Rabbit Clings To Only Source Of Comfort After Being Dumped By Owner On The Side Of The Road
A rabbit dumped on the side of the road with only a teddy bear for comfort is the kind of story that hits hard fast. In this case, a good Samaritan found the bunny in a box, clinging to the stuffed toy, and called the RSPCA in England and Wales right away.
The little rabbit, later named Nigel, was taken in and is now being cared for while he waits for a new home. Along the way, the RSPCA shared the story online, and the reaction was exactly what you would expect from people seeing such a heartbreaking rescue.
Now Nigel is safe, but his teddy bear is still doing a lot of emotional heavy lifting.
Comments on RSPCA's post about the bunny
Cutest sad bunny ever!
When asked about the abandonment situations, the RSPCA replied,
"We rely on the public to be our eyes and ears, and unfortunately, if there is no evidence available, we’re sometimes unable to get to the bottom of what has happened. We feel it’s important to highlight the stories of abandoned animals to raise awareness of the issue and make people think twice before dumping an animal."
Cue the empathetic comments
This sweet stone-colored rabbit is now being cared for at an animal boarding facility in Kent until he finds his FURever home. After realizing the attachment the bunny has to the stuffed bear, it's a pretty safe bet that the toy bear was living with the bunny in his previous home. The duo is tugging on so many heartstrings!
"Take me with you, but he comes too."
Tug... tug..😢
The precious bunny was given the name Nigel, and he is waiting for his happily ever after.
We have all heard of emotional support companions, right? Well, sometimes our furry friends need their own. Nigel isn't the only animal (or bunny) that benefits from a soft, plushy toy to cling to when he's feeling uneasy. Not long ago, there was a squirrel named Jill that was rescued from Hurricane Jill, and she has a similar attachment to her teddy bear.
I just wanna scoop him up and smother him with love
It’s also like Longo saving Biscuits from the heat on a scorching sidewalk, then refusing to let go.
Thankfully, the bunny was rescued.
Doesn't stray far from his plush pal.
I hope a kind-hearted soul comes and takes him home soon!
I'll never know the answer to this
The original post made by the RSPCA
The bunny and its teddy bear were found here.
Nigel is in excellent health and has no injuries, besides his broken heart.
Unfortunately, in 2018, there were 1,693 reports of abandonments across all of England and Wales.
How could anyone leave such an innocent soul?
In total, the RSPCA assisted in over 102,900 cases of neglect and abandonment in 2018.
If you're curious about learning more about the RSPCA (England and Wales), click on the website here.
And for all that's holy in the world, please don't hurt animals just because you can. Do the right thing: find them a loving home. And if that isn't possible, surrendering your animal to a rescue is always an option.
May Nigel get the softest forever home.
For more rescue heartbreak, see how 47 Flemish giant domestic rabbits searched for a forever home. Moment 47 Flemish Giant Domestic Rabbits Were Rescued And Are Now Searching For A Permanent Home.
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