2 of my bunnies came from the rabbit sanctuary where I volunteer. Velvet was turned in because his "mom" was 8 yrs old...her father had just died and her mom was diagnosed with incurable cancer.
With all that trauma, can you image having to give up your beloved pet as well?!!! He is my most mellow bunny and mom #1 did a great job with him.
Emma came as well to the sanctuary and had been abandoned at least twice before I took her. Chocolate was on her way to the humane society when I ran interference and took her....her first mom was having baby #2 and the toddler was just a little too rough with her.
My last two I also consider rescues.....as I rescued them from the Pet Store. I know, I KNOW, I shouldn't buy anything from a P.S. but I saw
them and I just couldn't leave them there......

All five are delightful companions and proof positive that it does PAY to rescue animals.
These guys are my best friends and wonderful companions and I wouldn't trade any of them in for anything.