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The Rabbit.org Foundation opposes the breeding, raising, or promotion of rabbits for food purposes or any other commercial or exploitative purposes. Our complete set of position statements will be coming soon.

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Sample Letter to Grocery Stores Asking them to Stop Selling Rabbit Meat

By Margo DeMello

A letter template for writing to your local grocery store.

house rabbit sitting on a dinner plate with angry caregiver

Sample Letter to Restaurants Asking them to Stop Serving Rabbit Meat

By Margo DeMello

A sample letter template for you to modify.

Why Chocolate Rabbits Are the Sweetest Easter Gift

By Paige K Parsons

Giving rabbits as Easter gifts can be problematic for several reasons, making chocolate rabbits a more suitable choice for the occasion.

Why Not Buy A Rabbit For Easter?

By Amy Ramnaraine

With Easter so close it’s important to realize that rabbits do not make good “starter” pets for children.

angora rabbit with long fur

The Painful Truth of Angora Fur

By Margo DeMello

Unfortunately, because rabbits usually are so silent, it is easy for most people to fail to recognize their suffering.

cottontail rabbit

Guide to Cottontail Rabbit Nesting Season: Tips and Facts

By Amy Ramnaraine

Cottontail rabbit nesting season usually runs from late February to September, with peak births from March to July.

How Meat Bunnies Are Killed

By Margo DeMello

Inhumane and brutal are words that describe the slaughter of rabbits for food. Trigger warning: This article describes rabbit slaughter in detail.

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5 Startling Rabbit Overpopulation Facts: Why Breeding Is a Problem

By Paige K Parsons

Choosing not to breed rabbits is a responsible and compassionate decision. Here are five alarming reasons to avoid breeding and rabbit overpopulation.

stuffed rabbit toy

Letter to the Editor for Easter Rabbits

By Our Think Tank

A live rabbit at easter is a poor choice. Choose a stuffed bunny toy instead.

By the Numbers

By Amy Espie

The problem with limit laws is that they focus on the quantity of animals rather than the quality of care.

Bunpocalypse Breeding Stats: How Many Rabbits Can A Rabbit Make?

By Amy Ramnaraine

One breeding pair of rabbits — and their offspring — can create nearly 4 million […]

Why Rabbits?

By Marinell Harriman

Of all earth’s creatures, why do rabbits warrant special consideration?

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Why Care about Rabbit Meat

By Margo DeMello

Some thoughts on the arbitrary distinction between who we eat and who we cherish.

house rabbit sitting on a dinner plate with angry caregiver

Rabbit Companions as Dinner: Just Good Business. Right?

By Marinell Harriman

Don’t let the media dictate your views on rabbit meat. Rabbits are companions, not dinner.

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