“They were so afraid, they just stayed huddled together” 💔
It’s not unusual for the folks at The Rabbit Haven to receive calls for help from frazzled strangers — they’ve spent the past 40 years helping needy bunnies around California. But the other day, they got a call from a local couple that was unlike any other.
“We received a call from two astonished Good Samaritans, Ricky and Colette,” The Rabbit Haven wrote on Facebook. “They discovered five baby lops huddled together in a parking lot — clear[ly] abandoned!”
The couple was stunned to find a handful of lop bunnies left to fend for themselves in a busy parking lot. They were heartbroken imagining what the group of siblings had gone through to end up there.
“They were so afraid, they just stayed huddled together,” The Rabbit Haven wrote.
It’s unclear how long the bunnies had been out on their own, but as soon as Ricky and Colette saw them, the couple promised they wouldn’t have to spend another night there. The empathetic couple scooped the bunnies up, took them home and called The Rabbit Haven for support.
The staff at The Rabbit Haven immediately agreed to help, and they eventually welcomed the baby bunnies, later named Robin, Rhona, Reeses, Roy and Reayah, with glee. After mere minutes with the bunnies, the staff became even more upset to think that someone had senselessly abandoned them.
“What a sad situation. How cruel to leave defenseless babies out in the dirt in the hot sun,” The Rabbit Haven wrote. “Looks like they just pulled off the freeway and dumped them.”
It’s impossible to know the true details surrounding the bunnies’ abandonment, but thankfully, they don’t seem to be too affected by their traumatic past. Thanks to The Rabbit Haven’s care, the bunnies are now all thriving, and their personalities are starting to shine through.
“They are all very sweet,” The Rabbit Haven wrote. “They are quickly learning to use the litter box and are so happy to have a constant supply of food and love.”
Since their rescue, the bunnies have been cleared for foster care, and The Rabbit Haven is on the hunt for their perfect transitional families. Until then, the dedicated rescuers will continue showering their miracle bunnies with the affection they likely never received.
“Let’s pull together and get these sweethearts into foster care where they can thrive,” The Rabbit Haven wrote. “Please help them and show [them] the love they deserve.”