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Published: April 05 2012

Fort Lauderdale, FL – With Easter just around the corner, many families are tempted to include a real bunny in an Easter basket...but this is not the best idea, unless you are ready to make a 9 – 12 year commitment. While rabbits are cute and come in a variety of breeds just like dogs and cats, rabbits require a lot of special care.

Here are some facts you need to know before you get a rabbit:

- A rabbit's bones are hollow and can easily break, so they may not be the best pet for small children, as most rabbits do not like to be picked up.

- Rabbits require Timothy hay daily to help digest their food. They also need a variety of fresh greens such as romaine and herbs like parsley, cilantro and dill.

- Rabbits need to be spayed or neutered, just like dogs and cats –they can have more than 100 babies a year!!

- Rabbits need daily exercise and should not live their entire lives in a cage

If you have your heart set on getting a bunny, please adopt. The Humane Society of Broward County has several bunnies available for adoption and the fee is $20 and includes spay or neuter. The shelter is located at 2070 Griffin Road and adoption hours are Monday - Saturday 10 - 6:30 and Sunday 10 - 5:30, however the shelter will be closed on Easter Sunday. For more information call the shelter at 954-989-3977 and press 6 for adoptions or visit www.humanebroward.com to see the pets available for adoption.

The HSBC Education Department will be hosting a free Bunny Basics seminar on April 12th should you decide to get rabbit. Topics covered include creative housing ideas, rabbit health, bunny matching and more. RSVP to 954.579.5101.