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They’re cute in the pet shops, but too often, rabbits are abandoned when owners learn how much it takes to care for them.

So if you’re thinking about getting a rabbit as a pet, don’t buy one—adopt one! WGNO’s Susan Roesgen has the story at West Esplanade Veterinary Clinic and Bird Hospital.

And here is the contact information for three local rabbit rescue groups.

“Bunn Again”
Donna Rome
Lovemybuns411@outlook.com

“House Rabbit Society”
June Booth
rabbit.org

Magic Happens Rescue
Baton Rouge
(225)341-2666