Finelli, director of Gainesville Rabbit Rescue, two years ago rescued 33 rabbits from a hoarder’s home in Ocala. Each was confined to a small wire-bottomed cage and only released for breeding.

As a result, Gainesville Rabbit Rescue has started a fundraiser in Hercules’ honor to “help him hop again.” “It will help to pay for the CT scan and future medical for him,” Finelli said.

On Friday, a Hall County Superior Court jury awarded a damages verdict of $5.6 million to the woman, Stacy Finelli, and $20,159.99 to her husband, Anthony Finelli, for his role as caregiver during ...