The Province
Published: Tuesday, June 20, 2006
The Richmond rabbit epidemic is no surprise.

We knew there was a problem back in 2004 when a colony of rabbits took over a schoolyard. But, when we tried contacting the city, we met with a closed door.

Now that an "innocent bystander" has lost a lot of money, perhaps finally someone will listen and take responsibility.

We need an education centre and a place for people to surrender their unwanted rabbits.

We receive calls that, if we do not take the rabbit, they will take it to the "bunny park." This is extremely frustrating.

If we don't control this problem in Richmond and other cities, it will only get worse.

The cities need to work with those who know about this species. We have solutions, but we need government and the public's support.

Leona Schwalback,

Small Animal Rescue Society of B.C.