41 bunnies need homes after fire

Here is one of the 41 rabbits available for adoption after a fire displaced them. (Courtesy Prince George's County)
Some of the adoptable bunnies even have long fur. (Courtesy Prince George's County)
Hello, wall. (Courtesy Prince George's County)
There are 41 of these rabbits to choose from after they were displaced by a New Carollton fire. (Courtesy Prince George's County)
Is this close enough? (Courtesy Prince George's County)
These bunnies are chowing down, waiting for you to adopt them. (Courtesy Prince George's County)
Bunnies -- just in time for Easter. (Courtesy Prince George's County)
One of the many rabbits up for adoption after a fire displaced them. (Courtesy Prince George's County)
For just $30 you can take one of these bouncing bunnies home. (Courtesy Prince George's County)
Bunnies -- just in time for Easter. (Courtesy Prince George's County)
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WASHINGTON — A New Carrollton man is displaced after a Sunday afternoon fire and now his 41 pet rabbits need new homes.

The fire, started in the basement of the single family home on Adrian Street, likely began when a burning log shifted in the fireplace, igniting combustibles, says Prince George’s Fire/EMS Department.

Several pets were rescued including the 41 rabbits. The displaced man, who wasn’t injured, was taken to a temporary shelter and relinquished the rabbits to Prince George’s County Animal Management.

But now, they need new homes. The adoption fee was discounted to $30 each and includes spaying and neutering.

In a news release, Rodney C. Taylor, Associate Director, Animal Management Division said, “Consider this fur-ever pet as an alternative to a cat or dog, but please be aware that they need a commitment from you for their lifetime, not just a trendy thing to get the kids for Easter.”

For more information, call the Prince George’s County Animal Shelter at 301-780- 7201.

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