Frequently Asked Questions about Rabbits
Why should I care about Rabbits?Rabbits, contrary to popular belief, are intelligent, sensitive animals with a longer lifespan than most expect (8-12 years) with regular preventative medical care, adequate space and an appropriate diet.
In Taiwan alone, the Taian Rabbit Saving Association reported in 2023 that they rescue an average of 180-220 rabbits annually.
While non-profit rabbit organizations in Taiwan continue to offer education to the public about misconceptions and misinformation about rabbits and lobby for animal protection for dogs, cats and rabbits, misinformation and lack of education continues to lead to poor diet, lack of adequate healthcare, preventable illness, premature death and dumping of rabbits, cats, dogs and other domesticated animals threatening local wildlife and/or putting dumped animals at risk of injury and/or death.
How do I get involved?Taiwan has two large organizations that rescue, provide medical care, general public education about rabbits, foster and adoption services. To learn more, donate, volunteer, foster or adopt, you can check out their websites:
Taiwan Rabbit Saving Association
Taiwan Stray Rabbit Association 台灣流浪兔保護協會
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You can also consider lobbying and supporting legislation that promotes stricter regulations on animal cruelty and talk with your local representatives about supporting animal protection legislation.
Animal Protection(農業部全球資訊網)
https://eng.moa.gov.tw/ws.php?id=9166&print=Y
Current legislation
https://law.moa.gov.tw/EngLawResult.aspx?KW=pet&NLawTypeID=all&name=1&content=1&now=1&fei=1
I am interested in volunteering and or donating. Where do I go?Volunteer to be a foster rabbit parent or a volunteer:
Taiwan Rabbit Saving Association:
https://www.loverabbit.org/faq/3
Taiwan Stray Rabbit Association 台灣流浪兔保護協會 Foster and Volunteer page:
https://www.rabbitsos.org/midway.php
Donate to support rescue, medical care, adoption, public education and shelter costs.
Taiwan Rabbit Saving Association Donation Page:
https://www.loverabbit.org/about/40
Taiwan Stray Rabbit Association 台灣流浪兔保護協會
I am interested in adopting a rabbit. How can I learn more?There is a range of ages, genders, sizes, breeds and personalities or rabbits in the shelter. Please consider adopting before going to buy a rabbit.
Taiwan Rabbit Saving Association
https://www.loverabbit.org/products/all/1
I am new to raising/caring for a rabbit. Where can I get more general information about caring for my rabbit?Taiwan Rabbit Saving Association:
(information in Mandarin)
https://www.loverabbit.org/article/4/1
Rabbit care general info:
Where can I get specialized veterinarian care for my rabbit in Taipei?Momonga Animal Hospital
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BJnKsvfMx/
Ouoni Animal Hospital
https://www.ohohni.com.tw/index.html
Leap Animal Hospital
https://www.facebook.com/share/1DaqMCeTQ2/
Lumos Animal clinic 牧光特殊寵物專科醫院