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CBS News
05-08-2025
- General
- CBS News
Howard County nonprofit asks for the community's help after rescuing 60 rabbits
Volunteers with a Howard County animal rescue have been working around the clock after rescuing over 60 rabbits from an abandoned farm. Even after more than a week, the rabbits are still putting a big strain on Friends of Rabbits. It's hoping for some of the community's help to keep caring for the rescued rabbits. Sarah Healy, who's a board member at Friends of Rabbits, said someone told the nonprofit about an injured rabbit that hopped onto their property. After eventually getting that rabbit into their care, Healy said they heard from the tipster again. "I found out from that person that the rabbit had come from a farm [neighboring] her property, and she started seeing more rabbits pop up," Healy said. "So, she reached out to us every time she saw a rabbit pop up." Healy went to the Woodstock Farm with volunteers, expecting maybe four or five rabbits. Instead, she saw at least 10 running around. There were a lot more than that. On the first day, Healy and the volunteers rescued 30 rabbits. On the second day, 20 were rescued. It took a few more days to rescue 60. "They were in really bad shape," Healy said. "A lot of them were very underweight, especially the adults. A few of the adults had heart conditions, they had trouble breathing, respiratory illnesses." Healy believes the rabbits were once pets that were released and then reproduced on the farm. Friends of Rabbits typically rescues around 150 to 200 rabbits a year. In the last four months -- including this rescue -- it's rescued more than 100 rabbits. Many of the rabbits are on medications now. All of the female rabbits have given birth, adding to the total tally, and some have also died. Friends of Rabbits is trying to raise funds to expand to give the rabbits more space. "Our intention is really to try to keep as many of the rabbits here [in Columbia] ourselves, also work with some other local rescues, but they're strained right now," said Friends of Rabbits treasurer Susan Wong. "We're trying not to burden our local community shelters, and other rabbit rescues in the area are taxed. We are the largest rabbit rescue in the area." Friends of Rabbits said people need to understand rabbits need just as much care as cats and dogs. Everyone at the nonprofit hopes all of the remaining rescues can eventually find a home. "If someone heard of 60 dogs running loose on a farm, there would be way more upset," Healy said. "People would really be motivated to go out there to save those guys." Friends of Rabbits is currently accepting donations, as well as anyone willing to foster or adopt animals in their care. You can find out more on their website, as well as follow updates on Facebook.
The Sun
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
‘Holy grail' of car graveyards found hiding away in corner of UK – including rotting Cadillac & ‘prettiest motor ever'
PETROLHEADS were overjoyed to discover the 'Holy grail' of car graveyards in a quiet corner of the UK. The impressive find was a barn, brimming with a huge collection of iconic classic motors. 2 The cars, including a Jaguar E-Type and Volkswagen LT Camper, had all been left to rust on an abandoned farm. YouTuber The Bearded Explorer came across the site and was particularly blown away by one car. "There is a Jaguar E-Type in here, but that would be my favourite car. That is absolutely stunning," he said on the video. He pointed out the unusual number plate, which reads TC30. "If you saw that rolling down the road you would stop, look, and you would keep on looking until it disappeared," he added. A rare Cadillac Fleetwood, which was a name given to bespoke models. Cadillac first started selling Fleetwood bodies from 1934 onwards, appearing on cars such as the Series 70. They are incredibly rare and sought after, especially in the UK, so to find one in an old barn is almost unheard of. It's not clear why the cars had been dumped or who originally owned them. Alongside the Cadillac, there was the Jaguar E-Type, which Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari apparently called "the prettiest car ever made". In the video clip, the E-Type looks in poor condition, but it had outlasted some of the other cars stored inside the barn. The YouTuber also found an Suzuki Jimny SUV amongst the decay. This isn't the first time that classic cars have been left to rot in a barn. Over 40 abandoned motors from manufacturers such as BMW, Ford, Rover and Volvo were found in an open barn in the UK. A fleet of dilapidated fire engines covered in mould and peeling red paint were also found. The images were taken by urban explorer Kyle Urbex during his 220th exploration at Brian's Vintage Car Collection in Chester. Kyle found the graveyard hidden away behind dense vegetation near the home of elderly couple Brian and Barbara. Other images show old tractors and JCBs scattered across the property, giving it an eerie abandoned atmosphere. He also found a BMW 635 CSI, once a sign of luxury, slowly being reclaimed by nature. With iconic styling and nicknamed 'shark nose' the motor was very much the symbol of the BMW range after being introduced in 1978. Kyle's visit took an unexpected turn when he stumbled upon Brian himself who revealed his hopes for the future. He said: "Brian has full intentions of one day being able to restore this high car collection, but given his age of 70+, I highly doubt he will get around to restoring all the cars and fire trucks. "He has been victim to some of the cars being smashed to bits by youths." 2
