Every spring we anticipate the first large jump in animal admits.  That day hit yesterday, Sunday April 11th, with 74 animals admitted.  Just to give you an idea, last week were admitting fewer than 10 animals a day.  On the 10th, we admitted only 27.

Of those 74 animals, 62 were cottontails (ECTRs).  Most of these rabbits could have been left in the wild to be raised naturally.

We know the gardening bug has hit, but when you find a bunny nest, if you’re truly concerned about them please leave it alone.  Newborn bunnies cannot be raised in a captive environment and at this stage, nearly all bunnies are too young to survive being away from their mom.

Need help determining whether or not they’re orphaned? Check out our FAQs and watch this WCCO news video.

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