Easter is right around the corner, yet again, meaning many-many more countless baby bunnies will be the victims of the pet industry at this particular time of year, placed on the sales shelf at too young of an age & bought on an impulse by ill prepared parents who are only looking to make their children smile for a short while until the novelty wears off & is gone forever, and then poor Thumper gets put out in the backyard, maybe handed over to the first person to show up with cash or set loose in a field a few miles down the road, because those parents had no idea such a small animal could be so destructive or defecate that much or that such a âlow maintenanceâ pet could require so much upkeep! And so in the end it is the rabbit that pays the ultimate priceâŚ
As the only rabbit ârescuerâ in a small rural town, once Summer comes, as it is every year, I will be pelted with the phone calls & messages asking me to take in more unwanted rabbits, just as it has been each year for the last seven years and unfortunately I do not have the space or money to put towards your mistake and your ignorance, your responsibility to that animal, the pet that you made a commitment to - the rabbit you expect me to take off of your hands when I have my own pets to keep in mind, but still I offer all that I can to get that rabbit to a safe place where it will be properly cared for, whether I take it in or not⌠which I will repeat again next year
o Rabbits & Easter DONâT Mix by HRS | o Bunnies at Easter by HRS
o Flyers for Easter by HRS @ rabbit.org
o Bunnies at Easter: Rabbits are NOT Toys! by The Rabbit Haven
o The Make Mine Chocolate Mission @ makeminechocolate.org
o Make Mine Chocolate on FaceBook
So this year say NO to live bunnies as Easter gifts!
& make yours chocolate or stuffed instead! :)
Believe it or not, rabbits actually cost just as much & sometimes even more than a dog, they require just as much attention, care & maintenance, and if properly cared for rabbits typically live 8 to 10 years & even longer! Below are many helpful articles, webpages & websites on rabbit care, housing, health & nutrition, training & socialization, veterinary care & other aspects of being a responsible bunny owner!
General House Rabbit Resources
o House Rabbit Society â #1 Source for Rabbit Information & Education
o House Rabbit Community @ Binky Bunny
o H.A.R.E. Inc Rescue & Education
o Rabbit Education â The Rabbit Corner
o Information, Adoption & Rescue â Foster Bunnies
o Rabbit Care FAQ by HRS | o Rabbit Care & Info @ Oxbow Animal Health
Spaying / Neutering & Breeding + Overpopulation
o About Spaying & Neutering Rabbits | o American Rabbit Breeders Assn.
o Why Spay / Neuter? (#1) | o Why Spay / Neuter (#2)
o Why NOT to Breed Rabbits | o Truth About Rabbit Overpopulation
o The Hidden Costs of Breeding Rabbits
Rabbit Adoption & Rescue
o PetFinder.com | o List of Rabbit Rescue Organizations in USA
o List of International Rabbit Rescue Organizations & Resources
o Deciding to Adopt a Bunny in Need
o What Type of Rabbit is Right for Me? | o Pet Store Bunnies
o Finding Homes for Unwanted Rabbits | o Rescuing a Stray Bunny
Proper Diet for Rabbits
o Healthy Diets for Rabbits | o Rabbit Nutrition @ Oxbow
o Vegetables & Fruits in Your Rabbitâs Diet
o Why Timothy Hay is a Very Important Part of Your Bunâs Diet
o Bunny Food Pyramid | o The Importance of Fiber in the Diet
General Rabbit Health & Veterinary Care
o USA & International Rabbit-Savvy Veterinarian Listing by HRS
o Finding the Right Veterinarian for Your Bunny
o List of Medical Conditions in Rabbits | o Signs of Illness in Rabbits
o Rabbit Healthcare & Medical Emergencies
o Oral Health in Rabbits | o Malocclusion & Overgrown Teeth
o Grooming Your Rabbit | o The Well Groomed Rabbit
o The Dangers of Bathing Rabbits | o Nail Trimming
o Dry Bath for Rabbits: The âButt Bathâ Method
o Safely Treating Fleas in Rabbits | o Using Antibiotics for Rabbits
Rabbit Housing & Environment
o Proper Housing for Your Rabbit | o Keeping Rabbits Outdoors
o Warm Weather Concerns for Outdoor Rabbits
o Indoor & Outdoor Dangers| o Cage vs Exercise Pen
o Building Outdoor Run | o Signs of Heat Stroke | o Cooling Tips
o Amazing âRabitatsâ & Ideas for Building Your Own Rabbit Habitats
Other Resources for Rabbit Owners
o Is a Rabbit the Right Pet for You? | o The Costs of Pet Rabbits
o Thinking About Getting a Bunny? | o Living with a House Rabbit
o Rabbit Supplies @ HRS | o Shop for Rabbit Supplies @ Binky Bunny
o How to Bunny-Proof Your Home | o More on Bunny-Proofing
o Why Toys are Important | o Keep Your Bunny Happy & Active
o Litterbox Training @ Binky Bunny | o Litterbox Training @ HRS
o The Dangers of Softwood Shavings/Bedding/Litter
o Age-Related Behavior | o Interpreting Body Language & Behavior
o Children & Rabbits | o Rabbits & Cats | o Rabbits & Dogs
o Adding a Second Rabbit | o Bonding Multiple Rabbits Together
o Bonding & Fighting Rabbits | o Secrets to Bonding Rabbits
o Domesticated Rabbits Cannot Survive in the Wild!
o The Differences Between Domestic Rabbits & Cottontails
o Caring for Orphaned Baby Bunnies: Wild & Pet
o Find a Cottontail Nest? An âOrphanedâ Wild Bunny? Read This!
o Walking Your Rabbit on a Leash | o Rabbit Agility | o Rabbits Tricks
The rabbit photographed here is Wilbur, who came to me in the Summer of 2008 at about five years of age when his owner, a rather unfortunate family acquaintance, decided he had become such a terrible burden to âcare forâ, just as it has been for every other unwanted rabbit I have taken in since him.
