Frost and Victor

Frost and Victor are my bunnies. I love them a lot.

I adopted Frost through the Wisconsin House Rabbit society. She was surrendered to them by some Amish dog breeders when she was just a baby. Her mother had been under so much stress that she had chewed Frost's ears off and killed her littermates. Now Frost lives a quiet and relaxed life. Her hobbies include chewing cardboard, getting lots of pets, and climbing on the bed at four in the morning. She is very shy, but somehow this doesn't stop her from being a total diva. 

Victor came to us from the Oshkosh Humane Society. He was a stray along with his two siblings, but they were adopted prior to him. He lived in someone's garage for a couple weeks until the shelter could take him. Victor's hobbies include doing zoomies, climbing on everything, and begging for food at all hours of the day. He's a lot more laid back than Frost. 

Rabbits are a highly misunderstood pet. They're intelligent and full of personality, and very much bond with their caretakers. Rabbits are easily litter trained and thrive as free roam pets, similar to cats. They need attentive caretakers, as they will hide any illness due to being a prey species. Contrary to popular belief, carrots are not suitable as regular food for a rabbit due to their high sugar content. A rabbit's diet should consist mostly of hay, supplemented with a small amount of high quality pellets and fresh leafy greens. It is also important that rabbit caretakers get their rabbits fixed, as doing so extends their lifespan significantly and removes the risk of accidental litters. When rabbits have their needs met, they thrive. A domestic rabbit can live to be over a decade old, compared to the average two year lifespan of a wild rabbit.

If you are considering a rabbit as a pet, I strongly recommend reaching out to a local rabbit rescue or animal shelter. If you're in Wisconsin, check out the Wisconsin House Rabbit Society. They are a wonderful and comprehensive resource for any prospective bunny parent, and have plenty of adoptable rabbits looking for their forever home.