Hello guys

i recently adopted a wild baby rabbit, named Lemon, after our cat and dog attacked and killed his siblings and mother. It was for the rabbit’s best interests to be taken in by me and he is very happy, healthy and friendly and has also been vaccinated. I got him at 2 weeks and he’s now around 3-4 months old (estimated.)

however i need rather urgent help in catching him after his runs. during the day he lives in a large cage then at around 5pm or when i get home from school (4pm) he runs around my room till about 9pm for exercise, pats and bonding, but i always have so much trouble catching him to put him back to bed and it causes me and him a very large amount of distress. He still comes to me for pats and food so he does not fear me yet but i’m afraid soon enough he will start hating me for chasing (or more walking fast as my room isn’t really big enough to chase in) him round my room in my bids to capture him. 

i just want a quick and simple way to catch him as at the moment he’s on the verge of injuring himself and i get really really distressed as i hate that i have to chase and corner him because i know that as he is a prey animal i’m immediately seen as a predator. 

he doesn’t like cuddles, only scratches on the head so i can’t just scoop him up after a snuggle, and as soon as he realises it’s time for bed he’s immediately in escape mode.

maybe this is just another thing i signed up for taking in a wild rabbit but its just no fun for either of us, any help would be so so wonderful, 

thank you