🍀 Found a Wild Rabbit?

If you spot a wild rabbit that seems healthy and uninjured, the kindest and wisest thing you can do is leave it be. While it might seem small, vulnerable, or even abandoned, chances are it's perfectly fine and simply doing what wild rabbits do best—staying still and hidden from predators.

Here’s why leaving it alone matters:

• Survival instincts: Wild rabbits are naturally shy and rely on camouflage to stay safe. Their stillness isn't a sign of distress—it's their defense mechanism.

• Parental care: Mother rabbits only visit their babies a few times a day to avoid drawing attention. Interfering can confuse the young or leave behind your scent, which might attract predators.

• Stress and injury: Handling a wild rabbit, even with good intentions, can cause it extreme stress or lead to unintentional harm.

Unless the rabbit is visibly injured or in immediate danger (like near traffic or a predator), the best thing you can do is observe from a distance and leave it alone.

If you have found a wild rabbit in need of help, please contact:

Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center | Boulder, CO

303-823-8455

Northern Colorado Wildlife Center | Fort Collins, CO

970-283-7822

Colorado Parks and Wildlife | Denver, CO

303-297-1192

Kathy Meyer, RVT | Licensed Colorado Wildlife Rehabilitator

303-726-7897

You can also use this website to find your nearest Wildlife Rehabber.