Rabbit rescue groups across SoCal are urging people not to purchase bunnies as Easter gifts for children.
Rabbit rescue groups across Southern California are urging people not to purchase bunnies as Easter gifts for children, saying that what begins as a well-intentioned gesture often leads to abandoned animals when the novelty wears off and families realize they're not equipped to properly care for the pets.
"Every year, we receive numerous reports of bunnies who were bought for Easter and then discarded once their cuteness or novelty wore off, which is why we adamantly advocate against buying live animals as Easter gifts,'' PETA's Catie Cryar told City News Service.Jude Ferguson, who runs Kribs for Kritters, a rabbit rescue group based in Lake Elsinore, says her group always sees an increase in dumped rabbits after Easter.
"Just because they see wild cottontails outside doesn't mean they can dump their domestic rabbits outside,'' Ferguson said. "Personally, I keep tabs on locations where there are naturally occurring cottontails because undoubtedly it's a place where people dump domestics.'' "We do, however, recommend that residents be thoughtful on the matter of adopting a rabbit to make sure it would be a good fit for the family,'' she said. "Rabbits require exercise and a diet that are unique, so it's a good idea to research what's involved with having a rabbit as a pet.''
They're also not ideal pets for small children, as they respond best to quiet energy and can be easily spooked by the hyperactivity of a child.- Domestic rabbits should be kept indoors at all times. - They should be fed a diet of unlimited timothy hay and a daily portion of leafy greens, plus pellets and alfalfa hay for rabbits under 6 months.- They need to be thoroughly groomed every two to three months to remove excess fur and have their nails trimmed.
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