Rabbits thrown from car, survive
written by: Carrie Mc Clure Reporter
Created: 2/28/2006 9:54 PM MST - Updated: 3/1/2006 1:17 PM MST
LONGMONT - Their injuries are unimaginable. But just how several rabbits got to this point, is even harder to comprehend.
"It's hard to believe that any human being could be so uncaring and cruel," says Nancy LaRoche, co-manager of the Colorado House Rabbit Society. "I was horrified when I found out what had happened to them."
In early January, Longmont Animal Control discovered a dozen rabbits lying on the side of Highway 119.
And, looking at the rabbits' injuries, authorities could tell the animals were thrown from a moving car.
"They've got to be really messed up to do something like that," says LaRoche. "They simply were throwing the rabbits out of the window."
LaRoche took in the eight rabbits that were most seriously injured, and found out that a couple of them had a surprise.
"Two of them turned out to be pregnant and gave birth here," she says.
Ten bunnies were born earlier this month. All of them are healthy.
As for the eight adults, their injuries vary. Some of the rabbits suffered cuts and bruises. One lost an eye, and another practically lost an entire ear. But all of them are adjusting and healing, LaRoche says.
"Even after what they've been through, they continue to be very nice with people."
No one witnessed the rabbits being thrown from the car. But authorities say it happened Jan. 9 on Highway 119 just south of Sugarmill.
If you have any information, call Longmont Police.
The eight rabbits, including about 130 others at the Colorado House Rabbit Society, are up for adoption.
http://www.9news.com/acm_news.aspx?...MPLATEID=0c76dce6-ac1f-02d8-0047-c589c01ca7bf (with picture of wounded rabbit)
written by: Carrie Mc Clure Reporter
Created: 2/28/2006 9:54 PM MST - Updated: 3/1/2006 1:17 PM MST
LONGMONT - Their injuries are unimaginable. But just how several rabbits got to this point, is even harder to comprehend.
"It's hard to believe that any human being could be so uncaring and cruel," says Nancy LaRoche, co-manager of the Colorado House Rabbit Society. "I was horrified when I found out what had happened to them."
In early January, Longmont Animal Control discovered a dozen rabbits lying on the side of Highway 119.
And, looking at the rabbits' injuries, authorities could tell the animals were thrown from a moving car.
"They've got to be really messed up to do something like that," says LaRoche. "They simply were throwing the rabbits out of the window."
LaRoche took in the eight rabbits that were most seriously injured, and found out that a couple of them had a surprise.
"Two of them turned out to be pregnant and gave birth here," she says.
Ten bunnies were born earlier this month. All of them are healthy.
As for the eight adults, their injuries vary. Some of the rabbits suffered cuts and bruises. One lost an eye, and another practically lost an entire ear. But all of them are adjusting and healing, LaRoche says.
"Even after what they've been through, they continue to be very nice with people."
No one witnessed the rabbits being thrown from the car. But authorities say it happened Jan. 9 on Highway 119 just south of Sugarmill.
If you have any information, call Longmont Police.
The eight rabbits, including about 130 others at the Colorado House Rabbit Society, are up for adoption.
http://www.9news.com/acm_news.aspx?...MPLATEID=0c76dce6-ac1f-02d8-0047-c589c01ca7bf (with picture of wounded rabbit)
