A tip about animals living in poor conditions in a Columbia house led Howard County Police to finding 64 rabbits roaming free.
Charges haven't filed but police said they plan on making a return visit to the home, occupied by a woman and her adult son, to determine whether the house is fit for habitation. They described as filled with debris, and that here even may be more rabbits hiding in the clutter.
Most of the rabbits could be made available for adoption. Photo at left is from the Howard County Police Department.Details for anyone interested in a rabbit are below in a statement from Howard County Police:
Although the animals were found to be living in an unclean and unsafe environment, they were generally found in good health. A veterinarian will be completing exams of the rabbits today, and Animal Control expects the majority of the animals will be made available for adoption. Some rabbits will be available as soon as today.
Due to the number of rabbits, the department is working with rescue groups to find adoptive homes. There is a fee of $30 for rabbit adoption, which covers the cost of mandatory spay or neuter surgery.
The Howard County Animal Control & Adoption Center is located at 8576 Davis Road in
Columbia. Adoption hours are as follows:
• Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays from 1:30 to 7 p.m.
• Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the shelter will be closed Saturday, Jan. 15, and Monday, Jan. 17
For more information about adoption, please call 410-313-2780