Getting A Rabbit...

[Desert Arabian]

I am most likely coming home Thursday with a bunny. I know people are probably wondering "what the heck, why so soon after Chloe's death!?", the bunny isn't replacing my little Chloe- the bunny isn't replacing any of my ratties. My ratties are extra special, they are my children, the bunny will be my companion. I wanted to wait until after I had no more ratties, but I have fallen in love with Peanut (the rabbit I want). Peanut has been at the shelter since February 2003- there are so many rabbits in the shelters in my area, some are stuck there for a LOOONG time. Too many people around here get pet store rabbits instead of shelter rabbits, so they are there forever. They say she is litter-trained, and loves cats and dogs- her previous house included cats and dogs. Her favorite treats are celery tops and romaine lettuce! We are going to look at her on Thursday (the only day my mom and I both have off of work).

I always been interested in rabbits, since 3rd grade, when I took care of our class room rabbit. The class rabbit, Bullseye, and I bonded quite well since I took care of him a lot- I loved it! I have been researching about rabbit ownership, health, etc- in case someday I ever got one. When I would get bored, I would browse the local shelter websites or Petfinder just to see what rabbits were out there, for fun. I stumbled upon Peanut and fell in love instantly after seeing her picture and reading about her- there is just something about her that lures me to her and away from other rabbits. I just hope that she is in good condition and has no behavioral or health problems.

I am so exicted, even if I end up not adopting her, and least I got to meet the beautiful girl! If I do not get Peanut, I will eventually be getting a rabbit sometime in the future- I have been planning that for a while, since I am burnt out in the rattie ownership area- I just can't handle it anymore. I have to take a break.

Here is a picture of little Peanut:

[Aspen and Misty]

OMG! Yay! There is no better person to own a rabbit then you! I know this rabbit will be SOOO spoiled!

Peanut is ADORABLE. Wow, how breath taking!!

I'm glad you did your research, rabbits are a big comitment. I'm so exited! Another bun bun on PT! YAY!!

Rats are hard to own, I know how you feel. I'm watching two of mine right now get up in age, slow down and I know there time is coming after just 2 short years with them its so unfare.

Ashley

[Desert Arabian]

I'm sorry to hear Ash! I am so worried too, because little Suzie is getting her tumor removed! I am worried and excited at the same time, I wish Chloe's was able to get removed too.

[Aspen and Misty]

Originally posted by YellowLabLover
I'm sorry to hear Ash! I am so worried too, because little Suzie is getting her tumor removed! I am worried and excited at the same time, I wish Chloe's was able to get removed too.

I'll be keeping Suzie in my thoughts, poor gal. I hope all goes well for her, and you. I'm so sorry about Chloe it's so sad they don't live longer.

Ashley

[manda_moo87]

*Gasp* Peanut a BEAUTIFUL girl, chinchilla...one of my favorite colors! I sure hope you can get her, rabbits make such wonderful pets! Good luck!

[Aspen and Misty]

O, just so you know, cause these are things I wish someone would have told me when I got rabbits...they make these bowls that attach onto the side of the cage. I would recomend them, they can't spill them, sit in them and you can keep the water away from the food and litter pan to make it so that nothing spills into it. Some people like to use water bottles for there rabbits. I personally don't, while they say they are more sanitary, I think it would be frustrating trying to drink from one of those (

Also, the larger the litter pan the better, we used a small litter pan for Jaxom and he would pee ALL over his cage,. Finally we got him a bigger one and Tadah! He is littler trained!!

I hope you don't take these things the wrong way (like I'm trying to give you facts or anything) I didn't find them on websites when I was looking into getting rabbits. It took me so long, and alot of frustraion and cleaning till I found these things out.

Ashley

[manda_moo87]

Originally posted by Aspen and Misty
...they make these bowls that attach onto the side of the cage. I would recomend them, they can't spill them

So true! Those bowls are great! I only use those now...

[Cookiebaker]

Wheeek! A Bunny!?!

Peanut is ADORABLE!! I am really excited for you, and I know you are going to be a great bunny mom!

I can't wait for pictures!!

[wabbitwuver]

YaY!!!!!!!!!!Congrats!!!!!!She will be a great companion and sounds like a dream rabbit!I wonder who would want to get rid of her! Anyways good luck with the new bun!

[wabbitwuver]

You know who has some great rabbits? Missouri House Rabbit Society.....I really love the 2 white Mini Rex they have and a really cute white mixed breed! If you need some info go to my website http://www.piczo.com/rabbits!

[Desert Arabian]

Thanks for those tips, Ash! I was thinking about getting a cage-attachable dish too, because Bullseye always tipped over his food dish- so do my ratties now and then.

What I am curious about, is what breed is she!? They have her listed as "Lagomorph Rabbit"- well, hello, "lagomorph" is just a fancy word for rabbit- so they are saying she is a "Rabbit Rabbit". Ha, ha- I don't think that is correct, but I could be wrong!!

[Aspen and Misty]

I would say a Rex mix.

http://www.paintedbrookrabbitry.com/rexdoe.html

Ashley

[Desert Arabian]

Huh, maybe!?

[Aspen and Misty]

Originally posted by YellowLabLover
Huh, maybe!?

Rex is a breed of rabbit. She seems to be a Rex, but without the fur type. So I would say she is some type of mix.

Ashley

[wabbitwuver]

[i]What I am curious about, is what breed is she!? They have her listed as "Lagomorph Rabbit"- well, hello, "lagomorph" is just a fancy word for rabbit- so they are saying she is a "Rabbit Rabbit". Ha, ha- I don't think that is correct, but I could be wrong!! [/B]

First of all a lagomorph is the group a rabbit is in....like guinea pigs are rodents so are rats,ect.,dogs are canines so are wolves. I rabbit is in the same group as Pikas & Hares. I don't know about a Rex depends on the weight. She looks like she has chinchilla in her.