Dog Mom’s Heartwarming Actions Save Week-Old Baby Bunny’s Life

Dog Mom’s Heartwarming Actions Save Week-Old Baby Bunny’s Life originally appeared on PetHelpful.

Being a pet parent is a full-time job as it is, but when you’re also an advocate for animals like @thatonecraftybish, you never know when you’ll need to jump into action. This dog mom didn’t hesitate for a second when a simple walk with her dog turned into a rescue mission for one of the tiniest animals I’ve ever seen.

After noticing a tiny baby rabbit stuck on the side of the road, our hero did everything in her power to help. The tiny newborn bunny was only a week old, but they were just fine in the end, thanks to this animal lover’s selfless actions.

Take a look to see exactly what she did to ensure this tiny rabbit’s safety. She’s truly a hero!

This baby rabbit couldn’t be cuter! They’re so tiny that they fit comfortably in their rescuer’s hand, and they didn’t run, scratch, or bite when this kind woman stopped to help.

Of course, her patient dog deserves a shoutout too! All we see of the pup is a glimpse of their wagging tail, but they were so well-behaved that they gave the bunny plenty of space. What a good dog!

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As sweet as their tiny size may be, this surely would have worked against them in the wild. Sadly, a commenter named Karen was right when she wrote, “That baby bunny would’ve died if you hadn’t rescued it. They are defenseless.”

Although baby bunnies are typically left alone in the nest while the mother rabbit looks for food, this poor baby was clearly left behind. Not only were they on the street, not in the nest, but they were also left alone. It’s a miracle that this dog mama spotted them when she did!

Fortunately for the newborn baby, this animal lover knew just what to do once they got home. She contacted wildlife rehabilitators in her area and dropped off the baby for professionals to care for. Good call!

Like many other baby animals, week-old bunnies require around-the-clock care and feeding. It will be several weeks until they can be released back into the wild, but there’s no doubt that moment will be oh-so-special.

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Dog Mom’s Heartwarming Actions Save Week-Old Baby Bunny’s Life first appeared on PetHelpful on Jun 3, 2025

This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.