'Surge' in Easter rabbit purchases prompts charity plea
BBCA charity said it has been "overwhelmed" by a post-Easter surge of unwanted pet rabbits.
Rabbit Rescue North West said it had brought in 11 rabbits in the space of just a few days after new pet owners abandoned them.
It prompted a warning from the charity for people to do "thorough research" before deciding to have a rabbit as a pet, and urged people to adopt rather than buy new animals.
Jess Wood, trustee chairwoman at the charity, said: "Adopting from a reputable rabbit rescue always ensures rabbits are already neutered, vaccinated and health checked and matched carefully with the right home."
She told BBC Radio Lancashire rabbit rescue centres make sure "the right home has the right things in place as well" including suitable housing.
She added: "A lot of people don't realise that rabbits need a minimum of 60ft of square space that is predator-proof and they do also need companionship of their own kind as well."
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