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Rabbits and Children

Contrary to myth, rabbits and small children may not be a good mix.

The natural exuberance, rambunctiousness and decibel level of even the gentlest toddler can be extremely stressful to rabbits.

Children want a companion they can hold and cuddle, but rabbits need to spend most of the time on the ground. Picking up a rabbit the wrong way or dropping them can seriously injure the rabbit. Quiet mature children (usually ten or older) and adults make the best human companions for rabbits.

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It's our WHS Day of Giving!

Donations are being doubled in honor of Day of Giving! Our shelters are overwhelmed with animals who need us as their last resort, and the cost of care is only rising. By making a gift of any size before 11:59 p.m. on 5/8, your donation will be automatically MATCHED up to $30,000 in memory of Charlie and Carol James, who were dear friends of WHS.