Do not attempt to stop the rabbit from running away. This will only make it more stressed. This can lead to its death, since rabbits can suffer a heart attack or go into shock, which causes its gut to go into stasis, which will cause its starvation. [3] X Research source The Textbook of Rabbit Medince. Frances Harcourt Brown. Publisher: Butterworth-Heinneman
Never shout at the rabbit or make loud noises. This will cause it to run away and hide.
You may be tempted and be able to pick it up in this catatonic state, but this is not a good way to help the rabbit. This will likely send it into shock and cause major problems for it. This can cause a heart attack or shock and eventual death. [5] X Research source The Textbook of Rabbit Medince. Frances Harcourt Brown. Publisher: Butterworth-Heinneman
You may also permanently injure the rabbit’s legs if you pick it up.
You can also make a simple box trap with a cardboard box that will close once the rabbit enters it. To make this kind of trap, prop a box up on a stick, and poke a hole in the cardboard box. Then, tie a carrot or other treat from a string and loop it through the hole and tie it to the stick. When the rabbit enters the box and grabs the treat, the string will pull the stick and the box will come down. [6] X Research source
Make sure wherever you send it is safe for rabbits. You can ask your local wildlife rescue organization or animal control facility for advice.
