#shelter rabbits

[lionfloss]

by The.Rohit

#jsngkadfhgadkjfg #i literally was just searching flickr #and one of the accounts had a million bunny Guinea pig and cat portraits FOR A SHELTER #anyways #bunny #bunnies #rabbit #rabbits #animals #cute #pets #buddies #humane society #ottawa humane society

[shelteranimalshenanigans]

Sometimes you just have to take a break and brush a bunny

#shelter animal #rabbit #bunny

[unsafescapewolf]

Summer Kofi doodles part 5!

#furry #furry vn #echo project #echo #echo vn #the smoke room #tsr #tsr vn #ralph #flynn moore #teak #shelter vn #shelter #nomad #housamo #marruk #roads yet traveled vn #yuichi usagi #karasu tengu #samurai rabbit #juuichi #morenatsu #gruff tuskweather #blackgate vn #blackgate

[wolfchanw]

Who is officially 100% recovered and going up for adoption this weekend? Cakepop!!

#pets #veterinary #bunny #gi stasis #rabbit #rabbits #rex rabbit #fuzzy butt #shelter pets #adopt me

[nyxsealia]

With Easter approaching, just a little PSA not to buy or give rabbits for Easter.

Yes, they're very very cute, and yes, you can get some adorable pictures of them in Easter baskets. But rabbits are not toys. They are little living beings. They need to be cared for and not discarded. They are not starter pets, and they are not good pets for children. A child cannot be the primary caregiver for a rabbit. They're very fragile, have complicated diets, and can be quite expensive. Rabbits can live to be 10+ years, they are not a short term commitment. They are not low maintenance, and can't live in the kind of cage you most often see advertised for rabbits. They either need a large exercise pen or to be free roamed, aka let them live in your home with you like you would a cat or dog. They are very easily litter trained and can become a member of the family just like any pet if taken care of properly.

Rabbits are very social animals and require a lot of attention, they can't be left in a small cage until your kid comes home from school or you come home for work to play with them for an hour. Rabbits are also not cuddly. They're prey animals, and slow to trust. Getting picked up scares them and they need a lot of time to warm up to you. A rabbit that's constantly picked up or grabbed can become aggressive out of fear, you need to approach them differently than you would cat or dog.

The majority of rabbits given as Easter gifts are either surrendered to shelters or abandoned outside. Please please never set a domestic rabbit free in the wild. Domestic rabbits are not wild rabbits, they do not know how to survive. They will likely die within days of being released.

They can be wonderful pets, but there is a lot of misinformation and misunderstandings about how to care for them, and there are a lot of abandoned rabbits. Most toys and treats marketed for rabbits in pet stores are actually not safe for them.

If you are considering getting a pet rabbit, I am begging you to do your research. Understand the commitment for what it is. A few great resources for learning about proper rabbit care are:

The House Rabbit Society

The Bunny Lady

Sincerely, Cinnabun

101 Rabbits

#yes the bunny in the picture is mine #and yes I put that there to get your attention with the cute bunny and hope you stayed to read the rest #if you did read the whole thing thank you #don't buy rabbits for easter #easter bunny #easter #easter bunnies #easter rabbit #bunnies #rabbits #bunny #rabbit #pet bunny #pet rabbit #shelter rabbit #shelter bunny #house rabbit #free roam #free roam rabbit #rescue animals #animal awareness #psa #animal psa #rabbit care #bunny care #pet care #animal care #easter psa

[spindle-and-nima]

nima’s eyes omg! so pretty!

She has such lovely blue eyes doesn't she??

#she was the first time i ever saw a blue eyed rabbit loll #what a cutie pie #spindle really chose the bluest beast at the shelter to be his bond his choice is still so funny to me #bunblr #bunnies of tumblr #nima #asks #she wont let me get closer for a better pic sadly still wary of me

[explodingcrayon]

reminder as easter approaches to not give rabbits or ducks as gifts

both are animals that require special care (no, not all animals are just different shapes of cats or dogs) and can live up to 10 years if well cared for

they're not toys, they're living creatures that require love, care, special diets, time, and modifications to your home to keep them safe

they are also not creatures that can just be released into the countryside and be expected to survive. They're domestic animals and will not survive. Please don't impulse buy any animal as a gift, but at least have the basic humanity to rehome them or surrender them to a shelter/rescue and not leave them on the side of the road or in a box in a dumpster

Kind of like Christmas time, there's an influx of impulse/gift adoptions around Easter time that are then immediately surrendered or abandoned within a month. Consider finding a local rescue in your area and donating money, supplies, or your time via volunteering to help! Many also run foster programs, or need help with driving the animals in their care to vet appointments and so on.

k PSA over thanks ✌🐇🦆

#txt it #also tbh as someone that was cruelly gifted a rabbit after Oreo died #i did not bond properly with Mallow because I was both so entrenched in grieving Oreo (it was only 1 month after he died) #but i was also driving between states at the time and could only visit her every 2 months #and it both absolutely fucked up her socialization #and tbh!!!! i do not have a strong emotional bond with her!!!!! #it's a super fucked situation that I'm now trapped in for the next 7 YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!! #instead of it being MY choice to get a new pet #what KIND of pet I might want next #or when or from where #that decision was taken from me #i would've loved to have adopted a dog or another rabbit from a local shelter #i see them all the time - litters that are found under cars or in dumpsters bc people just. throw them out. #please do not do that and please do not force that kind of thing on someone else or an animal #if you love animals so much then consider volunteering instead!! :))) #k i'm done for real sorry

[lucienne-thee-librarian]

#the sandman #tumblr polls #sandman #man me a sand #go ahead and answer in the tags if you want or don't I'm just curious #for me i was introduced to the universe by a friend back as a really young teenager but i hadn't read the comics #probably a good thing as my sheltered closeted little christian kid self #wasn't ready for the Relentless Queerness and just the sheer intensity of horror and the subject matter even if #i loved anything mythological she was just infodumping #finally read the comics years before the show came out and immediately fell down the rabbit hole #so relieved the show was such a good adaptation even if there are things about the new fandom revival i dislike

[autisticplants]

one of these things is not like the others 💖 one of these things just doesn’t belong at a shelter for domesticated animals 💖

#american/american is Quite A Way To Describe A Cottontail I Guess #the fact that this shelter accepted it and then also put it up for adoption is making me Lose It #That Is A Wild Rabbit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[anime75]

So I went to the animal shelter just to look around and make the animals feel happy that they were being seen that day since it wasnt to busy. well...

geuss who went back three hours later to get a rabbit they put on hold?

Me..

His name is Eeyore and he is the most floof rabbit you will ever met him.

#Rabbit #animals #animal shelter #adopton #adopt animal #Adopt Rabbit #fluffy bunny

[rabbitsinvideogames]

Rabbits from Shelter 2

#rabbits #shelter game #casually standing like a person

[reasonsforhope]

“The state of New York passed a law Thursday prohibiting the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores. The move is an attempt to halt the puppy-mill-to-pet-store pipeline and stop abusive breeders.

“Dogs, cats and rabbits across New York deserve loving homes and humane treatment,” New York Governor Kathy Hochul says in a statement. “I'm proud to sign this legislation, which will make meaningful steps to cut down on harsh treatment and protect the welfare of animals across the state.”

Puppy mills—or large-scale dog breeding facilities—are often unregulated. At these sites, the dogs’ welfare is compromised in favor of maximizing profits, per the Humane Society of the United States, but most puppy mills remain legal...

Animal rights activists have praised the new law, saying it will help diminish animal cruelty and encourage people to adopt some of the 6.3 million shelter animals in need of a home annually...

The new law, which goes into effect in 2024, will allow pet stores to rent out their space to shelters for adoption events. Under the law, customers may still buy animals directly from breeders, which proponents say will make them more aware of where their pets are coming from, writes Maysoon Khan for the Associated Press (AP).

“If a consumer went to a mill and saw the awful conditions, they wouldn’t buy these animals,” New York State Senator Michael Gianaris tells the AP. “Dealing with a breeder allows people to see where their dog comes from, and it cuts off the middlemen that serve as a way to wash off the awful activities that take place at the mill.”” -via Smithsonian Magazine, 12/16/22

#baby animals #cats #dogs #law #new york city #new york #rabbit #pets #animal cruelty #kathy hochul #shelter pets #dog breeding #good news #hope

[spinnysocks]

i'm a little late as Easter is only in two days but this post is to remind people:

DON'T GET RABBITS FOR EASTER!!!

there is a real issue with getting rabbits as a "gift" for the holiday. it's mostly a problem when it is a short-term decision that has not been fully considered, often where new owners have not done enough research as their new pets have been bought practically on impulse. rabbits don't get the correct care they need - whether that be living space, enrichment, food, you name it.

another main issue is when rabbits are bought/adopted for easter but are returned to shops/shelters because children or adults "get bored of" or "don't have the time for" their new pet. what happens is tens or even hundreds of rabbits crowded into adoption/shelters every year. just like dogs at christmas.

IF you are thinking of getting a rabbit, PLEASE take things into consideration. do you actually want a rabbit? do you have the time for it? do you have the space? the funds? do you know how to take care of a rabbit? are you willing to do so? are you happy that they are a daily responsibility?

because, at the end of the day, getting a pet means you are responsible for its life. if there's anything above that you are unsure on, please consider. rabbits, just like any other pet, are not just to be neglected or thrown away. i am sorry to be so harsh, but you should only get a pet if you accept that you must put it first. it is your responsibility. if you cannot care for it properly, please do not get it. it is for the rabbits' sake. i am not saying this against you. the rabbits' lives matter, they are not toys.

IF you want to get a rabbit, have done your research, have considered everything, then i truly do suggest adopting/rescuing from shelters AFTER Easter because of what i stated above. rabbits who have been bought/adopted and dumped need love. please consider where you are getting your rabbits from.

as an additional note, please try not to support buying animals from shops and rather focus your attention on adoption, shelters and rescues. the animals there are most in need of homes <3.

#easter #easter 2024 #easter bunny #easter rabbit #bunny rabbit #bunny #rabbit #new pet #new pets #pets #pet adoption #rescue pets #animal shelters #pet rabbit #pet bunny #get your pets responsibily #please #important #pets aren't presents #pets aren't gifts #pets are family #pets are for life #animals are for life #adopt #shelter #rescue

[toon-infection-au]

Witness.

* FLICK *

He got in.

He is just limping and dragging around aimlessly.

He is mumbling something, but I cannot make out what he is saying.

I think he’s looking for something…

#a mickey POV #infection au #oswald #oswald the lucky rabbit #oswald the lucky rabbit fanart #mickey mouse #he’s broken into the shelter. oh boy oh boy.

[lazuliorchid]

Lionheads can be hard to get a good picture of. When it comes to adoption photos getting a clear shot of the eyes is important. I had to tuck hair behind this girls ears for these.

#lionhead rabbit #bunblr #shelter pets

[spindle-and-nima]

I gotta start posting about proper rabbit care because going to any pet shop and seeing the Kaytee brand garbage on the shelves is stressing me out (alongside other brands but Kaytee should not be allowed to sell rabbit supplies)

#like why are they putting baking soda in litter and WHYYYYY ARE THEY PUTTING SEEDS IN RABBIT TREATS #WHY #bunnies cant have those!!!! #its so insane and so misleading #bunblr #bunnies of tumblr #text post #bunnies #i verify everything i use with my vet and my local shelter from hay to treats to litter to hides because yep even hides can be bad #and it would surprise you bc of how its alp marketed!!