A story about a blind rabbit…

Somebody in Hemel Hempstead, England, noticed a soggy shoebox by the roadside with a towel covering it and felt forced to explore. When the Good Samaritan went and lifted the towel, he was startled to reveal a blind elderly rabbit curled up with a toy rabbit.

Whenever the Good Samaritan recognised the bunny, later named Guinness, required medical attention right away, he took him to a local clinic and then contacted the Spca to see whether they could help.

“This poor bunny must have been incredibly terrified to be left out in the weather like this with only a soft toy for comfort,” said Kate Wright, an animals collecting officer for the Spca, in a press release.

Guinness was especially attached to his stuffed bunny, treating him as though he were a safety blanket, and taking great comfort in him from the moment Wright went out to fetch him. Guinness’ rabbit must follow him wherever he goes, because the item clearly gives him a sense of security.

Notwithstanding his ordeal, Guinness was in pretty good health, and his rescuer are surprised that the blind bunny is still so happy and hopeful despite it having been left in such a manner.

“Unfortunately, we do see people abandon their pets in this way,” Wright noted. “We understand that people’s circumstances change and they may no long be able to care for their dogs, but abandoning a pet is never an option.”