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ARE YOU READY FOR A
10-YEAR COMMITMENT?
Download this flyer
and post it throughout your community!
Every year, HRS chapters and volunteers work to
educate our communities about the plight of baby bunnies at Easter. We want
people to understand that rabbits are NOT a child's toy, NOT an expensive
starter pet and NOT a short-term commitment. Rabbits need as much care as a
dog and live an average of 8 to 12 years.
Visit web site links and read the articles below
to learn more about how you can spread the word about rabbits at Easter.
Download fliers to post on bulletin boards and print articles you can share
with anyone thinking about getting a "live bunny" at Easter. With so many
rabbits in shelters needing new homes, let's work together to make
"adoption" the first and only choice for people considering rabbits for
their families.
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Each year, unwanted,
former Easter rabbits fill local rabbit rescues and humane
societies. The goal of the “Make Mine Chocolate!™” campaign
works to
break the cycle of acquisition and relinquishment by educating the
public about the responsibilities involved in keeping a companion
rabbit, before a rabbit is brought home.
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Are You the Right Kind of Person to Live With a
Rabbit?
Are you patient, like to sit
on the floor, and not fussy about your furniture? These are some of the characteristics of
a "rabbit person." Learn more in this
informative article. |
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12 Things to Consider Before You Adopt
Who will be the primary caretaker? Are you prepared to care for a rabbit for its lifespan
of 8 to 12 years? This list includes a dozen questions to answer for yourself before you
adopt. |
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Rabbits and Children - Are They a Good
Mix?
Are you planning to get a rabbit for your children? Do you expect caring
for the rabbit to be your child's responsibility? If so, learn the "real story"
about rabbits and children. |
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Keeping Company with Rabbits
What's a
rabbit really like? How to communicate with our furry friends. |
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Easter Bunny Cost Comparison
Rabbits are NOT an inexpensive,
easy-to-maintain pet for children. Learn the real costs of bringing home a live Easter
Bunny.
An Adobe Acrobat (pdf)
file. |
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Rabbits: Not a Toy, but a 10-Year Commitment
Learn why a "stuffed
animal" is the best kind of rabbit you can bring home at Easter.
An Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file. |
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An Easter Poem
Thinking of getting a rabbit for Easter?
Here's a thought-provoking poem you should read before bringing home a baby bunny. |
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Rabbits at Easter, a Sad Story
Learn why getting a baby bunny for your child may
not be a good idea. |
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Help us spread the
word!
- If you know of someone who is thinking of purchasing a live
rabbit at Easter, please let them know it's a bad idea. Print any of the articles listed
above, or The Easter Bunny Poem, and give them a
copy.
- Post flyers at your local animal hospital, pet supply store,
supermarket, coffee house, school, or church. Several
different flyer designs are available to download.
- Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper. Tell
them in your own words about the truth of rabbits at Easter.
Have you read our materials on
"why" a live rabbit at Easter is not a good idea, but you still believe a rabbit
is the right pet for your family? If so, please visit our Adoption
site and learn more about proper rabbit care, and what to expect when bringing a
companion rabbit into your home.
Also, we ask that you
make adoption
as your first choice - when bringing a companion rabbit into your home.
Did you find this information useful?
If so, join San Diego HRS for just $15 a year
or $25 for two years, and
get great diet tips, health information, fun stories, and lots more in our quarterly
newsletter, The Rabbit Reader!
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