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Found a bunny outside? You’re not alone.
Found a bunny outside? You’re not alone.
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.
How to Tell If a Rabbit Is Domestic or Wild
How to Tell If a Rabbit Is Domestic or Wild
Signs it’s domestic:
Signs it’s domestic:
Larger rounder body
Lop ears or very long upright ears
Colors like white/black/gray/tan/spotted
May have long, fluffy fur
May sit calmly or approach humans
Signs it’s a wild cottontail:
Signs it’s a wild cottontail:
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.
*Everybunny Counts Rabbit Rescue is a licensed domestic rabbit rescue. We are unable to accept or care for wild rabbits. For injured or distressed wild rabbits, please reach out to the appropriate resource for your area on the DEEP Website.*
Next Steps for Domestic Rabbits
Next Steps for Domestic Rabbits
-Contact your local Animal Control Officer; they are legally responsible for all stray domestic animals
-Fill out our Stray Rabbit Report Form with as many details as you can, especially if the rabbit appears hurt or sick
-Await a response from Animal Control and our team. Do NOT chase or attempt to dive for/grab at the rabbit
If you can safely contain the rabbit
If you can safely contain the rabbit
If the rabbit can be guided into a carrier:
✓ Bring indoors to a calm space
✓ Provide hay + water
✓ Avoid diet changes
✓ Keep pets away
What Everybunny Counts Can Do
What Everybunny Counts Can Do
We Do:
We Do:
Intake strays when space allows
Vet care, grooming, + socialization
Find loving indoor homes with vetted adopters
We Cannot:
We Cannot:
Guarantee immediate intake
Capture on demand in all towns
Provide long-term boarding of owned rabbits
If We’re Full:
If We’re Full:
Guidance + troubleshooting
Support with Animal Control
Short-term care tips
Contact us if you found a rabbit outside and need help.
Contact us if you found a rabbit outside and need help.
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THE FACES BEHIND EVERYBUNNY COUNTS STRAYS
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