Welcome! We're so glad you're here. Before we get started, we just wanted to tell you a little bit about ourselves. We, Friends of Unwanted Rabbits (FUR), are a rescue organization that rehabilitates bunnies who have been abandoned outside, surrendered from their owners, rescued from laboratories, brought to shelters, saved from hoarding cases, and...
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Rabbits and Easter Don’t Mix
Rabbits should never be given as Easter gifts. Rabbits are a 10 year commitment. They are not starter pets nor do they make the best pet for young children. Rabbits require specialized care and should only be housed indoors. They need to see Certified Exotic Veterinarians which are more costly. Rabbits require more care than...
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Never Release A Domestic Rabbit Outside
- Abandoning a rabbit outside is not only guaranteeing their death, its illegal. It’s a crime, in accordance with CA Penal Code 597s. Not only is it a crime it’s unethical.
- Rabbits don’t have the survival skills to forage for food and have different food requirements than wild cottontails and jackrabbits. Rabbits lack the...
Thinking of giving a rabbit as a gift? Think Again
Rabbits should never be given as a gift for Christmas or any other occasion. Rabbits are a 10 to 12 year commitment. They are high maintenance pets and require constant care unlike a dog or a cat. Most children lose interest in rabbits, not all, but most lose interest once the novelty has worn off....
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