Adopt a rescued rabbit in February

Adopt a rescued rabbit in February

Rabbits are the third most adopted pet at the Humane Society of Utah

To celebrate Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month in February, the Humane Society of Utah is offering a special adoption fee of $10 for one rabbit or $15 for two. All rabbits are neutered or spayed, and HSU can help educate adopters on the proper equipment, care and training needed for their new pet bunny.

Rabbits are affectionate, intelligent, quiet companions that make good house pets. Following are some reasons to consider adopting a long-eared friend from the Humane Society of Utah this month:

•         Bunnies are the best of both worlds. They offer the social companionship of a dog and can be litter trained like a cat.
•         Bunnies are quiet, clean and may even be walked on a leash.
•         Many people who are allergic to dogs and cats are not allergic to rabbits.
•         Bunnies make good pets for apartment dwellers. They are happy to stay in their cage when unattended and love to hop around the bunny-proofed rooms when you are home.
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     Rabbits have a long life span and can live 8-12 years with the proper care and diet.

•         Bunnies need homes too. Along with the dogs and cats at the Humane Society of Utah, we have many rabbits waiting for a new family to love them.

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          Two bunnies are better than one. A bonded pair of rabbits can share the same space, food, water and litter tray while keeping each other company.

“I grew up with rabbits as pets,” said Deann Shepherd, HSU representative. “They have unique personalities, are entertaining and very soft to pet.”

For more information about the adoption process and to see a list of available rabbits in HSU’s Bunny Bungalows, visit http://www.utahhumane.org.

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About the Humane Society of Utah

The Humane Society of Utah (HSU) is dedicated to the elimination of pain, fear and suffering in all animals. Since 1960, the HSU has been sheltering abandoned animals, fighting cruelty and neglect, and creating an environment of respect, responsibility, and compassion for all animals across the state. As an open-admissions shelter, the doors are always open for any animal we can legally accept. The HSU is a member of the No-Kill Utah Coalition and works hard to ensure that every healthy and treatable pet that enters the facility will be placed into a loving home. In 2015, 11,318 pets received positive outcomes and we achieved no-kill statistics for both cats and dogs for the first time – a milestone in 55 years. The Humane Society of Utah is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organization that does not receive any tax dollars or government funding and is not a branch of any national organization. We are solely funded by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses and foundations in our community. Read more about the HSU online at utahhumane.org.