Why, after a year, are the SPCA and Petcetera still discussing "issues, problems and logistics"? Isn't a year enough? Can this be the typical, empty rhetoric we have come to know and love, a year-long, extended "No comment" from both parties?

Let's face it, the logistics of implementing a rabbit adoption program can't be greater than, say, that of having cats as part of the PAWS Program, can it? Can it really be any harder than not selling puppies and kittens?

And frankly, I am confused by both the SPCA's lack of open discussion on the issue, and some curious omissions in their adoptable animals listings.

When I searched the SPCA website for adoptable rabbits on February 27th, in those places known to have feral rabbit issues (Kelowna, Nanaimo, Richmond, Vernon and Victoria), I found only one yielded any results. Kelowna listed approximately 20 rabbits for adoption. Where are all the other rabbits? Is the SPCA really indicating that there are NO rabbits available for adoption at any of those other locations? One place we know that they're not is the local Petceteras.

Now I must admit that, being a simple person, I only did a "simple" search. Maybe potential rabbit adopters have to engage in a series of SPCA mediated online "quests" before achieving their goal of saving a rabbit's life. First find the rabbit. Then save its life.

I find this dearth of rabbits on SPCA sites hard to believe as the combined number of rabbits currently listed with the BC-wide S.A.R.S is in excess of 120, and the Vancouver based VRRA has approximately 70 rabbits on their site. That's nearly 200 rabbits right there.

Which brings us right back to the beginning. With that many rabbits floating round, isn't it time the SPCA and Petcetera actually got this pilot project off of the ground and expanded it across BC. The need is there, I'm sure the SPCA is willing, which leaves .... Petcetera.

So how about it Dan, put your bottom line aside and save some bunny butt. The bunnies will love your for it, the public will like you for it, and heck, even I might find it in me to say something nice for a change.