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BC SPCA offering 50% off rabbit adoption fees in 91Ƶbunanza91Ƶ event July 14-23

Increase in numbers means B.C. residents can adopt a bunny for half-price

If you91Ƶve been thinking about adopting a furry friend, now is an excellent time to consider adopting a rabbit from the BC SPCA.

The animal welfare agency is seeing an increase in the number of rabbits coming into its care 91Ƶ including a recent large intake with many pregnant rabbits 91Ƶ and the numbers keep going up.

Currently, 250 rabbits are either in animal centres or with BC SPCA fosters, a release noted.

To help find these rabbits homes and make room for more, the BC SPCA is offering 50 per cent off all rabbit adoption fees Friday, July 14 through Sunday, July 23.

91ƵThe recent large intake of rabbits has definitely made the need to find forever homes more urgent,91Ƶ said Adrienne McBride, the BC SPCA91Ƶs senior director for Community Animal Centres.

91ƵBut we have been seeing an increase in rabbits in our care for months now.91Ƶ

McBride added that some rabbits come into the BC SPCA91Ƶs care because guardians adopted two rabbits thinking they were the same sex and suddenly, there are babies.

91ƵAll of the rabbits adopted through the BC SPCA are spayed or neutered before they go to their forever homes. It is included in the fee,91Ƶ she said.

Some rabbits are surrendered because their guardians are moving and their new home doesn91Ƶt accept pets.

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91ƵThere is so much to learn about rabbits,91Ƶ says McBride.

91ƵWhen they feel safe, they show affection in a number of ways. They nudge you with their nose or circle your feet, and when they are happy and content, they flop. Look at their body language if you want to know how they are feeling. They will tell you if they are upset, alert, or relaxed.91Ƶ

91ƵRabbits love to live with other rabbits, so if you have one, now is a great time to give your bun a companion,91Ƶ McBride continued.

91ƵJust make sure the proper introductions are made.91Ƶ

See the fabulous, fluffy-tailed friends waiting for you at and check your for details on the special rabbit adoption activities in your community.



tricia.weel@peacearchnews.com

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Tricia Weel

About the Author: Tricia Weel

I91Ƶve worked as a journalist in community newspapers from White Rock to Parksville and Qualicum Beach, to Abbotsford and Surrey.
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