A highly contagious and deadly virus that's killing feral rabbits on Vancouver Island has raised fears that the disease may spread to the Lower Mainland. Rabbit societiesRabbit rescue societies in Metro Vancouver are already taking precautions. Sorelle Saidman, founder of the rabbit rescue society Rabbitats, is moving all of her 200 rabbits indoors. Rabbitats may ask visitors to wash their shoes with bleach if the rabbit virus spreads to the Lower Mainland. (CBC)Olga Betts, president of Vancouver Rabbit Rescue, said she's cautious but optimistic.

Source: CBC News March 04, 2018 04:48 UTC