How I Cared For Baby Cottontail - Things to know

It was hard for me to find all the information in one place, so I wanted to share the things that I learned through the process of trying to rescue a baby cottontail rabbit in case you ever encounter a similar situation you can hopefully learn from my mistakes.
I know they look cute and wanting to touch them or keep them is super tempting, but please leave the babies alone unless they ABSOLUTELY need rescue. The mother will never just abandon her babies so don't assume that they need your help just because they are alone.
Trying to rescue a baby cottontail and keeping them alive is NOT easy. It might look cute and easy on this video but it requires a lot of attention, time and money.
If there's a wild animal rehabilitation center in your area, please reach out to them first before taking on this hard task.

[@charlesharris2749]

You're such a good Mom, Ambar! Stay safe.

[@AmbarGarciaTV]

Thank you Charles🙏

[@JG-ct4bp]

I’m sorry for your loss Ambar, lo siento mucho!!!! Thank you for sharing your story

[@AmbarGarciaTV]

Thank you 💙

[@w-ols-7199]

Good try, but it's so difficult to save a cottontail. At least you gave him some warmth and interaction, and a few extra days of life. Had he been left alone and abandoned, he wouldn't have lasted a day. It seems tragic, but cottontails are tragic. They are the ultimate prey animal and even the most successful live short lives filled with terror.

[@asifseriously]

Heartbreaking to hear. So much shady behavior from the vet and the so-called wildlife expert. I not sure I could trust anyone I didn't know with an animal I cared about as much as Ambar did Baby.

[@AmbarGarciaTV]

It was a terrible experience, didn't realize that trying to find a decent vet was going to be so hard.

[@ponchoesparza5702]

Dam that’s a sad story ! That lady is so shady ! I like your new hyper doggie ! So crazy and funny

[@CowboysBlogOfficial]

You’re sweet and have a great heart! Congrats on the new puppy.

[@AmbarGarciaTV]

Thank you 😊

[@Itz_ridz]

I came here to know how to care for Rabbits coz I have the same Bunny's as yours but a lil older 🥺

[@AmbarGarciaTV]

🥺I hope you had better luck than I did!! 🙏

[@stephenasmith4192]

RIP BABY

[@Kronos_One]

Ambar eres hermosa y tienes un lindo corazon.

[@aport_8]

Hermosa! I love your accent and I love the cowboys! I hope you find someone special. :)

[@JG-ct4bp]

Hola Ámbar

[@longboardtxco541]

I'm sorry mami. Ese Armani tiene una cara de loco hehehehe

[@AmbarGarciaTV]

jaja sí, es bastante loquito y travieso

[@jayn11]

Sorry about Baby! Sad, heartbreaking story! 😞 Also, OAN, please tell me why we (Dominicans) speak to animals in Spanish?! 🤔 😂