What to do if I cant keep my rabbit anymore?
To get rid faster, make him “free to a good home.” Give your rabbit to an adult, never a child, and if you’re never having rabbits again, give them the rabbit hutch, toys and feeding things as well, so the rabbit has as much stability as possible.
How do you hold a rabbit that doesn’t want to be held?
Hold rabbits gently but firmly, ensure one hand supports their back and hindquarters at all time. Help them feel secure by holding all four feet against your body. Never pick rabbits up by their ears. It would be extremely stressful and is highly likely to injure them.
How do I give away my rabbit?
Your church, a local civic organization, workplace, school bulletin board or veterinarian’s office bulletin board are all good choices. The local supermarket is not a good choice, since the people going there may not be pet-oriented people, and may merely call you to take your rabbit on a whim.
Should I get rid of my rabbit?
NEVER release your rabbit in the wild! Domestic rabbits released into the wild will succumb to predators, poison, disease or starvation. Abandoning a rabbit in a park or in the forest guarantees a cruel death—and it is illegal in California. NEVER give away your rabbit “FREE”.
Does PetSmart take rabbits?
PetSmart claims that its sale of baby rabbits will not exacerbate this problem because 1) all PetSmart dwarf rabbits will be spayed/neutered prior to sale, and PetSmart employees will be “trained to instruct the public” regarding their care; 2) PetSmart will perform “customer-satisfaction surveys” after the purchase of …
How do I set up a rabbit rescue?
Investigate your nearest rabbit savvy vets. Arrange a visit to establish their services. It may be worth researching nearest specialist referral vets in case more challenging vet care is needed. Talk to your vets about their payment policy – is it pay as you go or are account facilities available.
What happens if you keep a rabbit as a pet?
Rabbits that are kept as pets are as genetically different from wild rabbits as dogs are to wolves. They can’t survive on their own, and will die from either starvation, predator attack, wild rabbits attacking them or coldness. Drive a bit further and take them to an animal shelter, where they will have a chance at finding a new forever home.
Is it OK to give up my Bunnies for adoption?
Unfortunately, many of these bunnies end up neglected or given up for adoption since those cute little bunnies grow up into rabbits that need as much attention and care as a dog. Rabbits can be destructive if deprived of attention and appropriate toys and need to be spayed or neutered to cut down on behavioral problems and health risks.
What should I do if I need to move my rabbit?
If you need to move your rabbit, use a pet carrier or box that your rabbit can hop into himself – use treats to encourage your rabbit in and out.
Is it safe to have a rabbit in the wild?
There are ticks and other nasty parasites in the wild. Your rabbit has no defense against the viruses left by an insect bite. Just because rabbits are silent does not mean they are “dumb”.
Rabbits that are kept as pets are as genetically different from wild rabbits as dogs are to wolves. They can’t survive on their own, and will die from either starvation, predator attack, wild rabbits attacking them or coldness. Drive a bit further and take them to an animal shelter, where they will have a chance at finding a new forever home.
There are ticks and other nasty parasites in the wild. Your rabbit has no defense against the viruses left by an insect bite. Just because rabbits are silent does not mean they are “dumb”.
Can a pet rabbit live in an outdoor Hutch?
Occasionally there is a crossover, a hybrid production/pet configuration, where rabbits are kept for their natural life (8 – 12 years) in an outdoor hutch. A person having been exposed to production rabbits living in outdoor hutches on a family farm, notices how cute and soft they are.
What do you need to know before buying a bunny?
Rabbits, like all pets, have very particular needs. It’s important before you buy a pet rabbit that you fully understand the level of care they will need. This post will tell you some of the things you need to know about owning a bunny, so you can make an informed choice. They REALLY are wonderful pets, but you need to be prepared!
What can I do with an unwanted pet rabbit?
Volunteer, foster, and adopt at your local shelter or rabbit rescue. The more people directly engaged in hands-on rescue work, the more rescue programs can be expanded and the more bunnies saved. If you cannot volunteer please consider making a donation of money or supplies to a rescue or shelter.
Where can I give up my rabbit?
You can contact other no-kill shelters in your area. You may have better luck contacting friends, family, co-workers, members in your social group (such as your church) to see if anyone would be interested. As a last resort you may have to consider surrendering the bunny to your nearest local city shelter.
