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Universal Pictures / AP Whether your kids are screaming for a bunny after watching the movie "Hop" or just getting in the Easter spirit, bunny fever is rampant. Pet stores, feed stores and even some garden-supply shops are filled with rabbits just waiting to land in Easter baskets. But things don't always work out so well once the rabbits come home. According to some estimates, 90 percent of rabbits brought into American homes for the spring holiday will end up euthanized. Want to keep your new pet from becoming a statistic? Paw Nation checked in with the experts at 3 Bunnies Rabbit Rescue in East Hartford, Conn., to find out what you should consider before you bring home that bunny. 1. ...
downatthezoo, Flickr Cute Pet Name: Alfie Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Age: 6.5 years Rabbit Breed: Lionhead Favorite Treat: Fox's Crunch Creams. Likes: Sleeping, eating. Dislikes: Being picked up, bathed or disturbed. Weird Quirk: His ears sit like the hands of a clock. Fun Fact: Although he is a lionhead, he's missing most of his mane, as his housemate nibbled most of it. Congratulations to our submitter, downatthezoo. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool! More Cute Pets ...
catlu1, Flickr Name: Cashew Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 6 Breed: Holland Lop Favorite Toy: A cardboard box. Favorite Treat: Alfalfa hay. Likes: Her bonded boy bunny Peanut, jumping on the furniture, giving kisses, eating cardboard and running free in the garden. Dislikes: Loud and sudden noises. Fun Fact: She likes to dig, roll, and lay in the pea gravel on our walkway. Weird Quirk: She and Peanut groom each other at the same time. Congratulations to our submitter, catlu1 If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool! More Cute Pets ...
Squish_E, Flickr This is a rabbit. We know. We couldn't believe it either. We kept asking him to prove it, but he looked like he might be getting angry. And we suspect we wouldn't like him when he's angry. ...
Itchyfeetinlondon, Flickr Name: Chewy Age: 9 months Breed: Dwarf Lionhead Location: North London, U.K. Favorite Treat: Parsley Favorite Toy: Roll of toilet paper. Likes: His girlfriend Tipsy, jumping around in the garden, and climbing as high as he can get on nearly everything. Dislikes: Trying new food. Special Stance: Prefers standing on two paws instead of four. Congratulations to our submitter, Itchyfeetinlondon. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool! More Cute Pets ...
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