"To adopt a rabbit" means to choose and take responsibility for a rabbit as a pet.
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This is an added benefit of
adopting a rabbit from a shelter / rescue as opposed to buying one from a breeder or pet store.
If you're thinking
of adopting a rabbit, here are eight common myths floating around about their care requirements and suitability as pets.
Older rabbits seem to be less prone to house destruction, so this may be something to consider
if adopting rabbits from a rescue centre.
Welcome to our website about rabbits and why you should
adopt a rabbit instead of buying one in the pet store.
If you've
adopted a rabbit recently, check out this information on housing, diet and general care to ensure you provide the safest and most comfortable home for your rabbit.
So you can
adopt a rabbit after he or she has recovered from the surgery and not have to worry about paying for the procedure.
Just as with any pet you are adding to your family, it is important to understand what necessities are required
when adopting a rabbit.
Rabbits that are kept in doors may live seven to 10 years,
so adopting a rabbit is a serious decision.
I wrote an article for the local paper here in southeastern CT about the benefits of
adopting a rabbit in honor of February being «Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month.»
To be
sure adopting a rabbit or guinea pig is right for you, we strongly recommend that you read a rabbit care book, such as the «House Rabbit Handbook.»
They will still be a part of the family long after the initial novelty has worn off, and parents
who adopt a rabbit for older children may find themselves still caring for the pet after the kids have grown up and moved away.
Rabbits that are kept indoors may live seven to 10 years,
so adopting a rabbit is a serious decision.
Nevertheless, because rabbits are not as common a pet as a dog or a cat, people tend to be less informed about what to expect
when adopting a rabbit.
While it's easy to get swept up in the excitement
of adopting a rabbit, it's important to make sure a pet rabbit is a good fit for your family, home, and lifestyle.
Nevertheless,
adopting a rabbit from a shelter is definitely cheaper than buying from a pet shop.
adoption center that I founded wanting to
adopt a rabbit.
Many people come to the Bunny Bunch adoption center that I founded wanting to
adopt a rabbit.
*** If
you adopted a rabbit from Leaps & Bounds Rabbit Rescue, Inc. that you need to return, please contact us prior to returning the rabbit.
We thank the wonderful people who chose to
adopt these rabbits!
We prefer to
adopt rabbits to homes that have room to house them in an X-Pen in an indoor environment.
As with any pet,
adopting a rabbit is a long - term commitment.
Plus,
adopting a rabbit from a rescue or shelter doesn't just benefit the bunny.
To find out more reasons to
adopt a rabbit from a shelter as opposed to purchasing one from a breeder or pet store, see our article, «Benefits of Adopting a Pet Rabbit.»
We hope you will study the material on this page, and then decide to become a foster home so that you can help
us adopt rabbits to indoor homes where they will be loved and treasured as members of the adoptive family for their entire lives.
Choosing to
adopt a rabbit is the responsible choice and allows you the freedom to chose the perfect rabbit for you.
Among the many places New Yorkers can
adopt rabbits are the Humane Society of New York; the Manhattan location of Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC); Petco's East 86th Street and Union Square stores, which have rabbits and adoption counselors from NYC Metro Rabbit (the adoption program of Rabbit Rescue & Rehab); and Brooklyn's Sean Casey Animal Rescue.
Rabbits are sensitive animals and some rescues therefore have rules that prohibits families with very small children from
adopting rabbits.
Some rescues will enforce these rules if you say that you want to
adopt a rabbit for your child but not if you want to adopt it for yourself.
All rescues have conditions that you need to meet to be allowed to
adopt a rabbit.
intention is to
adopt a rabbit.
Whether you're considering
adopting a rabbit or are a rabbit owner looking for care advice, our Rabbit Care section has the information you need.