40 rabbits, raised as ‘meat or pets,’ rescued in SF

San Francisco Animal Control officers rescued over 40 rabbits in San Francisco on Wednesday. Many of the rabbits were underage kits and were being advertised for sale on Craiglist as "meat or pets."

City Health Code prohibits the sale of rabbits in San Francisco (SF Health Code Section 48).

Animal Control is working with SaveABunny in Mill Valley to find temporary foster homes for the adorable bunnies. They will be available for adoption in about a month.

40 rabbits, many of them underage kits, were rescued in San Francisco. The bunnies were being advertised for sale on Craigslist as "meat or pets." 40 rabbits, many of them underage kits, were rescued in San Francisco. The bunnies were being advertised for sale on Craigslist as "meat or pets." Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close 40 rabbits, raised as ‘meat or pets,’ rescued in SF 1 / 4 Back to Gallery

“We’d like to encourage the community to call us to report animal neglect or abuse,” said Virginia Donohue, Executive Director of Animal Care & Control, in a press release.

Animal Care & Control’s Emergency Dispatch can be reached at 415-554-9400.

There are still 15 babies and two adults remaining at the shelter, according to Marcy Berman, the founder and executive director of SaveABunny. If you are interested in fostering a bunny, contact SaveABunny or email acc@sfgov.org.

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