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About World Rabbit Day

World Rabbit Day, held every year on September 26, celebrates rabbits both as beloved companion animals and as wild creatures that quietly shape ecosystems. Pet rabbits are the stars of the day: often misunderstood as low-effort cage pets, they are actually social, curious animals that need space to run, hay-based diets, and good company. Welfare groups use the date to correct these myths and to push back against impulse purchases that leave shelters crowded.

The wild side of the story matters too. Rabbits are a keystone prey species in many habitats, digging burrows that shelter other animals and feeding foxes, hawks, and owls. Some populations, like European wild rabbits in their native range, have been hammered by disease and habitat loss, so the day doubles as a reminder that even common animals need healthy landscapes to survive.

History of World Rabbit Day

World Rabbit Day grew out of the animal welfare movement in the late 1990s, when rabbit rescue groups in Britain and North America began coordinating an annual date to highlight the plight of abandoned pet rabbits. Rabbits were then — and still are — among the most frequently surrendered pets, often bought on a whim and given up once the novelty faded. Early campaigns focused on adoption, neutering, and proper diet, and the message spread through vets, shelters, and online communities. As the observance matured it widened its lens to wild rabbits and habitat conservation, partnering with conservationists wherever native populations face disease outbreaks such as myxomatosis or rabbit hemorrhagic disease. Today the day is marked by shelters, pet shops, schools, and rabbit lovers on every continent, combining practical care education with genuine appreciation for the animals themselves.

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