Nearly 30 rabbits rescued from "horrible" conditions in Ozaukee County; one rabbit passed away

OZAUKEE COUNTY -- The Wisconsin Humane Society is on the ground on this Wednesday evening, December 30th rescuing about 30 rabbits from horrible conditions.

Humane Society officials posted about the response on Facebook:



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Humane Society officials say they received a call from the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday afternoon. Officials with the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office confirm they are investigating in this case.

One of the rabbits passed away.

We're told the animals were living in a dilapidated barn in wire cages.

None of the animals had food or water.

Humane Society officials say these rabbits will be in beds Wednesday night -- and they'll soon be seen by veterinarians.

It's unclear whether anyone is in custody, and we do not know the exact location where this rescue occurred.

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