- Don't adopt lightly. A domesticated rabbit can live up to 16 years (as opposed to 1 year in the wild). And this rabbit will BOND to you in a big way. And is just as much work as a cat or dog...and gives back just as much but in a very different way. Did you know rabbits pur? Often when they just see you coming towards them because they get so excited about having you around.
- If you're already a goner, in love, devoted, committed to having the rabbit for life: To make them happy they need your undivided attention for at least 15 minutes a day. My rabbits and I have all these silly games we play at the same time every day...and it looks really kooky but they do all these hops and kicks, and at times jump on your head or try to learn the art of kissing you on your head like you do theirs. They are super smart and copy you a lot. The more you put into them, the more humor you'll get, believe me.
- Every night give them a little good night pet. They actually wait for this after awhile. They get lonely when you sleep so this is important.
- When you go on vacation make sure someone is with them doing all the things you do and talk to them from your phone through the bunny sitter. It works really well for depressed rabbits. Leave your Bunny Suicides book behind and think positively.
- Mostly just know they have they have these amazingly devoted hearts whether they look like it or not. I mean let's be honest Rabbits really do look at you like you are scum but they can't help the shape of their noses that imprint this judgmental look. They are actually just wanting to be safe, to not get eaten by a hawk and to have your undivided attention and devotion. And you'll be surprised how they give back and how their little personalities change and grow over time in a loving home.
How Not to Break a Rabbit's Heart? Just treat them with the respect and care you would any being you love...like you would a great meal, or your dog, or your child. And know rabbits are all about family. So if you treat them as such you'll have an amazing addition(s) to your home.










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