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Pet Corner

Abandoned Bunnies

What would you do if you saw a stray dog in your
neighborhood? What about a stray cat? What about
a stray bunny?

4 Did you know that just like dogs and cats, there are domestic rabbits?
Domestic means they rely on humans to survive. Some people think
Day of the Dog domestic rabbits can survive on their own in the wild, but in reality,
abandoned rabbits don’t survive long at all. Domestic rabbits can't
tolerate very hot or cold weather. They can get many diseases
and lack the survival instincts, or abilities, that wild rabbits
have to stay alive.
How can you tell the difference between a domestic
6 rabbit and a wild rabbit? It depends on where you live,

DIY: Give a but here are some key differences:
Little Thanks!
Wild Rabbits Domestic Rabbits
• Almost always light • Can be many colors,
brown in color such as white, brown,
• Longer and thinner head black, gray, or even
7 • Narrower eyes — almost • Can have spots
orange!
almond-shaped
Curiosity • Ears stand up tall • Rounder head and cheeks
Corner: Turkey
Time • Wide, round eyes
• Ears are sometimes tall,
sometimes floppy
For tips on how to safely
catch a stray bunny, go to
3 Humane Hero: KindNews.org/Tanooki or learn
Ava and Lila
more in our Humane Hero article!
8 To the Rescue:
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MUTTS

by
Patrick McDonnell
Distributed by
King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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