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Are you the right kind of person to live with a rabbit?  Answer the following questions to see if you and a rabbit would make a good match. 

Rabbits make wonderful companions for the right people. 

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Are you patient?

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Do you have a sense of humor? 

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Do you enjoy watching the movements and learning the language of another species?

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Are you comfortable spending time and playing with an animal (a rabbit) ?

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Are you not overly fussy with your furniture and home?

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Do you want a rabbit companion for the next 7-15 years?

We can help you find out more about rabbits and will provide educational literature you may need to learn all about this wonderful companion.   If you think a rabbit is right for you and you can provide a loving home for an indoor rabbit, let us know.  Read the fact list below for more interesting information about rabbits.  

 Basic Facts

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Rabbits can be litter-box trained.  They are very clean.  They are very quiet!

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Rabbits can live to be 7 to 15 years old if indoor housing and proper diet and medical care are provided. Annual exams are recommended.  No vaccinations are needed. 

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Rabbits are inquisitive, sociable, curious and amazing animals.  They need social interaction.

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They make wonderful indoor companions.  They can get along with other animals in the household.  Some rabbits prefer adults to children.

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Rabbits need to be spayed or neutered to protect their health and to reduce over population.  Altering can also eliminate problem behaviors, such as spraying or excessive digging.

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Some rabbits do not like to be held, others do….  They may prefer to sit beside you.

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Rabbits like to play with toys, such as cardboard boxes, wire cat balls, hard plastic, baby keys, untreated willow baskets.  They like being part of a family, not just set aside and  played with on occasion.  They are very smart, alert and curious – they like many things we do:  music, even TV!

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Rabbits need to have things of their own to chew on (or they might nibble on your stuff): for example, untreated wood, wooden children’s toys (unpainted), apple tree branches, or willow toys.

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Rabbits need to be protected from predators, poisons, temperature extremes, electrical cords, and any rough handling.  Playtime with little children must be supervised by a responsible adult. 

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Rabbits need fresh hay, water, high-fiber quality pellets and veggies to prevent illness..

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The shrill sound of a child’s voice is sometimes difficult for rabbits to tolerate because their sense of hearing is acute. Rabbits may also be frightened by the barking of a dog or other loud sounds.

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Rabbits can purr when contented.  Some like to give little kisses, be held, run and play, jump in the air (This is called a binky).  They are gentle, joyful little friends.

For more information call Rabbit Haven Education Center: 831 239-7119

 

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