Thanks to everyone who submitted photos to our Springtime "Peep" Show! View our favorites below, or, view all photos on flickr.
About this slideshow: We asked which animals are your favorite springtime "peeps"—that is, which animals make gazing out the window such a delight this time of the year. (It also just seemed right to celebrate our pet rabbits and birds too, in honor of the season.) Enjoy these signs of spring!
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Did you know that Europe is ahead of the United States when it comes to animal testing? On March 11, the EU banned all animal tests for cosmetic ingredients, formulations and final products. Now that we can truly celebrate.
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As our special tribute to rabbits this year, we encourage you to take the Leaping Bunny pledge and support cruelty-free cosmetics. If you are already signed up, tell a friend and help spread the word.
Related Resources:
Rabbits in testing:
Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics
Purchasing Power: Animal-Friendly Shopping Tips for Compassionate Consumers
Rabbits as pets:
With thousands of homeless rabbits across the country, The HSUS discourages giving rabbits as Easter "gifts". For a sweeter alternative, see Make Mine Chocolate.
More about rabbits as pets:
Making Easter Sweeter for Rabbits
How to Care for Rabbits
Did you know?
In partnership with The Fund for Animals, The HSUS supports the Rabbit Sanctuary in Simpsonville, S.C.
