Major Issue: Rabbits and Easter

Easter is the time for all the lovely rabbit decorations. It's the time of year pastels come out and candy is unlimited. Easter is also the time of year rabbits become the number one gift parents give to their kids. Maybe you got a rabbit yourself.

They're cute and cuddly and they don't seem to require a lot of attention. You may think your rabbit doesn't need to leave their cage at all. You may think you just need to feed your rabbit carrots. After all, Bugs Bunny was always seen with a carrot in his mouth.

But rabbits are more than just cute and cuddly. They eat more than just carrots and they may not enjoy being picked up or pet at all.

This blog post is all about educating you about the problems rabbits may face after Easter season. It is important to educate yourself and educate the people around you. 

This video details why rabbits end up in shelters. The video also details why rabbits do not make good starter pets. Many of the points made in this video can be made to not give a rabbit as an Easter gift.



The video above reasserts the fact that rabbits are not low-maintenance. Mary and Amy describe the many necessities rabbits need in their lives. You should also note that rabbits can live for 10 or more years. They are a commitment and deserve love and care.

If you or someone you know gets a pet rabbit for Easter, please educate yourself or the person. Rabbits are not easy to take care of but, the companionship they provide is a reward. Also, keep in mind that rabbits are not for everyone.

If you're contemplating getting someone a rabbit as a gift, please consider the information Mary and Amy provide in the videos above.  Rabbits deserve a good quality of life. If you don't think you or the person you're considering the gift for, is up for the challenge get a stuffed rabbit instead. Like Mary said in the first video, rabbits are the third most relinquished pet. To provide you with insight, Ollie was relinquished from his previous owner because she didn't have enough time for him.

But, if you really believe you or the person you know, will take great care of a rabbit consider adopting from an animal shelter or sanctuary. These rabbits will already be spayed or neutered and the shelter/sanctuary will provide their medical history.

Thanks for reading and have a hoppy Easter from Wilms &Co.!