Rescued Abandoned Rabbits Recover at Shelter

“They’re just so full of character…. They trash the place the whole time.” Four rabbits, among those discovered deceased, dying, or in poor condition in a Worcestershire field, have been successfully nursed back to full health at an animal shelter. Last month, dozens of domestic rabbits were located in Chaddesley Corbett. Some of these animals were found without ears or eyes and emitted foul odors due to their extremely poor state. Lyndsey Hill, who operates Greatfield Small Animal Rescue in Kidderminster, stated that Dave, Marco, Midnight, and Trish “love these edible toys, flinging them around.” She added, “They really do like the interaction, which is surprising because if I’d… been treated like this, I don’t think I’d have been too keen on humans.” Animal rescue volunteers reported that nearly 100 rabbits were abandoned, prompting individuals to rush to their aid. According to these volunteers, some of the animals were found without ears or eyes and emitted unpleasant odors, indicative of their dire condition. The incident resulted in 56 bunnies being rescued alive, but dozens more were either dead or ran into dense woods before they could be recovered. However, Marco and Dave, two of the four rabbits at the shelter, have been promised a new home. Ms Hill described the public’s response as “phenomenal,” noting that Marco “was a little poster boy.” She further explained that veterinarians featured his photograph on their page, leading a follower of the incident to spot him and track him down to the shelter. The prospective adopters were “really keen” to take them in and expressed joy upon discovering Marco had a companion in Dave. Ms Hill clarified, “They probably won’t be leaving us till the new year… because they are still [on] ongoing antibiotics.” She added, “Their new owners have been sending them goodies and donations, so we’ve been able to spoil them rotten.” The remaining two rabbits are anticipated to become available for public adoption next year. Other rescued rabbits are currently recuperating at various other shelters. The RSPCA has initiated an investigation into the matter. Ms Hill recounted that all four rabbits were underweight upon their arrival at the rescue. She elaborated, “They were all in shock I think pretty much. The ears were torn off, scabbed up.” However, she confirmed that all the rabbits are now “doing so well.” She observed, “They look plump. I think it’s all the fluff on them, but they are gaining weight rapidly. They’re suckers for the forage and their fresh foods.”