I wanted to share a piece of little-known information: Rabbits dance. If this is new information to you, I beg you not to get a rabbit for Easter.
Every year people buy real live bunnies for Easter. And then every year the House Rabbit Society and animal control spend months after Easter rescuing unwanted and abandoned rabbits. Rabbits “set free” in the wild will not survive unless found and cared for. And if they are taken to a shelter, they may be put to sleep if nobody adopts them.
Unlike the other decorations, bunnies can’t be thrown away or stored until next Easter. Getting a rabbit is making a commitment.
Rabbits make wonderful pets. They have distinct personalities. They are social and loyal. They love to play. And, as I mentioned, they dance.
But they are not low-maintenance pets. They require lots of time and care. Every day they need fresh water, hay and food. They need a clean litter box in a cage large enough for them to stretch and stand in. And they need time in a “bunny-proof” area every day, so they have space and opportunity to run and to dance.
Before you buy a rabbit, find out about them. Buy one of the many books on the subject. Talk to a veterinarian who specializes in rabbits or talk to the Chicago House Rabbit Society.
Rabbits dance. But that’s not the only thing most people don’t know about them. Find out what else there is to know before you get a rabbit. It will save you time, and it may save a bunny’s life.
