Rabbits
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Year of the Rabbit: Canada’s animal shelters urge not to adopt bunnies on a whimSometimes people "get caught up in the excitement of a holiday or a larger festival" and don't really put much thought before getting an animal, said one animal rights advocate.CanadaJan 22
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Kingston Animal Rescue sees more than 1,000% increase in rabbit surrendersKingston Animal Rescue is dealing with a surprising amount of 'pet regret' after seeing a 1,116 per cent increase in rabbit returns over previous years.CanadaJan 10
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‘It’s horrifying’: 1st case of fatal viral disease spreads to wild rabbit in AlbertaCalgary veterinarians are raising the alarm about the first time a highly contagious disease has made the jump to a wild rabbit in the city.EnvironmentOct 8, 2022
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Humane Society HPE opens new facility in Belleville, Ont.Humane Society HPE is set to hold the grand opening for it's new building on Wallbridge-Loyalist Road. The Belleville, Ont., shelter provides care for some 2,200 animals annually.CanadaSep 28, 2022
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‘Nasty virus’ may be to blame for mass die off of Calgary’s feral rabbit populationCarcasses are still being tested to confirm the cause of death, but the leading theory among Calgary veterinarians seems to point to rabbit hemorrhagic disease.CanadaSep 5, 2022
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32 rabbits living in ‘filthy’ conditions rescued from downtown Vancouver home“When our officers entered, the rooms smelled strongly of urine and feces," Eileen Drever, senior officer for protection and stakeholder relations for the BC SPCA, said.CanadaAug 15, 2022
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Demand, lack of space threatening Winnipeg-based ‘pocket pets’ rescue shelterPopcorns and Binkies Rescue Haven specializes in rescuing unique and exotic pets.CanadaMay 3, 2022
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Calgary Humane Society hoping to find hoppily ever after for rabbit surplusThe Calgary Humane Society is holding an adoption event this month to find homes for its overrun rabbit population.CanadaFeb 17, 2022
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RCMP investigate reports of rabbit killings in Richmond parkThe investigation follows reports of dead and mutilated rabbits in Minorou Park, and a videotaped confrontation between a local man and a couple he believed were involved.CrimeNov 10, 2021
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Saskatchewan reminds people to avoid caring for young injured, orphaned wildlifeThe Saskatchewan government is telling people in the province to leave young injured or orphaned wildlife alone.CanadaMay 18, 2021
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