Early in the morning, I sip coffee and walk in the garden. Baby Buns and Buddy, two *Easter* rabbits abandoned at the local park, rescued by my daughter, sunbathe under the apricot tree.
Survivors safe under the branches, Baby Buns and Buddy are the lucky ones. Domestic animals, preyed on by nature and discarded by man, rarely make it through the night.
Blossoms flutter in the gentle breeze and land on Baby Buns tail. I sit beside them, stroke back their ears and count the days until Easter.
Easter.
Easter and baby bunnies do not mix.
The hype of the season, the wiggle of the tiny nose and the lop of the ear tugs at our heart and begs to be cuddled.However, the reality of good intentions net thousands of baby bunnies to a death sentence.
Rabbits are wonderful, playful, intelligent *adult* pets - a priceless experience. Not a child's toy. Energetic, loving and litter box trainable - a rabbit is the perfect companion for an apartment resident. Ever hear a rabbit bark?
Read the fine print. Know the product before you purchase.
Remember that saying? Make like a rabbit. Baby bunnies become rabbits and rabbits do what rabbits do - multiply.
With a gestation period of 30 days and an average litter of 7-13 kits, you'll soon be up to your ears in bunny butts. What's more, oh yes, there's more. Mama bunny gets pregnant within 14 days of her last delivery. That's one quick turn around.
Jelly beans are easier to handle than rabbit pills.
Before you consider a rabbit for an Easter gift, please visit the House of Rabbit Society link below, read the facts and make an informed decision.
One voice can make a difference. Yours.
Buy Chocolate instead of a real rabbit!
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