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Before You Get A Cute Cuddly Pet Rabbit
The rabbit may be one of the most misunderstood of all house pets. Rabbits may look cute and cuddly, but underneath that fuzzy exterior is an animal that does not make an ideal pet for every household. Pet shops may display beautiful, adorable-looking bunnies, especially right before Easter, hoping to entice parents to buy one for their children, but this can be a very big mistake. One of the main reason why rabbits do not make good pets for children is that most rabbits do not like being picked up and cuddled. They are prey animals by nature, and in the wild they must constantly be alert for predators that want to kill and eat them. If a pet rabbit is suddenly startled by a child grabbing at it, the bunny is liable to revert to its instincts and try to protect itself by biting, kicking and scratching. And those soft and friendly-looking bunnies have very sharp teeth and nails and powerful leg muscles. Rabbits also are social animals, and if they are kept alone in a cage most of the time they become unhappy. They require at least two or three hours of exercise every day. This means being let hop around the house, where they may be able to chew furniture, computer cables or electrical wiring if they are not supervised by a responsible person. Because a healthy rabbit can live as long as ten years, they should never be purchased on a whim. Rather, they must be seen as a long-term commitment. Rabbits require a special diet that includes hay and fresh vegetables as well as a small amount of specialized rabbit food on a daily basis. When people buy pet rabbits without knowing all the trouble they are getting themselves into, they may be tempted to release their unwanted bunny out into the wild, such as a nearby park. This often leads to tragedy, as abandoned rabbits often fall victim to being hit by motor vehicles, killed and eaten by raccoons, coyotes, dogs or feral cats. If they manage to find a warren of rabbits, they are just as likely to be injured or killed as an unwanted invader. If they somehow survive they will likely become a nuisance by eating park foliage and then invading neighborhood gardens.
For someone who has learned the facts and still wants a rabbit for a house pet, they should know that across the country there are many animal shelters where rescued rabbits may be adopted or fostered on a permanent or temporary basis. Rabbits can make excellent, loving companions and bring much joy to many households, but a relationship with a rabbit is not something that should be entered into without careful thought and consideration.
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