Our continuing series of adorable Shelter Stars proudly presents LIVE from the Rabbitat....

These bunnies were rescued from local Los Angeles area shelters and from people who were unable or unwilling to care for them anymore. There is a wonderful selection of bunnies waiting to be adopted. Please help us promote "Adopt! Don't Shop!"   We will be rotating our stars through the duration of this live-cam.

The Story Behind The Hoppers

As Easter approaches, many people head downtown to Santee Alley in Los Angeles and many similar locations across the country to pick up palm-sized bunny rabbits, never realizing that the little ones will grow up to be full-sized rabbits and live for up to 15 years. Studies say 95% of all rabbits purchased at Easter are abandoned before their first birthday. A few are turned into shelters, and others are left to fend for themselves in parks. These domesticated pets don't stand a chance; many are eaten by predator animals, or starve to death, or die prematurely of diseases. The problem worsens because these rabbits have not been spayed or neutered. A female rabbit can produce 12 bunnies each 28 days, starting at the age of 3 months. Buying a bunny for Easter is a bad idea!

You Can Make a Difference

Please share this information with others who are considering getting a pet. By making adoption the first instinct when looking for a new pet you will make a difference.

When you choose to adopt a rabbit (or any pet), you are saving THREE lives:

• The bunny that you are taking home
  
• The bunny that now has a space in the shelter
  
• The bunny from a pet mill that was never bred for sale

From all of us at Found Animals, we thank you for being our friend and for helping promote pet adoption. I was adopted and I am deeply thankful each and everyday.

Warmest tail wagging regards,

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