Rabbit abandoned in the cold in a box on the side of the road along with his favorite soft toy

This rabbit was found in a box on the side of the road along with his favorite plush, yet another abandonment.

He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him

This was not lucky abandoned bunny in a box on the side of the road along with the his favorite teddy bear. At least until the RSPCA, England & Wales Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, found it and saved it from the freezing cold.

He was also given a name, Nigel, and now he is fine, has no injuries and is waiting to find a new home, always with his teddy bear from which he is absolutely inseparable. Because yes, even animals need soft toys to feel safe, Nigel is not alone.

This is absolutely heartbreaking ? This rabbit was dumped in the cold by the side of the road, with just his favourite…

Posted by RSPCA (England & Wales) on Thursday, November 14, 2019

The post published on facebook by the RSPCA has received many comments from users sorry for this terrible abandonment.

Unfortunately it is not an isolated case. Emily Stott of the RSPCA told BoredPanda that there were 2018 reports of abandoned rabbits in England and Wales in 1.693. The RSPCA works hard to find out what happened to the rescued animals in the hope of identifying the owners who commit this crime, including through the help of any witnesses:

“Our inspectors work hard to try to find out what happened to the animals that are rescued after being abandoned. We speak to any witnesses and view CCTV footage and regularly issue appeals for information in the media. According to the Animal Welfare Act of 2006, it is a crime to abandon an animal as this could cause them unnecessary suffering ”.

They do not always succeed but, through their page, they still try to raise awareness on the issue, encouraging them to report similar situations and to make people think about abandonment so that more and more people realize how painful and dangerous it is for them. victims.

Of course, in some cases it may happen that you have to give up a pet, but abandonment cannot be the solution. There are in fact alternatives such as pet sellers, charities and rescue centers willing to take care of them. Abandoning is not an alternative, it is a crime.