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  • Donate Now
    • Bunny Brigade
    • Eternal Carrot Society
    • Join or Renew My Membership
  • Adopt
    • Adopt from Our Rabbit Center
    • Adopt from a Local Chapter
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  • Care + Feeding
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    • Grooming Tips
    • Housing
    • Chewing Habits
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  • Our Programs
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    • Education & Care
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    • House Rabbit Journal
    • Activism Campaigns
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    • Educator Licensing
  • About Us
    • Our History
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    • Advocacy
      • Easter
      • NY – Pet Store Ban of Rabbit Sales
      • CA – Fur Sale Ban 2019
      • Hawaii – SB969 Fur Sale Ban

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Bonding With Your Rabbit

September 15, 2022January 12, 2017 by HRS Team

Rabbits are social animals! They need relationships to thrive. One of the most important relationships a rabbit will ever have …

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Tags behavior, handling, life with a house rabbit, our work, socialization

How to Handle a Rabbit

September 14, 2022October 30, 2013 by HRS Team

View How to Handle a Pet Rabbit on Howcast

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An Uplifting Experience

September 15, 2022February 10, 2013 by HRS Team

Rabbits can resist being lifted and carried in a number of ways. Reacting instinctively to a predator-like grasp, they may …

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Tags grooming, handling, our work

Tellington TTouch for a Happy and Healthy Rabbit

September 15, 2022January 20, 2013 by HRS Team

Tellington TTouch® is a safe, gentle bodywork comprised of circular touches and subtle body lifts. The soothing circles are done …

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Tags alternative medicine, Body work, Building trust, handling, health, ttouch

Deepening the Bond: How to Connect with Your Rabbit through Massage

September 15, 2022January 4, 2013 by HRS Team

Massage is a relaxing healing treatment that engenders a feeling of well-being in both human and non-human recipients. Rabbits benefit …

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Tags alternative medicine, Body work, Building trust, handling, health, massage
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