the puppies Tilly Norah and Stanley Jones, and are hoping they’ll soon find loving new homes.

Tilly and Stanley were picked up by a member of the public who was passing by and the two were taken to the rescue centre.

Both pups have been given the “all clear” by the vet.

Tilly and Stanley are in "good health" and are now looking for a loving home. (Image: RSPCA)

RSPCA Brent Knoll Animal Centre is seeing more and more animals come through the doors including these two from Somerset.

Andy Cook, from Brent Knoll Animal Centre, said: “They are very sweet, albeit noisy! We think they are multi-crossbreeds, possibly Lhasa Apso, Yorkie, Poodle types.

“This is a particularly busy time of year and we’re seeing an influx of animals coming into our care.

“We’re hoping these guys find a new home, and we’ll soon be waving them goodbye, but some animals are not so lucky to find a happy home so quickly.

“We understand owners struggle to care for their animals, but we’d urge anyone in need to please reach out and not to abandon their pets.

“We’d advise anyone who finds an abandoned animal in a public place to please take them to the vets as this is the quickest way to ensure they get the help they need.”