Chinese New Year is fast approaching. The lunar year begins on February 3 and ushers in the Year of the Rabbit. Pet shops in China and elsewhere in Asia have seen soaring sales of rabbits, but PETA on Friday warned the animals are often abandoned once the novelty wears off.
"There's no better time to help rabbits than during the Year of the Rabbit, and you can do so by refusing to support the pet trade that causes so many animals to suffer," said Beijing-based PETA campaigner Maggie Chen.
I agree that the decision to acquire a rabbit should not be made as an impulse purchase to celebrate the holiday. Rabbits should only be adopted after careful consideration of their needs and your lifestyle.
Rabbits do make good house pets for those who take the time to educate themselves on proper rabbit care and are willing to bunny-proof their house. If you are interested in adopting a rabbit, please contact your local shelter or visit Petfinder.com.
I was born the Year of the Rabbit and being a HUGE fan of rabbits, I'm not surprised. I had a rabbit years ago during my university days. His name was Spookie and he was litter trained and would run to me when he was called. Even went for rides in my bike basket. Loved that little creature.
ReplyDeleteGreat post BJ. Everytime I read a post by you bout rabbits, M says she wants one. he he - I wouldn't mind it either.
ReplyDeleteWell imagine that. Bunny Jean and Robby have their year coming. I think we need to celebrate by buying more carrots and a copy of Peter Rabbit! Happy tails!
ReplyDeleteThats a good announcement! We think some people take getting small pets more lightly than getting big pets. They would buy their kids a small pet because they think it will be less work than a cat or dog, and they will feel less guilty if they don't take good care of it! :(
ReplyDeletefank you all for your comments. while i would love for more people to adopt bunnies, i fink it's important dey realize it's a commitment not to be taken lightly. xoxo
ReplyDeleteExcellent post. So important not to be swayed by the cuteness factor, but to be educated first for any animal adoption!
ReplyDeleteI noticed that this is now the year of the rabbit. How cool for our bunny friends--mine included. Robby sends a wink and wants to know if Bunny Jean will participate in the Super Dog Sunday Blog Hop on 2/6. It's for ALL of our furriends. Here's more: http://www.allthingsdogblog.com/2011/01/why-join-in-super-dog-sunday-blog-hop.html
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