Minnesota Companion Rabbit Society - Is a Rabbit Right for You?

It's a question you need to consider. Like any pet, rabbits make wonderful companions for the right people.

Ask Yourself:

Are you patient?
Do you have a sense of humor?
Do you enjoy watching the movements and learning the language of another species?
Does your schedule include plenty of time at home?
Are you comfortable spending a lot of time on the floor?
Are you prepared to share your furniture with your pet?

Basic Facts to Consider

Rabbits can be litterbox trained.
They can live to be 8-12 years old or more.
Rabbits are inquisitive, sociable animals.
They make wonderful indoor companions.
Rabbits can purr when contented.
Like cats and dogs, rabbits need to be spayed or neutered to improve health and behavior.
Most rabbits do not like to be held. They prefer to sit beside you.
Rabbits like to play with toys, such as cardboard boxes, wire cat balls, hard plastic baby keys, untreated willow baskets.
Rabbits need to have things of their own to chew on (or they might nibble on your stuff).
Rabbits need to be protected from predators, poisons, temperature extremes, electrical cords, and rough handling.