With Emigration, More Pet Rabbits Abandoned in Hong Kong; Some Tips for Adopting and Caring for the Furry Friends

Expert: adopting a fury friend is a lifetime commitment

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With the Easter holidays fast approaching, especially in the year of the rabbit, many might consider bringing an auspicious pet bunny home. Experts from Hong Kong Rabbit Society (HKRS), the non-profit rabbit rescue group, stress that raising rabbits is a lifetime commitment.

Yvonne Tong, executive director of HKRS, a group caring for forsaken rabbits since 2003, said in a recent interview with the Epoch Times that the society’s rabbit shelter is constantly overcrowded.

Rabbit Rescue Center at Near Capacity

Rabbit, besides cats and dogs, has become one of the most common pets in Hong Kong. Yvonne explained that first-time owners often surrender or abandon their pets due to a lack of knowledge and commitment.