Canadian Coalition for Farm Animals March – April 2014 Newsletter
MEMBER
PROFILE: Rabbit Rescue and Rabbit Advocacy
It’s that time of year again — the time when
“cute bunny rabbits” will be adopted or given as Easter gifts, often ending up
neglected or abandoned when Easter is over and people realize a rabbit is a
serious 10-year commitment. This is just one of the issues that Rabbit Advocacy
and Rabbit Rescue, both supporters of CCFA, address through education,
fundraising, and adoption support for rabbits as well as other small companion
animals.
Rabbit Rescue, based in Milton, Ontario, was established after founder Haviva
Porter-Lush adopted a rabbit and became aware of the lack of resources for
rabbits — despite the fact they’re the third-most abandoned animal after dogs
and cats. Over the years, Rabbit Rescue has found homes for thousands of
rabbits, relying heavily on a network of dedicated volunteers
who foster the
animals; Rabbit
Rescue does not have a physical shelter, and operates under a no-kill policy.
The organization also advocates on behalf of rabbits
raised for food and fur,
raising awareness of issues such as angora rabbit farming.
B.C.-based Rabbit Advocacy is an all-volunteer group whose efforts centre around
rabbit exploitation in the pet industry. The group undertakes rescue work,
education and fundraising, and runs regular advocacy campaigns on topics ranging
from the risks of extreme weather to “Easter and bunnies don’t mix”. The
organization also provides information and resources on related issues such as
animal law and
factory farming.
To learn more about their mandates — or to support their work — visit
Rabbit Rescue and
Rabbit Advocacy
online.
(newsletter will be posted to CCFA website shortly)