#notjustforeaster

We’re less than a month away from Easter, which means breeders & pet stores will soon be selling “Easter bunnies.” You’ll see an increase in online sales & your local pet store will have “new stock” of baby rabbits to sell to whoever has the cash. The majority of these #bunnies come from facilities akin to puppy mills where hundreds of rabbits are kept in deplorable conditions. When the babies are shipped out, the adult rabbits are left to languish & make more babies. They live a life of suffering, just so someone can make money. Rabbits should not be given as gifts at #Easter or any other time. The majority of pet store “impulse buy” rabbits are dumped in the wild or surrendered to a shelter & their chances of surviving either scenario are slim. Oftentimes, abandoned rabbits end up in terrible shape. Our permanent resident #rabbit @easter_the_rabbit is a perfect example of this. Statistics say that 4 out of 5 rabbits purchased during the Easter holiday are abandoned or die of neglect within twelve months. Rabbits are social and intelligent creatures, and they can live 10-12 years. They require specialized care and are not low-maintenance "starter pets" for children. Every time someone purchases an animal from a breeder or pet store, they are contributing to the overpopulation issue. This is why shelters & rescues are continuously full of rabbits. Rescue organizations provide vet care to their animals prior to adoption in order to ensure their health. A rescue will have an application & screening process to be sure adopters are a good match for the #bunny . Unscrupulous breeders and pet stores will sell to anyone & often don’t provide buyers with the correct information on adequate housing or proper care. If you want to adopt a rabbit, please do lots of research. The website rabbit.org is a great place to start. Be sure you have the space to keep a bunny. Puppy pens are one option & because they can be litter trained, #rabbits can live “free range” in your home if it is properly bunny proofed. Find a rabbit-savvy vet in your area. Be sure you are prepared to make a long-term commitment, and always adopt - never shop! #notjustforeaster #adoptdontshop https://www.instagram.com/p/CMFeU-ZlF3g/?igshid=1era3hvtikopi

Bunnies area 10+ year commitment! #notjustforeaster #doyourresearch #dontbeafool #bunnylove

-batb

An important (and hilarious) message from @dr.evanantin #thiswillnevernotbefunny #notjustforeaster 🐇 Repost• @dr.evanantin Happy #Easter everyone! I just want to remind everyone to make sure you know what you’re getting into before acquiring a bunny rabbit pet or gifting a bunny rabbit to someone over this Holiday. Easter is responsible for 1000’s of rabbits becoming unwanted pets and filling up pet and rabbit rescues across the country. As goes for any new pet: DO YOUR RESEARCH AND PREPARE YOURSELF ACCORDINGLY. Animals of unprepared pet owners often become my patients because these animals aren’t given the proper care they need. Be a responsible pet owner so you don’t have to see me 😬👍! #sassybunz #adoptdontshop #thisappliestochicks&ducklingstooFYI #bunny #rabbit #bunniesareforlifenotjustforeaster #f’ingradiccio #henryisthecutestbunnyEVER https://www.instagram.com/p/CMxPOHAHLgv/?igshid=wogin5ui1wqp

With Easter so close it’s important to realize that rabbits do not make good “starter” pets for children. This common misunderstanding of rabbits as easy pets leads to impulse purchases during Easter, followed by the surrender or abandonment of large numbers of rabbits shortly after Easter. Everyone considering bringing home a bunny should know: • Rabbits are not “low-maintenance” pets — they need as much care and attention as dogs and cats. • Most children lose interest in a live bunny after only a few weeks. • Rabbits need regular veterinary care by a vet with additional training in small animals (exotics). • Rabbits have an average lifespan of 8-14 years. • Rabbits must have an adult as their primary caregiver. • Rabbits are the third most surrendered animal at shelters, and the third most euthanized. • According to an ASPCA study, rabbits are more expensive to own than cats or guinea pigs — coming just after dogs in expense. This Easter, don’t buy a bunny on impulse. Alternatives to live animals — such as plush bunnies, chocolate bunnies or books about bunnies — make great gift choices and come with no additional obligations or responsibilities. 🐇 #ladybirdanimalsanctuary #lookwhatlovecando #hamont #hamilton #animalrescue #rescue #rescued #rescuedismyfavouritebreed #rabbit #rabbits #rabbitsofinstagram #bunny #bunnies #bunniesofinstagram #adoptdontshop #dontshopadopt #adopt #makeminechocolate #notjustforeaster #stuffedbunnymovement #petsarenotgifts https://www.instagram.com/p/CMdS-YjlxYt/?igshid=11q2vp94u4oy2

Rabbits are the third most popular pet in North America. They're also the third most abandoned pet. Shelters and rescues are always overflowing with rabbits, mostly because owners are not educated about their care and they give up when they realize rabbits are not the easy pet they are made out to be. With Easter fast approaching, many rabbits will be abandoned in the months following because of impulse pet store purchases. Live animals do not make good gifts, and a rabbit is for life, not just for Easter. Remind your friends, family, and random strangers to always adopt, and never shop. The saying "Don't shop! Adopt!" goes for all animals...not just dogs and cats. This Easter, give a stuffed animal bunny or chocolate instead. 🐇 #adoptdontshop #dontshopadopt #makeminechocolate #stuffedbunnymovement #notjustforeaster @makeminechocolate https://www.instagram.com/p/CcSvkB3u3Lf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We’re less than a week away from Easter, which means breeders and pet stores are selling “Easter bunnies.” You’ll see an increase of ads on buy and sell websites, and your local pet store will have “new stock” of baby rabbits to sell to whoever has the cash. The majority of these bunnies come from facilities akin to puppy mills where hundreds of rabbits are kept in deplorable conditions. When the babies are shipped out, the adult rabbits are left to languish and make more babies. They live a life of suffering, just so someone can line their pockets. Rabbits should not be given as gifts at Easter or any other time. The majority of pet store “impulse buy” rabbits are dumped in the wild or surrendered to a shelter, and their chances of surviving either scenario are slim. Oftentimes, abandoned rabbits end up in terrible shape. Statistics say that four out of five rabbits purchased during the Easter holiday are abandoned or die of neglect within twelve months. Rabbits are social and intelligent creatures, and they can live 10-12 years. They require specialized care and are not low-maintenance "starter pets" for children. Every purchase from a breeder or pet store directly contributes to the overpopulation issue. This is why shelters and rescues are continuously full of rabbits. If you want a rabbit, please do lots of research first. The website rabbit.org is a great place to start. Be sure you have the space to keep a bunny. Puppy pens are one option, and because they can be litter trained, rabbits can live “free range” in your home if it is properly bunny proofed. Find a rabbit-savvy veterinarian in your area. Not every vet clinic will treat rabbits, and when a rabbit shows signs of feeling poorly, their caregivers must act quickly, as rabbits can hide serious health issues for so long that by the time they’re discovered, it may be too late. Be sure you are prepared to make a long-term commitment, and always adopt - never shop! If you’re thinking of giving a rabbit as a gift this Easter, please make it a plush toy or chocolate bunny instead. 🐇 #notjustforeaster #adoptdontshop #dontshopadopt #rabbit #rabbits #rabbitstagram @makeminechocolate https://www.instagram.com/p/CcOyfhrOKyz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#adoptabunny #adoptarabbit #notjustforeaster #notforthekids #adultsonlyplease #askmehow https://www.instagram.com/p/CNCpSoCDZU5/?igshid=t3imvj3wf13e