In El Dorado, California, it’s common to encounter wildlife during a stroll near the lake.

Mathilda had grown accustomed to spotting animals on her walks, yet one visit brought an unexpected sight: a tiny, squirming bundle of fur nestled in the dirt.

She paused, curiosity pulling her closer, and the instant she realized what she had found, her course of action became clear.

A Tiny Life Left Behind

As Mathilda leaned in, she recognized the creature as a rabbit . Something about its behavior felt unusual.

Then the rabbit made the first move. “ She came up and asked me to pet her, ” Mathilda shared in a Facebook video posted by The Dodo.

That simple gesture made everything obvious.

This was no wild rabbit; it had clearly been a domestic pet, abandoned and left to fend for itself

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