A NEGLECTED bunny has died after suffering severe facial wounds left untreated by its owners.

The five-year-old bunny was found dumped on the side of a road in a box in Lineholt, near Ombersley, with deep facial wounds that revealed its bone and several tumours. 

Chloe Bullock, manager at Two Hoots Rescue, said this is one of the worst cases of neglect she has seen, and the bunny could have been saved if its owners got it treated in time.

The bunny arrived at Two Hoots Rescue, unable to breathe properly due to nose wounds that had been left untreated.

"We rarely get something that bad," Ms Bullock said.

"We have had animals brought in not in a good condition, but this had shocked me to the core.

"The owners would have known about the tumour, and she had old bite wounds.

"The one on her nose was so old, and he could not breathe.

"As soon as she came in, I knew she couldn't breathe and needed oxygen."

She then called Severn Veterinary Centre on Tybridge Street, who managed to squeeze the rabbit in for an appointment within the hour.

Due to the severity of her injuries, the bunny had to be euthanised. 

"She was left to get into that state - it is heartbreaking, and I cried my eyes out if I'm honest," she added.

Two Hoots Rescue takes in unwanted animals and aims to look after and rehome them.

If you struggle to look after your pet, then Two Hoots Rescue has advised people to call them for help instead of leaving the animal neglected.

They offer a no-questions-ask policy so owners needing help to care for their animals can drop them off without letting them get in a poorer state. 

Miss Bullock said: "People get embarrassed by the state the animals get into and feel like they have nowhere to turn to.

"They fear repercussions if the owners are found to have kept animals in that state.

"That's why I say if people are struggling, they can drop the animal around mine with no questions asked so we can get them rehomed."