Travelling to DR with Pet Rabbit??

This may sound silly to some (I know), but I am travelling to Sosua and staying for a month in January with my family. I have a pet rabbit who is VERY domesticated and whom I would rather not travel without. Does anyone know if such an animal would be permissible for entry into the DR? or, if not in-the-know, does anyone know who should I contact to determine whether or not my pet would be allowed into the country for a vacation?

(Side note: he's very well travelled -- been to many U.S. states and Canadian provinces -- probably one of the most-travelled *un-cooked* rabbits in North America )

Thanks all for any helpful input.

Understand, please, that my pet always travels with me -- extremely well taken care of throughout, always attended to. Small pets (if allowed by species by an airline / by law into a country) may travel in the cabin of a plane in a soft-side pet-specifc carry-on with their owner. (i.e. right with me where I can comfort him.) I am NOT talking about "cargo."

...and, slightly off-topic, but since you addressed it: my spouse and I are planning to move to the DR. So, making sure that our pet does well in that climate is actually quite important to us.

Sorry if I sound defensive, but I would not and will not ever subject a pet to any sort of abuse, and instinctually resent when anyone assumes that I would. I do, though, appreciate the fact that you are concerned about pets. Good on you for that and, again, thank you for the feedback.

Glad you feel better.

Now, I do too.

... Except that I still need to find an answer for my question. Hopefully someone else can help?

Thank you Rocky and Carina for your helpful and friendly advice.

The airline I'm travelling with allows cabin travel for small pets to the Carribean. If I can find someone trustworthy and responsible enough to give him appropriate care for a month, though, I'll probably leave my pet at home. Unfortunately, it's a toss-up right now and that's why I need to consider my options.

Thanks again.

*edit* P.S. Thank you sincerely for advising on the weather. I should have mentioned, I've been to the DR several times during different months of the year as well as to other similar weather environments. The last time I was away is what makes me nervous about leaving my pet back home -- I left him behind and was not impressed by the care he received.

First, let me thank you -- seriously! -- for all of the wonderful replies. When I first posted, the first two replies made me feel a little unwelcome, but the subsequent posts have really helped a lot. Thank you all!

lovesthebeach: I am from Canada. Good question! (are you psychic?) But, am travelling American Airlines this time around and they do allow pets in the cabin. Good tip for the future, though. Hope you have a great trip in Jan (you going to Sosua or Cabarete by chance? I'll be in-between).

Rocky: Thanks again for the offer of info. I may have found a solution for home, but will definitely take you up on your offer and pm you if plans change. I appreciate your help very much.

snowbird44: Excellent information. VERY nice to have input from someone who has done it successfully.

Thanks to everyone who has helped me with this. I feel so much better now with all of your input and support. I really super-appreciate everything so much. I'm very happy about the community spirit and willingness most of you have to help people, especially since my question was a little "out there."

Even if I leave him home this time, I'm now very equipped to make an informed decision about my pet when my husband and I decide to move to the DR in the future.