Found a Bunny? Start Here.
Help for stray & abandoned domestic rabbits in Connecticut.
Help for stray & abandoned domestic rabbits in Connecticut.
Everybunny Counts specializes in helping domestic rabbits who have been dumped or abandoned outdoors. Our volunteers spend countless hours catching scared buns behind dumpsters, in parking lots, at apartment complexes, and in backyards across Connecticut.
If you’ve just found a rabbit, thank you for caring enough to look for help. This page will walk you through what to do next.
Larger rounder body
Lop ears or very long upright ears
Colors like white/black/gray/tan/spotted/fluffy
May sit calmly or approach humans
Small, lean, short ears
Brown/gray with small white tail
Bolts into brush quickly
If unsure → upload a photo in the report form or email us.
AC is legally responsible for domestic strays
They have capture equipment + authority
It enables rescue transfer legally + smoothly
Advocate for the rabbit if space is limited
Coordinate transfer to EBC or partner rescue
Help guide temporary safe housing if needed
If the rabbit can be picked up or guided into a carrier:
✓ Bring indoors to a calm space
✓ Provide hay + water
✓ Avoid diet changes
✓ Keep pets away
Then complete the Stray Rabbit Report Form
Intake strays when space allows
Vet care, spay/neuter, vaccines
Grooming + socialization
Rehome into loving indoor homes
Guarantee immediate intake
Capture on demand in all towns
Long-term boarding of owned rabbits
Guidance + troubleshooting
Support w/ Animal Control
Short-term care tips