Before You Adopt
There are many things to consider before you choose to adopt a rabbit, Learn
First of all, learn about rabbits! Read everything you can about
Are you a rabbit person? Just because you think the cute bunny you saw at the animal You should: Size If you have children, the rabbit should be large. Environment A nice roomy cage should be placed where you spend a lot of time Opt to Adopt
When it's time to get your rabbit, please take one from a Spread the Word! Place this banner on your page and link it to
and there are many things to do before you adopt.
This page will help you to know what to do before the eventful day takes place.
the species: characteristics, care, behavior, diet, etc.
Don't skip an article on neutering because you want a female,
but rather read everything so that you are familiar
with the species. Many of the pages on my links
page have great information about rabbits.
shelter would make the perfect pet doesn't mean rabbits
are right for you nor does it mean that you will be a good owner.
- Have a sense of humor
- Be willing to watch and listen to your rabbits in order to learn their lanugage
- Be willing to (and have the time to) clean cages, litter boxes,
and your house (more than usually on the last one!
I'd hope you clean your house anyway (-: )
- Be willing to re-arrange furniture so that it meets your rabbits' needs
- Be safe and be willing to follow rabbit safety rules
- Supervise your children (brothers, sisters, parents, etc.) with
the rabbit(s) and teach them to be rabbit people
- Be willing to take your rabbit with you when you move
- Adapt to your rabbit's needs instead of concentrating on your own
People often want a small bunny so that their children
can carry it around, but a large one that they can't carry is ideal.
Small rabbits are good for smaller spaces or for those
owners who have alergies to fur.
--the center of your household activity. This will help to socialize
your rabbit. When you consider the location for your rabbit's cage,
don't pick a place that is too noisy or too quite. Keep in
mind that it is far better to keep your rabbit indoors than outdoors.
There should be plenty of indirect natural sunlight for
your rabbit. 60-70 degrees F is a comfortable level of heat
for rabbits. Rabbits often like to be up high so that they can
view the area. Consider putting your rabbit's cage up
on a table. Be sure to put in stairs or a ramp so that your
bunny can get in and out easily!
shelter or a rescue group. Read why we shouldn't
breed rabbits here. Rabbits enjoy companionship. If you already
have a rabbit and want another, many shelters will allow
the rabbit to come for a visit and pick out a friend. You
can also bond a rabbit with cats, dogs, guinea pigs, and other animals.
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