I read with interest the posting about rabbits at the Vancouver SPCA. I volunteer there with the rabbits almost every day. It's true that 12 of the cages are inadequate. These cages were donated and were put in use as a temporary measure so that the shelter could take in and adopt out more rabbits. While focus is put on the inadequate cages no mention is made of the 10 excellent cages in the rabbit room. (See photo.) Bigger bunnies and pairs of rabbits are always put in these cages. As they become available rabbits are rotated from the smaller cages to the larger ones.

It's true that the bunnies do not get enough exercise. Neither do the cats, dogs and hamsters. It is a fact of shelter life that is difficult to avoid unless one has the luxury of land around the shelter where runs can be built. That said the volunteers make sure that each rabbit gets as much time possible for a run around. They also get excellent care with lots of love, good quality hay and fresh greens every day. I do not feel that any of the rabbits are suffering unduly and all are better off than being in a home where they are not wanted or out in the woods or park where they were rescued.

It is well known by SPCA staff that the small cages are inadequate. A fund raiser is being organized this summer so that new cages can be provided. If any of you concerned with the rabbits health would like to help with this please contact me.

I wish it were a perfect world but we do what we can.

Olga Betts
President, Vancouver Rabbit Rescue & Advocacy
vrra.org