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06/01/2023
White Bunnies Found Abandoned In Co Armagh
An animal welfare charity has expressed "shock" following the discovery of thirteen white bunnies, abandoned in a cardboard box in the Green Road area of Camlough Co Armagh.
The bunnies were found by a member of the public whilst out walking their dog and were immediately brought to the attention of the USPCA.
Discarded in a cardboard box, they were in a state of sheer distress and freezing, without any intervention the bunnies would have inevitably perished.
Colleen Tinnelly, USPCA Chief Operating Officer stated: "We were horrified and appalled that someone abandoned these poor defenceless animals. They were essentially left to die at the roadside. The USPCA condemns the actions of the individual responsible for the abandonment.
"Once again, we have been reminded that there are cruel, heartless individuals out there who do not care for the welfare of their animals. We plea with the public to do their research before getting a pet to prevent cases like this happening. Each animal be it a dog, bunny or cat has its own set of needs and unless you are able to meet these needs and give the animal the best life possible, do not consider getting a pet.
"Thankfully, following examination from our veterinary team, the bunnies are in good health. However, this could have been a very different story if they had not been found and brought into our care. We commend and thank the member of the public for bringing them into our care, rather than leaving them to a slow and agonising death at the side of the road."
The bunnies were found by a member of the public whilst out walking their dog and were immediately brought to the attention of the USPCA.
Discarded in a cardboard box, they were in a state of sheer distress and freezing, without any intervention the bunnies would have inevitably perished.
Colleen Tinnelly, USPCA Chief Operating Officer stated: "We were horrified and appalled that someone abandoned these poor defenceless animals. They were essentially left to die at the roadside. The USPCA condemns the actions of the individual responsible for the abandonment.
"Once again, we have been reminded that there are cruel, heartless individuals out there who do not care for the welfare of their animals. We plea with the public to do their research before getting a pet to prevent cases like this happening. Each animal be it a dog, bunny or cat has its own set of needs and unless you are able to meet these needs and give the animal the best life possible, do not consider getting a pet.
"Thankfully, following examination from our veterinary team, the bunnies are in good health. However, this could have been a very different story if they had not been found and brought into our care. We commend and thank the member of the public for bringing them into our care, rather than leaving them to a slow and agonising death at the side of the road."
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