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Our rabbit-friendly guide to Kansas City

Bunnies are the third most popular pet in the United States, but resources for these pet parents are often hard to come by... until now.

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My rabbit Gazpacho — a queen presiding over her castle, aka her tunnel. | Photo by KCtoday

Editor Maddie here. In a world built for cats + dogs, finding resources for less common fur babies can be tricky... but my rabbit Gazpacho and I plan to change that.

DYK, rabbits are the third most popular pets in the United States, right after cats and dogs? Sadly, they are also the third most abandoned — in part due to well-meaning people gifting them for Easter, without realizing rabbits have unique care needs.

So whether you’re considering a new companion or already have a bun-dle of love, let KCtoday set you on the right track with local rabbit resources.

Hop-tions for adoption

Rabbits can live for 10+ years, need lots of space to run around (read: no tiny cages), and require daily stimulation — meaning these are anything but starter pets.

Still down for bunny ownership? Check out the KC Pet Project’s rabbit page, or turn to the region’s foremost authority: the Missouri House Rabbit Society of Kansas City.

The metro’s one stop shop

If you’re already a rabbit owner, MOHRS needs no introduction. This local branch of the House Rabbit Society offers more than just rescue, fostering + adoption services.

Need to go out of town? Try one of its bunny sitters. Trouble finding an exotic pet doc? Check out MOHRS’ registry (acupuncturists + energy healers included). Want to meet other KC rabbit lovers? Attend a monthly meet up at Lakeside Nature Center’s Lodge.

While there might not be places to hang out with our critters in the city, a la Bar K (or any of these dog-friendly spots), pet owners are always paving the way for new experiences and resources in KC. In the meantime, I might just stop by the Plaza’s iconic rabbit statues if I’m ever missing my bun while out and about.

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