Giving Tuesday: A Second Chance at Motherhood for "BABY" and the 7-11 Babies

Our community was shocked recently when three newborn baby bunnies—barely a day old, with their eyes still sealed shut—were found abandoned outside a Las Vegas 7-11 store. They were left in a flimsy box, exposed to the elements, hungry and incredibly vulnerable. Without immediate intervention, they wouldn't have lasted the night. They needed a miracle. They needed a nursing mother.

Enter BABY: Our Accidental Hero

The call came into Bunnies Matter Rescue: We have three orphaned kits (baby bunnies) and I'm leaving for California in a couple of hours.

Just when things seemed dire, fate intervened when we remembered that one of our foster volunteers had a bunny mom with 8-week-old babies that were pretty much done with nursing from her. We didn't know if she still had milk or if she would even accept them as her own. We hoped that her maternal instincts were strong and we made the risky introduction. Would she accept these strangers as her own?

The moment we presented the three hungry 7-11 babies to BABY, she didn’t hesitate. She immediately began cleaning them, warming them, and allowing them to nurse. It was a beautiful, heartbreaking moment of instant motherhood. She adopted them without question, providing the warmth and vital nutrition they couldn't get anywhere else. We are so happy to say that while they are still under 2 weeks old (eyes still closed), they are doing great!!!

Obviously, our work is never done in a city of over 2 million people and we are the only operating non-profit bunny rescue in Las Vegas. While their immediate crisis is over, the medical costs for over 70 rabbits in our care is by far our largest expense. And they are just three of the over 70 domestic rabbits currently relying on us for survival.

Your donation ensures we have the resources ready for the next emergency call:

$21 covers for one of our bunnies to be chipped.
$33 funds for Oxbow Adult Pellets that are needed.
$40 funds for vaccinations that are needed.
$150 provides for one Spay or Neuter.
$185 provides for bloodwork when needed.
$190 funds for X-rays when needed.
$329 provides for a biopsy when needed.

Thank you for choosing to make a difference in the lives of Las Vegas's most vulnerable animals.

Giving Tuesday for Bunnies Matter - 2025

By Bunnies Matter Rescue

Giving Tuesday for Bunnies Matter - 2025