Nebraska Humane Society: Do your homework before adopting a bunny [Video]

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Bunnies are synonymous with Easter and springtime.

While they may seem like adorable and easy pets, you may want to consider several factors before moving forward with adoption.

“Bunnies can make great pets, but you’ve got to know what you’re doing before you adopt a rabbit.”

Pam Wiese, chief executive officer at the Nebraska Humane Society, says these little guys can be a long-term commitment.

“Rabbits can live to be nine, 10, 11 years old, and so if you adopt a rabbit for your kid, they’re probably going to be in college eventually and you’re going to need to be taking care of that rabbit.”

Also bear in mind — rabbits aren’t necessarily low-maintenance or cheap to care for.

“Rabbits are very social, so they’re going to want to be around activity in the household,” Wiese said. “Rabbits do best in pairs. But you want to …