Cruel Breeder Dumps 22 Neglected Rabbits In Front of Shelter in the Middle of The Night [Video]

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When an animal shelter staff showed up for work one morning, they could not believe what they found at their front gate. Right outside the walls of the shelter, the team found nine boxes that were left out overnight in the elements. Inside the boxes, the team found 22 abandoned rabbits.

The poor bunnies were crammed into boxes so tightly that they could hardly stand let alone move around in. The rabbits were of all breeds, ages, and genders. CCTV footage caught the person responsible who the shelter believes was a breeder that wanted to dispose of the rabbits that they didn’t need anymore.

“And so our staff was left to pick up the pieces,” the shelter wrote in a TikTok video.

“We were forced to arrange emergency housing in one of our cat quarantine areas, as our rabbit area was already full with our existing shelter bunnies,” the shelter said.

The poor bunnies had clearly been through unimaginable trauma and some were even pregnant. All of the rabbits had clear signs of neglect. They were matted, missing patches of fur, and had untreated injuries and deformaties. Their feet and skin were infected from living in horrible conditions.

“The cruelty they faced will leave lifelong emotional and physical scars. This is the reality of breeding that the breeders don’t want you to see,” the shelter said.

If you’re thinking of adopting a rabbit (we strongly discourage buying one from a pet shop), there are a few things you should know before welcoming one into your home. Unlike a kitten or even a puppy, rabbits take a significant amount of time, space, and patience. Rabbits may be exciting at first. After all, getting a new pet and family member is a big deal. However, expectations need to be managed within a family before committing to a rabbit. They are high-maintenance, and the return is significantly lower than that of an excited puppy or cuddly cat.

Rabbit regret is a real thing, so prospective owners are always encouraged to do plenty of research and consider the types of personality in a household before welcoming a sensitive rabbit into the space. Please read these 5 Things to Know Before Adopting a Rabbit!

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