2.) Helping my rabbits trust people. As both were abused in the past, I love how I’ve gained their trust. I can see how much happier they are now and it just makes my day when one does something new or special that they weren’t comfortable with doing before.

3.) The effort you put in to bond with them. I feel like the love of a bunny is more dear than the love of a cat or dog. You have to work so much harder for it and it is SO rewarding. You have a special bond with your bun that no one else can have.

4.)  They bring out the best in me.  Simply because they wont accept anything less, and you have no choice but to give them your all.  lol

5. They satisfy a very strong maternal/paternal instinct and reward you for it. I can’t have children, and it wasn’t until I got a bunny that I had all of the caring responsibilities MM mentioned which filled a bit of a void. And they are little, like babies that don’t grow up LOL. They bond with you and look to you to meet their needs as their giant, furless mother. (Poor Mum, she was born without a pretty coat like mine. Well, she doesn’t shed.)
Example: Sammy demanded (chewing on bars) I wake up at 6AM today and let her out. Seems she had peed over the side of her litter pan and wanted a bit of housecleaning, plus some pellets. I took care of it, since she’d given me an extra hour to wake up and get that chore done before work.

6. When they show you real affection, like coming when you call or licking your cheeks or binkying when you come home from work, you *know* you’ve done a great job raising them and making them happy. It’s so rewarding, and there’s no doubt about whether or not you’ve done well with your bunny! I love dogs, but many dogs will love you no matter what. Rabbits love you if you’ve earned it… and if you’ve earned it, you know your rabbit thinks you’re something special!

(if mine is too similar to sgregory’s No. 3, then please feel free to do another No. 6!)

Kay & Winston are “very shy”, therefor they were at the shelter for a while: Kay over a year & Winston 2 years.

7. I love that when we met them Kay & Winston instantly responded to my & J’s patients and gentleness. When we told the director that Kay & Winston were the buns we would like to come home with us – we had met several pairs – she was thrilled because Kay & Winston had never reacted to any body the way they did with me and J. It was meant to be!!!!
I also love that the patients and gentleness payed of – Kay & Winston are not shy any more

8. My bunnies have taught me so much, they have given me responsibility that I cannot avoid! They also helped me become more independent, so I am not always asking my mom to do everything, I called the vets, and I made the appointments, that was a big step for me because I hate talking to professionals on the phone. Rabbits have opened doors for me, made me braver and more responsible, nothing can beat that!

I’ve learned patience.  I’m a VERY impatient person but Pepper can out-stubborn me most of the time, so I have to just take it in stride.  She’ll do things in her own time or not at all, and there’s only so much I can do about it.

Rabbits being a prey animal.  I love the trust they give me.  The way they speak with their little rabbit language. The adorableness.  The spontaneous joy they have

I like how when I have a bad day, I know I can find happiness just by being with them, whether they are binkying, eating, sleeping, or washing their face . If I’m feeling down about myself, I know that I am the most important person in the whole world to them!

if i am feeling sad or let down, i can go to buttons and he will always make me happy!