Are you thinking "Bunny"? Domestic rabbits are rapidly growing in popularity as house pets. Seen as easier and less expensive than a dog or cat, many people are thinking "bunny". Maybe you visiting are one of these people. :o) If this is the case, I urge you to move your cursor to the left side of this page at the top, where you will find a side menu containing many valuable sites of information for those considering being owned by a house bun! Shelters are brimming with bunnies waiting for adoption, so hopefully a shelter bunny will be your first consideration. But before you excitedly take off to visit the nearest rescue, you need to familiarize yourself with the kind of pet you are thinking of bringing into your home. This would be true for any companion animal you are considering adopting, but even more so for those considered "exotics". So, I urge you to please use the links and see what being "owned by a bunny" is all about! As an additional note, I would also like to include 5 main considerations. 1) Rabbits are "exotics", which simply means they do not fall into the category of dog or cat.:o) Is there a vet in your area who sees exotics? Is the vet "rabbit savvy"? In other words does he or she "know" rabbits? For tips on how to find a vet for your bunny, please visit the House Rabbit Society link provided on the menu. Once at the site, click on Health. 2) Pet stores sell to the owner, not the animal. You will need to research the types of foods and treats appropriate for rabbits. 3) It is true that rabbits are usually less expensive pets but you need to consider that there will be vet bills. While bunnies don't need shots, etc. like dogs and cats, "well bunny checkups" are very important for the health and longevity of your companion. 4) It is also true that rabbits generally have a much shorter life span than dogs or cats. Many are attracted to rabbits believing a shorter term commitment is required. But this is not always the case. Mr. Daisy is 13 and a half years old. 5) Above all, please know this. A domestic animal of any kind has very little in common with their wild cousins. This is 100% true for rabbits. Many think that if bunny ownership does not work out, they can just let the bunny go outside. After all, they are rabbits! Nothing could be farther from the truth. In reality, a domestic rabbit has almost nothing in common with the wild cottontails we see in our backyards. If you find that you are unable to house your companion, please take him or her to the nearest "no kill" shelter. Remember, you bought the bunny. The bunny did not buy you. Therefore you are responsible for his or her well-being even if you decide you are unable to keep your companion. To return to the page you were viewing, simply close the window. To return to the main Website Index, please click on "Home".