Rabbits As Pets
See also: House rabbitRabbits have been kept as pets in Western nations since the 19th century. Rabbits kept indoors with proper care have a lifespan between 8 to 12 years. Rabbits are especially popular as pets in the US during the Easter season, due to their association with the holiday. However, animal shelters that accept rabbits often complain that during the weeks and months following Easter, there is a rise of unwanted and neglected rabbits that were bought as Easter "gifts", especially for children.
Pet rabbits can be kept outdoors or indoors. Accommodations can range from an outdoor hutch to an indoor cage or pen to the free run of the home.
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