Dear Partner, |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a warning about a recent outbreak of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHDV2) in rabbits in the United States. Rabbit hemorrhagic disease is a highly infectious and often fatal disease that affects wild and domestic rabbits, hares and pikas. According to national animal health experts, rabbit hemorrhagic disease is not a coronavirus. Humans cannot become infected with rabbit hemorrhagic disease. |
Effective immediately, and until further notice, we are temporarily suspending all in-store rabbit adoptions in the U.S. and Canada. Please work with your local PetSmart store leader to remove any adoptable rabbits as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you or your volunteers. |
The health and safety of our animal welfare partners, PetSmart associates, customers and pets is always our top priority, and we will continue to follow this situation closely. |
To help address some of the questions you may have, please review the FAQs below. |
Sincerely, |
The PetSmart Charities Team |
What is rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHDV2)? |
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What are the symptoms of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHDV2)? |
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How is rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHDV2) spread? |
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Is rabbit hemorrhagic disease connected to COVID-19? |
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Could the rabbits adopted at PetSmart stores have rabbit hemorrhagic disease? |
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What should I do if I recently adopted a rabbit at PetSmart? |
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What if I adopted my rabbit somewhere else? |
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Why are you suspending rabbit adoptions in Canada, as well? |
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How can I protect my pet rabbit? |
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