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Lionhead Rabbits: Cute, Fluffy, and More Work Than You Think

Lionhead rabbits are irresistibly fluffy—but that mane takes work. This article explains why their long fur demands daily grooming, how neglect leads to painful matting, and why adoption—not impulse buying—is the kindest choice. Learn what makes these charming rabbits both beautiful and high-maintenance, and how proper care keeps them happy and healthy.

Baby Bunny Basics: What to Know Before You Rescue or Adopt

Curious about baby bunnies? Learn what’s normal, when to help, and why the best place to get a baby rabbit is through a reputable rescue. This overview explains the stages of rabbit development, the importance of staying with mom for at least eight weeks, and how responsible adoption gives every baby bunny the healthiest start in life.

Petland Chicago: Rabbit Sales & Rescue Impacts — Take Action

Chicago rescues report rising owner-surrenders and hoarding cases tied to retail rabbit sales. Read the facts and help stop rabbit sales.
Veterinarian examining rabbit during RHDV2 vaccine clinic

Single-Dose RHDV2 Vaccine Improves Access for Rabbits

Medgene’s single-dose RHDV2 vaccine expands access, helping more vets protect rabbits from this deadly virus now endemic in the U.S.

Leche, the Rabbit Behind Shamir’s Final Album, “Ten”

When Shamir decided that Ten—his shimmering, genre-agnostic tenth record—was his final solo album, he also knew that Leche —his reserved, seven-year-old rabbit- would be prominently featured on the cover.

Understanding Rabbits, One Habit at a Time: A Conversation with Tamsin Stone

Rabbit behavior expert Tamsin Stone shares the story of Scamp, a wild rabbit she raised by hand, and how he reshaped her understanding of rabbit care. From bonding challenges to enrichment tips, this conversation offers practical insights for every rabbit guardian.

Trauma Responsive Care for Rescued Rabbits: 10 Principles for Creating a Compassionate and Healing Home

These ten principles provide guidance for creating a compassionate and healing sanctuary for rabbits, focusing on understanding, safety, listening, acceptance, parity, belonging, trust, self-determination, assurance, and beauty.
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The Biohacking Paradox: Glowing Rabbits, Woolly Mice, and the Ethics of Genetic Experimentation & Animal Autonomy

Biohacking has the potential to revolutionize science, but its success should not be defined by spectacle or shock value—it must be measured by meaningful advancements that respect animal autonomy, protect vulnerable species, and prioritize compassion over human curiosity.

Ensuring Your Bunny’s Future Without You

We plan for our own futures—why not theirs? Without a plan, your rabbit could face uncertainty or even abandonment. Naming a caregiver and setting up a pet trust ensures they’ll always be safe and cared for.

Statement from The Rabbit.org Foundation on Genetically Engineered Rabbits

“Rabbits are not commodities,” says Paige K. Parsons, President of The Rabbit.org Foundation. “Genetic modification for profit ignores their welfare and fuels reckless breeding. This sets a dangerous precedent for animal exploitation.”
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