Let a rabbit hop into your life; 43 arrive at Loudoun County animal shelter
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Easter isn’t over yet — 43 rabbits arrived at Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) last week.
LCAS is looking for adopters as the agency received a record number of rabbits all at once on Friday, April 5 from a county resident.
The rabbits range from 2 days to 2 years old.
(Photo courtesy of the Loudoun County Animal Services) (Photo courtesy of the Loudoun County Animal Services) (Photo courtesy of the Loudoun County Animal Services)
The resident said they had three rabbits as pets but that number suddenly grew in a short period of time, according to an LCAS news release.
“Rabbits really can multiply incredibly quickly, and they start reproducing at just four months of age. In addition to significant health and behavioral benefits, this really demonstrates why spay and neuter of all pets, including rabbits, is so important,” Animal Shelter Operations Manager Melissa Heard stated.
LCAS said the sudden influx of rabbits need homes as soon as possible. They are in the process of being spayed or neutered and will be available for adoption soon.
The adoption fee for the rabbits will temporarily be $25, and they are “adopt one, receive a second free!”
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Any prospective adopts that want to learn about rabbit care are invited to attend a free “Rabbits 101” course that is LCAS is hosting on Thursday, April 18 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Attendees will learn about rabbit care and receive a voucher to adopt a rabbit for free.
Prospective adopters can see the rabbits online.
The shelter is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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