Baton Rouge, LA
225-572-9735
Wendy@magichappensrescue.com

Is A Rabbit the Right Pet For Me?

Read the following statements to see if a rabbit is right for you:

I KNOW that rabbits can live up to 10 years, and I am responsible for its health and happiness when I take it into custody.

I have the TIME to change its water and food daily, give treats (prepared or fresh veggies) often, clean its habitat weekly, and give it playtime outside of its cage at least twice a week.

I have the ROOM to put a cage large enough to comfortable house a rabbit, and a safe area where it can run and play outside of its cage.

I have the MONEY to purchase its necessities, such as its cage, food, bedding, and if necessary, veterinary costs.

I RESPECT that it is not the rabbits nature to cuddle with a human, or tolerate being picked up and off the ground, and I have the patience to train my rabbit otherwise, and am okay if it never accepts activities outside its nature.

I have the PATIENCE to deal with an animal that likes to chew and dig, and may or may not littertrain or ever become fully "housebroken."

If this rabbit is for my children, I AM AWARE that my children may lose interest in the rabbit, particularly if acquired around Easter time. I also know that my children may or may not be ready for the responsibility of taking care of the rabbits needs, and that, as the parent, I am responsible for the rabbit should my children not take proper care of the animal.

If you've answered yes to all of the above, then you are ready to bring home a bunny! Rabbits, like any animal, is more responsbility than just changing food and water. However, better than most other pets, rabbits are exotic (how many people do you know have pet rabbits?), are cute and not prone to biting when properly taken care of, *can* have a low maintenance cost, and are quieter than most other pets. Reading up on rabbit care and language (yes, they have body language as well as vocal communication) is very rewarding for both you and your rabbit - both of you will be much happier and far less frustrated!!