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| Christine Elliott's Site Devoted to Rabbits Indoors & Outdoors |
| R.S.P.C.A. Bunnies |
| 5 + 1 Reasons to adopt a bunny from the R.S.P.C.A.:
1) Pet shops are usually the first place to look for bunnies, but the breeds they offer are usually the same – dwarf lops, dutch, netherland dwarves. These are all lovely breeds, but at the R.S.P.C.A. you may find something a little more unique, like a lionhead, vienna black, or harlequin. 2) The bunnies which are looked after by the R.S.P.C.A. will probably have been there for a while, so the bunny foster carer will know something about the rabbit’s personality. This is a great help when wanting to pair a bunny up with another, or a small group, or matching a bunny to your ‘requirements’. For example, people choose different dog breeds depending on their character, you may want a yappy dog, or you may want a docile dog. The bunny foster carer will be able to tell you what the rabbit is like, and it’s behaviour patterns. Some rabbits are very good at escaping from their accommodation, others are quiet and shy, others like to be playful and have lots of energy. 3) I always recommend having your bunny neutered, whether boy or girl, and this can be a little pricey, especially if you are keeping more than one bunny. The R.S.P.C.A. neuter all their rabbits (in my experience anyway), so this can be a huge saving. 4) Young kittens are incredibly cute, but they can be very lively! You may find them like having a young puppy around. Older bunnies are calmer, and so may fit into your family better. 5) Not all bunnies at the R.S.P.C.A. are old! I have adopted several which are 2/3 years old, and one who is 5, but considering they may live up to 10 years, even this one has plenty of life in him yet! Lots of stimulation, in the form of hideaways and other bunnies, can give an older bunny a new lease of life! 6) Best of all….think of the satisfaction you will get from giving a lovely little rabbit a new home! |