Things You'll Need:
- Cage materials
- Rabbit litter
- Rabbit food
- Fresh vegetables
- Hay
- Water bottle
- Toys
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Step 1
Read up on rabbits before you make the decision to adopt. Rabbits are usually very friendly, social creatures, but they can also be skittish and temperamental, and they can get into a lot of trouble if they are bored.
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Step 2
Consider keeping your rabbit indoors. Indoor bunnies tend to be happier, friendlier, and live longer and healthier lives than their outdoor counterparts. Make sure you build a cage that's at least four times as large as your rabbit, and stock it with rabbit food, water bottles, a litter box, hay and toys.
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Step 3
Be prepared to give your rabbit time out of the cage every day. Rabbits love to explore and get bored easily, and they will love getting free roam around your house. They can also be litter-trained. Make sure to block off any electrical wiring, chemicals, poisonous plants or any other dangerous objects that your bunny might want to chew on.
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Step 4
Consider adopting a rabbit from a shelter instead of purchasing one from a pet store. Every year, thousands of homeless rabbits await adoption in shelters. Usually, there's nothing wrong with the rabbits; their owners just weren't ready for the level of commitment required for owning a rabbit. This is especially prevalent after Easter, when recently purchased Easter bunnies are given up for adoption after their families realize how much work they require. The local newspaper or websites like Pet Finder and Craigslist are good places to look.
Comments
bunnybeekeeper said
on 9/28/2009 This is a good article. However, if you are in a time or place where finding rabbits are hard, try your local extention office. Kids in 4-H may have breed some rabbits that they need to get adopted. There will always be a fee, however, as most of the rabbits will be pure bred. That means there will be some stibilaty in what you buy.