8 rabbits thrown from moving vehicle
Longmont, CO (US)Incident Date: Monday, Jan 9, 2006
County: Boulder
Disposition: Open
Case Images: 1 files available
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In early January, Longmont Animal Control discovered a dozen rabbits lying on the side of Highway 119. Looking at the rabbits' injuries, authorities reportedly could tell the animals were thrown from a moving car.
Nancy LaRoche, co-manager of the Colorado House Rabbit Society, 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.
For more information, log onto www.coloradohrs.com or call 303-469-3240. If you have information on this case, please contact:
Longmont Police
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