Why adopt a rescue rabbit?
Rabbits are reported to be the third most commonly found animal at animal shelters, right after dogs and cats. Shelters have limited space, some don't have the resources to care for rabbits, and that is where rescues come in to place.
When you adopt a rabbit through a rescue or shelter, you are saving a life. Rescues can tell you so much about the rabbit's personality, eating habits, health, and housing preferences, which assures a good match between you and the rabbit.
Our rabbits are spayed/neutered prior to adoption and cage litterbox trained. When you purchase from a pet store, you are not given any of the valuable, correct information, nor are the buns spayed/neutered or litterbox trained. Rescues also offer you support and guidance - try getting that from a pet store!
Why adopt a bonded pair?
Many of the inquiries we receive are from people who are looking to find a friend for a bunny that they currently have.
If you are considering adding a rabbit to your family for the first time, and have a feeling that you may want to add another one some time down the road, you may want to adopt a pair from the start. The bonding process can be a lot of work and you need to have lots of patience. Bonded pairs are already bonded!
Rabbits are very social animals, but they can also be very territorial. We always prepare our adopters for the fact that some rabbits may never bond and you must be prepared for the chance that you may have two "single" rabbits instead of a pair. But rabbits that have already been through the bonding process are just waiting to find a home - together! Please consider them.
Pairs are often overlooked because people feel that they do not want to take on the extra work of another rabbit in the beginning. But there is really not much more work and they keep each other company and entertained. One cage, one litterbox (in most cases), one water bottle and one food crock. They really are double the pleasure and fun!
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Why alter rabbits?
When rabbits are between 4-6 months their hormones become active and they usually begin marking their territory. By spaying or neutering your rabbit he will be more likely to use his litter box, and he will be healthier and happier.
Altered rabbits live longer than un-altered rabbits. Typically the life span of a altered bun is 8-10 years. Unaltered buns can have shorter lifespans. The unspayed female runs a high risk of ovarian, uterine, and mammarian cancers, but spay her and the risks are virtually eliminated. The neutered male rabbit will live longer as he will not be tempted to fight with other animals (rabbits, cats) due to his sexual aggression.
Altered buns are calmer, and more loving because the urge to mate has been removed. They make for better house companions as they are less prone to display destructive and aggressive behavior.
Rabbits are social animals and may enjoy the company of other rabbits (before bringing home a new bun, please research rabbit bonding). An altered bun can have a friend without risking contribution to the overpopulation problem.
