For an enlightened, humane approach to properly caring for and coexisting with rabbits, here’s a list of important things to know.
Rabbits are so endearingly cute that the mere sight of them warms
many a human heart. But beyond their adorable surface, rabbits also
are fascinating, intelligent animals with complex needs that are
often misunderstood.
Gifting rabbits during the holidays has been popular for
generations. But before presenting an irresistible Easter bunny to a
loved one, people must understand that rabbit care is so much more
than just giving them food and a place to sleep — as well as
realizing that rabbits are not suitable companion animals for many
people.
Unfortunately, a lot of misconceptions exist about proper rabbit
care. The portrayal of rabbits and how to nurture and interact with
them is often off the mark in popular culture and doesn’t contribute
to people’s understanding of how to adequately protect, feed and
play with companion rabbits.
Like many other types of animals, rabbits often are used as
promotional pieces in commercial marketing and advertising, with a
focus on profit rather than the animals’ well-being.
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