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| Easter Rabbits Are Not For Kids! |
Imagine a smiling child in an adorable Easter outfit clutching a cute baby bunny in her arms. What's wrong with this picture? Contrary to the Easter-time hype, rabbits and small children are not a good match! The natural exuberance, not to mention decibel-level of even the gentlest toddler, is much too stressful for these sensitive creatures. Additionally, rabbits tend to kick their feet when being picked up or held and can easily injure and scratch small children not familiar with their handling. Rather than declaring a moratorium on Rabbit Adoptions this Easter, AWA is asking responsible adults to search their hearts and find room for a rabbit! Rabbits are the third most popular pet and as such, are the third most abandoned pet, especially after Easter. Rabbits make wonderful companion pets for adults. They can even be housetrained, although you'll need to "rabbit-proof" your home because Thumper will chew electrical cords, rugs, books, and furniture. Rabbits must live indoors, as members of the family. Predators abound, and outdoor rabbits become bored and depressed from isolation. To banish this sensitive, intelligent, social animal to life in a hutch is to miss all the joy of sharing your life with a rabbit. Unless he's part of your daily routine, you will not have the opportunity to really get to know his amazing and unique personality. If you think you may be one of those exceptional individuals who would enjoy sharing life with a rabbit, please visit Animal Welfare Association or our website at http://awanj.org/ for more information. All of our rabbits are spayed or neutered! Rabbit Adoption Counselors are available to help with the adoption process, or you can call Amy, the Rabbit Coordinator, at 856-424-2288 ext. 117. But if little Susie or Bobby start pleading for a bunny for Easter, do a rabbit a favor and buy them a toy or chocolate rabbit that they can enjoy to their heart's content. Let's make Easter a joyful time for our long-eared friends.
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