Ottawa Humane Society Hopping with Rabbits

July 25, 2022 — More than 20 rabbits at the Ottawa Humane Society are looking for forever homes. The OHS has declared the week of July 24 to 30 as Rabbit Week in an effort to find homes for these bunnies in need.

“Since the fall, we’ve consistently had more than 20 rabbits available for adoption at any given time,” said Stephen Smith, OHS manager: communications. “They’re being adopted out at a steady pace, but more continue to come into our care.”

The OHS announced last fall that Ottawa’s rabbit population was approaching crisis levels, and since then the number of rabbits in the OHS’s care has not slowed down.

One contributing factor to the exploding bunny population may be new rabbit owners who purchased a rabbit and are unaware that like cats and dogs, rabbits should be sterilized. Doing so benefits the animal’s health and helps to control the domestic rabbit population.

“The OHS is the best place to get a rabbit because when you adopt a rabbit, not only are you helping a bunny in need, but they have already been spayed or neutered,” explained Smith.

The OHS will be promoting its adoptable rabbits throughout the week on its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.

One rabbit that the OHS is hopeful to adopt out this week is an American chinchilla mix named Gordo who has been searching for a forever home since May 2021.

All adoptable rabbits are available on the OHS’s website. Anyone who would like to learn more about a rabbit can call the OHS at 613-725-3166 ext. 258.

Media Contact
Ottawa Humane Society
Stephen Smith, Manager: Communications
stephens@ottawahumane.ca
www.ottawahumane.ca