b'W ith Easter on the way, many parents aresince their founding in 1986. BHRR was one of the thinking a real bunny would be the idealfirst rabbit only shelters in the country. They are Easter gift for their young child or grandchild.a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) domestic rabbit rescue Please think again. organization and no-kill shelter, housing 80 - 100 rabbits at any time.Within months, these adorable baby bunnies will grow into full-grown rabbits that will start scratching,Since 1986, Brambley Hedge has placed close to 3,000 spraying urine, biting and chewing everything inrabbits with caring, adoptive parents. Volunteers your home! Contrary to popular belief, rabbits do notwork together with county agencies to check on abuse make good pets for children under 10 years old orsituations and act as expert witnesses for trials. They for families who are not prepared to take care of thisoffer humane traps to the general public to capture high maintenance animal. Rabbits are one of thestray rabbits but do not accept rabbits from the most misunderstood animals in the universe. Rabbitspublic. BHRR only takes in rabbits from other rescue are prey animals and are apprehensive of you, otheragencies that are in danger of being euthanized due to pets, and all strangers. They do not like to be pickedmedical or behavioral issues and work hand in hand up and carried and will bite and scratch in order towith Humane Societies across the state. They also escape a fearful situation, like a young childs arms. partner with the local wild rabbit rescue volunteers who are licensed by Arizona Fish & Game.Rabbits must live indoors all year round in Arizona and require a diet based around timothy hay. ThisBrambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue adoption events may exacerbate allergies among family members.are held at Petco, at 4727 E. Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ They need attention throughout the day and should85032 on Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm. Exceptions not live in an isolated cage or hutch. Rabbits need toare if a major holiday falls on a Sunday, during their exercise outside of their safe living environment atannual Easter Moratorium, or on a 5th Sunday. Pre-least 2 hours a day. Rabbits shed on a regular basisscreening is required. All rabbits are spayed/neutered, and need weekly grooming. vet checked and microchipped.Sadly, more than 75 percent of rabbits given as EasterDonations of money and supplies are the life-blood gifts are turned in to shelters or are turned loose inof this rabbit rescues rehabilitation and adoption the wild. Domestic rabbits cannot live in the wild andactivities. All donations to Brambley Hedge Rabbit certain death is imminent. Rescue are fully tax-deductible under the Internal Revenue Service rules governing contributions to For families who are not ready to make a long termgroups designated as 501(c)(3) charities. Donation commitment to a rabbit, please consider a chocolatereceipts will be provided upon request. or stuffed bunny as an Easter gift. If you have done extensive research on caring for a rabbit and feelMore information aboutprepared, please contact your local rabbit rescue orBHRR is available athumane society and professionals will assist you inbhrabbitrescue.orgfinding the perfect match for your family. Rabbits door by calling make great pets if you educate yourself first. 480-443-3990.Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue, Inc. has been caring for abused, abandoned and homeless domestic rabbits ArizonaRealCountry.com April 2019 11'