Harriet (right) was an ill-conceived Easter present to a young girl. Harriet's siblings were taken from their outdoor hutch and strangled by two neighbor boys. The mother gave Harriet to a friend of mine who then gave her to me. I had Harriet spayed to prevent bad behavior and ovarian cancer. George (left) was purchased for an Easter party to be placed in a basket as a centerpiece! The woman who did it was quite pleased with the idea! After the party, he lived in a guinea pig cage he couldn't even stand up in for about 7 years. He was given to me by the same person who gave me Harriet. He was thin and his fur was very matted but he was the sweetest boy you've ever met. After his grooming, he was so proud. George and Harriet were inseparable. He passed away on March 24, 2007. He lived the last year of his life with Harriet and I in a wonderful 32 square foot pen in my house. He touched my heart and taught me what it was to forgive and live in the moment. He brought so much happiness to my life and to Harriet's. The moral is to realize that rabbits are not Easter presents. They are animals that are often abused because of how inexpensive they are to purchase. They can even be won as prizes at fairs! They are not a good pet for irresponsible people and if they are in pairs, they must be spayed or neutered.

Farrah Zori
Lowell, MA