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International Rabbit Day is celebrated on September 23 of this year. A day for the rabbits or bunnies to bring awareness about the plight they are facing. Rabbits are long-eared, short-tailed mammals with fluffy, soft hair, which are not only pets but are killed for various other reasons. International Rabbit Day is observed to promote, protect, and care for the rabbits, both domestic and wild.
“The raccoons, foxes, beavers, chinchillas, minks, rabbits, and yes, sometimes even dogs and cats that are killed for fur are not very different from your beloved dog or cat. They all have eyes, ears, and hearts. They all experience pain when they are physically maimed. They shake with fear when they experience terror.” – Jane Velez-Mitchell
History of International Rabbit Day
International Rabbit Day was founded by The Rabbit Charity from the UK in the year 1998. The day will usually be observed on the fourth Saturday or Sunday in the month of September. The aim of the Charity is to protect abandoned or unwanted rabbits and provide them with permanent shelters. Celebrating the day for bunnies will promote and educate all sorts of people about the threats faced by them. Rabbits can be kept as a pet as they will be a good companion to humans. Rabbits are usually referred to as a symbol of fertility or rebirth. They have long been related to the spring and Easter as the Easter Bunny. The habitat of rabbits includes grasslands, meadows, woods, deserts, and wetlands. Rabbits usually live in groups, and European rabbits are the best-known species. They live in the underground burrows or in the rabbit holes. More than half of the world’s rabbit population lives in North America. Most often, people think that rabbits are quiet and reserved pets, but any rabbit parent will tell you that pet rabbits have a lot of personalities and offer lots of companionship. When rabbits are happy, then they will jump and twist, which is called the binky. Bunnies are very expressive and sensitive mammals with all kinds of quirky and endearing behavior. Conversely, rabbits are harmed for medical and cosmetic testing, hunting, eating, fur farming, and casseroling. Thus, International Rabbit Day aims to provide some awareness about these charming little bunnies.
Other Celebrations on September 23
September 23 is also celebrated as
How to Celebrate International Rabbit Day
The best way to celebrate International Rabbit Day is to adopt a bunny if you haven’t owned one. If you already have a bunny, then take some extra time to spend with those lovable pets. Bring awareness to the people near you about the plight of the rabbits. You can post and share your celebrations on social media using the hashtag #InternationalRabbitDay.
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