11/12/2023
Have You Ever Stopped To Think Of The Benefits Of Having Companion Rabbits? (From Rabbit Track Trail Rescue)
If you already share your life with rabbits, you know how very special they are. From the second they hop their way into our lives, our rabbits have us twisted around their little paws! They quickly become part of the family sharing their cheeky personalities with us. That is just the beginning of the benefits of being rabbit pawrents.
There is a certain satisfaction by just caring for our buns. As a bunny pawrent, we receive unconditional love just for providing proper care. Those sweet little faces with wiggly noses are incredibly adorable. Even “that” look we get when we fail to do everything to their satisfaction, just makes us melt.
Rabbits may not speak with a voice, but they do have excellent communication skills. As we know, our bunnies like everything on schedule and heaven forbid if we get sidetracked don’t maintain the schedule. Our rabbits quickly notify us of their displeasure. We label ourselves “Bunny Slaves” but not because we are upset with our fluffy little companions, just the opposite. Pet rabbits are magical, they make us so very happy just by looking at us. Just as our buns let us know when they aren’t happy, they also make it known that they love us and are grateful to be in the family.
Not many people know that our pet rabbits can be great security guards! You’ll hear your bunnies thump with their back legs if they don’t recognize something or someone. This thumping can be very loud, even waking you up from a deep sleep! Incredulously, some house rabbits alerted their families via thumping when they smelt smoke from a fire, saving lives.
Pet rabbits don’t require daily walks like dogs do but looking after them can keep us just as fit!
As a part of their love of a daily schedule, keeping their homes clean and tidy is a regular thing we bunny parents do. When we give their enclosures a clean and a bit of a rearrange, we think, “job well done.” Although we like their home to look a certain way, our bunnies have other ideas. Once our backs are turned, they will change their residence to how they want it to look.
Then, there is the unexpected workout when we nip into the local pet shop for a couple of items and end up buying loads. It is always a challenge to carry it back to the car and do it quickly enough before the bags of hay split!
When some people say, “it’s just a rabbit, “ they have no idea what amazing companions bunnies make. Bunny pawrents get frustrated when people don’t understand rabbits provide the same relationship benefits as dogs or cats. Our fluff bums bring so much to our lives that it really is a blessing to share our lives with them. Their unconditional love and friendship are priceless.
When it comes to caring for rabbits, there is always something new to learn. As an exotic pet species, their needs and husbandry requirements require a gold standard level of care. Therefore, knowing we are doing our very best is critical as a bunny pawrent. Observing bunnies and their behavior daily teaches us so much. That, combined with constantly increasing our knowledge, helps us discern unusual rabbit behavior. This knowledge increases your ability to spot early warning signs of illnesses, enabling you to act quickly.
Spending quality time with our rabbits makes us feel so happy; they can help lift our spirits if we are having a bad day. Just looking into their eyes has such a calming effect, and they are great listeners, too! Rabbits love the attention and appreciate the opportunity to help us relax.
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