This month is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month. And in case you weren’t aware, adopting a rabbit instead of buying one from a breeder or pet store has many benefits.
- You can give a bunny a second chance. Through no fault of their own, some rabbits are surrendered to shelters or abandoned. When you adopt a rabbit (or pair of rabbits) from a shelter, you can ensure from that point on, that animal will lead a happy and healthy life.
- You can find a good match. Volunteers at rabbit rescues come to know each one of their rabbits’ personalities. You can find a good match for you and your family (and your other rabbit if you’re looking to adopt a bond mate), when you adopt from a rescue.
- You can walk away with a litter-trained bunny. Rabbits at rescues are often litter-trained by volunteers.
- You save yourself money. Rescue rabbits are spayed/neutered at the appropriate age while at the shelter or in foster homes. Sometimes they are microchipped. So adopting from a rescue will save you money on costly veterinary expenses.
If you want to learn more, see our article, “Benefits of Adopting a Pet Rabbit.”
Hi,
our children want a bunny with their xmas pennies, We are wanting a child free baby bunny fully trained, spayed/neutered and chipped if possible.
We are in Leeds, Allerton Bywater.
Hi Sara,
Definitely take a look at our articles to make sure a rabbit is a good fit for your family:
http://myhouserabbit.com/new-to-rabbits/thinking-about-getting-a-pet-rabbit/
http://myhouserabbit.com/new-to-rabbits/children-and-pet-rabbits/
After reviewing all the requirements for a house rabbit, you can look for adoptable rabbits here: http://www.rabbitrehome.org.uk/
It seems as if my grand son is allergic to his bunny.—sinus and a cough.
is that possible?
Hi Ethel,
It’s definitely possible your grandson is allergic to rabbits. It’s also possible he’s allergic to the hay the rabbit eats.
Heyy everyone (:
so i have a 5 week old holland lop & i was wondering when will her ears drop ? shes very very tiny , so not sure if there heavy enough ..
Thanks for any adivce or comments (:
i wan’t to Adopt rabbit, but in my country rabbit is holly…
Hey I am trying to ask my mom for a Rabbit, but I am doing some research first. Do you recommend any good websites that can help me???
~Laphone