Thursday, October 8, 2020

Rabbit Advocacy - Gumtree selling unweaned rabbits

One of our volunteers Priya has had some success in bringing about positive change for rabbits. Priya loves to work in rabbit advocacy as well as rescue. 

We have had a huge concern that Gumtree has been allowing unweaned rabbits to be sold or given away on their site. Priya approached them by phone and email putting forward the argument that taking baby rabbits away from their mother's milk and care before 8 weeks was a cruel practice.

The managers listened! Gumtree has now made it a rule that rabbits can't be traded under 8 weeks of age!