08/24/2026
Update: the bunny was picked up by one of our previous adopters, Donna. The plan had been to send the bun off to their new home today, but considering how underweight the poor thing is, he/she is going to stay with Donna until their weight stabilizes. The bunny's ribs are palpable and he/she has fleas, not in good shape. Please send prayers and good thoughts for a speedy recovery! π
Thank you so much to the kind person who caught the bun and kept them safe until a home could be found, and thank you for not giving up when other rescues couldn't help. Thank you to Donna for looking after the bun, and to everyone who offered to adopt! You are all heros and it means the world to this bunny, who almost certainly would not have made it otherwise. π¦ΈββοΈ
I also want to clarify that the person who caught the bun did the right thing, she recognized an animal in need, caught it, and gave it an enclosure using what she had on hand, while reaching out to multiple rescues and the shelter. The fishtank was temporary and infinitely better than leaving the bun outside. I shared the current situation to convey the urgency needed in finding a home. Please don't be upset with her for the temporary set up, she isn't the one who dumped this bunny. Given the size and age, we think the little guy was likely dumped after Easter π°. Domestic bunnies cannot survive outside like wild bunnies can. They starve and get infested with bugs, or worse. Please help us spread the word about this misconception.
The plan currently is for the bunny to go to the first adopter who reached out once they are up to weight. If you messaged about adopting this bunny and are still interested, we do have three wonderful buns in Rapid City looking for homes π‘ Thank you again to everyone who helped this bun! Y'all give us hope β€οΈ