It’s bunny season..
Posted by Lindsayanng 
photo by aline potter
But you know, bunnies are for life, not for Easter. So if you read this and were considering buying one of those cute little bunnies that are for sale in the front of the pet store as an Easter gift, please think it through. Bunnies are cute, cuddly, and fun pets but there are a few things you should know. They aren’t always friendly, and the old they get the more crankier they get. As a matter of fact, my husband had a bunny when I met him (his name was Bun and he was 10 years old) and he was scary. He was babied by my father in law, but he hated most people. He would lunge at you if you tried to touch him, but my FIL was able to really cuddle him. So yea, they aren’t all bunnies and furriness (well, i guess they are but you get it).
Anyways, bunnies are also a lot of work. You can’t just keep them in a cage 24/7! They like to roam free, hop around, and CHEW EVERYTHING. Bun once chewed through my FIL’s work papers, luckily he was very forgiving otherwise he might have made rabbit soup. They also have an odor no matter how often you clean their cage, and finally, you need to clean the cage at least once a week.
It’s just the tip of the iceberg in bunny care, and I know this is entirely off-topic for my blog, but it’s Easter and you all should know that I am a serious animal welfare advocate. I hate to see unwanted bunnies hanging around 6 months after Easter when the novelty wears off. So take it from me, someone who knows the “dark side” of bunnies.
Have a happy and safe Easter! I promise loads of pictures from the day, it’s going to be massive – about 50 people will be there at mom’s house. So fun times!
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What an important message to share… And what an amazingly adorable photo! Happy Easter.
I am so glad you wrote this! This is important although just the tip of the iceberg for sure! Bunnies are adorable but they are still animals…they are to be kept with respect and in a bunny-friendly environment. I too wish people would think more before purchasing. So many animals suffer b/c of human stupidity.
Koodoos to you for taking the time to write and share!
Happy Easter! Lisa
Thanks for the support ladies. Animal welfare is something I am passionate about, and since I was at the pet store and saw bunnies front and center called “Easter Bunnies” I just felt the need to get it out there.
Also another note. If you are parents and you already have that bunny purchased and hidden away in a room waiting for Easter, it’s not too late! As horrible as it might sound, you can return him. Its better to bring him back to the store where you got him than to let him live a solitary life in a little cage, forgotten about.
Next year consider renting a bunny. Have a bunny handler come by on Easter to let the kids see a real bunny and enjoy it. This way you aren’t making a commitment to a pet you dont know how to keep and care for.
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I WILL LIKE 2 BUY THE BUNNY
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