It is so rotten that people tend to impulse pet owners & regret it. More pet education is needed.

I have two bunnies and they both love to be cuddled and kissed, matter of fact they demand it! lol Though they can be nervous with alot of noise or activity around them!

Bunnies are the best! And I wouldn't say they don't like cuddling-most don't, but some are super social!

Bunnies are adorable, smart & so loving.

Bunnies are misunderstood and people dont think about what goes into to caring for them, seeing them as something such as a hamster or gerble.

puppies that never grow up i like that. so many people think they can just leave them in a cage and they will be happy. would you puppy or kitten be happy like that. if you don't want the mess then DON'T GET ONE of anything

i think rabbits make great pets if you have enough time and care for them

i think rabbits really are one of the most mistreated and misunderstood animals.

Rabbits need care like other pets. People often ignore them and they become something in a cage in the corner. Very sad.

Rabbits are a lot of work, and the rescues/shelters are overrun with them. I have actually taken in two rabbits from Freecycle posters who were told by numerous local rescues that they couldn't take them. After the second one, I researched opening my own rescue, but after a year of research, I decided that I just didn't have it in me to do (financially or time wise). I still check the postings on Freecycle, just in case one should be made.

I think it is not a problem of where they are getting the animals from (though it certainly is an issue), but it is the people who don't stop to think about whether they can or even want to care for a rabbit. While I have never had a rabbit that didn't like to cuddle with me, my buns certainly have not been the "norm..." They do need attention, and can be destructive, even with the best supervision! I think that people who win/buy an animal at the fair or anywhere else fall into the same category as those who give chicks and rabbits for Easter gifts without the foresight to realize that chicks grow into chickens that cannot be potty trained, and rabbits grow too. We have never brought any animal/creature home that we had no intention of caring for for a long time. I won a goldfish at Outdoor Rama when I was three, and that goldfish lived for fifteen years! And that poor fish survived many accidental traumas (like my putting my finger painting on top of the aquarium to dry and the paints dripped into the water when I was maybe seven years old). I have bought animals from the fair before, but I have also done so with knowledge and understanding that this is something I would need to care for. I don't think banning sales of animals at fairs is the right way to go about this problem. I would think that the MAJORITY of animal sales at fairs are thought out and well intending people. Many people go to the fair soley for purchasing an animal, whether it be rabbits, chickens, ducks, or even cattle.

It should not be the responsibility of breeders/sellers to make people aware that these animals need to be cared for, though I do think that if the buyer asks, they should have advice, or even materials available for them.

I dont think live animals should be sold at fairs. This includes those goldfish prizes.

Exactly.

There should be a law against selling a helpless living creature at a FAIR...
are you kidding me?

i thought you were supposed to be winning stupid stuffed animals and ridiculous inflatable plastic toys at the fair...not little fluff butts. :(

This is another one of those times when people don't do their "homework" first and find out how to properly care for the animal. Adopting an animal can be a huge resposablity, and people need to take it seriously.

Too many bunnies.....how sad....that's one pet I've never had, but wouldn't want one. My dog likes to chase them!

wow

i got a guinni pig at a fair once.
of course we thought it over first.
he lived quite a while.

i use to have a bunny.
but then my mom forgot it in its cage on a hot summer day.

Places selling rabbits should tell customers all the work needed to own a rabbit so the customers are sure, and shelters won't become overcrowded.

I agree with jas4per.

Rabbits should not be given out at country fairs, just like goldfish at carnivals.

Rabbits should not be given out at country fairs, just like goldfish at carnivals.

Rabbits should not be given out at country fairs, just like goldfish at carnivals.

Never did understand, really, why someone would not pick up a shelter animal when there are so many that need good homes...

I dont think live animals should be sold at fairs. This includes those goldfish prizes.

I agree that they are like puppies. They can get into trouble, and require a lot of care. Despite this, they are great pets. My bunnies keep me on my toes. :)

There are so many rabbit rescues across the country- other than show rabbits, I can't think of a reason to buy a rabbit. Check out your local House Rabbit Society, or search for a local group, like the Magic Happens Rabbit Rescue in Baton Rouge.

When will people learn that rabbits are not toys. Yes they are cute and soft and cuddly, but they are still live animals.

This is sad. People really need to be sure when they are getting a pet and need to commit to it for life, not just for a while. Our shelters are way too overfilled.

Go to the fair and buy a stuffed animal not a live one.

Unfortunately, most of the people selling these are in it for profit only.

They could at least provide a buyer with a flyer before they make the purchase to explain about the care required. Of course greed won't let them do that!

Maybe the people selling animals should be required to do some teaching and education before being allowed to sell them. That might cut down on the problem somewhat.

It shouldn't be but it is surprising that with all the information on pets now that is out there to be had people still can't make an informed choice as to what kind of animal would be best suited as a new family member.

It's sad to think of how many people adopt a cute baby bunny and then dispose of it like trash when they don't want it anymore. They are so much work. I don't think many people realize how much work they are. They are a lot more work than a hamster or guinea pig!

People just don't think! I get so tired of reading about these "stupid human" stories. I wish people would get a clue and stop being so destructively bone-headed.

Poor bunnies but cute....

this is an excellent example of why prospective pet owners need to research the kind of pet that will suit their needs, and the pet's, before they adopt.

I hope more people read this story (or others like it) before getting a rabbit. I don't have any rabbits, and probably won't since I have 4 cats and 1 dog and I plan to always have cats and dogs. I don't think it would be easy to bring in a rabbit into my house.

Poor bunnies. I hope they find good homes

So cute but so much work

I love rabbits. Right now I have a guinea pig, I used to have 3, but 2 died of old age. When my last one dies my mom told me I can get a rabbit. I'm not really fond of pets that cuddle, and I learned from research that a rabbit could be a good choice for me.

I hate when people don't research before they get a pet, rabbits are WONDERFUL pets, but not for everyone, you have to be committed. I can't wait for society to start appreciating rabbits for the amazing animals they are. I'm supporting Midwest Rabbit Shelter, they excellent! :)

you should really think about the responsibility before you pick a pet.

Animals should never be won at fairs. I agree anyone wanting a rabbit should research care and then look at adopting from the shelter. Our shelter always has a couple of rabbits for adoption. If someone no longer wants their rabbits it would be much better to take them to a shelter that just letting them loose.

Always a good idea to see just what you are getting into before getting a pet. Rabbits require alot of care and aren't for everyone. This puts a huge stress on shelters when animals are abandoned.

So cute but really do require alot of care.

There are so many wonderful rabbits in need of loving, forever homes because they've been dumped after they've become inconvenient...people should NEVER get a rabbit or any other pet without doing their research and understanding the lifelong commitment they should be making.

Animals are not toys that can be left in the corner for months just collecting dust. They are actual living breathing beings that need as much love and support as, us, humans do. Thats why rabbit rescues are so amazing. They help coordinate the path unto which the bunny is headed. Most of them check out the person who wants to adopts records to make sure they are elligable to take care of the bunny and not neglect it.

Yes, my first bunny was a baby I bought at a pet store because I didn't know about rabbit rescues. My next two came from a rabbit rescue. The rescue provides lots of help and support to the adoptive parents. There is so much contradictory information on the internet. My first bunny died suddenly and I still wonder if it was my fault.

I don't think animals should be given as "prizes" especially baby animals since they are adorable and wanted by all then they grow up and people tire of them........