Once considered primarily as children’s Easter gifts, rabbits are fast gaining acceptance as charming and warm household companions.Īlthough rabbit’s earliest relationship with humans was as a fur-and-food commodity, people were already keeping rabbits as pets by the 18th century. Search Petfinder to find some bunnies at a shelter or rescue group near you! In fact, after dogs and cats, rabbits are the third most abundant adoptable pet, with more than 4,800 listed for adoption on Petfinder. Perhaps one of the best reasons to adopt a bunny is that there are so many waiting for forever homes. What more could you ask for from a friend? They also make excellent snugglers with their extra-soft fur and loving nature. Rabbits are great listeners (just look at those ears!).The lesson - never underestimate a bunny as a pet!) In 2008, an Australian pet rabbit alerted his people to a house fire in the middle of the night and undoubtedly saved their lives. Who needs a German Shepherd when you can have a fierce guard bunny? (Clearly, I’m joking on this one, but there are many stories of rabbits alerting their people to danger. In the wild, rabbits communicate with each other about perceived dangers by thumping their back legs astute house bunnies will provide you with a similar security system. They can live 10-12 years if provided with a proper diet and care. Rabbits have long lifespans compared to other small animals.They happily stay in large cages or puppy pens during the day when you’re gone and love to come out to romp around in rabbit-proofed rooms when you’re home. Rabbits make great pets for city dwellers.Generally speaking, though, having a pet who encourages you to stock your fridge with fruits and vegetables is good for everybody - vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. As herbivores, rabbits mesh well with vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. Our furry friends are crepuscular, meaning they are most active at dawn and dusk, which corresponds well with the times most of us are starting our day or getting home from work and ready for some couch snuggling or binky watching. Rabbit schedules match up with people's schedules.Binkies (little hop-spins and kicks they do when they’re happy), bunny flops (flopping over and playing dead) and bunny 500s (think the Indy 500 but with bunnies) are just some of the quirky and amusing habits of the house bunny. Rabbits are uniquely talented comedians.Many people who are allergic to dogs and cats are not allergic to rabbits.And, like cats, rabbits can be litter box trained very easily. Having a rabbit as a pet is perfect for those who may not have time for daily walks, but still seek the social quality of a dog-like companion.
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