Riley & Ben, Domestic Rabbits: Both rabbits were brought to the ARLWC by Animal Control. They had been abandoned by their owners and were trying to survive as wild rabbits. Because domestic animals are not wild animals, they do not live successfully without humans. Riley presented with paralysis brought on by tick infestation. After extensive care, she began to recover. She was kept at the ARLWC as an education animal because wild rabbits do not live well in captivity. Ben came to the Center with severe dehydration. After a short course of treatment, he began his life as an education animal.
Facts on Wild Rabbits (Eastern Cottontails): Eastern Cottontails live less than two years in the wild. They are found in the country, neighborhoods, and parks. Cottontails eat grasses and vegetables. Cottontails are highly stressed animals and serve as a prey species for many larger mammals and raptors. Due to this reason, they have a high reproduction rate and can have 4-5 litters per year.

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