08/25/2026
🚨 Dumping Domestic Bunnies Is a Death Sentence 🚨
‼️Domestic rabbits are not equipped to survive on their own. When a pet rabbit is abandoned outside, they can face predators, cars, starvation, extreme temperatures, injury, and illness. ‼️
These two stories show just how devastating abandonment can be. 😔
💔 Nox 🌈
Nox was found sitting in the grass on the side of the road. Someone had left a bowl of water in front of him, but he had clearly been there for some time and was unable to move away. A woman who was riding her bicycle by stopped to help. As a bunny owner herself, she immediately recognized that Nox was a domestic rabbit.
There was no visible blood, but unfortunately, his injuries were far worse than they appeared. Nox had a broken spine, broken ribs, and broken legs. His injuries were so severe that he was humanely euthanized to prevent further suffering.
We are incredibly grateful that someone stopped for him. Because of her, Nox did not have to spend his final moments alone on the side of the road. ❤️🩹
💔 Little Guy 🌈
Another domestic rabbit was recently found injured in the Bellingham area. Little Guy had both back legs broken and was taken in for immediate care.
Sadly, his injuries were also too severe, and he was humanely euthanized to prevent further suffering. Again, we are grateful someone found him and got him help. He was no longer left alone to suffer. ❤️🩹
These stories are heartbreaking, but they are also a reminder of why abandoning a domestic rabbit is never an acceptable option!
A domestic rabbit doesn't know that the grass in a park isn't a safe home. They don't know how to escape predators, find appropriate food, avoid traffic, or protect themselves from the elements. They depend on people!
If you can no longer care for your rabbit, please ask for help. 💕
Reach out to your local rabbit rescue, humane society, shelter, or rabbit-savvy community for rehoming support. There are also some wonderful online groups that help rabbit owners find safe, appropriate new homes for their bunnies.
Even if a rescue is full, there may still be options.
Please don't leave a domestic rabbit outside and hope someone finds them. Even if they are found, it is often too late.
Don't abandon. Don't dump. Ask for help. 🐰💔
🌈🐰Nox and Little Guy deserved better. We are grateful that, in both cases, someone stopped and made sure they were no longer suffering alone. ❤️🩹
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