Be Free!

Mr. Daly came to visit on this rainy Wednesday morning. I showed him around the facility, as people bustled around and completed their morning chores. Once he left, I completed my morning tasks, which include all the things that I have been doing previously. I have been enjoying myself immensely, even with simple tasks such as cleaning out cages. It is rewarding and fulfilling to do something to help these animals.

At the end of the day, Traci told me and a few other interns that the biggest baby bunnies were ready to be released. We excitedly walked through the Metroparks to find a suitable habitat for them. Once we found a clearing with access to food, water, and shelter, we put the bunnies down. They were all in shock, and only one began to eat while the other two hid. The fourth warily moved around. After watching them for awhile, we left them to fend for themselves. I felt a sense of sad hopefulness. It was sad to see the bunnies we had been caring for go but at the same time I knew how happy they would be in the wild. I hope they survive.