http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:11:47 +0000 MyBB http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9287 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:21:38 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9287 The city does not want to take responsibility. Animal Services doesn't want to be involved. None of the rescues will help.
The people in the neighbourhood are working to catch and rehome the rabbits. They don't want the rabbits to suffer and they don't want the
rabbits to destroy the area.

https://dailyhive.com/edmonton/feral-rab...n-edmonton

Rabbits can multiply very fast. Hungry rabbits can destroy all local vegetation.
What ever happens, they can't ignore the problem. It will just get worse and worse.
The city really should be helping. 
It is known who released the rabbits and they can be charged for what they did. 
It is illegal to release a pet in Alberta.

It is coming up on breeding season. I hope they are able to catch the rabbits soon, before their is a population explosion.]]> The city does not want to take responsibility. Animal Services doesn't want to be involved. None of the rescues will help.
The people in the neighbourhood are working to catch and rehome the rabbits. They don't want the rabbits to suffer and they don't want the
rabbits to destroy the area.

https://dailyhive.com/edmonton/feral-rab...n-edmonton

Rabbits can multiply very fast. Hungry rabbits can destroy all local vegetation.
What ever happens, they can't ignore the problem. It will just get worse and worse.
The city really should be helping. 
It is known who released the rabbits and they can be charged for what they did. 
It is illegal to release a pet in Alberta.

It is coming up on breeding season. I hope they are able to catch the rabbits soon, before their is a population explosion.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9015 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:43:44 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9015 Dory was a baby bunny when he brought her home, but she soon grew to 10 kg.
She was a great pet, always hungry and a little destructive, but really wonderful to live with.
Then one night, Simon slipped into a Diabetic coma. His wife thought he had fallen asleep, but Dory knew. 
She jumped up on his chest and jumped up and down, licked his face and just went crazy trying to get a response.
His wife reacted and got help in time. Simon recovered. Without Dory's quick reaction he could have died.
Probably would have died. She saved his life.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...betic-coma

Rabbits are smarter than we realize. Dory could tell Simon wasn't sleeping. Probably she could smell the chemical changes that come with a Diabetic Coma.
She knew it wasn't normal and she reacted. Not too many of us can say our pet saved our life. 
Sadly Dory didn't have a long life, but she did good with the time she had.]]> Dory was a baby bunny when he brought her home, but she soon grew to 10 kg.
She was a great pet, always hungry and a little destructive, but really wonderful to live with.
Then one night, Simon slipped into a Diabetic coma. His wife thought he had fallen asleep, but Dory knew. 
She jumped up on his chest and jumped up and down, licked his face and just went crazy trying to get a response.
His wife reacted and got help in time. Simon recovered. Without Dory's quick reaction he could have died.
Probably would have died. She saved his life.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...betic-coma

Rabbits are smarter than we realize. Dory could tell Simon wasn't sleeping. Probably she could smell the chemical changes that come with a Diabetic Coma.
She knew it wasn't normal and she reacted. Not too many of us can say our pet saved our life. 
Sadly Dory didn't have a long life, but she did good with the time she had.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8767 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:51:20 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8767 Fortunately they were found in time. 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...-york-park

These were not wild rabbits. They would not have survived. Turning them loose was a cruel action. Maybe the person who was being photographed was not responsible for what happened, but she did use the rabbits so she should have made sure they were taken care of. 
The rabbits should not have been used as props. They are not objects to be used to pretty up a scene. They are living creatures. It would have been a scary stressful experience that ended with they being dumped.]]> Fortunately they were found in time. 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...-york-park

These were not wild rabbits. They would not have survived. Turning them loose was a cruel action. Maybe the person who was being photographed was not responsible for what happened, but she did use the rabbits so she should have made sure they were taken care of. 
The rabbits should not have been used as props. They are not objects to be used to pretty up a scene. They are living creatures. It would have been a scary stressful experience that ended with they being dumped.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8700 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:18:01 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8700

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/far...1edc&ei=85

The farmer was a very caring and courageous person. Not everyone will check on an animal like that. 
Acting to give the Hare's babies a chance was a beautiful thing to do. I am not sure most people would be able to do what he did. They wouldn't know how.
As a farmer he had a lot of experience with animals. Little Bruno is alive because of him. I hope the little Hare can return to the wild and have a happy life.]]>

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/far...1edc&ei=85

The farmer was a very caring and courageous person. Not everyone will check on an animal like that. 
Acting to give the Hare's babies a chance was a beautiful thing to do. I am not sure most people would be able to do what he did. They wouldn't know how.
As a farmer he had a lot of experience with animals. Little Bruno is alive because of him. I hope the little Hare can return to the wild and have a happy life.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8522 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:07:05 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8522 Rabbits are wonderful pets, but they are a lot of work. Be sure that you are prepared for how much work before you bring a rabbit home.

https://www.cp24.com/local/toronto/2025/...-say-dont/

To often people get rabbits as pets because it is easter and everywhere there are pictures of cute bunnies.
They are really cute and they are really sweet, but they are really  a high needs pet. They are very sensitive and they do need to be spayed or neutered.
The cost of spaying and neutering is quite high for a rabbit.

If you really want a rabbit, do the research and be sure that you can look after the rabbit properly. Then go and adopt one from a shelter.
Sadly there are always rabbits at the shelters needing homes.]]> Rabbits are wonderful pets, but they are a lot of work. Be sure that you are prepared for how much work before you bring a rabbit home.

https://www.cp24.com/local/toronto/2025/...-say-dont/

To often people get rabbits as pets because it is easter and everywhere there are pictures of cute bunnies.
They are really cute and they are really sweet, but they are really  a high needs pet. They are very sensitive and they do need to be spayed or neutered.
The cost of spaying and neutering is quite high for a rabbit.

If you really want a rabbit, do the research and be sure that you can look after the rabbit properly. Then go and adopt one from a shelter.
Sadly there are always rabbits at the shelters needing homes.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8398 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 06:13:06 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8398 Domestic rabbits are not like wild rabbits. They are not even the same species.
Fortunately, Snickerdoodles Rabbit Rescue was alerted. They managed to catch the rabbits and bring them in from the cold.
You could tell they were relieved to be inside and happy to be safe again. They received the care that they needed and were placed in a foster home.
The foster parents fell in love with them and now they have a forever home together.

https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/bunni...thers-side

I am glad this story had a happy ending. Sadly it often ends badly for abandoned rabbits.
They have no survival skills or ability to look after themselves. They have been looked after all their lives. They come form many generations of rabbits that have been looked after. I am glad that there are groups like Snickerdoodles Rabbit Rescue that are willing to go out and rescue abandoned rabbits.
If the people couldn't keep or even didn't want their rabbits, there are rabbit rescues and animal shelters that would have taken them.
There is never any good reason for abandoning a pet.]]> Domestic rabbits are not like wild rabbits. They are not even the same species.
Fortunately, Snickerdoodles Rabbit Rescue was alerted. They managed to catch the rabbits and bring them in from the cold.
You could tell they were relieved to be inside and happy to be safe again. They received the care that they needed and were placed in a foster home.
The foster parents fell in love with them and now they have a forever home together.

https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/bunni...thers-side

I am glad this story had a happy ending. Sadly it often ends badly for abandoned rabbits.
They have no survival skills or ability to look after themselves. They have been looked after all their lives. They come form many generations of rabbits that have been looked after. I am glad that there are groups like Snickerdoodles Rabbit Rescue that are willing to go out and rescue abandoned rabbits.
If the people couldn't keep or even didn't want their rabbits, there are rabbit rescues and animal shelters that would have taken them.
There is never any good reason for abandoning a pet.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8100 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:01:14 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8100 When they went into the home they found the conditions unsanitary and unsuitable. The rabbits had various health conditions and some were pregnant. The rabbits are now being cared for and will eventually be adopted into suitable homes.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/100-rabbits...e-society/

It is interesting that the owner of the rabbits asked for help. Perhaps he was not actually an animal hoarder. He was more someone who ran into difficulties and the care of his animals got to be too much for him. He clearly cared enough to get help while his rabbits could still be helped. 
Hopefully they all find loving homes where they can get the attention they need and deserve.]]> When they went into the home they found the conditions unsanitary and unsuitable. The rabbits had various health conditions and some were pregnant. The rabbits are now being cared for and will eventually be adopted into suitable homes.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/100-rabbits...e-society/

It is interesting that the owner of the rabbits asked for help. Perhaps he was not actually an animal hoarder. He was more someone who ran into difficulties and the care of his animals got to be too much for him. He clearly cared enough to get help while his rabbits could still be helped. 
Hopefully they all find loving homes where they can get the attention they need and deserve.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7676 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 05:33:04 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7676
https://www.newsweek.com/eight-ex-lab-ra...om-1854623

They were born into the life of a lab animal and now they know love and care. Miracles do happen for little animals.
Sadly many other little animals are still living lives of cruel abuse before they are killed.

Always use products that are not tested on animals. You don't want to be part of the cruelty.]]>
https://www.newsweek.com/eight-ex-lab-ra...om-1854623

They were born into the life of a lab animal and now they know love and care. Miracles do happen for little animals.
Sadly many other little animals are still living lives of cruel abuse before they are killed.

Always use products that are not tested on animals. You don't want to be part of the cruelty.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7651 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 06:38:57 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7651 A cull was planned, but animal advocates intervened. The rabbits have been captured and will all eventually end up in homes.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c...-1.7063926

Abandoning pets is never a good idea. Even though they could survive, the rabbits were a problem. They did have to be removed. A cull is a brutal solution.
It is fortunate that there were people on hand who could capture the rabbits and care for them.  Two of the females were pregnant and produced 10 more rabbits. If they hadn't trapped them their numbers would have kept growing. If people don't want a pet, better to give it to a shelter. It would be easier for everyone than having to do a big rabbit rescue operation. Better yet, if you are not prepared for the commitment a rabbit needs, don't get a rabbit.

At least it ended well for these rabbits.]]> A cull was planned, but animal advocates intervened. The rabbits have been captured and will all eventually end up in homes.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c...-1.7063926

Abandoning pets is never a good idea. Even though they could survive, the rabbits were a problem. They did have to be removed. A cull is a brutal solution.
It is fortunate that there were people on hand who could capture the rabbits and care for them.  Two of the females were pregnant and produced 10 more rabbits. If they hadn't trapped them their numbers would have kept growing. If people don't want a pet, better to give it to a shelter. It would be easier for everyone than having to do a big rabbit rescue operation. Better yet, if you are not prepared for the commitment a rabbit needs, don't get a rabbit.

At least it ended well for these rabbits.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7347 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 05:13:43 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7347 A group of volunteers have been going around catching these abandoned rabbits. The name bunny snatchers comes from them snatching up rabbits with fish nets.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/b...-1.6904245

Sadly the Bunny Snatchers are very busy. There are so many unwanted rabbits. They are a dedicated team of volunteers who are looking for ways to help all the rabbits they rescue. Hopefully they are able to find all the rabbits that are out there. No pet rabbit should be turned loose like that.]]> A group of volunteers have been going around catching these abandoned rabbits. The name bunny snatchers comes from them snatching up rabbits with fish nets.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/b...-1.6904245

Sadly the Bunny Snatchers are very busy. There are so many unwanted rabbits. They are a dedicated team of volunteers who are looking for ways to help all the rabbits they rescue. Hopefully they are able to find all the rabbits that are out there. No pet rabbit should be turned loose like that.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7177 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 04:41:35 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7177 They were noticed at 7am. Video footage shows them being unloaded at 10pm. They sat outside all night in the cold.
They are currently in the care of the Nova Scotia SPCA. The video footage has been made public in hopes that someone can identify the person who did this.

https://globalnews.ca/news/9635831/ns-sp...-driveway/

They left the rabbits at a random driveway. It is lucky they were found. It was cold and they could have died from the cold.
Why couldn't they leave them at the SPCA? Or at  least leave them in a public place where they would be noticed. 
There is just no reason to abandon any pet out in the cold.
At least the bunnies are okay and being cared for.]]> They were noticed at 7am. Video footage shows them being unloaded at 10pm. They sat outside all night in the cold.
They are currently in the care of the Nova Scotia SPCA. The video footage has been made public in hopes that someone can identify the person who did this.

https://globalnews.ca/news/9635831/ns-sp...-driveway/

They left the rabbits at a random driveway. It is lucky they were found. It was cold and they could have died from the cold.
Why couldn't they leave them at the SPCA? Or at  least leave them in a public place where they would be noticed. 
There is just no reason to abandon any pet out in the cold.
At least the bunnies are okay and being cared for.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7171 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 06:00:20 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7171 More study needs to be done to get a clearer picture of what is happening, but clearly climate change is having a negative impact.

https://cabinradio.ca/126198/news/enviro...ate-warms/

The effects of climate change are far reaching. So many species are affected. Who knows about the other species that change colour. How are they adapting.
One thing is certain, since so many species depend on the Snowshoe hare as a food source, anything that negatively impacts the snowshoe hare will effect those species too. The inability to change colour on time could have serious consequences for the whole ecosystem.

Yet another reason why combating climate change is absolutely necessary.]]> More study needs to be done to get a clearer picture of what is happening, but clearly climate change is having a negative impact.

https://cabinradio.ca/126198/news/enviro...ate-warms/

The effects of climate change are far reaching. So many species are affected. Who knows about the other species that change colour. How are they adapting.
One thing is certain, since so many species depend on the Snowshoe hare as a food source, anything that negatively impacts the snowshoe hare will effect those species too. The inability to change colour on time could have serious consequences for the whole ecosystem.

Yet another reason why combating climate change is absolutely necessary.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7100 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 06:09:45 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7100 Rabbitats is having people call every day to give up their rabbits. 
People rushed to get pet rabbits during the pandemic. Now they want to rehome them.

https://www.richmond-news.com/local-news...et-6683309

In  this case the people didn't rehome their bunnies. They didn't give them to a rabbit rescue. They dumped them in a box on the street.
Every time I see a box or a bag sitting outside, unattended, I go and look. I am always afraid of what I will find. I am more afraid I will miss a box and some poor little creature will not be rescued in time.

It takes a cold hearted person to put a pregnant rabbit in a box and leave her out in the cold.]]> Rabbitats is having people call every day to give up their rabbits. 
People rushed to get pet rabbits during the pandemic. Now they want to rehome them.

https://www.richmond-news.com/local-news...et-6683309

In  this case the people didn't rehome their bunnies. They didn't give them to a rabbit rescue. They dumped them in a box on the street.
Every time I see a box or a bag sitting outside, unattended, I go and look. I am always afraid of what I will find. I am more afraid I will miss a box and some poor little creature will not be rescued in time.

It takes a cold hearted person to put a pregnant rabbit in a box and leave her out in the cold.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7066 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:43:43 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7066 They are pet rabbits who have been abandoned and they would have little hope of survival.
The RSPCA has only been able to find three of them.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-berkshire-64704635

This is very sad. If there were 15 rabbits out there and they only found 3 of them, that means a dozen pet rabbits are lost, alone and frightened.
Unless someone finds them, they won't survive. They are white rabbits and they will be visible to predators.
They won't know how to find food. It is still too cold for them. They are not adapted to winter like a wild rabbit. They wouldn't even know where to look for shelter.

Everyone wants a fluffy baby bunny. They are so cute. However a pet is a commitment. A rabbit needs to be cared for all of its life.
If a person really can't keep the rabbit anymore, abandonment is not the answer. People need to at least be responsible enough to give up the rabbit to an animal shelter. No rabbit should be turned loose to suffer and die, alone and afraid. Rabbits are such vulnerable creatures. We need to look after them properly. If you can't do that, then don't get a rabbit.]]> They are pet rabbits who have been abandoned and they would have little hope of survival.
The RSPCA has only been able to find three of them.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-berkshire-64704635

This is very sad. If there were 15 rabbits out there and they only found 3 of them, that means a dozen pet rabbits are lost, alone and frightened.
Unless someone finds them, they won't survive. They are white rabbits and they will be visible to predators.
They won't know how to find food. It is still too cold for them. They are not adapted to winter like a wild rabbit. They wouldn't even know where to look for shelter.

Everyone wants a fluffy baby bunny. They are so cute. However a pet is a commitment. A rabbit needs to be cared for all of its life.
If a person really can't keep the rabbit anymore, abandonment is not the answer. People need to at least be responsible enough to give up the rabbit to an animal shelter. No rabbit should be turned loose to suffer and die, alone and afraid. Rabbits are such vulnerable creatures. We need to look after them properly. If you can't do that, then don't get a rabbit.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6771 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:52:21 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6771
https://www.boredpanda.com/bunnies-jerks...gn=organic

I only had a bunny for a few short months and yet all my furniture legs are chewed, and Boo Bunny destroyed the charger to my little hand vacuum.
Life is never dull with a bunny in the house. You just have to totally bunny proof everything if you don't want total destruction.]]>
https://www.boredpanda.com/bunnies-jerks...gn=organic

I only had a bunny for a few short months and yet all my furniture legs are chewed, and Boo Bunny destroyed the charger to my little hand vacuum.
Life is never dull with a bunny in the house. You just have to totally bunny proof everything if you don't want total destruction.]]>