Adoption
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My Life With Buns: A Day in the Life of a Bunny Owner
Hi everyone! Whenever I was first thinking about adopting bunnies, I always found listening to stories from other rabbit owners to be incredibly helpful, so I thought for this week, I would share a little bit about my own experiences of owning two house bunnies. So without further ado, here’s a day in the life of a bunny owner! Morning Rabbits are crepuscular, meaning they are more active during the hours before the sun sets and during the hours before the sun rises. Unfortunately, I work second shift at my job, so I am not home just before the sun sets, and I am definitely not up right before the…
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All Different, All Cute!: 5 Popular Bunny Breeds
Hello everyone, A few weeks ago, we tried to answer the question: is a house bunny a great choice for you and your family? This week, we are going a little further and answering the question: which bunny breed is the right choice for you? Just like any animal with a variety of breeds, all bunny breeds are different in health, behavior, looks and needs. Some bunnies might not be the right fit for you depending on your current lifestyle, while other buns would fit right in. The key is to do your research and make sure you understand what breeds you are and are not capable of caring for.…
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Bunny Bonding!: Slow and Steady Wins the Race!
Hello everyone! So last week we briefly discussed bunny behavior and dived a little into how your bunny can communicate with you through their behaviors. The key message I hope you got from the last post was to read your bunny’s body language and know what that means! That key message will be really helpful for this week’s topic: bonding your bunny. There are plenty of bunny owners who want to add another bunny to their family, or maybe want their bun to have a friend to play with. Although rabbits are territorial, they are also pretty sociable animals and research has shown that bunnies often live longer, healthier lives…
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Adopting Vs. Buying : What’s the Right Decision?
Hello Readers! Last week, we discussed if bringing a house bunny home was the right decision, not just for your family, but more importantly, for your bunny! This week, we’ll discuss the common question that many to-be pet owners ask themselves: should I purchase my fur-baby, or adopt? Before we begin, I’ll come clean and confess that I’m pro-adoption when it comes to house bunnies. Although it’s easier to purchase a bun from a pet store, I feel there are more benefits to adoption and I’m happy to share my reasons with you all! Adoption: Giving a bunny a second chance I believe that to understand the importance of adoption…
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House Bunnies are Great! But are They Great for You?
So you and your family are thinking about adopting a fur-baby? Great! And you’re currently thinking about adopting a house bunny? Even better! But before you pull the trigger and adopt a floppy-eared angel, it’s important to do your research to see if your family is the best choice for a house bunny. Remember, it’s nice to find a pet that works well with your family, but choosing what’s best for the animal should always be top priority. They have to live with your family for the rest of their lives after all. Although house rabbits are just as cute and adorable as a dog or cat, they aren’t always…
