From its healthy diet, floppy ears, curious nose and cotton tail, the rabbit is one of the best pets. Many are up for adoption.
CHULA VISTA, Calif. – There is an urgent push to clear our overcrowded animal shelters.
For example, the San Diego Humane Society is reaching maximum capacity to 385 animals. Officials say they currently have more than 1,000.
It’s no different at the Chula Vista Animal Shelter where there are dogs, cats and even rabbits up for adoption. Until he finds his forever home, his garden is finished.
“We have asparagus, basil, thyme, oregano. They will have so many new things to try,” said Ashley Milo.
From its healthy diet, floppy ears, slightly curious nose and cotton tail, the rabbit is one of the best and many are for adoption.
“Pez is probably the best first bunny anyone could have, from the kids and other pets in the house, he’s so chill,” Milo added.
Bunnies can live between ten and 12 years, really bringing your family a lot of joy on a smaller scale.
“They always jump and cuddle with you and ask for pets and treats like that. They are like smaller versions of dogs in a way. They have the same personality,” said Viviana Castellanos.
“You can work with them to learn different tricks, they can even be litter trained so they can keep the home environment a little cleaner. They love to be free,” said Milo.
From the height of the pandemic until now, shelters have seen countless people give up their pets, mostly because they can no longer afford to feed them. This is how the shelter garden grew.
“What we saw was the need for a bunny garden because they were in desperate need of food for the animals,” said Joy Whatley, who is the Director of Library Services. She added, “the library itself has a seed library, so there’s an opportunity for the community to go out, get seeds for their own garden and come back and donate seeds to the community.”
Victor Sanchez from the City’s Sustainability Office said: “This compost came from the homes of Chula Vista residents, it will help grow stronger and healthier plants, which is more delicious food for the rabbits.”
It costs $65 to adopt a cat or $25 to bring home a dog or bunny.
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