ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Some people living in east Orange County said their neighborhood has been overrun by rabbits.
Some residents told Channel 9 they don’t know what to do about them.
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Orlando Rabbit Care and Adoptions said it estimates 30 to 40 domestic rabbits are living wild in the Azalea Park area.
Photos: Residents in east Orange County say they are overrun by rabbits
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A coordinator said these rabbits are not used to being out in the wild, and don’t have the same instincts as wild rabbits do to find food and keep themselves safe.
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Residents said the animals are causing all sorts of problems, including going into the road.
“They’re coming to the backyard, digging holes, eating the plants and I say ‘hey, I don’t know where they come from,’” said resident Zoraida Barreto.
Orlando Rabbit Care and Adoptions said it’s the only rescue in Central Florida that cares for rabbits.
Officials with Orlando Rabbit Care said “we are looking for a shelter where we can house all of the bunnies to get them to safety and provide the medical attention they need and then move them to foster homes.”
Orlando Rabbit Care said additional volunteers and foster homes are needed.
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