Meet the World's Oldest Rabbit: 18 Years and Still Hoppin'! 😱😱

[@LennonTheBunny]

How old is your rabbit? Comment below?

[@Zoe_LaRynn]

7! April 2017 😭

[@heatheru6726]

Jim Hopper-4 Maybel-5 Rorschach-2

[@jyack275]

My rabbit is a holland lop 2 years old (Ku ro mi).

[@bugsyvmin]

@@LennonTheBunny my first and only bunny sasha would be 13 years old this year, but she passed away at 7 because of stomach cancer 💔 earlier in that year, i noticed she wasn’t as active but everything else was healthy! the vet didn’t check her properly and said she’s just getting old. then in september she suddenly stopped eating and when we took her to the vet, they found she had the cancer. we had to put her down 💔 she was a beautiful bunny 💜💖

[@Tommygame2143]

Two months old

[@CrittersandPals]

Doc turned 18 today! 🎉❤🎉 He had a party and cake*. Thank you all for your comments. He is the coolest little dude and I’m so thankful I got to show him off.

[@mintyperidot]

I love Doc!

[@Holly-ek6xj]

This is amazing. I had a Netherland Dwarf that lived 13 years. I spoiled him intensely and never left town without him, he always stayed with me in hotels. He did not even die of natural causes, it was because of a hairball. Even though I did measures to prevent hairballs. He died after the surgery to remove it. I was devastated. But I am so happy for this bunny and his owner.

[@H-nx8wr]

Holly, you are an outstanding bunny mama. When bunnies know that they are loved, they stay with us for as long as they can. Even after they physically go, their spirit stays close because love never dies.

[@Holly-ek6xj]

@@H-nx8wr How kind. Thank you so much.

[@jipacek]

@@H-nx8wr I wish that was true.

[@H-nx8wr]

@@jipacek What if we are all energy and if the connection is strong enough, our energy returns to those we love even after a lifetime :)

[@elizabethlee3235]

mine was also 13yo! i’m glad to think we were good owners for them ❤️

[@kiarathebunny6143]

Wow, 18 years old😳, and he still looks really young, and gorgeous! Very cute☺️

[@happynurse1062]

My last rabbit China lived to 15, I’m trying to ensure that my babies Chico and Luna live as long as possible too! ❤

[@flore.9392]

My goodness, he is such a handsome old man! His fur (that color!), body, and little face look so healthy! Great job bun mom and Doc. What a precious little light. Thank you for sharing him with us!!

[@imacrayzcritter]

That’s a true Energizer bunny! Thanks for introducing us to Doc and his mom.

[@ganymeade5151]

One of our rescue rabbits a big New Zealand white rabbit lived to age 17. Some breeds of rabbits live longer than others. Most rabbits probably live 5-7 years. Good nutrition; good health and longevity genes; and lots of love; plus being near a great vet helps greatly.

[@AirrBearry]

Average bunny lifespan is 10-12 years!

[@cellano5223]

Wow almost 18? And yes he most likely won the genetic lottery. Thank you Sarah for doing the interview. This was interesting and crazy to see how well he is doing still.

[@marydetsch2819]

You are so blessed to have your bunny 17+ years!!! My 2 bunnies died at age 10.

[@eshanatiti1733]

my bunny died young and unexpectedly almost 3 years ago. I've been so scared to get another bunny out of fear that I would somehow do something wrong and they would die, but this video has given me hope that maybe I can have a bunny one day again :) thank u lorelei for sharing this sweet story

[@ADBLOCKER4YOUTUBE]

Cataracts are quite common in older bunnies and pose NO problem, with one caveat: you MUST not rearrange their living space. I have had blind bunnies, and they can navigate perfectly by scent, touch and remembering where things are.

[@ThelmaOliveira-by1lx]

@@ADBLOCKER4KZbin Sure

[@ADBLOCKER4YOUTUBE]

@@ThelmaOliveira-by1lx *Please Translate*

[@Angela-t7o]

And I heard they are common in younger rabbits too? One of ours has this in both eyes and born two and a half months ago.

[@ADBLOCKER4YOUTUBE]

@@Angela-t7o I have never heard of that! Usually it's associated with old age (like me)😞. Have you had a vet look at your bunny?

[@Angela-t7o]

@@ADBLOCKER4KZbin no, but I read that they can be born with it too

[@Noel.Chmielowiec]

I knew cats can live to be 20 something, but 18 years old bunny? Incredible, I hope to have that many years with my grumpy man. He's almost 7, I adopted him when he was 10 months and I hope the amount of rabbittude will carry him for at least next 7 years (preferably way more).

[@ThelmaOliveira-by1lx]

@Noel.Chmielowiec Their life span is around 7 years, if they don't have the right care.

[@ErikaA2582]

He is adorable. I lost my 14 year old in March and I miss him so much.

[@kaydennegron7572]

This is too cute I cant believe that rabbit can go up to 18 years 😍🐰❤

[@rhondaparks9372]

I feel special and privilege now my birthday is November 11th I'll be 56 so Doc and I shared the same birthday. You are a special awesome boy you don't look a day over 2 years old❤❤❤❤❤ happy early birthday Doc🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jenniferfairfax7185]

Same here. I turn 61 on November 11th, and my birth year is the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac 🐇. Go Doc! I’ll be thinking of you and giving my 3 buns an extra treat on our special day!

[@CascadianBraeden]

LOL, imagine meeting an older gentleman and saying "wow you're doing so well for your age, when I saw you I said he doesn't look a day over 3!" 😂 It's great to see how a bunny can be living such a happy and active lifestyle like age is no issue.

[@sallylovesguineapigs]

That is so amazing, I am a Guinea pig owner and the longest Guinea that ever lived was 14 and a half years old and there average life span 5 to 7 years

[@lazyhomebody1356]

Wow! My longest living piggie was almost 9 and was VERY frail. Of course that WAS about 15 years ago. This gives me hope for the future, as I totally plan to get another gp

[@sallylovesguineapigs]

Wow that is amazing

[@andreamongey]

I have a new Zealand white i love her she was a lab rescue think she is about 4 to 5 years old still going strong lives indoors 💙

[@ThelmaOliveira-by1lx]

@andreamongey Perfect. Unless they're wild bunnies like "cotton tail", they're to be indoors. Wild bunnies and domestic bunnies are different species. They even don't mate.

[@ThelmaOliveira-by1lx]

You said the right thing, white bunnies are New Zealand

[@BunnysBun-k3u]

Thank you Sarah for doing that interview, Doc is really special. And thank you Lorelei❤

[@BunnysBun-k3u]

sry if talk to text spelt your name wrong , not sure. Love your podcast.

[@jessicanathan7571]

Congratulations! My Pumpkin lived to be over 17 too! I was devastated when he passed. You obviously have such a strong bond!

[@ThelmaOliveira-by1lx]

@jessicanathan7571 I love Pumpkin's videos. Could you post more videos of him?

[@jipacek]

That is so Amazing. I'd give anything in the whole world so I could spend at least little longer with my two bunnies who are already gone. For only 6 and 5 years they have lived. Two Mini-lops, they were simply the best. She must be the best bunny mom in the whole world. 18 years is unbelievable, wow. Hope he will have many more to come. Such a blessing.

[@anjunakerry82]

We are in the UK and My girls just had their 6th birthday last week on 21st August. Beautiful indoor sisters! A colleague is always baffled cause her (outdoor) rabbit never reached two years old. Doc has out done Henry the eighth with the wives, He’s clearly living his best life and being treated like the prince he is! ❤❤❤ well done bun mum!

[@anishasingh7680]

Doc is a cutie may he continue to have many more healthy years ahead.

[@ThelmaOliveira-by1lx]

Amazing, 18 years old bunny! Of course he's very well taken care. As a rabbit specialist, myself, I'd say carrots should be given as a treat, because it has too much sugar. Baby bunnies eat alfalfa and adults bunnies ear Thimoty hay. Bunnies diet should be 30% pellets (with no crystallized fruits) and 70% hay.

[@g.8931]

Our Lionhead bunnyboi is turning 13 this year!! Not as old as this cutie but we are srill veryy proud of him 😊

[@veraroidl7178]

You definetely can be

[@LoriNomey]

This was such an endearing video loved hearing about Doc and so happy he has a wonderful caring human !

[@esykah]

Thank you for introducing us to Doc and Sarah! It was great seeing another rabbit that's this ancient and also in mostly great shape. Love love love these super seniors. I have an almost 17 year old, Sydney, and it sounds like Syd and Doc are VERY similar old men personality wise. Gotta laugh at these old buns and their young wives! Like Doc, Syd takes VERY good care of his young wife. They are both completely free roam in the house, although only Duchess takes advantage of the other floors of the house. I call this period of a rabbit's life "whisky and cigar time". There's no limit on treats whatsoever. Nor are there rules! Syd *used* to be litter trained, but in the past year or so he's slowly lost the desire to use it. He is perfectly capable of chasing his wife into the box, or going to get a favorite food. We're just not doing the potty anymore, I guess, and at this age it's hard to be mad. Every day with them is a gift. I really do believe it's just a genetic lottery. There is nothing different I've done with Sydney than the other dozen or so buns over my life, and they have all lived between 6 and 12 years. Same diet, same environment, same vet care. Sarah and Doc, wishing you both as much time together as he wants to hang around happy and healthy. Lorelei, you and Lennon have been on our minds in this house since your last video! Sending all the love and good vibes in the world from Pennsylvania.

[@LennonTheBunny]

Ty❤

[@CrittersandPals]

It’s wonderful to know there is a fellow dirty old man old out there 😂 I truly believe Doc is just genetically special. I’m still so proud of him. ❤❤

[@esykah]

@@CrittersandPals he definitely is! I know you cherish him. We gotta get our old guys their Hef robes 😂

[@codeNameMoose907]

Thanks, Sara, Doc and Lorelei. Great conversation!

[@ScareBear75]

God Doc and his mom. Wow 18 years is incredible. Here’s to many more Doc. He’s definitely living his best life. ❤🐇

[@ali90211]

My lionhead female bunny loves Stevie Nicks. Everytime I play her songs she comes out and lays next to me

[@thegreatchimp]

A precious old boy. I wish him well in his old age

[@TheConejitabunny]

18 years old. That is impressive. My Hotot Coney passed away at 13 due to snuffles. She wouldn't give up. We had to put her to sleep because she was uncomfortable and struggled to breathe. It was heartbreaking, I am thankful for the 13 years I had with her. I raised her at 3 weeks old.

[@H-nx8wr]

Wonderful Sarah and her magnificent Doc 💕

[@tondalayawalker3716]

Nice that Doc is living the bunny full life.

[@sharroncalundan7794]

Been saving bunnies for 35 years. Always have 2, male & female, spayed & neutered, from local shelter. Indoors in large puppy pen. Lots of love. When one passes I get another right away. Many at shelter. Bond quickly. Groom & cuddle a lot. One bunny, Buster, was around 14. Full grown from shelter, 1-2 years when adopted, stray. Had for 12 years. Small lop. Wonderful creatures. All love bananas, parsley, cilantro, carrots & carrot tops. Love them all.

[@CrittersandPals]

We do the same. All our new bunnies are emergency shelter adoptions when one passes so the grieving/bonding process is minimal.

[@CFrem-p7c]

My bun is only 4 but knowing there’s a chance she could live that long is amazing🐰💗

[@Sofia-yb8ju]

I wish both your precious bunnies best wishes 💖

[@LunaLovef00dsmamineja]

Love this. My Luna was a rescue and I think she was already 1 when she found me, so she's 3. My daily mantra to her is "10 more years!" But starting to wonder if I should be saying 15. So beautiful to see bunnies loved and cared for so well. Thanks Lorelei ❤

[@asmrpuffin]

Doc is such a handsome boy! All the best to him and his seventh wife ❤🐇

[@fab4ever]

Doc you look mahhhhhhhvalous and Sarah, thank you so very much for taking good care of him and your buns❤ Thank you for the interview Ms. L! 🫶🙌🙌💖☮️🐾🐇 I wish Doc and Lennon to have many more HoPpY hApPy healthy years😊

[@JohannaTeresa96]

Doc is so gorgeous!!! Thank you for your videos. It’s amazing that even though doc and his companions are not litter trained, they still go in one area. Our girl Belle is litter trained but she’s very mischievous and still purposefully sneaks a pee on the couch or likes to pee on or next to my husband (her papa) 🤦🏼‍♀️. She’s spayed 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Ryzengetsu]

That rabbit aged like wine.

[@edwardroche2480]

You are so lucky to have him so long. I have a male of an undetermined age he made an escape from an Army Air Force Testing Lab, and was eventually caught by the SPCA neutered and chipped and came to live with me about 4 years ago. The vet check my originally said he was very old and suffers from arthritis in his back I have to clean his buns because he's not as flexible as he once was. I love him and every day he gets fresh salad from Publix and the freshest hay can find at the feed Mill. I call him Sugar Bear

[@BDawgStudio]

My little Netherland Dwarf made it to 14.5 years old. The last 6 months he could only lay on his side but he loved to be picked up and helped to go to the bathroom and cleaned up and groomed. I miss that little guy Whistler.

[@r.r.m.2135]

Long live the king.

[@deanframe9095]

Doc is done with the cameras and ready for a nap.

[@LennonTheBunny]

😂

[@keyapaul7489]

Whata😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@keyapaul7489]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rabbittailsbyfarrahmartis]

Thanks

[@LennonTheBunny]

ty!!

[@christinaparadise]

Incredible!! I hope he lives another 18 years ♥️♥️♥️ He is beautiful!

[@bethanysimpson2452]

I lost my old boy Jaws in 2019 but he was a month shy of turning 14 this is so amazing to see ❤ you can really see the bond they share

[@JenniferNewLife144]

What a beautiful bunnies ! I hope my rabbit boy lives this long 🙏

[@TheInfamousVanny]

Currently my rabbit is 5 years old (just turned 5 last month, 10th August) Doc looks so adorable, I can’t believe his age! 😂

[@dizzy_bunzo]

that rabbit is adorable !

[@Carnsy9]

At the moment I have one bunny called bun bun and he is eight he used to live with his sister bunny (RIP) and she was 6 they have always lived in a hutch and Have the Full garden to roam round he is well fed and Has no symptoms of a problem in his health

[@Emery607]

How did it die

[@ThelmaOliveira-by1lx]

@@Carnsy9 VERY good ! What happened to his sis ?

[@LelouchOfBritannia]

What an adorable baby Doc is. I absolutely love elder buns.

[@jackiebotdevore3421]

They didn't specifically go into detail about it, but for anyone wondering: one of the biggest reasons for spaying/neutering bunnies, y'know aside from avoiding accidental litters, is that bunnies get horrifying reproductive cancers when they're not fixed. And yes, it does affect both male and female bunnies. So like Bob Barker said - Spay and Neuter Your Pets! I hope Doc continues to live a wonderful life over there for years to come, just him, his humans, and his big womens. ♥️

[@Saori_Leouistiti]

So cuteeeeeeeeeeeeee 😍 , my both rabbits are 6 years i hope they live like 18 years too

[@VivienTanLL]

This is just so amazing & encouraging！I have a pair of bonded bunnies who just celebrated their first birthday. I dread even to think how long they can live. Continue to stay healthy and live many more happy years Doc! ❤️

[@stevefuller-i2s]

WOW! Bless his little heart. Keep hopping Doc, you still have lots of bunny kisses to give!

[@GenX_files]

That's amazing! My lionhead dwarf is 10 and 1/2 which is older than they're predicted to live (it's usually 8 years) he's definitely in his very last years he's stiff with artritis and falls down occasionally as his back legs don't work too well anymore... but on meds and still a lover bug. As long as he's still happy and eating we'll still keep going

[@princesspikachu3915]

Doc is so cute! What’s up, Doc? 🐰

[@Laylas-little-acc]

This is so cute!! I hope that he will be okay any maybe live up to 20!! Lennon and Lorelei are my favorite KZbinrs ever

[@kjborchmann]

Sarah is so sweet ❤ what a great rabbit mom 👏🏼

[@gracianne]

How amazing! May Doc be forever blessed ❤❤❤

[@ThelmaOliveira-by1lx]

@@gracianne He will be

[@Butterrcuppp]

Our oldest bunny passed away this year, he was 16 years old to our knowledge. Tofu had the same colours as Doc, but he had a little more fur on his head. Very similar looking and it’s so emotional to see our bunny in the way he looks and acts.

[@CrittersandPals]

I’m so sorry your bun passed. It sounds like they had a long and wonderful life!

[@Butterrcuppp]

@@CrittersandPals thank you so much 🩷 we actually got him from a child who was giving him away for free. I reached out to her on her online ad to advise the dangers of giving away pets for free, and she was such a lovely person that she changed her ad immediately to charge $50.00 for him. I mentioned that he looked pretty old, she said he’s at least 6 years old. We talked a little more and I found out this was her mother’s friends rabbit who could no longer take care of it. This little girl took him in, and was caring for him the best she could but since she was so young, she made a very mature decision to rehome him. She was able to reach out to her mom’s friend to find out that the little guy was 12 years old!! Whether or not this is accurate, I won’t know, however based on his look and mannerisms, we think it to be correct. We were also told he was neutered which he was, so we do think the age to be mostly correct. Basically when we found out his age was when we decided we wanted to take him in. We got to spend a wonderful 4 additional years with Tofu, and he was so full of joy every single day that he was with us. ❤️

[@Trisha_B_done]

Wow! I hope my babies look this good as they age. Doc is amazing and I love that you shared his story. ❤

[@katiebunny3396]

This is SO awesome! Rabbits are just going to keep getting older !!, I’m going to be a famous scientist but I’m sure my scientist friends will help me in my dreams and passions!

[@valeriesaunders7150]

Doc is a beautiful rabbit, I hope you get a few more years with him ❤

[@rf159a]

I worked with a guy who absolutely adored curvy women! He must be related to Doc.

[@mrsblooomful]

mine Butter is 14 and completely blind but still living his best life ❤🎉

[@Matthew_Lemus]

Whattt, no fricking wayy that is truly amazing! I wish the best of health to Doc for as long as he may live ❤🤗✨.

[@thethriftyfawn]

Doc likes big BUNS and he cannot lie! 😊

[@sammysworld5485]

Hi Sarah. Seems like Doc is truly a special Bunny. Would be wonderful if he makes it to his 20th yr. Hope & pray he does 🙏🏼🥰

[@ittyhecht2910]

he is so adorable

[@itsmealicelim]

Wow ❤ I hope my 3 bunnies will reach that age too

[@j341264]

My little boy lived till he was 14 I lost him 3 months ago. I was far form the perfect owner he was my first bunny and I had a lot of learning to do but I honestly believe that if you give them love and let them know there loved then they will live longer no matter what.

[@writheagainsoon]

That is so crazy!! What a cutie patootie. Good for them 😊❤

[@dishasawant6873]

Hope the bunny lives more happy & healthy years 💓 Amazing video

[@Auburn_M]

Wow! How amazing. Both of my rabbits lived until they were 14, but i think the key here is their diets. Pellets are like processed food for humans. bravo to you and Doc!

[@Sofia-yb8ju]

I absolutely ❤ bunnies no matter age, health, breed,ect

[@Samuel-ku1qb]

Our oldest rabbit Sandra had three babies (the only time we ever did that) and lived until she was around 13-14, the average age for our rabbits were almost always 8. We didn't know all the stuff we know now about how to care for rabbits (like giving them hard bread or keeping them in unsuitable outside cages where they dug too deep/became pray to our countryside predators) so she truly was a fighter! Never had health issues a single day in her life either. She just died of old age one day in her sleep. My current rabbit Maxwell (Max) is 3 and is getting a female companion Aziraphale (Zira) as soon as she's old enough to leave the nest :)

[@MrMichaeljhinde]

I'm sure every boy bun I've seen has a thing for much larger girl buns - is there something evolutionary behind that? The first two sisters we took from a rescue had a mum bun that must have been 3-4 times as big as their dad, it's hard to fathom how the logistics even worked for their creation 😅 Every bun owner viewing this now left crossing every finger that their balls of fluff get close to matching Docs lifespan 🤞🙏🐰

[@GoGreen7]

Good luck with everything, Doc is Great!!!!!!!

[@RobotStopMotion]

Hi loreire! I recently got a bunny and I hope you like her enclosure and I hope you like her. You made me get a bunny and I’m so happy that I got her!!! 😊😊

[@rozutrafalgar3533]

THIS IS LITERALLY MY DREAM GOALS FOR MY TWO BUNS Molly and Embers ❤️ wanting them to live a long, comfortable, fulfilling life 😊❤️❤️

[@greyroad]

God bless all these innocent, and the most gentlest animals with long, healthy, and happy lives! Amen!

[@ThelmaOliveira-by1lx]

@@greyroad Amen

[@ThelmaOliveira-by1lx]

@@greyroad AMEN!

[@marilynmcmahon5932]

Congrats on your long life bunny.

[@vedu20]

That rabbit looks so young! It's hard to think And believe that you're pet is old and won't be with you forever:(

[@Nessidew]

Doc is so cute! I can’t believe a bunny is older than me haha 🐰

[@Pampnaylor]

What a great video. I always learn so much from your videos. my bunny Foofer.. I’ve had now for six months and he is still just as healthy and cute as ever. I give a few pellets once a day along with his spring mix like I learned from Lennon, but I think I’m gonna cut back on them. He does love strawberries too and bananas. I only give a few treats in the evening it could be some strawberry tops or a few pieces of bananas, but I do have to show him my 🖐️ that they’re all gone or he’ll keep bugging me. It makes me sad that he still doesn’t like to be picked up. I think it had something to do when he was abandoned on the side of the road and he lived in the woods for a few days. I don’t know what happened, but he does get in my lap when he wants to be petted or lay beside me, but I can’t walk around and hold him and sometimes I wish I could, but I will not force it. if anybody has any tips, I’d love to hear them. But I just don’t ever wanna make him uncomfortable. Wow, I rambled…Doc is adorable. Thanks again for the amazing and always informative video.

[@rabbittailsbyfarrahmartis]

I love Doc and I hope he hops long more years ❤

[@Splashstar216]

This is so rare & special! may he live many more years!! My bun is only 4 atm! (we happen to share the same bday!)

[@Brakathor]

"Pay attention like you would if it was a human partner." The plot thickens....

[@Al5250b]

😮18 year old😮 i love lennon❤

[@PK-dv4hn]

Great advice, just pay attention. Here I thought I was obsessed with my bun for watching his every move. No pellets too, looks like all natural diet is the way to go too. Great video lorelei.

[@britc2792]

I’m so happy to hear he’s pellet free! I’ve been wanting to switch to greens only, because my bun has high calcium and this has really made me feel safer in dramatic reducing her pellet intake. My parents fed her half a cup everyday when I was away for 3 months and this is way too much. Now she gets a small handful and veggies and I’m happy to know that this won’t hurt her

[@SkyeHarrisofficial]

I love bunnies ❤❤❤

[@leonardbrinkman4410]

Now that is 1 2:43 18 year old wabbit!

[@jaaman0670]

Bonjour Lorelei et merci de nous avoir fait connaitre l'adorable, si beau et si calme Doc 🙌😊❤🐰👍 ! Presque 18 ans, c'est vraiment un très bel âge pour un lapin 😲🐰👴👍 et, je suis très heureux pour lui, pour sa maman Sarah et pour sa famille qu'il ai atteint cet âge 💓🐰💓 ! Comme l'a dit sa maman Sarah, Doc a certainement tiré les bons numéros a la loterie génétique mais je suis certain que les bons soins, l'attention et l'amour qu'il a reçu, lui ont permis de vivre aussi longtemps 👍🙌❤🐰🙏 ! Je souhaite à Doc, à sa maman, sa famille humaine et à sa compagne de profiter encore de belles et douces années de joie et de bonheur 💖🐰💞🐰👪💖 ! Lorelei, j'espère que votre douce et si adorable Lennon va bien et, je vous souhaite à vous deux aussi de partager encore longtemps de belles et douces années de joie et de bonheur ❤👩💕🐰❤ !

[@SarahAnaya-ox3tb]

3 minutes ago!!! Hola Moly! That's such a cute bunny!! I'm a big bunny Lover just like Lorelei