Selkirk, Man. tackles adorable but concerning bunny problem – Winnipeg [Video]

The city of Selkirk is working on resolving an adorable problem.

According to municipal leaders and local residents, the past few years have seen an explosion in the population of domesticated rabbits roaming Selkirk’s streets and lawns, and plans are in place to safely trap and remove the critters.

Selkirk CAO Duane Nicol told Global Winnipeg this is the first year the city has been actively involved in tackling the bunny issue, and the main concern is for the animals’ well-being.

“First and foremost is just the health and care of these animals,” Nicol said. “They were illegally released into the environment.

“In our estimation, this is technically animal abuse — the person who bred the rabbits (isn’t) providing for their safe care, they’re not providing shelter or food, so they’re abusing these animals.”

Nicol said there has been an admission to city staff by an individual who claims to …