SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — Rabbits, rabbits everywhere.
You may have seen these bunnies before.
Newswatch 16 was there in January when Griffin Pond Animal Shelter in Lackawanna County responded to a hoarding situation.
The shelter took in dozens of rabbits, saw to their medical care, and when the initial chaos was over, they got to numbering.
192 rabbits once filled this room at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. Through adoptions and help from other animal shelters and rescues, the rabbit room is not quite as full as it was back in January, but they are still caring for 38 of them, where they usually only have two or three.
Because there were so many rabbits involved in this rescue, these beautiful bunnies don't even have names but are hoping to get one someday soon.
For those who may not have much experience in caring for rabbits, rescue workers say they're still great companions.
Sherry Crolly, the development director at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, says, "Caring for a rabbit is no different than caring for a dog or cat, they need to have a pen within the home where they can run and stretch their legs and hop around.
A rabbit-like Number 56 is great for a lower-energy home, maybe for someone who isn't able to commit to walking a dog daily but would still like a pet.
Number 187 is known here for his adorable black spots and sweet temperament.
There are some pretty known at the shelter as the Sorority Sisters for their habit of seeming to throw a party in their shared cage every evening.
117 was ready for her close-up when the camera started rolling, she is known as Ms. Personality during her stay at the shelter for good reason.
But every *bunny* has a personality to share.
"Most of them are fairly sweet and nice, they do need a little work to be handled with, but for the most part, they're really sweet and nice," says Crolly.
If you already have pets, with a slow introduction, it's possible for your new rabbit to become best friends with your dog or cat, so other animals in the home are not a problem.
Rescue workers wanted to feature these rabbits to remind people that they are still in need of loving homes, but also want to mention that through the end of July, adoption fees are half-price for these cotton-tailed cuties.
If you're unable to adopt right now but fell in love with these hopping honeys, the shelter is always in need of volunteers to help with their care as long as you're 18 or older.
38 bunny bundles remain out of 192, if one of them seems right for your home, you can find their adoption information here.
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