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Pairs or a Single Rabbit?

Many first time rabbit owners lean towards adopting a single rabbit. We would like to suggest that you consider a pair of rabbits instead. Rabbits are social animals that love the attention of another rabbit. Generally they are happier with a partner. If you consider that during an average day you may spend 8 hours at work and 8 hours sleeping, then if you spend the entire remaining 8 hours with your rabbit, he is still alone for 16 hours per day. Let's be honest, how many of us spend 8 hours with our rabbit friends? A companion would really make the day a lot nicer. Plus it is so cute to watch them snuggle, sleep side by side and play together. Yes, they do fall in love, interact with and learn from each other.

People mistakenly think that 2 rabbits are twice as much work. This is not true. Two rabbits in separate cages are twice as much work; however when you have a bonded pair sharing a cage, it is only one cage, water bottle and litter box. You may have twice as many vet visits, but it really isn't much extra work at all.

If you are presently a rabbit owner and thinking about adopting a second bunny as a companion for your first, there are few things you should consider. While the rabbits are happier with friends around, you cannot just put any two rabbits together and expect them to get along instantly. They must "date" first so they can get to know each other. If you are thinking of getting a companion for your bunny, please read our bonding article. Bonding isn't always easy, so if you are a first time owner, it is easier to adopt an already bonded pair than to try and bond them yourself.

Please, only put rabbits together if they are spayed and neutered. There are too many bunnies being euthanized and rabbits do multiply fast!

If you have any questions about adopting a single or pair of rabbits, please email or call us at 781-431-1211.

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