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^^^J^CanadianStatesman^^ls^^^w^BowTianvillej^SàJtur^^^griMOj^lQ^ Some Pets Exploited at Easter At Easter, people are tempted, through impulse buying, to purchase that cute, fluffy bunny in the pet shop window. Often these furry commodities commodities are used as advertising tools in a variety of businesses. Children want such pets because they are portrayed as the spirit of Easter; ' parents may think of them as the ideal gift. Is there anything cuter and more cud- dly-looking than a newborn bunny? What many people don't realize is that a large percentage of these "victims "victims of the season" are returned to animal shelters or let loose in the wild to fend for themselves. Giving up these animals is often the direction direction taken once the responsibilities of care and treatment are realized. This typically occurs two months or more after obtaining the rabbit, resulting in animal shelters being forced to care for these animals until, hopefully, good homes can be found for them. Finding good homes for these cute animals is a very difficult task. Rabbits often make poor pets as they are very stressful animals. Even a very gentle child could cause a rabbit rabbit to. bite and/or kick, a naturally defensive defensive reflex. Rabbits normally do not like to be held or carried, and a rabbit's back is very delicate and is easily broken. For this reason, it is advisable not to hold or carry a rabbit by its ears or by the skin around its neck. A small child should be super- viséd and taught how to properly handle a bunny. Rabbits are nothing like dogs or cats and should not be expected to be. They can be playful and affectionate, but usually on their terms only. If, after contemplating the above advice, you. still decide to purchase a rabbit, do so because you are ready to THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM DURHAM HOLIDAY CLOSURE OF TRANSFER AND RECYCLING SITES The Oshawa, Cartwright and Scugog Transfer and Recycling Sites will be closed Friday, April 9,1993, for the Good Friday Holiday. Normal operations will resume on Saturday, April 10,1993. V.A. SILGÀILIS, P. ENG. COMMISSIONER OF WORKS take one into your home as a longterm longterm pet, not as a pleasing gift. Before Before acquiring a rabbit, obtain literature literature regarding how to care for and treat these intelligent, social animals. Rabbits prefer to live indoors, and can even be housebroken. Veterinarians Veterinarians strongly advise neutering (cas-, trating/male, spaying/female) pet rabbits, rabbits, and not just for obvious reasons. Once rabbits reach sexual maturity (at six months of age), males are prone to spray urine while marking their territory, while an alarming 80% of unspayed females develop uterine cancer. Another commonly exploited animal animal at Easter is the baby chic. These chicks may seem cute and irresistible, irresistible, but the reality of keeping a pet chicken may not be as appealing. Animal Animal shelters become havens for surrendered surrendered chicks once the animals mature. mature. Sincerely, Susan Swanek Information Coordinator. S.P.C.A. Durham C.H.S. Student Receives Cotter Street EATERY SPECIAL PRICES 5 p.m. -12 midnight Monday BBQ Ribs 1/2 Rack $5.95 Tuesday 2 for 1 Entrées only Wednesday Italian Platter $7.95 Thursday Fajita (Beef or Chicken) $7.95 Sunday Breakfast Buffet (includes beverage) $6.95 Jessica Hull, daughter of John and Glenda Hull of Bowmanville, has been chosen to receive a Dordt College Honors Scholarship. She is a senior at Durham Christian High School. 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