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You’ve Found an Injured Bunny… Now What?
Spring and Summer are the prime seasons for spotting rabbits hopping around your neighbourhood.
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Case Study – Canmore, AB
In 2011, the town of Canmore became concerned their burgeoning feral rabbit population was attracting predators and causing wildlife conflicts.
Case Studies – Success Stories
Stories of successful feral rabbit colony management.
Case Study – UVIC
The University of Victoria (BC Canada) had a massive feral rabbit problem. This is how they solved it.
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Domestic Rabbit or Snowshoe Hare?
It’s NOT easy to tell the difference! However, we have to distinguish between the species, because well-intentioned people sometimes accidentally kidnap young snowshoe hares who…
Discarded Like Garbage
I pick up some garbage to prevent the rabbits from trying to eat it, but my attempt is futile, as there is just too much.
Are you ready to commit?
Prior to bringing a new furry friend into your home, it’s important to do your research and learn about basic rabbit care.
The Result of Centuries of Domestication
Due to generations of selective breeding for docile traits (such as tameness and tolerance of humans), the brain structures of domestic breed rabbits differ significantly from their wild cousins.
Wild and Domestic Rabbits Are Not the Same
People may assume that because you see wild rabbits all over the world, their domestic counterparts should be able to do just as well in the wild.
The Beach Bunnies
The little coastal town of Cannon Beach, Oregon is famous for it’s beautiful beach, iconic Haystack rock, vibrant wildlife, and their local population of adorable…
Dumped Rabbits of Utah
MAR Animal Rescue, run by 15-year old Isabella, has been working hard to rescue the dumped rabbits of Utah.
Rabbit Breeding, Abandonment, and Adoption
In the rabbit breeding industry, babies are often separated from their mothers before they are old enough to be weaned (eight weeks…
COVID-19 Prompts Dumping of Pets
Unfortunately, COVID-19 is causing a surge of people abandoning their pets for the fear that their pets could have the virus and spread it to them.
Rabbit Abandoned on Side of Road and Left to Freeze
A beautiful Rex rabbit sat, frozen to the ground in West Kelowna, helpless against the harsh winter conditions.
Pet Rabbits Dumped at Rescue’s Door
“With an extremely heavy heart and eyes full of tears and sadness, we are unfortunately dropping off our beloved pet Rabbits to your rescue and sanctuary.”
Dumped outside shelter after being turned down
As a Rabbitats’ volunteer approached the city shelter, she noticed a little lop on the side of the road. The rabbit sat motionless, scared, not knowing what to do, making it easy to be picked up.
Stuffed in a Box, Dumped in a Forest
People have the misconception that a habitat suitable for wild rabbits must also be suitable for domestic breed rabbits. They are the same thing, aren’t they?
Population Control
Feral rabbit control cannot be random, each area needs to be cleared methodically and completely, it does not make sense to trap…
Found an abandoned pet or feral rabbit?
Please report all sightings of loose pet and feral rabbits. We rely on you to advocate for abandoned rabbits around the globe.