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I found a baby wild bunny and brought it home. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cocker Spaniel | Female | unspayed | 7 years old | 33 lbs

Hi. I have a problem and I don't know what to do. I found a bunny on a road at night and a cat was coming towards it. So I picked it up and brought it home (just a few meters away). I'm afraid I did a big mistake bringing it home because I think it's a wild bunny. But I couldn't live it because there were many cats. I don't know what to do now but this only happened an hour ago. I am looking forward to your advice Eva

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Answered By Rebecca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 4th, 2017

If at all possible try to take the bunny back close to where you found it and release it, hidden from predators. The following link is for wildlife in the US but basic principles still apply. http://www.wingsofhoperehab.org/injured_animal.html

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