Ruby

My Mom had G and B today while we worked. They went for a walk around her neighborhood and found a baby bunny that was nestled into the curb and was scared to death. Momma bunny was hit just up the road. I saw it driving into the neighborhood this morning as I was taking them to her house. So when my Mom texted me saying they found a baby it made me so sad.
She got a shoebox from a neighbor and took the bunny home. The kids named her Ruby. Growing up, we took care of baby birds that had fallen from their nests, but never a bunny. Mom really didn't know what to do. They put some lettuce in the box, just incase it wanted to eat. And B put some all over Ruby.
Mom called the vet and found out that because of her size and coloring Ruby still needed milk, so out came the lettuce. I did some researching while at school and found this milk alternative that is recommended for small animals, so my Dad got some after work. He fed her and we all watched. At first, Ruby did not want the bottle in her mouth. She was still scared. After a few minutes, she latched on and wrapped her little hands around the bottle. It was precious.
In the meantime, my Mom found a rehabilitator that was willing to take Ruby and care for her until she was ready to be released. The kids were sad, but thankfully when my parents dropped Ruby off to the lady that evening they found out that J knew her. He said Ruby was in good hands.