Not only are rabbits exploited for fur, meat, and research, our society has also included them in the companion animal category. But the vast majority of people acquiring one of these “pets” really has no idea of what they are getting into.

Often purchased from a retailer, such as Petcetera, which promotes its “rabbit starter kit” complete with a small cage, a bit of food, bedding, a toy, water bottle, bowl, and a treat of sorts, the rabbit is set to go. The dismal reality is that rabbits are usually kept caged, and rarely get out for exercise or have the freedom to just have fun and be rabbits. It’s the same for the dog on a chain.

Generally bought on a whim and unfamiliar with the proper care and nature of, followed by days or years of neglect or suffering, until they are dumped, or death relieves them, that’s the bleak and sad cycle for most “companion” animals. Animals, which we’ve “created” to fulfill our own needs or wants. The injustices which accompany “ownership” are wrongs which we as a society are obliged to make right.