So, I’m definitely not getting a rabbit anytime soon and I don’t really want to get my hopes up or anything, but I think a bunny may be a good idea. The only things that make me wary are:
– Prices (They aren’t too bad, but vets is ehh)
– Destruction
– Getting along with my cat
I know cats and rabbits can be bonded and I’ve seen it before. So here’s the story
I adopted my cat, Poof, as a kitten, somewhere around 2009-2010. At the time we also had a toy poodle named Meggy. When we brought Poof home, Meggy and Poof became best friends. They played and slept and did almost everything together. Meggy was an elderly dog and Poof was a kitten (She is now full grown as you can probably tell). The following autumn 2010 Meggy was put down because she had heart and lung problems that were slowly killing her. For almost two years Poof was without a companion. Now, you would think she would have forgotten. She’s just a cat right? It was just a dog she knew for a while right? No. That would be wrong. We have videos still of Meggy travelling with us and “telling us stories”, or vocalizing. Poof will run, full out to the screen with hope in her eyes, looking all over the room for Meggy. This is almost 4 years later.
It breaks my heart. We have another dog now who is a 2 year old aussie. Poof does nutlike her that much at all. They can’t play together without Kona (My new dog) squishing Poof, or someone getting hurt… She’s just too big.
I got an idea. Perhaps a rabbit would be a good companion for Poof? Obviously it’s not JUST for Poof. It would also be a part of our family. I don’t even know if the rabbit would fully be mine. My brother loves animals as well, and although he’s almost two years younger than me he’d be pretty willing to learn proper care and such, and he would always listen to my advice.
I have a DIY hamster cage with 5 square feet of space, and there will be a second level beneath it (But not connected) this summer. There may come a time (Most likely) when I am not owning two hamsters, and the bottom space is empty. The rabbit would most likely be free ranged in my room, and if my brother agreed, his room too. He might get a separate hutch, but the cage that I have (If it was just mine or something) would contain some fleece at the bottom, the litter tray and hay rack, and the food and water bowls, and some toys.
I would make sure I had no where in the room for the bunny to get under or anything. I would also try to potty train it the best I could.
Is it a good idea to get an older bunny? The reason is, I know the can live a long time and stuff, and I kind of want a tamer animal. Is it a good idea?
Help