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Find out why rabbits are bad Easter presents for kids, and what to get them instead.   Source: http://archive.azcentral.com/video/1549460051001

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – A Valley rabbit rescue group has a warning for parents thinking of giving a bunny as an Easter gift this year. Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue says rabbits are high maintenance animals requiring more work than cats and dogs. Rabbits can live to be 10 years old and cannot survive outside in the Arizona summer heat, the group said in a news release. The organization goes on to say that most rabbits do not like to be held and may scratch and bite if frightened. “People soon tire of their “novelty” bunny and simply set them free in

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – A Valley rabbit rescue group is encouraging parents to think twice before giving the gift of a live rabbit for Easter. Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue spokeswoman Kim Dezelon said in a news release that rabbits are high maintenance animals requiring more work than cats and dogs. Dezelon says rabbits cannot survive outside in the Arizona summer heat and most do not like to be held, scratching and biting if frightened. “People soon tire of their ‘novelty’ bunny and simply set them free in neighborhoods,” Dezelon said. “If they are the lucky ones, the bunny is rescued, but

Easter is near, and animal-rescue outfits are cringing even before the influx begins. Their common plea: Don’t buy those fuzzy bunnies, ducklings or chicks that start their lives tucked inside Easter baskets or adorning Easter tables. “Don’t buy live Easter animals of any sort unless you’re willing to make a commitment to the life of the animal,” said Tammy Vrettos, who runs Gilbert-based Webfoot ResQ, a non-profit that rescues domestic waterfowl. “And certainly, don’t discard them.” Feedlot stores and backyard breeders sell ducklings, sometimes dyed in a pastel color. Rabbits are available from pet stores. Each year, Vrettos saves about