Someone in Hemel Hempstead, England, observed a damp cardboard box by the side of the road with a towel put over it and instantly felt compelled to investigate. The Good Samaritan approached and removed the towel, only to be surprised to see a blind senior rabbit snuggled up with a plush bunny.
When the Good Samaritan realized the rabbit, subsequently called Guinness, needed care as soon as possible, he brought him to a nearby clinic and then phoned the RSPCA to see if they might take him in.
“This poor rabbit must have been extremely scared to be abandoned out in the cold like this with just a cuddly toy for comfort,” Kate Wright, an animal collection officer with the RSPCA, said in a press release.
From the moment Wright went out to collect him, she could tell Guinness was very attached to his stuffed bunny, almost like a security blanket, and took great comfort in his cuddly friend. The toy clearly makes him feel safe, and wherever Guinness goes, his bunny needs to be there too.
Despite his tragedy, Guinness was in relatively excellent condition, and his rescuers are astounded that the blind rabbit is still so joyful and optimistic despite having been abandoned in such a way.
“Sadly, we do see individuals dumping their animals in this manner,” Wright added. “We recognize that people’s lives change and they may no longer be able to care for their pets, but dumping an animal is never the answer.”
Guinness is currently in the RSPCA’s care and doing really well. He’s really sociable and spends a lot of time cuddling up with his stuffed best friend, and it’s evident that he and his stuffed best friend would be wonderful additions to any household.
“Please contact us on the inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018 if anyone has any information regarding how Guinness got to be abandoned, or if they recognize this rabbit,” Wright added.
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