Is a Rabbit the Right Pet for You? A Video by the Marin Humane Society

[@kijanasama]

She held it the wrong way. You're suppose to hold it back legs not hang it and only hold to its front.

[@animalCOP76]

there was a bunch of bunnies at the shelter i use to work out there really great little animals to have around.people dont know what there missing out on.good luck on finding them homes

[@watershipdown2008]

Yes, it is okay to have just one bunny, in fact I had one bunny for years and he was just amazing. It is always best to keep your bunny as an indoor pet. You need a good sized cage, big enough for the bunny to feel comfortable while you are away at school or work. They also need water, hay, nugget food and fresh vegetables. Bunnies only bite if they have been traumatised by people. If you are gentle and kind to them they will be the sweetest, most cuddly treasure of a pet.

[@marinhumanesociety]

You can get lots of good advice from your local animal shelter, Humane Society, or SPCA. You can also talk to your vet.

[@Emmerichpendragon]

Thanks for the video, I'm going to watch the others too. I rescued a bunny from a place like you said where the children lost interest and his cage was getting filthy among other health concerns. So I worked out a deal to adopt him myself, got him brand new everything. Still learning about bunnies so these videos help alot just because I prefer them to reading a book lol.

[@NinyGirlForever]

Alot of the youtube videos on how to care for your bunny are so wroung but this one is great! thank you!

[@Alektorotelumphobia]

I love rabbits. Although the large rabbits can take about as much time as a small dog in how much attention they need and grooming. Luckily my angora rabbit was completely litter trained so he ran loose in my house when I was home and I had alot of time to groom him. He was so sweet but he loved to cause mischief and he loved to growl at me when I tried to take his food bowl (it was a bluff). Rabbits are great if you give them the time they need and toys/activities.

[@DragonGyrl96]

what I find most interesting is that when she goes to pet any of the rabbits they just kinda curl up and sit there like "okay, I can do this for a while." they don't put up a big fuss or anything.

[@qazwsx753ish]

Thank you. Thinking of becoming a "foster-mum" for rabbits in UK. Your video was step 1 of my research and I love where you are coming from. Off to learn more...... best wishes. xxx

[@moesourm7930]

I got two teen rabbits. It's really active and calm, j just let it going around my round or in the big cage. It always follow me where ever I go. Since I have it since it was a baby, I thinks it hot attracted to me. It's a really peaceful animals.

[@vicstar38]

ive had many different pets cats,dogs,lizard,frog,fish,guineapig,hampster,bunny and bunny is my favorite!

[@NootNoot]

This is a very great- informative video. I really hope that more people can see this, my local humane society is overflowing with rabbits- there is one there who has 'special needs' and cannot be with a family with younger children. I'm considering it, since I'm going to be a volunteer/taking my class tomorrow - I'm considering adopting that rabbit or a rabbit. If I can't adopt that rabbit I'll put all my power into getting the rabbits adopted and into other homes!

[@HorsesAreLikePie]

I am going to get a Holland Lop bunny. After watching this video I want to adopt from a shelter. Unfortunately, there are no shelters that sell bunnies in my area. And plus, my mother needs the bunny for photography, so she needs the specific breed. But i am happy with it and will enjoy calling it Mr. Noodles.

[@Bby_Blu88]

@UnggoyProductions it kind of depends on the type of cat u have I have 2 cats a guinea pig and 2 rabbits,and our cats don't really bother or pester them but if u were to get a bunny I would still make sure to keep and eye on ur cat when ever the bunny is out of it's cage

[@poizon4]

My cats and rabbits (2 of each) get along fine. Actually, one of the first 2 I adopted absolutely loved one of the cats and they would sleep beside each other and groom each other constantly. Unfortunately he passed away.

[@thundermuffin9398]

My friend had a bunny and she lived in the sun room. The entire room was to herself and she roamed around freely :)

[@balcombe426]

great video.... the Edmonton humane Society here in AB has been going through periods where they have 80 + rabbits in their care... It's sad how few people understand how to treat rabbits... I have 2 wee buns who live free in my kitchen ... i breaks my heart to think that rabbits are being bread for pet stores... when there are so many homeless buns at shelters.

[@marinhumanesociety]

We are located in Novato, CA. Which is about 30 minutes North of San Francisco

[@maddieesser814]

mine roams my room and the living all day long he doesnt have a cage

[@maddieesser814]

I have a bunny and im 16 years old. but my whole family fell in love with my bunny just like i did so i no when i go off to college my parents will take very good care of him throughout the rest of his years and he will be very happy even without me there.

[@thanerahesemende7415]

I have three rabbits two lionhead rabbits and a cottontail none of them are fixed and they all stay in my room they love to talk to each other and cuddle threw cages

[@LelouchOfBritannia]

No, I think some of it comes from the personality itself but I personally never seen my rabbit nip or growl and she isn't spayed.

[@marinhumanesociety]

@draco3113 Most indoor rabbits live to be about 10-12 yrs. I did read where deaf rabbits seem to adapt pretty easily. The HRS website also has a vet search option, so maybe you can find a better vet? Her diet should be 2-3 tabls of pellets, has much hay as she can eat (Timothy and/or Orchard Grass Hay) and veggies. I have a friend with a deaf rat and she has trained him to come to her using hand signals. She rewards him when he comes with treat. Maybe you could do that with your rabbit?

[@Webstral]

"Mom and Dad aren't that interested in it." This makes me very sad. We absolutely love our bunnies, despite all the trouble they have caused around the house. They have their own personalities, and they are very loving towards our children.

[@franscarlet5044]

I have read and been told by a breeder at a junction that spaying leads to overall better health, and therefore overall a better, longer lifespan.

[@veganisextremelygood]

LOVE IT HOW THOSE RABBITS HERE ARE SO CALM WHEN BEING PETTED!

[@RectangularBird]

My science teacher recently adopted a rabbit from someone who didn't want it anymore-- it's let out of it's cage all day allowed to free run in the room. I love how during a test, a rabbit will just hop by...

[@marinhumanesociety]

Where are located in Marin County, California just north of San Francisco!

[@kelseyrawlings5471]

so my rabbit that we bought from a pet store isn't tame...okay so explain to me why it hasn't bit anyone who has been near it or doesn't do anything like lungs, growl or anything like that...he has great health and there is always people with him?

[@MomTo3Boys4389]

When I get older and I have an apartment or a house I was maby going to get a rabbit so I want to know where you're located?

[@Kalinkinaful]

@Kalinkinaful Assuming she's super familiar with that particular rabbit and it's very comfortable with her and doesn't mind too too much as the nose is pretty quiet but in handling rabbits in general, don't ever do that! They're ground creature and tend to get very scared/kick when their legs aren't supported.

[@hikarusayotanna1155]

I'm also fully aware that maybe not all shelters let this happen, and this rabbit was to replace the one I had put down due to cancer... I had wished that she wasn't adopted out

[@marinhumanesociety]

For overall health and life expectancy, yes.

[@alinah101]

Please could someone answer if they no... what length and width is that cage? Also where do you get it from? Thank you. btw the bunnies are adorable and you have amazing homes for them.

[@VF1Skullangel]

I wonder if you can allow them to roam the house freely?

[@BunnyStark]

it depends on the breeder they got the rabbits from they could have bad tempers and such. i've had a few pet store bunnies that were all sweet as pie. but its all up to the breeder they get them from.

[@marinhumanesociety]

Bunnies don't smell if you keep their cages clean! It costs $40 to adopt a rabbit from the Marin Humane Society; check the price at your local animal shelter.

[@lovetayaforeverrip8195]

I have a question... I'm getting a bunny in about 5 months, and I'm trying to make up a nice environment for it. And i already have arrangements with the hutch and where I'm going to get food and veterinary care, but I still don't know if I want a male or female. Which would you reccomend for a first-time rabbit owner? (I'm going to get it spayed/nuetured.) Thanks!

[@SuperCherubi]

My dad is really fond of rabbits as well. My mom was allergic to guinea pigs too but is now not. I hope the. Same is with rabbits, I've always wanted one. :D

[@jericahargis8405]

The average life span for a rabbit is around 7 years, not 10-12. I'm lucky to have a 9 year rabbit, the other two that I got with him have both past away, both around 6.

[@KingdomUploader]

Hi; my 20# terrier mix dog really lives to chase cats and squirrels. Do you think he would show the same aggression towards the rabbit? she's never caught one or the other so far; i've always wondered what would happen if she did. I'd hate to put the wabbit in jeopardy :/

[@amyjotorbett]

my rabbit doesnt like me..she is skittish and goes to the potty a ton.she is a large rabbit and is not spayed.i think a double maned lionhead is cute and they r smaller. help?

[@bammargeraskate96]

Hi I'm wanting to get my first rabbit the only place nearby that I'm aware of is the pet store is it ok to get one from there?

[@poloaltynski-ross8712]

Rabbits are no were nere the same as cats and you held the rabbit wrong but apart from that very good video

[@rebeccapink6398]

IK!!!! I saw the way she was holding it .... I was like "Ummmm learn how to hold it..." Lol

[@agworldoflove]

I agree with the way she held it, but I think she meant hygiene whys they are the same.

[@marinhumanesociety]

That's great! It's nice to get a pair of bunnies, so they keep each other company when you aren't home. Will you adopt rabbits from an animal shelter, to save the lives of two animals in need?

[@withlovesincerely]

I never though rabbits were so loving. And I really want one. But I've never had an animal of my own. I plan on buying one soon or next year probably. Are rabbits really really good pets? I'm a teenager lol, and vegan, and I'm home schooled if i get a rabbit than I won't go back to school... I'll stay home schooled are they?

[@NickSparkss]

@arrowfence4 You shouldn't get it at 3 weeks old, they need to wean off their mother's milk. 6 weeks is the absolute earliest they can be separated, but you should get them at 8 weeks if you can.

[@ThePhantomParlor]

Hello there, I was wondering if it was possible to ship a rabbit to another country?

[@jojishigesso]

my rabbits dislike me...i take care of them, i clean their cage, i feed them treats from time to time and i also try to pet them and i always approach them carefully... any tips?

[@Katiecolin0199]

i have one question i have a rabbit they live in a wooden hutch we sprayed it with kills but before they had a fungus on there feet and face also ears that got treated but it came back we are treating it again but my brothershat both testecles but mine only has one would you happen to know why?

[@SuperCherubi]

I really want a rabbit but my mom was allergic to them 20 years ago. Is it likely she'll still be allergic to them? How do I test it if my mom is allergic to them? We went to a petstore yesterday with rabbits my mom was okay with it and showed no sign of allergies, but I don't know how do I make sure she's not allergic?

[@tellrothing4971]

You held the rabbit wrong! They need support on all of there legs!

[@bonezillion]

I used to have gray rabbit that I got for Easter when I was 5. I didn't know how to treat it and got bored of her after a month. I really regret it and miss my rabbit (she died after a 4 year life in a cage). I really want another one but we already have 3 dogs and 3 cats so my parents said no :(

[@Cindyloowoo9]

Where are you guys located? I would love to come adopt a pet!

[@winterheartsxx]

Whats spade or nutered i think thats what you say? At 3.11-3.12

[@JustASmokingSnorlax]

great advice! It's realy hard to find helpful videos about pet care! some channels like "expert village" or "ehow" are pathetic and never actualy teach us anything. Im glad I have found this video! Im subscribing to your channel.

[@hannaheliz16]

how much do yoiu charge to adopt each bunny, i want to adopt, but i went to a shelter and they were like 100 dollers each, when breeders were selling them for 5, i want to adopt, but they are too expensive. How much does it cost to spay and neuter them

[@bfnfamily]

Will my cat get along with a rabbit? He's been my only pet for the past 5 years.

[@springpupp]

If you absolutely adore animals, done all of the research, and have planned out your future with the pet will the child lose interest? I'm 98% sure I wont lose interest but I'm scared that I might or i wont be able to care for it because I'm entering High School soon. Any tips?

[@BunnyStark]

poor bunnies i wants them all. my baby boy is adopted i got him about 2 years ago from a cat and dog shelter he was abused by his owners and when i got him he was really shy but thankfully i had my guinea pig she's almost like my rehabilatator XD within 4 months my bunny was up on my bed sleeping with me. my pig pig is a rescue too same with my mouse and my dog.

[@MechanicalInternet]

It's one thing to say to go to a pet shelter, but there is none where I live. I live in central Los Angeles and I can't find a shelter near me. Anyone know of a shelter in downtown LA?

[@savannasanimals3398]

What state is your shelter located in? I'm trying to encourage my mom to get me a bunny but she thinks they poop to much and doesn't want to have to spay or neuter one.. I'm sure I could get her to buy one alright spayed/ neutered and litter box trained. Where I live my shelter doesn't have any bunnies... :(

[@savannasanimals3398]

I hope you reply :)

[@gracebrown2363]

this is a very late response, but I believe their shelter is located in northern california. also, all shelters spay/neuter their animals if it's possible, so the procedure is included in the cost. lastly, look on petfinder.com for rabbits in shelters near you. you can choose the rabbits age, gender, breed and the website works very well. I hope I helped.

[@slhorselover]

I have 4 bugs,snowball,fluffy and Fred I will adopt when I need more

[@jessicabaricuatro3205]

I tame my rabbit twice I tame in teenager and kid rabbits and can you make a video about how to groom your rabbit

[@horsewolflover6776]

Hi my girl rabbit isnt spayed and i might get another girl rabbit that might not be spayed either AND they never met before will they do well together??? It will really help THNX!!!

[@Peace7Maker]

@andypeluche96 i tough it was bad to hold them without supporting their back legs?

[@timboci1]

I wish I could pick up my rabbit like you do. PMJ hates to be picked up. He cuddles with me on the floor, he loves to be groomed by me with brushes, he licks my face, he lets me to stroke his feet (although he won't allow me to clip his nails, we have to go to a pet store for mani and pedi), he even allows me to check his teeth, but he will not allow me to pick him up. I am so jealous every time anyone else handles him (groomer, vet) but he will not let me hold him. Do you guys have a step-by-step aid to ease him into allowing me to hold him? Right now, I have to come up with different ways to capture him when we have to go somewhere.

[@fluffysnape]

I don't know why, but it was quite entertaining to just watch these people sit there petting rabbits.

[@XxXMsLovelyXxX]

How much does it usually cost to have a rabbit spayed or neutered?

[@jkrogers25]

Ok i have a baby rabbit that is hiding under my porch and its mother left it what should i do should i adopt it or take it somewhere and set it free but im afraid to take it :( please answer

[@XxTaterXTotxX]

im getting a rabbit but my parents say i have to keep it out side! we live by woods with cyotes what should i do???? please write back!!!

[@rae101216]

I have a few questions and if anyone could help me out that would be amazing. Is it alright to just own one rabbit instead of two? Do they bite? How big should their cage be? How expensive is it to get them spayed or neutered? Please answer, I really need to know. Thanks.

[@toscaandmax]

my bunny is a 4 month old male and he always bite me and do bad things, what can i do ?

[@arrowfence4]

@jamieissorry99 im sorry for these qustion but heres one what happens if i get it when it is 3 weeks?

[@jamieissorry99]

@arrowfence4 i got mine when she was 6 weeks old, like a puppy, so it had enough time to get enough milk and learn rabbit things.

[@AJollyClownNamedArt]

No, they should be kept at least in pairs unless you can spend the majority of your day with them. They need almost constant companionship - think of wild rabbits, they are hardly ever alone. The minimum recommended cage size is 6' x 2' x 2' for two rabbits. They do bite. A gentle nip is a sign of affection, they are saying "I like you". Harder nips might be from aggression or annoyance.

[@Thefluffyyokai]

my bunny Bela Lugosi, is about 7 months old, i got him from (yes a breeder) a girl on a farm because his old family had lost interest in him :'( poor bunnies who get abandoned i love my boy too much to do that!

[@FaithfulPath-b5k]

I need all your information coz I'm gonna get a rabbit at your store or shelter

[@blossom62126]

Thanks for the tips

[@SailorMoonFan92]

They live 10 to 12 years? Mine died when it was 4.. =[

[@nezukospirit]

@AngelLullabye It is best to spay females at 4 months. If the rabbits are shy to you, put them in a place where they see your presence everyday, like at a place near your computer, your bed, somewhere that you go often. They will see that you are not a threat and eventually go over to say hi. Then you may start petting them, or talking to them softly.

[@iloveowls90]

Jerica it depends on the living environment I think

[@JustAnotherDrummerJG]

what does she mean by "spadered and nautered" (sorry for misspelling)

[@LongAct94]

@21wisdOm11 same lol but theres pet shops that they sell rabbits for cheap ?

[@titanlacrosse780]

hi my name is austin im 13 and i live in a 2 house neigbor hood alone and i was wondering if i adopted a 5 month old rabbit would that be good i have no pets cause i get home at late noon and a dog woould be to much is a rabbit the same or can i feed it at like 4 or 5 thanks post on my channel please thancks

[@MSChelsey1988]

It's only bad if they aren't comfortable with you. Like this one she's holding isn't kicking. If they kick they can injure themselves.

[@brandonedwards260]

Do you have netherland dwarfs?

[@TwiPrime]

Are rabbits just as smart as, say a cat or dog? Are there techniques for helping them get used to contact with new people? Do they take blinking as a signal that they're not in danger, like cats do? Do they like submissive gestures like averting out eyes? Do they recognize their names?

[@DeadTactics]

I'm getting one soon. I have 2 fish tank and getting an extra fish tank. Hopefully I get a rabbit!

[@bellandliv1]

Where is this shelter

[@jaaman0670]

De bien beaux et jolis lapins ! Je suis tout à fait d'accords avec votre commentaire écrit. Choisir un lapin comme animal de compagnie est un engagement à long terme. Un engagement financier mais aussi et surtout moral. Les lapins et autres animaux de compagnie ne son pas des objets mais, des êtres sensibles doué d'émotions. Ils ressentent la joie, le bonheur, mais aussi la peur et la souffrance. Ces dans le respect mutuel que nous arriverons à vivre en harmonie avec eux !

[@ChesterDoraemon]

wow that gray rabbit is so cute. he's like a giant furry slipper

[@poizon4]

Sorry, the rabbits are free roam too. I have never once had a problem with the cats fighting the rabbits. Only the rabbits fighting each other at first (Thumper, not the brother and sister) and Nibbles had to have a toe amputated. Now they are inseparable though and it's very rare that I don't see them sleeping side by side.

[@UnggoyProductions]

I really want a rabbit but my parents probably won't let me because we have cat. Do rabbits and cats fight?

[@arrowfence4]

i have a question how old should i get a babby rabbit?

[@minahilsyed5306]

Where is this place?????

[@hikarusayotanna1155]

I love the thought that they are trying to help rabbits, but I had a bad experience, I got a rabbit from the animal shelter and at the time I didn't know, she has the snuffles.... THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE LET HER BEEN ADOPTED OUT!! I'm now trying to figure out a way to help her or get her put down because she has an ear infection and with that, its about I would say a 50% chance of her surviving with treatments. They demd a contagious sick animal to be adopted out... Thanks animal shelter!!!!!

[@SadieChelsieTV]

What does spadar nudored mean ??

[@CloroxGodThe1st]

IM 11 AND MY CLASS HAS A BUNNY BUT THEN MY FIRNED HAD TO TAKE HIM HOME CUZ MY TEACH LET HER AND SO WHEN MY MOM GETS A HOUSE SHE SAID I CAN ADOT A BUNNY I KNOW HOW TO TAKE CARE OF IT

[@penguim1996]

@ES1847 go to a local shelter and spend some time with the rabbits! If your allergies act u, then you'll know :) good luck!