Wally the Angora Rabbit: The Bunny With the Famous Ears
How we researched this guide: In October 2026 we checked every fact in this article against the 2015 news stories about Wally in ABC7 and The Boston Globe, plus sourced breed information. Anything we could not verify, we left out. See our editorial policy. Last reviewed: October 2026. We are not connected to Wally or his owner.
Quick answer: Wally is an Angora rabbit who became an Instagram star in 2015 for his huge, fluffy ears, which many people said looked like pigtails. He was born in July 2014 and lived with his owner, Molly Prottas, in Massachusetts. His Instagram account is @wally_and_molly.
Who Is Wally the Angora Rabbit?
Wally belongs to Molly Prottas, a social worker in Massachusetts. In June 2015, ABC7 reported that the 10-month-old rabbit had about 75,000 Instagram followers, thanks to ears that some said looked like pigtails.
Later that month, The Boston Globe said the account, @wally_and_molly, had passed 165,000 followers. The Globe reported that Prottas, then 30 and from Natick, adopted Wally in Maine on New Year’s Eve, and that he would turn one on July 18.
Why Does Wally Look Like That?
Wally’s ears are covered in long wool tufts. Some Angoras grow wool on their ears, and the English Angora in particular is known for wool on the ears and on the whole face except above the nose (source). Breeders call this wool “furnishings”. The news stories describe Wally simply as an Angora rabbit, so we can’t say which Angora breed he is.
Want to know more about this look? See our guides to the English Angora rabbit and Angora rabbit ears.
The Grooming Behind the Fluff
That famous look takes work. Prottas told the Globe she researched the breed before adopting Wally, noting that Angoras have “a lot of grooming requirements”. Angoras need regular grooming to stop the coat from matting, and their wool is harvested every three to four months (source).
Thinking of getting an Angora because of Wally? Read our Angora grooming guide, the Angora rabbit care guide and are rabbits good pets first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What breed is Wally the rabbit?
News reports describe Wally as an Angora rabbit. They do not name the exact Angora breed.
Who owns Wally the Angora rabbit?
Molly Prottas, a social worker from Massachusetts. Their Instagram account is @wally_and_molly.
Why are Wally’s ears so fluffy?
His ears are covered in long Angora wool. Some Angoras, especially English Angoras, grow wool on their ears and face, called furnishings.
When did Wally become famous?
In 2015. ABC7 reported about 75,000 followers in early June 2015, and The Boston Globe reported more than 165,000 later that month.
