If you have a rabbit - knowledgeable veterinarian or a
good rabbit rescue group in your area, one of them can show you the correct way to pick up and hold a rabbit.
Since veterinary medical schools typically do not cover rabbits as a required species, veterinarians interested in rabbit medicine must learn about rabbits elsewhere, such as by attending conferences and completing continuing education modules, and working
with rabbit rescue groups.
Among the many places New Yorkers can adopt rabbits are the Humane Society of New York; the Manhattan location of Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C); Petco's East 86th Street and Union Square stores and some Petland Discounts locations, which have rabbits and adoption counselors from NYC Metro Rabbit; Brooklyn's Sean Casey Animal Rescue, and Long
Island Rabbit Rescue Group.
The folks over at Make Mine Chocolate share alternative offerings and events that
benefit rabbit rescue groups (who are flooded with unwanted bunnies just days after Easter every year).
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A Marietta -
based rabbit rescue group is raising concerns about the recent discovery of nearly 80 rabbits in a Dunwoody home.
Anyone who wants to acquire a pet rabbit in New York City must now adopt from a shelter or rescue group — or from stores like Petco, which partner
with rabbit rescue groups — because of a new law that was passed in New York City earlier this year that bans the sale of rabbits in pet stores.
Dr. Stern works closely with
the rabbit rescue group, The Rabbit Haven, providing medical care and spay / neuter services for hundreds of rabbits in our community.
You'll want to check with local animal shelters,
rabbit rescue groups, local veterinarians for rabbits in heed of a good home.
Bunny matchmaking can be dangerous, so always consult with
a rabbit rescue group for tips on bonding, before you pone rabbit into another rabbit's territory.
«I went on the website for The Bunny Bunch, a local
rabbit rescue group,» says the pet owner from Norco, California.
Some rabbit rescue groups and online boutiques offer rabbit - safe treat toys made of twigs, baskets and more, to keep your bunny happily working for its reward.
Thanks to adopters and
rabbit rescue groups, the SPCA has found placement for 27 of the rabbits but is still caring for 64 rabbits of all shapes, colors, and sizes.
Dr. Fitch has been active in working with
rabbit rescue groups, especially Three Bunnies Rabbit Rescue.
I also inquired if they would be willing to offer a spay / neuter discount to
a rabbit rescue group.