More than 80 neglected rabbits, some missing ears and toes, were taken in by the San Diego Humane Society.
Workers rescued the 83 rabbits from a farm in Riverside County, where the animals had been living in filthy, antiquated cages and without proper medical care, according to a news release from the humane society.
Humane Society officials likened the conditions to a puppy mill.
The rabbits were suffering from varying medical problems, including tumors, dental issues, overgrown claws, skin sores, hair loss and respiratory problems. Some of the rabbits were missing ears or toes, officials said.
The rescue effort was initiated by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Officials said they will need to provide veterinary care and behavior modification before the rabbits can be adopted.
“After the stress of transportation and acclimating to a new environment, our priority will be to give these animals time and space to adjust,” humane society president Gary Weitzman said in the news release.
