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- 02/22/2016 at 5:43 PM
  Jovanna
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  Hello. I have been recently considering finding a new rabbit for our home. Out Holland Lop is getting quite old and experiencing health problems. To ease the pain of his passing for my young daughter I would like to have another bunny already established in our home beforehand. The problem is, I’m not sure where to start! I would love to have a sociable, sweet tempered bunny. How should I go about finding the right fit? I considered purchasing a baby bunny. But will the personality shift once it hits adulthood? I also considered adopting an adult rabbit. But along with that I may adopt bad habits…any thoughts?
- 02/22/2016 at 6:04 PM
  cinnybun2015
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  I have actually had this issue, because my Holland Lop bunny passed away last winter. I was heartbroken but I knew that eventually I would want a rabbit back in my life. I have a baby Mini Lop now, after months of searching and deciding.
  
  I would reccomend getting an older family. As I have learned, baby rabbits are a LOT of work!! Also, I am not suggesting that your daughter is violent in any way, but maybe an adult rabbit would be a better fit for a young child? Baby rabbits, as I have learned, chew anything and everything! They require a lot of watching and care.
  
  I am just wondering, has your Holland Lop bun already passed away? Or is she going to soon? If you adopt a new bun before she passes, there will be an issue of bonding as well to consider.
  
  I found my bunny online, on Craigslist. Ironically, that’s the place that I found my late Holland Lop bunny. There are lots of buns that need homes on that site, and even better, if a rabbit adoption center is around your area, you might want to visit with your daughter and talk to the people as well as see the buns. It’s a great experience!
- 02/22/2016 at 6:04 PM
  cinnybun2015
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  I have actually had this issue, because my Holland Lop bunny passed away last winter. I was heartbroken but I knew that eventually I would want a rabbit back in my life. I have a baby Mini Lop now, after months of searching and deciding.
  
  I would reccomend getting an older family. As I have learned, baby rabbits are a LOT of work!! Also, I am not suggesting that your daughter is violent in any way, but maybe an adult rabbit would be a better fit for a young child? Baby rabbits, as I have learned, chew anything and everything! They require a lot of watching and care.
  
  I am just wondering, has your Holland Lop bun already passed away? Or is she going to soon? If you adopt a new bun before she passes, there will be an issue of bonding as well to consider.
  
  I found my bunny online, on Craigslist. Ironically, that’s the place that I found my late Holland Lop bunny. There are lots of buns that need homes on that site, and even better, if a rabbit adoption center is around your area, you might want to visit with your daughter and talk to the people as well as see the buns. It’s a great experience!
- 02/22/2016 at 6:23 PM
  Jovanna
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  He is still alive, but has had health issues lately. Our vet has told us it’s not going to be much longer. For that reason, I would keep the rabbits separated. There is no need to stress him out. And no need to bond the new rabbit only to have them lose a friend,
- 02/22/2016 at 8:51 PM
  tobyluv
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  Check Pet Finder and see what rabbits are available in rescues and shelters in your area. The people in shelters (humane societies) may not know much about the rabbits and their personalities, but the people who work in rescues or who have rabbits as fosters in their homes, should know the rabbits and would tell you which ones are the sweet, laid back rabbits you are seeking. An adult rabbit will likely be calmer and less disruptive to your household. Most rabbits in rescues will be spayed or neutered, so that is a plus too.
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