Lost rabbits near Ithaca Commons, Finger Lakes
Description
I was walking the Ithaca Commons near the Dewitt Park fountain in the Finger Lakes around 6:15 p.m. on Friday when my two rabbits bolted from their carrier and disappeared into a hedge along the path. They’re small, about two pounds each; one is white with a gray tail, the other brown with speckled ears. I’m terrified of predators and heartbroken about losing them during a quiet evening stroll. They’re used to a calm routine at home in the countryside, and this sudden escape has me on edge. If anyone has seen them hopping around the area, please keep an eye out and let me know through this site.
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