Abandoned bunnies found dumped in Attleborough
They'd been left under a bush in a cardboard box
Two rabbits have been found abandoned in a cardboard box in Attleborough.
The bunnies were found in a bush on Wednesday afternoon (20 July), having been left out in the heat without any food or water.
They're now being looked after by the RSPCA where they're said to be doing well.
Animal Rescue Officer (ARO) Paige Burnham said:
“These poor rabbits had been abandoned in a soiled cardboard box and left out in the heat. Thankfully, they were spotted when they were and a kind member of the public called us for help. We know that many people are struggling at the moment as the cost of living crisis puts a strain on people’s finances and this may mean they can no longer afford to care for their pets but there is never an excuse to abandon an animal like this, it’s just cruel.
“This is just one example of the heartbreaking cruelty the RSPCA deals with everyday. The RSPCA sees a rise of animal cruelty over the summer months with 245 reports of cruelty every day. And with 21 reports of animal beatings a day - nearly one beating every hour - the charity is braced for a summer of suffering.
“Our frontline teams will be working hard to rescue animals in need this busy summer but we need your help to save animals from abuse and Cancel Out Cruelty for good.”
If anyone has any information about how they came to be abandoned please contact the inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018.