Adopt a House Rabbit!

By Kevin Robinson in Miscellaneous on Apr 2, 2008 8:00PM

Easter morning, children wake up to colored eggs and chocolate bunnies. And in some households, they wake up to pet rabbits. What parents may not realize, however, is that rabbits can live up to 20 years. And after Easter has passed, and the novelty has worn off, local animal shelters often see an uptick in abandoned rabbits.

If you don't have room in your home for a dog or a cat, but still want to adopt a pet, now might be a good time to consider a pet rabbit like Hyacinth. The Red Door Animal Shelter describers her as a "fun rabbit" who likes to run, play in cardboard boxes, and be petted.

House rabbits are easy to care for, and can be trained to use a litter box. And don't think that they just hang out in a boring old cage all day. House rabbits are social animals, and they like to have a few hours of free time to run around and play each day. They can also learn their name, and will come when they are called. If you're thinking about adopting a house rabbit, you can fill out Red Door's adoption application, or check with the Chicago House Rabbit Society.