Shawn Eccles says the BC SPCA doesn't "necessarily object" to "gunshot euthanasia" if it is "done correctly." Considering that there may be close to 5,000 rabbits running around how many would be included in the "cull?" If there is even one female and one male remaining the population would be right back up there in no time as rabbits can reproduce about every 30 days. To start shooting randomly at these rabbits makes absolutely no sense at all, and if the irresponsible public keeps buying and dumping them, as they will, then what?

And speaking of "more responsible pet ownership”, what about the BC SPCA's business partnership with Petcetera, whose retail outlets continue to sell intact baby rabbits, to just anybody who walks through their doors? How can this be justified? Not to mention that the Surrey SPCA, for example also "adopts" unaltered rabbits for $20.00. And sure, the SPCA accepts owner surrenders, but it is also well known that they kill for space reasons, and that the chance of an adult rabbit being adopted is low.

So it comes as no surprise that killing off masses of dumped domestic rabbits is not too much of a concern with this agency, provided of course, that it's done properly. Is this supposed to be 21st century animal welfare and leadership, SPCA style?