Abandoned rabbit found with ears cut off

Published on Friday 24 February 2012 16:02

A RABBIT has had both ears cut off in what carers believe was a malicious attack.

The white crossbreed rabbit named Susan was handed into the SSPCA’s rescue centre in Balerno, Edinburgh, at the beginning of February.

She was found outdoors in Buckhaven, Fife, and staff at the centre believe she may have been abandoned and was living as a stray.

The charity are now keen to find Susan a new home after her tough past.

Assistant manager Kenny Sharpe said: “Poor Susan was found outdoors in the cold and could be a stray, although she may have been abandoned.

“Both her ears have been cropped off, which is highly unusual.

“The vet who examined her thinks they were cut off with a pair of scissors in a malicious attack as it is extremely rare for both ears to be removed for medical reasons.

“This would have caused Susan a great deal of pain and suffering and we can only imagine how frightened she must have been.

“Thankfully, this is an old injury which has healed and Susan seems to cope well.

“Susan is very friendly and trusting of humans, despite the obvious trauma she has been caused in the past.

“This gorgeous girl has clearly not had a great start in life and we’d really like to find her an owner who can show her the love and care she deserves.”

Meanwhile, a man was arrested in connection with the theft of a number of pets this week in Inverness.

Northern Constabulary said rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets had been stolen from hutches and sheds in the Smithton area of the city in the past three days.

Police said some of the animals have been recovered and returned to their owners.

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Tartancult

Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 12:43 AM

I have had many pets over the years. They were delicious.

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burnsSTARpupil

Friday, February 24, 2012 at 08:49 PM

Tartancult..you've a lot tae learn aboot humanity. Let me know if you own a dog, or a cat for that maitter. I'll let ye ken how you'll feel if somebody lops ITS ears off. A pet is a pet, irrespective.

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Tartancult

Friday, February 24, 2012 at 04:54 PM

It is a rabbit. It is not "Susan". It is not a girl. Rabbits have little purpose other than to provide food so lets not romanticise the thing, ears aside. Which they are.

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