There has been some talk among those in the rabbit rescue network as to whether the number of rabbits that may have been under threat of being put to death by the Richmond SPCA is accurate and whether “euthanasia” is an option or necessity under certain circumstances. Unwanted pet rabbits are commonly dumped outdoors, and others find their way to rescue groups or to the SPCA. However, the surplus of these animals far exceeds the demand.

So, yet again the question is how best to minimize the number of innocent lives lost in this never-ending cycle of disposal of cast-off pets. To date there has been much discussion on this and related issues (unregulated breeding, ready availability, pet stores etc.) but the problem remains and little has changed. They are victims of our exploitation and are suffering the consequences.

“Change of the moral and legal status of the animal kingdom requires that people act individually and en masse on their own initiative. Prudent action is power.”

J.B. Suconik (author)