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BC SPCA offering 50% off rabbit adoption fees in 㽶Ƶֱbunanza㽶Ƶֱ event July 14-23

Increase in numbers means B.C. residents can adopt a bunny for half-price

If you㽶Ƶֱve been thinking about adopting a furry friend, now is an excellent time to consider adopting a rabbit from the BC SPCA.

The animal welfare agency is seeing an increase in the number of rabbits coming into its care 㽶Ƶֱ including a recent large intake with many pregnant rabbits 㽶Ƶֱ and the numbers keep going up.

Currently, 250 rabbits are either in animal centres or with BC SPCA fosters, a release noted.

To help find these rabbits homes and make room for more, the BC SPCA is offering 50 per cent off all rabbit adoption fees Friday, July 14 through Sunday, July 23.

㽶ƵֱThe recent large intake of rabbits has definitely made the need to find forever homes more urgent,㽶Ƶֱ said Adrienne McBride, the BC SPCA㽶Ƶֱs senior director for Community Animal Centres.

㽶ƵֱBut we have been seeing an increase in rabbits in our care for months now.㽶Ƶֱ

McBride added that some rabbits come into the BC SPCA㽶Ƶֱs care because guardians adopted two rabbits thinking they were the same sex and suddenly, there are babies.

㽶ƵֱAll of the rabbits adopted through the BC SPCA are spayed or neutered before they go to their forever homes. It is included in the fee,㽶Ƶֱ she said.

Some rabbits are surrendered because their guardians are moving and their new home doesn㽶Ƶֱt accept pets.

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㽶ƵֱThere is so much to learn about rabbits,㽶Ƶֱ says McBride.

㽶ƵֱWhen they feel safe, they show affection in a number of ways. They nudge you with their nose or circle your feet, and when they are happy and content, they flop. Look at their body language if you want to know how they are feeling. They will tell you if they are upset, alert, or relaxed.㽶Ƶֱ

㽶ƵֱRabbits love to live with other rabbits, so if you have one, now is a great time to give your bun a companion,㽶Ƶֱ McBride continued.

㽶ƵֱJust make sure the proper introductions are made.㽶Ƶֱ

See the fabulous, fluffy-tailed friends waiting for you at and check your for details on the special rabbit adoption activities in your community.



tricia.weel@peacearchnews.com

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Tricia Weel

About the Author: Tricia Weel

I㽶Ƶֱve worked as a journalist in community newspapers from White Rock to Parksville and Qualicum Beach, to Abbotsford and Surrey.
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