Do not buy rabbits from breeders who sell animals for profit on Craig's List.
Wonderful animals wait for adoption in shelters only to die there while breeders make easy cash on Craig'sList.
City run shelters in Oakland, Hayward, Berkeley, Fremont, Martinez, and most cities have rabbits awaiting adoption.
Private rescues in the Bay Area include House Rabbit Society in Richmond, RabbitEARS in El Cerrito, SaveABunny in Marin, and Rabbit Haven in Scotts Valley.
Contrary to Easter-time hype, rabbits and small children aren't a good match. The exuberance of even the gentlest toddler is stressful for the sensitive rabbit.
Children like a companion they can hold, and cuddle. That's why stuffed animals are so popular. Rabbits are not passive and cuddly. They are ground-loving creatures who feel frightened and insecure when held and restrained. The result of a short-sighted purchase of an Easter rabbit: the child loses interest, and the rabbit ends up neglected or abandoned.
Easter bunnies soon grow large and reach adolescence. If left un-neutered they will chew, spray or dig. Many end up neglected or abandoned. The result? Humane organizations such as House Rabbit Society see a huge increase in the number of abandoned rabbits after Easter. Help us stop this yearly cycle by educating yourself and others!
Know the Facts.
Rabbits are not "low-maintenance" pets, and are a poor choice as a pet for children.
They have a lifespan of 10 years and require as much work as a dog or cat.
Your home must be bunny-proofed, or Thumper will chew cords and furniture.
Rabbits must be neutered or spayed or they will mark your house with feces and urine.
They should live indoors, as members of the family.
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