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The House Rabbit Network
CELEBRATES THIS JULY AS THE SECOND ANNUAL
ADOPT-A-RESCUED-RABBIT MONTH
Buddy Up with a Bunny!
Brownie and Dylan
This July the Home Rabbit Network, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals (ASPCA), Petfinder.com and Annie’s Homegrown have joined forces to
celebrate the second annual Adopt-a-Rescued-Rabbit month. Rabbits are the most
popular small mammal in American households. Too often though, tiny bunnies
bought as Easter presents or springtime birthday gifts grow up and get cast
aside when their novelty wears off. However, those who cherish these quiet,
affectionate creatures will enjoy eight to 10 years of splendid bunny behavior.
The domestic rabbit is a peaceful soul with a mischievous sense of fun.They bound and leap and hop about exploring everything in their environment. Weighing anywhere from two –
20 pounds, rabbits can be trained to use a litter box and respond to their
name. In order to fully enjoy their lighthearted personalities, daily freedom
to explore rabbit-proofed areas of the home and to snuggle with their human
family is strongly recommended.
While many think of rabbits as children’s pets, more and more adult
homes are discovering rabbits to be the perfect fit. Most active at
dusk and dawn, they are on the same schedule as many working households.
And as quiet, graceful beings, they make exceptional neighbors in thin-walled
apartments and townhouses.
If you think a rabbit would make an excellent addition to your household,
the House Rabbit Network and the ASPCA encourage you to
“Make Pet Adoption Your First Option”.
To locate a homeless rabbit near you or learn more about their care,
browse through our web site
the House Rabbit Network
or visit Petfinder.com, the ASPCA’s online adoption partner at
www.petfinder.com.
This July, Buddy Up
with a Bunny!
The House Rabbit Network
operates in the New England area. Most
of our foster homes are located in central and eastern Massachusetts.
If we don't have a convenient foster home, we should be able to put
you in touch with another organization that can assist you.
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