Lifetime animal lover here to share our family’s newest addition – a bunny rabbit.
Much research has been done on rabbit care; you’d be surprised at the requirements this pet needs: large cages, room to run around, a diet, and bathroom specifications. Once I had all the facts, I knew a rabbit should be our next pet.
Where was I to find this rabbit? Like all pets, there are fancy boutique breeders and bunnies that need to be adopted. We are a family with the “adopt, don’t shop” mentality, so I turned to pet finders and local rescues.
One weekend, I happened to be in Queens and popped into NYC, a beautiful shelter for all species of adoptable pets. I fell in love with a rabbit named Confetti, but he was adopted before I could complete the paperwork.
I ran a local search and found an adorable pic of a fluffy bunny on PetFinder.
I hoped that Gilbert and our old cockapoo Boomer would be unlikely best animal friends, but unfortunately, our dog passed away just a week into Gilbert’s stay.
I would not have made it through one day with the grief alone at home without a pet. Gilbert has been an enormous source of joy for our family. Allow me to persuade you on why a rabbit is the best pet:
- No walking in the rain or snow. My rabbit stays indoors, neatly doing his business in his cage litter box.
- Like me, rabbits are vegetarians. There’s no one I’d rather share my kale with than Gilbert.
- Rabbits are social. They don’t always love being picked up but are happy to be pet and hop around the house.
- Comic relief all day long. This rabbit makes us laugh as he binkies (jumps happily in the air) around the house, follows my husband like a dog, and makes adorable expressions with his wiggly nose and floppy ears.
- He is happy and safe in his crate when we are not home. No running home to let out a dog or fearing we are out of the house and coming home to an accident.
Pet Rabbit Facts:
- Rabbits can jump up to four feet high and need larger enclosures than traditionally sold in stores.
- Rabbits always need a source of hay and greens. They always should be eating and pooping.
- Rabbits can be litter box trained and roam freely in your home.
- Rabbits are small pets that need specific care and should not be considered “easy.” Rabbits can be mischievous, so watch out for wires and anything a rabbit may get into.
Local Rabbit Rescues:
