Sadly, a lot of the bunnies end up being "set free" when the child becomes bored with them or the bunny grows up and starts showing hormonal behaviors (aggression/poor litter box habits) and the new owners don't realize that their little bunny now needs to be spayed/neutered to stop this.
The Easter bunnies that are released into the wild can't fend for themselves and quickly become targets for predators because their unique markings don't allow them to camouflage themselves like their wild cousins. The lucky ones end up in animal shelters with no guarantee of survival or finding a permanent home.
I don't normally ask this, but please help spread the word to anyone you know with kids who may think that buying a bunny for Easter is a good idea and tell them it isn't. A pet that can easily live 10 years with proper care isn't an impulse purchase.
Thank you.
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