My cat brought a tiny wild rabbit into the house unharmed. Its eyes aren't open. I can't find a nest. Ive got 2 options. Put it outside in a small box and hope the mother comes and finds it. Or I can bring it to the ASPCA in the morning. I'm thinking the ASPCA is it's best chance because it's in the fourties out and will probably get into the thirties tonight and there are a lot of cats always roaming at night. What do you think?
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Oh!!:shock:
I shouldn't put it outside if that is the case...but then I'm not too sure if it will survive the night either depending how young it is away from Mum. I would imagine it's best chance is inside. Keep it warm and...GOSH! I suppose keep it warm and await further advice from other members more "savvy" than me!
GOOD LUCK!!!
TP:shock:
I shouldn't put it outside if that is the case...but then I'm not too sure if it will survive the night either depending how young it is away from Mum. I would imagine it's best chance is inside. Keep it warm and...GOSH! I suppose keep it warm and await further advice from other members more "savvy" than me!
GOOD LUCK!!!
TP:shock:
Flopsy&JemsMum
Mama Doe
Keep it in and hope a savvy member comes on soon - will bump this thread up.
Rabbits can not pick up their young and carry it. Are you in the states? If so your wild rabbits are cottontails not european's like us in the UK 
I think cottontails nest on open ground - if you can find the nest then you could try putting it back in but otherwise taking it to the ASPCA would be best.
There are specialist cottontail rehabbers, you could try asking around your local vets/humane society or even the telephone directory to see if there are any wildlife organisations near you that can help.
If you say where you are I might be able to find a contact for you.
Tamsin
I think cottontails nest on open ground - if you can find the nest then you could try putting it back in but otherwise taking it to the ASPCA would be best.There are specialist cottontail rehabbers, you could try asking around your local vets/humane society or even the telephone directory to see if there are any wildlife organisations near you that can help.
If you say where you are I might be able to find a contact for you.
Tamsin
sillyrabbit
Wise Old Thumper
Can you phone your nearest vet for advice? All vets will have an emergency number. A friend of mine had the exact same thing happen last year and the vet came round but unfortunatly the baby bun had died by the time the vet arrived
Do you have a hot water bottle? I would place a hot water bottle in a box with some grass and water and just try to keep the baby warm and feeling secure x
Do you have a hot water bottle? I would place a hot water bottle in a box with some grass and water and just try to keep the baby warm and feeling secure x
Fifibutton
Wise Old Thumper
Definatly keep the little one warm and try to re-create a nest for it. A shoe box stuffed with soft straw, hay or even a blanket or towel would make a nice bed. Keep it's body covered but make sure it can breathe. I would also try to phone the nearest vet for advice.
The rabbit is alive and well this morning. I'm droppng him off at the aspca in a few hours. Mike.
Stephanie Cutler
Warren Scout
Well done
