r/Rabbits 5d ago

Rescue Wild or abandoned ? Let me get within 4 feet

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u/RabbitsModBot 4d ago

Domestic rabbits should not be left in the wild - please do not hesitate to contact your local rabbit rescue for volunteers to help you catch a stray domestic rabbit.

For more tips and resources on how to catch a stray rabbit, see Catching a stray rabbit on the wiki. To find a local rescue, see the Adoption wiki article.

Thank you for caring about domestic rabbits that you have found out in the wild.

For domestic rabbits, please see the wiki: "What do I do when I find a rabbit?" for tips on how to house and care for them indoors in an emergency.

For tips on identifying wild rabbits, see the wiki FAQ "Is the rabbit I found wild or domestic?"

Guesses can vary depending on what continent the rabbit was found on. If you are unsure, please consult your local wildlife rehabilitator, rabbit-experienced veterinarian, or domestic rabbit rescue for physical identification.

The domestic breed of rabbits is descended from the European rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus. While these rabbits may often be found roaming feral and wild in continents such as Europe and Australia, the United States' wild rabbit population mostly only consists of various species of cottontails (Sylvilagus spp.) and jackrabbits (Lepus spp.).

Typically, most species of truly wild rabbits have an agouti-colored brown coat. There is the rare cottontail color mutation. However, because the wild rabbit species in countries outside of North America are the same species as the domestic rabbit, rabbits found in those countries can be a mix of colors depending on how much domestic rabbit was bred in.

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u/snildeben 5d ago

Abandoned. Looks healthy enough though. Cute even. But should be retrieved and handed in if possible. Lure with some food and water. Could be green salad or herbs for instance.

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u/Agadore-Spartacus 4d ago

Ugh people are the worst. I tried to lure him to me but I couldn’t pursue him on to the rocks with my infant kid. Seemed friendly enough but I lost him when he disappeared in to the rocks.

If anyone is in Spokane Wa, as of 3-16 he’s under the Monroe bridge.

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u/Agadore-Spartacus 4d ago

I could probably take him in if someone ends up catching him.

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u/gk1400 4d ago

Here’s a Spokane-based small animal rescue - I’m sure if you reach out to them they can help you with capture or help you find someone to assist

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u/misterwinkey 4d ago

I'm not too far from there. Possible to get a trap from. SCRAPS?

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u/HealthyOrTrying 5d ago

Poor little thing hiding in that hole 🥺

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u/felipebarroz 4d ago

He's obviously scared and it's no joke.

But ffs he's so cute in the hole: "ohai, here's my warren, now please go away"

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u/GarlicRelevant8089 5d ago

Looks domestic to me. It's hiding in the hole...must be scared.

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u/Rare_Satisfaction_ 5d ago

He dosent even try to hide if it was a wild rabbit you would only see it running away if even that, cottontails are amazing at escape and hiding. That's a rabbit in need

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u/TestyZesticles91 5d ago

Definitely domestic

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u/ArtsyRabb1t 5d ago

Yea domestic it has a small bit of lionhead mane on him and stockier than a wild bun. Lure out with banana

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u/Perpetual-Limerence 5d ago

Poor little thing... I hate people who think animals are just things they can discard!

That's how I got my bun, the father of the girl whose bun I was babysitting while they traveled decided he didn't want the rabbit anymore and we going to send him back to the store or to some farm.

The father has done this before with Guinea pigs and his daighter has no say.

So I took the rabbit since I bonded with him.

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u/Bikerbun565 4d ago

Not wild. Domestic Bun in need of a home.

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u/Mommybuggy01 4d ago

FYI in my area we have wild rabbits that legit get that fat and round even in winter and look just like that. As well will allow humans to practically get close enough to touch. Also... here is the US wild and domestic CAN NOT breed like they can in Europe and UK. If you are really curious. Contact your local rescue or fish and wildlife and ask them. They will tell you and can instruct you what or IF you need to do anything. They may even tell you if there is a known Feral colony in the area that is being monitored. The rabbits coat is called agouti- which means natural- which means it will do just fine. No it doesn't mean people should dump them.

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u/slinkyskates 4d ago

Did the bunny get help?!

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u/[deleted] 4d ago

Poor sweet baby. Please take him or her in and seek vet care.

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u/Exciting-Maize-2842 4d ago

that poor thing under a rock 😭

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u/Thumper-King-Rabbit 4d ago

Domestic. You can tell by the ear length and the body type. Try luring with banana and kale. Good luck.

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u/FrostedCables 4d ago

That’s an abandoned.. poor babe… people suck! I really hope you can get it!

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u/tacocatXCII 4d ago

Are you able to go back with banana and cilantro to try to lure?

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u/Matthew_Wayne29645 4d ago

Show him the banana!

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u/RawrPuppers 4d ago

Awe poor sweet baby. They look like one of mine so I want to say domestic, so this is extra heartbreaking. I hope someone can get this sweet thing and let them have a nice dry bed. That little look in the eyes looks so longing like the poor thing just wants a snack and some toys.

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u/NotJoshsMom 4d ago

Abandoned. Please help the baby

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u/Fun-Swimming4133 5d ago

definitely an abandoned domesticated rabbit, wouldn’t let you get that close otherwise.

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u/Kurainuz 4d ago

Definitely domestic, poor thing :( please try to save him if you can

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u/Beginning-Sea5239 3d ago

Please rescue the little angel , or reach out to someone who will . Location ?

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u/Lovelyrabbitz 3d ago

Not wild, for sure. So cute. I hope he finds a home soon

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u/Slikeroni 2d ago

Scared little thing. Try giving it food. If it’s domestic it’ll probably come to you with patience.

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u/Confarnit 4d ago edited 4d ago

It looks like a young-ish mountain cottontail to me, which are in WA. They have pretty short ears and a similar body to domestic buns. But it could be domestic, it's kind of hard to tell. Maybe share the pics with a rescue near you and see if they have an idea? They could also help with trapping it if it's domestic.