A wildlife rescue center recently shared photos of a tiny, mysterious creature found outdoors—and the internet instantly lit up with wild guesses.

Was it a kitten? A baby squirrel? Maybe a bunny, a ferret, a puppy, or even a mink? Some people joked that it looked like a tiny teddy bear—or maybe even a little alien!

But the real answer was even more surprising.

This tiny animal was a newborn female, only about three or four days old, and had a few small injuries. But what made this rescue truly special wasn’t just the baby herself—it was who saved her.

She was rescued not by a human, but by a dog.

The dog gently picked up the fragile baby and carried her to safety, bringing her straight to someone who could help.

So, what was this mysterious little creature?

To everyone’s surprise, she turned out to be a domestic rabbit, not a wild one.

That explained why she looked so different. Domestic rabbits are born blind and without fur, while wild rabbits usually have their eyes open and are covered in fur at birth. The team at Heart of the Forest Rescue even posted a side-by-side comparison showing the difference between a wild baby bunny and the little domestic one they saved.

What really puzzled the rescuers was how she ended up alone in the wild in the first place. Domestic rabbits almost never survive on their own outside, and there were no breeders or rabbit owners anywhere nearby. How she got there is still a mystery.

What is clear is that this baby bunny is now safe, warm, and getting the care she needs—thanks to the protective instincts of a kindhearted dog and the quick thinking of the rescue team.

If this story brought a smile to your face, share it with someone who could use a little reminder of the kindness and wonder that still exist in the world—especially when it comes from our four-legged friends.