GUELPH, ON (March 21, 2026) – Six juvenile domestic lion head rabbits were found abandoned behind Foodland located at 209 Alma Street in Rockwood, Ontario at approximately 6:40 p.m. on March 20th.
An Animal Services Officer from the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) responded to a call from the person who found them.
The rabbits appear to be approximately four to seven months old. Upon assessment, the rabbits are in neglected condition and will require veterinary care.
“It is unfortunate domestic rabbits are often mistaken to have the same survival instincts as their wild counterparts,” says Katherine Leonard, Senior Manager, Community Services. “If these young ones were left where they were found they would have succumbed to disease or predators. We are grateful to the kind member of the public who reached out to ensure they could get access to the care they need.”
GHS encourages community members that may have information about this incident to report it to the Provincial Animal Welfare Service (PAWS) at 1-833-9-ANIMAL (1-833-926-4625).
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The Guelph Humane Society advocates for all animals, and particularly those animals whose lives it can influence, through care, education, community support, protection, and leadership. Founded in 1893, the Guelph Humane Society provides care and shelter for approximately 3,000 homeless, stray, injured and abused animals each year in Guelph and Wellington County. GHS is a registered charitable #119236305RR0001, non-profit organization that does not receive government funding. Visit www.guelphhumane.ca to discover more.
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