Facts About Rabbits

3. Shelters take in more bunnies than any other type of animal

When you think of animals in shelters, the first ones who come to mind are dogs and cats. However, there are tons of homeless bunnies, and they need love, too. Every Easter, lots of moms and dads give in to the "Easter bunny temptation" and buy a rabbit for their kids. Once the "bunny fever" goes away, though, many people leave their new purchases alone in small outdoor cages called hutches, give them to animal shelters, or release them outdoors, where they often starve or are killed by predators. Most bunnies end up dead or abandoned by their first birthday.