Should I, Shouldn't I?

It's a difficult choice, sometimes impossible and almost always one that keeps you up at night. The question is; should I get a rabbit?
Lets think about it together and hopefully by the end you will have an idea on whether or not a rabbit is the pet for you.

Lets start on the easy side of it, what are the pros of owning a rabbit? Lets bullet point them all!

• Rabbits are funny, hyper and good company.
• They do not require walking like a dog.
• They are super adorable and they know it too.
• They can be litter trained.
• Rabbits love to play.
• Rabbits love a cuddle.
• They give back twice the amount of love you give them.

So that's some of the pros, sounds heavenly right? Well, we should now look at the downsides, the cons of owning a rabbit. I know, it seems impossible but rabbits are just like any other pet. And yes, I'm going to bullet point again. 

• They will chew anything they can reach, that includes wires, valuables, walls, skirting boards, furniture, shoes and much more. If they can reach it, they will chew it.
• They like to dig, dig, diggy a hole. Some rabbits don't, but some do. Be prepared for this.
• They don't like to be picked up, they have a prey instinct and may panic.
• They are easily startled and can injure themselves. 
• They can be quite messy, but then so can we.
• It can be a nightmare finding a rabbit savvy vet and the right insurance. 
• With the cost of food, bedding, hay it can be expensive. Those pennies add up!

It might seem like a lot of cons, but there are just as many pros. Obviously this doesn't cover everything about rabbit behavior but these are some of the main points that you'll have to think about.You will also have to think about where you want to house your rabbit. 

If you rent, please go through your rental agreement. If you can't have pets; DO NOT GET ONE! I cannot stress this enough because if your landlord decides to end your tenancy because of the animal then that puts you both in a vulnerable position. 

Back onto the point! Think about where you are going to keep your rabbit; garden, house, garage. Once you've made that decision then you have to think about whether that area is bunny proof. Are there wires exposed? Is the garden secured? These are all things to consider and need to be sorted out before you get the bun bun. 

So I hope this helps you make a more informed decision. Before you do get a bun please do your research, look up anything you're unsure about. Rabbits do not make good first time pets, they require lots of time and attention and some people may get bored when they realise that not all bun buns love cuddling. 

The next question is; where do I get a rabbit? Sure you can get rabbits from pet shops or breeders but there are also plenty of buns that need loving fur-ever homes in rescues. I would always recommend adopting a rabbit, but I will go over that another time. Look up the rescues in your area, they are guaranteed to have your next fluff bun friend! Until next time!