Common breeds of domestic rabbits such as the Holland Lop, Rex, and Dutch are often sold in pet stores and these are the same rabbits that are being let loose or surrendered to rescue-advocacy groups. Why, then, would the SPCA consider them to be non-domestic? The simple fact is that the SPCA doesn't want to take in pet rabbits because they know full well that it next to impossible to find homes for them once they've reached the adult stage. So, it's rather hypocritical that they enjoy a business relationship with Petcetera, a retailer that sells unsterilized baby bunnies while other private rescue-advocacy groups and individuals are left with the costs of providing care and shelter for those "pets" that are no longer wanted.

When it comes to rabbits the track record of the SPCA comes up short.