A bunny is a loving, quiet companion that makes a great indoor house pet. It will never bark or meow. It lives for 10-12 years if properly cared for and neutered/spayed, and owning one as a pet is an enriching experience. They are also very intuitive, and some are extremely affectionate and will even give you kisses. They are also often playful and will run about and leap in the air. They are clean animals that groom themselves the same way cats do, and they are easily litter-box trainable.

Rabbits are the 3rd most commonly abandoned animal. Many people often get them as gifts for Easter and treat them as throw-away pets, assuming they're unintelligent and live about as long as hamsters. This is an unfortunate tragedy for many, many bunnies; who spend out their days languishing in an out-door hutch ignored, or are released into the wild by owners who assume this domesticated animal "knows how to fend for itself." As a result, many pet bunnies either die young, live miserable lives, are killed by predators, or are euthanized by shelters.

Did you know?

• The life expectancy for a well-cared for rabbit is 10-12 years
• Rabbits make great indoor house pets.
• Rabbits can be litter-box trained, and even trained to do tricks!
• Rabbits are as intelligent as cats.
• Rabbits are extremely social, and are miserable alone in a hutch.
• They tend to bond (sometimes for life!) and having 2 is best, so that they can keep each other company.
• Rabbits are not recommended for children under 7, as they have delicate spines and can easily get a broken back by being dropped, which paralyzes them. Only careful, responsible children with developed motor skills are considered to be able to safely hold bunnies. This is also for the child's sake, as a bunny has powerful hind legs and claws.
• Rabbits often do not like to be held, and would prefer to sit in your lap or come up to you on their own.
• A domesticated rabbit typically cannot fend for itself in the wild, and will die within about 3 days.
• Rabbits need vet checkups just like cats and dogs do, but need vets who specialize in bunny-care.
• They can, and should be, spayed/neutered by a vet who specializes in rabbit care.

A rabbit hides when it's in pain, and so careful monitoring is needed. If it's sick, it needs to be taken to the vet IMMEDIATELY as they go downhill quickly.

At the moment, no. But Petfinder often has them listed.

If so, please do not hesitate to email me. I have had about 15 years experience as a bunny owner, and would be happy to answer your questions. You may email me at misty_jaguar@yahoo.com