Adoption only
WOOHOO!
It’s a good day for the bunnies, and an even better day for those of us that have been involved with the PETCO rabbit adoption program. PETCO announced today that they will cease the sale of rabbits in their stores nationwide, and will implement an adoption-only program for rabbits based on the model piloted and implemented VERY successfully in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. We implemented this program in central Indiana around three years ago, and saw adoptions increase dramatically. Bigger than that, though, was the even more dramatic decrease in surrenders to local shelters. The best part of working with Petco to house adoptable rabbits in the store is the opportunity to reach people that may not have thought to contact a rescue organization to adopt a rabbit. These are people who wouldn’t necessarily go to an adoption or education event. I’ve always enjoyed the education part of rescue the most, and it clearly has an impact.
If you are interested in adopting a rabbit, please check out Petfinder.com and see what’s available at shelters or rescue groups in your area. In Indiana, please visit the Indiana House Rabbit Society website to see a list of adoptable rabbits.
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