GD and I have been visiting Petcos and Petsmarts a lot and have been kind of puzzled as to why they don't sell bunnies. We love looking at the other little fuzzies. Eventually I read that these big pet supply stores have been pressured by rabbit societies to not sell bunnies in order to keep the breeding population down. They urge bunny owners to not purchase anything at stores that sell rabbits.
Now I'm happy I don't see bunnies at the store
I would never purchase an animal that I could get from a rescue or shelter.