Thinking of gifting a rabbit for Easter? Here’s why local humane societies say ‘don’t’

Horry County animal rescue urges parents not to give rabbits as Easter gift

AYNOR, S.C. (WBTW) -- With Easter just around the corner, an Horry County animal rescue urges families not to bring home bunnies as pets. The adorable animals require more commitment than you might think. "When people think of Easter, you think of the cute little bunnies that are, you know, like the Easter symbol," KJ Farms owner Emy Wellings said. "But it's really just not something that's worth it." Having rescued bunnies and other animals for…

The Bavarian breeder Nina Jungwirth registers more requests for rabbits before Easter. Many ended up in the shelter later, she says. What she and an animal caregiver parents advise.

Thinking of gifting a rabbit for Easter? Here’s why local humane societies say ‘don’t’

As Easter weekend arrives, you may have rabbits on the brain. The animal is synonymous with the season and might entice some to consider gifting it as an Easter treat.

Pet store enforces ‘rabbit ban’ over Easter period

A pet store has enforced a ‘rabbit ban’ over Easter to discourage ‘impulsive purchases’ that may be sparked by the seasonal celebrations.

Shelters overflowed by abandoned rabbits implore families to think before adopting impulsively these small "complex" beasts.

This year again, animal shops take advantage of the figure of the "Easter Rabbit" to sell small mammals. The kind of campaign feared by the association "La Maison de Locky", specialized in the collection of rabbits. Because these impulsive purchases often turn into abandonments.