More than 100 rabbits were rescued from an overwhelmed caregiver’s home in Chattanooga, Tennessee recently, and some of them now are seeking new homes through the Richmond SPCA.
The owner, a man named Mike, realized that he needed help caring for his pets as their population grew out of control. He contacted the Humane Society of the United States, which has partnered with several shelters in the Southeast to ensure the adoption of the animals.
Some of the rabbits suffered from flea infestations, hair loss and other ailments.
“As with many of the rescue operations we take on, these conditions aren’t suitable for animals or humans to live in,” said Jessica Johnson, senior director of the Humane Society of the United States’ Animal Rescue Team. “This one stands out because it was brought about by a caregiver recognizing he was beyond his capacity – he loves his pets enough to let them go so they can find homes where they can thrive,”
