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Good advice on this Good Friday from the Humane Society of Broward County if you're planning on adding a bunny to your home this Easter. "Do your research."
According to spokeswoman Cherie Wachter, the shelter sees an uptick in rabbits left for adoption a few weeks after Easter, "Currently we have one rabbit up for adoption."
She says many times families who buy a bunny for Easter regret the decision because rabbits require significant care, including a specific diet.
"Feeding a bunny is also expensive because they eat fresh vegetables and rabbit pellets." says Wachter.
She adds that often the novelty of a live bunny wears off when the enormity of the long-term commitment sinks in.
This leads to the abandonment or shelter-drop off of a real-life Easter bunny reject.
She recommends considering purchasing stuffed toys or books about bunnies this Spring season.
Wachter also if you must have the real thing, try to adopt a bunny and know that rabbits also do better in pairs.