SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) — Some people looking for love in Western Mass. today found it not from a person but rather from a bunny.
They took advantage of “Love Some Bunny” Day at the Dakin Humane Society in Springfield.
The animal shelter hosted an adoption event in honor of National Adopt-a-Rabbit month.
Dakin’s spokesperson, Candy Lash says people may be surprised by what great pets rabbits can make.
“They’re very social. They bond with their family, they bond with the children in their family, and they’re often very good with dogs and cats. They’re a great addition to a home,” explains Lash.
While today was a special event, there are still plenty of rabbits up for adoption at both Dakin locations in Springfield and Leverett any day.
They come with a free veterinary exam, spay or neuter surgery, and a rabbit care handbook.
thats cute as hell oh ya
This confuses me…every year in the past Animal Welfare agencies, including Dakin, are interviewed on the news asking people NOT to get bunnies as Easter gifts for their families, reminding us that they require a lot of care and now this year they are encouraging adoption? What has changed?
Jennifer, they ask for people to not give pets as gifts because it’s often done without thought. If you’re going to adopt a rabbit, they want you to do it because you’ve done some research and think the animal would be a good fit for your home…not because it’s a theme of the season. They same the same thing about giving a dog or cat as a gift around Christmas.
Makes sense…I had rabbits growing up and they do make great furry family members…I hope people adopt for the right reason, and not to give their child a live Easter Bunny that will be forgotten after the holiday…thanks for publicizing these events and thanks to Dakin for all of the wonderful work they do
I am a house rabbit expert and I love that they bring this to peoples attention. You should never buy a child a house rabbit, as well, you should never buy one unless you do thorough research. They are high maintenance, very social and loving, but you can’t keep them in cages so you have to research and know how to bunny proof your house and know their language and how to care for them. They are not like cats and dogs. I agree with Shannon Hegy Wggb “Never give a pet to someone as a gift”. Most times they will just end up at a shelter and it traumatizes them. The house rabbit is for the adult, single person or in a home where someone is home in shifts. You can’t just cage a rabbit and feed it carrots, big myth. Mine were never caged, but I had to spend a lot of time working with them to teach them the rules of the house. They will understand because they are very intelligent and you can train them, but you have to understand that it is a full time job. Once done, they make the best pets.
We gave my daughter a house bunny for Christmas a few years ago. And while he is a lot of work, he really is a great little pet. I had no idea rabbits could be so affectionate.
Robin, house rabbits are the most social pet out there. They are the closest to humans. You can train them to understand your every word. I love house rabbits. Mine were amazing ;O) Fine to get one for a child or young one, but be prepared to help them and do your research. One thing they have to have is 5-6 hours of run around the house or (a and closed 10 foot area) for exercise, and you have to bunny proof with wires. You can actually teach them what is yours and that they can’t touch it so you don’t worry about them chewing wires. Something they love to do. Mine never touched a wire even when I was away, but it took time to teach them.