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Contrary to Eastertime hype, rabbits and
small children are not a good match. The natural exuberance and rambunctiousness
of even the gentlest toddler are stressful for the sensitive
rabbit.
Children like a companion they can hold, carry, and cuddle. That's why
stuffed animals are so popular. Rabbits are not passive and cuddly. They are
ground-loving creatures who feel frightened and insecure when held and
restrained. The result: the child loses interest, and the rabbit ends up
neglected or abandoned.
Rabbits are not "low-maintenance" pets. They have a lifespan of 10 years
and require as much work as a dog or cat. Your
home must be
bunny-proofed, or Thumper will chew electrical cords and furniture. Rabbits must be
spayed or neutered or
they will mark your house with feces and urine. They should
live indoors, as members of the
family. To consign these sensitive,
intelligent, social animals to life in a hutch is to miss the joy of
sharing your life with a rabbit.
So if little Pat is pleading for a bunny for Easter, do a rabbit a favor,
and buy her a toy rabbit that she can snuggle to her heart's content. Let's
make Easter a joyful time for our long-eared friends.

Clearly, rabbits aren't for everyone. Are you a gentle adult living in a
quiet household? If you think you're one of
those rare individuals who would enjoy sharing life with a rabbit, please
visit your local
rabbit-rescue group.
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