The basics of adopting a rabbit

by Pierre C. Rumpf 07/10/2023

If you want a quiet, clean and adorable pet, consider adopting a rabbit. Pet rabbits can make wonderful animal companions for upwards of ten years. While domestic rabbits are relatively easy to care for, there are important factors in determining if they make the right pet for you and your household. 

If you’re planning to adopt a rabbit, make sure you do the following:

Do your research

When considering a rabbit friend, there are some important things to research ahead of time. 

  • Budget: Rabbits need proper housing and supplies to be happy and healthy. Estimate the costs to see if adopting fits into your current budget.
  • Breed: Rabbits have unique personalities, not necessarily related to their breed. However, there are many choices of physical and temperamental characteristics to choose from.
  • Where to adopt: Decide where you will get your new pet. Adopting through a rescue or shelter is often ideal, since rabbits are often litter box trained and socialized before adoption.
  • Medical care: Find a rabbit savvy veterinarian in your area for checkups and help with any health problems.

Have the right supplies

Some key supplies you’ll need for a pet rabbit include:

  • Food (rabbit pellets, grass hay, vegetables) and fresh water.
  • Simple indoor housing like a puppy pen.
  • A litter box and rabbit-safe litter.
  • Toys for exercise and mental stimulation.
  • Heavy food and water bowls.

If you’re unsure what else you might need for your new rabbit, consult your shelter or veterinarian for more ideas.

Prepare your home & household

To rabbit proof your home, consider protecting your furniture and baseboards from chew damage. Wood chair legs are especially susceptible to damage from rabbit’s teeth. You’ll also want to protect or hide any exposed wires or cables within your rabbit’s reach.

Be patient & welcoming

It can take time for a pet to adapt to their new environment. Be patient and sensitive to your rabbit’s needs to make sure they’re not overwhelmed. While they are social creatures, they also like their alone time, so make sure they have a place they can go hide under shelter.

Rabbits can make an excellent addition to your home life. With the right preparation and supplies, you can provide a happy and healthy life for your new furry friend.

About the Author
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Pierre C. Rumpf

Broker Profile: Pierre comes from a diverse background. His adolescent and early adult years found him working for his father, a renowned structural engineer, and his brother, an architectural designer and general contractor. His knowledge of construction design (architectural & structural) and practices is significant. He coupled his construction background with his considerable sales experience, by becoming licensed to sell real estate in Massachusetts in 1986.

Pierre is also a licensed Attorney in the Commonwealth, who formerly worked for the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office as a litigator in the Victim & Witness Assistance Division of the Family & Community Crimes Bureau, litigating cases involving victims of violent crime, and since then has had his own legal practice.

For decades, Pierre has excelled in helping buyers of real estate find that condo, single-family, multi-family, lot of lands, or commercial property they desire to buy, or by effectively marketing his clients’ properties to sell their property for the most amount of money possible. His professional background embodies the ideal combination of construction, sales, negotiating, and contract drafting, which is essential to actualizing his clients’ goals and/or dreams. He does all of this with attention to detail, integrity, and success.

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