Frost and Victor

I have two bunnies and I love to talk about them at all times.

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. She's understandably a bit shy, but still somehow very opinionated. Her hobbies include chewing cardboard and being petted for 20 minutes straight.

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. He's a much more social rabbit than Frost. His hobbies include licking the couch (I have no idea why) and doing zoomies.

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 (and they are way too good at creating lots and lots of baby bunnies). 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.

Speaking of wild rabbits: If you find a seemingly abandoned baby rabbit, they're most likely fine. If they are truly too young to be on their own, or are injured, bring them to a wildlife rehabilitation center ASAP. Do not try to rehabilitate them yourself, or hold them in captivity for any longer than necessary! Stress can easily kill a wild rabbit. Keep wild rabbits wild! 

If you are considering a (domestic) 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 comprehensive resource for any prospective bunny parent and have plenty of adoptable rabbits looking for their forever home.