Shiloh just brought a baby rabbit into the house. What should I do?

[Tuesday Afternoon]

I have no idea where is the nest or its Mother. I am holding it as I type this.

Shiloh is confused and looking for it :eyes:

[LeftyMom]

1. If he appears to be okay put him back outside near where he probably came from.

Check in a few hours to make sure he was found okay, but mother rabbits leave their kits unattended all the time.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

2. But, LeftyMom...I have no idea where is the nest...

I live in the woods.

Shiloh is really pissed. Meowing like crazy. Silly cat.

[LeftyMom]

3. Probably pretty near your house, a cat probably couldn't drag a baby bunny too far.

Find him a likely spot in a sheltered place (some high grass is good, or under a bush) and check on him after dark. Mom will track him down.

PS Keep your kitty inside.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

4. The baby rabbit is fine. I have 2 cats. Shocco is still outside.

I did what you said. I let it go at the edge of the woods. Shiloh is inside. I hope it makes it home.

[LeftyMom]

5. His odds are much better there.

Baby rabbits almost never make it if they have to be hand fed. The best bet is to let Mom find them.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

6. Do you think Mom will mind that there is human smell on her baby?

Thanks for answering.

[LeftyMom]

9. Nah, she'll just bathe him.

Rabbits tend to groom each other obsessively anyway.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

10. Good. I hope little Peter Rabbit makes it home and is snuggled

safely with his Momma.

[Shell Beau]

7. Awwww! I really hope baby rabbit comes out ok!

You are so sweet for caring. Hopefully, now that you have put it back outside, its mama will find him!!

[Tuesday Afternoon]

8. I hope so, too Shell -- You should see Shiloh. Boy! Is he pissed!

He is pacing the floor and meowing LOUD!!!!!!!

Silly Cat.

[Shell Beau]

11. In his mind, that was his! And you took it from him!

HOW DARE YOU? Cats are so funny!

[Tuesday Afternoon]

12. I bet he never brings in another one.

I am just glad it wasn't a mouse :o

[siligut]

13. If you have any raw meat in the house, give Shiloh some of that.

It will help him feel better. Our girl is a hunter and always brings Mr. Gut gifts. I put them back out and give her a special food treat. Good work with that little bunny.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

15. Oh, Good Idea.

He is a happy camper now. How long should I keep him inside?

[siligut]

19. I am glad he is feeling better.

I would keep the guy in until you check back to see the bunny gone from where you placed it. Maybe LeftyMom can be more specific.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

20. Oh, that little rabbit hopped off immediately! Wasted no time at all.

He was the cutest little thing :)

[styersc]

14. Easy. First have sex with Glenn Close. Next, dump her.

Lastly, put on a big pot of boling water and this problem takes care of itself.

(I really can't believe that I have to help y'all with stuff like this.)

[Tuesday Afternoon]

16. well, at least you did not Ignore me. I Will Not Be Ignored

[styersc]

17. As pleased as I was with what I thought was a pithy comment....

.... you completely knocked it out of the park!!!!!!!

Much thanks for the best laugh of the Memorial Day weeked!!!

[Tuesday Afternoon]

18. heehee...

:thumbsup:

Thanks for the set up ;)

[carlyhippy]

21. LOL n/t

[HopeHoops]

22. If it can run in the house, it is old enough to run outside.

We took one in that had physical defects (and a complete lack of fear). He's been a great pet and is almost 3. If you put it outside and it scampers away, it will be just fine. They leave the nest when they are VERY small.

[NJmaverick]

23. Do you have animal control people you can call?

[rug]

24. This happened to me last year. Call a wildlife rehab.

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