If you害羞草研究所檝e 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 害羞草研究所� including a recent large intake with many pregnant rabbits 害羞草研究所� 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.
害羞草研究所淭he recent large intake of rabbits has definitely made the need to find forever homes more urgent,害羞草研究所� said Adrienne McBride, the BC SPCA害羞草研究所檚 senior director for Community Animal Centres.
害羞草研究所淏ut we have been seeing an increase in rabbits in our care for months now.害羞草研究所�
McBride added that some rabbits come into the BC SPCA害羞草研究所檚 care because guardians adopted two rabbits thinking they were the same sex and suddenly, there are babies.
害羞草研究所淎ll 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,害羞草研究所� she said.
Some rabbits are surrendered because their guardians are moving and their new home doesn害羞草研究所檛 accept pets.
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害羞草研究所淭here is so much to learn about rabbits,害羞草研究所� says McBride.
害羞草研究所淲hen 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.害羞草研究所�
害羞草研究所淩abbits love to live with other rabbits, so if you have one, now is a great time to give your bun a companion,害羞草研究所� McBride continued.
害羞草研究所淛ust make sure the proper introductions are made.害羞草研究所�
See the fabulous, fluffy-tailed friends waiting for you at and check your for details on the special rabbit adoption activities in your community.
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