Police officer Cindy Mills returns Floppy to owners Kiara (left) and Sam Silver. (David Boraks photo)

Floppy, a droopy eared black rabbit who lives at the Silver home on Churchill Road, was reunited with his owners Wednesday afternoon after a day on the lam.

Sam and Kiara Silver, the children of Mike and Jodie Silver, came to the police department Wednesday at around 3 p.m. to claim Floppy. The pet had declined to return home after a day of eating grass and romping in the yard, according to Mike Silver.

Police had picked up the lost pet after he was found on Downing Street, not far from home.  A neighbor saw a missing-pet report on the Internet and told the Silvers to check with police.

At the department Wednesday afternoon, police officers brought Floppy out from his holding cell.

One thing puzzled Kiara, though. As they prepared to leave, she pointed to the front entrance of Town Hall and asked her dad, “How did Floppy get in the doors?”

Sam and Kiara are reunited with Floppy. (David Boraks photo)

Earlier report, Wed., 10:49 a.m.:

Rabbit found on Downing St.; is it yours?

This item was originally posted on the Town of Davidson website:

A black bunny rabbit was found on Downing Street this morning. The animal appears to be someone’s pet and we would like to return as soon as possible. If you know this animal please contact the Davidson Police Department at 704 892-5131.