When the RSPCA reached a call about several rabbits who weren’t being cared for correctly, the rescue sent a group of officers out to investigate — and when they arrived there, they couldn’t believe their eyes.
Not only were 47 rabbits being kept in small, cramped, dirty conditions, but they were also Flemish giants, so multiple of them was huge. The biggest of the bunch weighed in at about 18 pounds and was the exact size of a medium-sized dog, “such as a Jack Russell terrier or King Charles spaniel,” according to the RSPCA.
The rabbits were too big to be kept in their cages and weren’t taken care of the way they deserved. Once rescued, they were all looked over by a vet to ensure they were OK healthwise.
“These poor rabbits were living in cramped and dirty conditions, which would have been very unpleasant for them, especially in the heat,” Trevor Walker, who is an inspector in the RSPCA, said in a press release. “Luckily, a vet found they are all in good condition — one is on medication for weepy eyes and a wound on the back of his neck.”
Other than some gentle problems, the rabbits are all doing very well in the care of the rescue team, and once they’ve had some time to settle in and relax, they’ll all be set up for adoption.
“We hope they will find loving homes,” Walker said. “They will make good companion animals as they have a nice temperament.”
Some of the rabbits are bigger than many people might expect them to be. Still, with the proper research and attention, they’re sure to make beautiful additions to many lucky families. These beauty giants need love, and they can’t wait to find their forever homes.
