Tomorrow is the holiday where people are excited for chicks, baby ducks, bunnies and all things SPRING!!!
While most people find all of the above absolutely adorable and irresistible, they are not gifts that can be given away when the cute wears off.
As a bunny owner, I know the commitment it takes to keep a bunny safe, healthy, and happy. Most people don't realize the life span of a healthy bunny is similar to a cat or dog! They can live to be 7-12 + years!!! I had two that lived for 7 years and have known people to have much older rabbits.
Rabbits are wonderful pets full of personality but they do not belong in small cages for the span of their life. They need to and greatly enjoy running and playing, exploring, jumping, and all the fun things MOST animals/pets like to do. Most rabbits do not like being carried around and babied which is what we and almost all little kids want to do. I have seen injured and paralyzed rabbits that was the result of poor picking up and carrying. It is very important to be knowledgeable about rabbits.
Rabbit sanctuaries, humane societies, and pounds see a rise in bunnies and rabbits only a short few months after this holiday.. Please consider other options for children! Some places offer adoptions and sponsorships of rabbits that they keep at their location. This is a much better option for those who want to have a rabbit of their own.
Please spread the word!!! Let's keep these crazy little cute creatures safe, happy, and healthy!!
They will thank you too!
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