In New York State, stray domestic rabbits rarely survive long unless rescued. The HRS will rescue strays whenever possible and put them in foster care until they can be adopted.

When contacting us for assistance rescuing stray rabbits, please include in your FIRST post to us, your location - street, town, AND telephone contact number(s). By giving us this information immediately, we have a better chance of rescuing strays before they become lost, injured, or worse.

For questions about wild cottontail babies or injured wild rabbits that may need help, see North Country Wild Care or the orphaned bunny page at the National HRS .