I adopted my current boys from the humane society in my neighborhood when they were 2.5 years old. Originally, I got them believing they were both Polish rabbits – as they were labeled that way. After taking my animal care, management, and identification class (for my senior year), I correctly identified my smaller bunny as a Netherland Dwarf, who will typically live about 7 years longer than Polish rabbits. I know Mochi and I will be devastated when Pompom passes.
I am going to get a companion for Mochi at some point, but I don’t know if I should I introduce a new bunny to my current pair before Pompom dies (to help Mochi through it) or if I should wait until after his death. ;n; I know that introducing a third bunny doesn’t always go smoothly – but I couldn’t bare to see my bunny get so depressed. They’re super close and are inseparable – they are the best trained, sweetest, and smartest buns ever. They both have free range in my room, and we’ve formed a great bond between the three of us. I was thinking of getting another male for them, since neither of my buns have ever met a female, but I’m open to either gender. They’ve both been neutered the entire time I’ve had them. I’ve done extensive research, but I can’t find anything pertinant to before death bonding to another bun. Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. 