Bay Area rescue group already caring for hundreds of abandoned bunnies ahead of Easter
One rescue group in Oakland says it already has hundreds of rabbits; many of them picked up off the streets. And now, they are worried about a post-Easter surge. Bay Area animal groups have provided advice for those considering giving a bunny as a gift ahead of Easter. One rescue group in Oakland has hundreds of abandoned bunnies, many of which are picked up off the streets. Jessica Peters with Oakland Street Bunz recommends fostering a rabbit first before becoming an owner and long-term commitment to the animal. She also warns that rabbits are complicated pets and require specialized veterinary care due to their longevity and diet.
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Bay Area rescue group already caring for hundreds of abandoned bunnies ahead of Easter
With Easter coming up this weekend, Bay Area animal groups have some advice to those thinking about giving a bunny as a gift.
With Easter coming up this weekend, Bay Area animal groups have some advice to those thinking about giving a bunny as a gift.
With Easter coming up this weekend, Bay Area animal groups have some advice to those thinking about giving a bunny as a gift.
With Easter coming up this weekend, Bay Area animal groups have some advice to those thinking about giving a bunny as a gift.
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- With Easter coming up this weekend, animal groups have some advice to those thinking about giving a bunny as a gift.
They are complicated pets and need the right home.
One rescue group in Oakland says it already has hundreds of rabbits; many of them picked up off the streets.
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And now they are worried about a post-Easter surge.
Jessica Peters with Oakland Street Bunz says rabbits are far different than cats and dogs and you should not pick one up on a whim.
"So it should never be a gift. They never should be just solely for children. And it should be something you make a long-term commitment for," said Peters. "Their lifespan is 10 to 12 years or longer, they require specialized veterinary care - they have a very different diet."
Peters recommends fostering a rabbit first before deciding to become an owner.
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