Why should I adopt from a shelter when baby bunnies are so cute and there are so many breeders near by?
First of all, STOP IT! Are you telling me that sweet Darwin up there isn't absolutely adorable? If so, don't get a bunny ... because guess what baby bunnies become? NOT BABY BUNNIES like Darwin! And guess what a lot of people end up doing when those baby bunnies become not baby bunnies? They give them away to shelters. GASP! Then what happens? More bunnies are in shelters in need of homes, because you supported a local breeder who is making money off of selling cute little baby bunnies ... who end up in shelters after the baby bunny cuteness wears off and oh yeah, that breeder quite possibly also sells those cute little bunnies to pet stores and for meat. Gross right? Don't perpetuate the cycle! ADOPT!
Oh YES! The pet store near me has baby bunnies! But, but ...who will give the pet store bunnies homes if I don't?
Do you know that most pet stores buy baby bunnies at about 4 weeks of age? And that baby bunnies shouldn't leave their mothers until at the very LEAST, 8 weeks of age. This means those babies that are stuffed in those tiny cages may very well already be sick because they haven't received the proper care and nutrients they needed from their mothers before being taken away. These bunnies are not only likely to be already sick when you purchase them, but are also more susceptible to illness and medical issues because of how they got to the pet store and the way they have been treated and cared for by the time you find them. Buying that cute little pet store baby bunny means that you not only supported that breeder above that we talked about AND the pet store that likely mistreats their animals, but that you also pretty much took a baby away from it's mother way too soon. Nice job. Passing by that one cute bunny in the pet store (while difficult) could save a WHOLE lot of little bunnies their lives. Think about that.
Ok, ok, I get it. Breeders and pet stores are bad, but why should I get a bunny from a shelter instead?
Everyone wants to be a hero at some point in their lives, don't they? Now is your chance! Adopting means saving more than just the life of the rabbit you're giving a second chance and loving home to. Adopting means you're helping to weaken mass breeders and saving breeding bunnies from cruel living conditions. Most breeding bunnies live their entire lives in cages without human companionship until they are no longer capable of breeding, at which point they are either used for meat, euthanized, or given away. The more rabbits adopted from shelters, the less rabbits are used for breeding. YOU can stop the cycle. Besides being able to be a hero, you'll also save a ton of money. Shelter rabbits will come neutered or spayed and will have already been checked and treated for any illness. Remember that cute little pet store bunny we talked about that was taken from it's mother too soon? Guess what you'll likely be doing with it? Spending lots of money on vet bills trying to figure out what's wrong, and make it well. Not fun! Adoption fees are low and help the shelters cover their fees and expenses. You'll get to choose from many different breeds and ages and you'll be able to get to know your new companion's personality before bringing it home. If you have a rabbit at home already, some shelters even offer speed dating and will help with the bonding process! WINNING ALL AROUND!
First of all, STOP IT! Are you telling me that sweet Darwin up there isn't absolutely adorable? If so, don't get a bunny ... because guess what baby bunnies become? NOT BABY BUNNIES like Darwin! And guess what a lot of people end up doing when those baby bunnies become not baby bunnies? They give them away to shelters. GASP! Then what happens? More bunnies are in shelters in need of homes, because you supported a local breeder who is making money off of selling cute little baby bunnies ... who end up in shelters after the baby bunny cuteness wears off and oh yeah, that breeder quite possibly also sells those cute little bunnies to pet stores and for meat. Gross right? Don't perpetuate the cycle! ADOPT!
Oh YES! The pet store near me has baby bunnies! But, but ...who will give the pet store bunnies homes if I don't?
Do you know that most pet stores buy baby bunnies at about 4 weeks of age? And that baby bunnies shouldn't leave their mothers until at the very LEAST, 8 weeks of age. This means those babies that are stuffed in those tiny cages may very well already be sick because they haven't received the proper care and nutrients they needed from their mothers before being taken away. These bunnies are not only likely to be already sick when you purchase them, but are also more susceptible to illness and medical issues because of how they got to the pet store and the way they have been treated and cared for by the time you find them. Buying that cute little pet store baby bunny means that you not only supported that breeder above that we talked about AND the pet store that likely mistreats their animals, but that you also pretty much took a baby away from it's mother way too soon. Nice job. Passing by that one cute bunny in the pet store (while difficult) could save a WHOLE lot of little bunnies their lives. Think about that.
Ok, ok, I get it. Breeders and pet stores are bad, but why should I get a bunny from a shelter instead?
Everyone wants to be a hero at some point in their lives, don't they? Now is your chance! Adopting means saving more than just the life of the rabbit you're giving a second chance and loving home to. Adopting means you're helping to weaken mass breeders and saving breeding bunnies from cruel living conditions. Most breeding bunnies live their entire lives in cages without human companionship until they are no longer capable of breeding, at which point they are either used for meat, euthanized, or given away. The more rabbits adopted from shelters, the less rabbits are used for breeding. YOU can stop the cycle. Besides being able to be a hero, you'll also save a ton of money. Shelter rabbits will come neutered or spayed and will have already been checked and treated for any illness. Remember that cute little pet store bunny we talked about that was taken from it's mother too soon? Guess what you'll likely be doing with it? Spending lots of money on vet bills trying to figure out what's wrong, and make it well. Not fun! Adoption fees are low and help the shelters cover their fees and expenses. You'll get to choose from many different breeds and ages and you'll be able to get to know your new companion's personality before bringing it home. If you have a rabbit at home already, some shelters even offer speed dating and will help with the bonding process! WINNING ALL AROUND!
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