Spring is here, and Easter is near! Thinking about bringing home a cute bunny for the holiday? Let’s explore whether a rabbit is truly the right fit for you and your family.

The Reality of Easter Bunnies

Every year after Easter, rabbit rescues and shelters see a surge in surrendered rabbits and other small mammals. Research shows that 80% of bunnies bought as Easter presents die or are abandoned within a year. Many are even inhumanely released into the wild, where domesticated rabbits struggle to survive.