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Are the bunnies back in Ladner?

Editor: A few years ago there was much made about the number of feral rabbits that were increasingly appearing in Ladner, mainly around city hall.

Editor:

A few years ago there was much made about the number of feral rabbits that were increasingly appearing in Ladner, mainly around city hall.

It was suggested these were pets being released by persons tired of raising and caring for rabbits as pets. Our city manager (now mayor) leaped into action. Problem solved.
We live in Ladner not far from city hall and we have rabbits or a rabbit. Can't tell if it's one or 10. I see a rabbit in my yard most days. My neighbours say they see it, or them, at their place most days.

There might be only one rabbit circulating between a half dozen properties or two or five or 10. I have no idea. I asked city hall. It could not answer.

I was told there was no program in effect now and no one responsible was available to speak to me about invasive wildlife. George Harvie has gone on to greater things.

It is a fact that small critters (like rabbits) attract wildlife (like coyotes) that prey on them that could present a danger to small children or domestic pets.

We are a community with a lot of wildlife and lots of open ground. Better to be safe than sorry, George.

Ron Thompson