Bunday Sunday!

Every year thousands of domesticated rabbits are released into the wild or dumped at shelters in the weeks after Easter.  Rabbits are the third most abandoned animal found at shelters and many people impulsively purchase them as Easter gifts.  Once the novelty wears off they are discarded, forgotten or neglected. 

Rabbits are a 10 year commitment.  They require at least 3-6 hours of free range exercise time daily.  Store bought cages are not large enough to house your rabbit and provide all of the necessities he/she needs to be happy and healthy.  Rabbits love to chew and dig so if you don’t properly rabbit proof your house cords, carpet, clothing, bedding and furniture can all become victims to what is a natural instinct.  When they reach their teenager years (usually starting around 4-6 months of age) they will develop some nasty habits like lunging, growling, humping and marking their territory if you don’t have them spayed or neutered.  Rabbits are social animals who require constant interaction with you or preferably another fixed rabbit.  Rabbits need a constant supply of hay as well as pellets and fresh veggies fed daily and should see a vet at least once a year for a check-up.

So this year, resist the temptation when you walk in to the pet store and buy a chocolate one instead.

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