Found gray lop-eared rabbit near Ventura County Government Center
Description
I found a small gray lop-eared rabbit this afternoon around 2:45pm in the parking lot behind the Ventura County Government Center on Victoria Avenue. It was hopping near the shrubs, a bit wary but curious, and it let me pick it up with gentle hands. The rabbit is about the size of a lemon, with soft gray fur, a white belly, and a pink ribbon tied loosely around its neck—a tiny clue that someone might be missing it. There’s a small notch on its left ear and a faint tan mark on its right hind leg, which I hope help its owner recognize it. If this is your pet, reach me at [email protected] to arrange a meetup.
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