LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dozens of domesticated rabbits are now in the hands of an Indiana animal nonprofit after they were found abandoned at a Louisville park on Tuesday.
Louisville Metro Animal Services said more than 60 rabbits were originally discovered at Beckley Creek Park off of Shelbyville Rd. More than 50 were captured and brought to LMAS for temporary care. That number has now grown to more than 100, officials said.
The animals have since been transferred to the care of The Pipsqueakery, an animal rescue organization based in Bloomington, Indiana. The nonprofit specializes in smaller animals like rabbits and rodents.
According to a Facebook post from the organization, the number of rabbits in their care has increased as some of them gave birth during the trip from Louisville to Bloomington.
The Pipsqueakery is asking for monetary donations to help them provide the proper care to these animals, some of which were sick or injured. They have raised $7,000 so far. Click here for more information.
Right now, it's unclear how these animals ended up at the park. It's illegal to abandon pets in Jefferson County, so anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Louisville Metro Police anonymously at 574-LMPD (5673).
Donations previously made to Louisville Metro Animal Services will be sent to the Pipsqueakery.
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