Ten Things (or more) I Love About Being A House Rabbit Mama (or Daddy)

[MimzMum]

You guys all remember the movie “Ten Things I hate About You” right?

Well, this post has nothing to do with that. lolz….

Upon checking the post about the great article in the SF Gate about rabbits and keeping them as housepets, I figured it’s time to ask YOU all about what you love best about being a rabbit mum, or dad.

I’ll begin…successive posters can add as many happy thoughts as you like.

1.) Are you kidding me? Who could resist those adorable little faces and soulful eyes? The joy of being a bunny mum is often solely expressed by the feeling it gives one to just gaze upon your little furry friend and know that they adore you as the person who cares for them, feeds and cleans them and their habitat…that here in your care there are no predators, no reason to fear and LOTS of noserubs!  A place for a bunny to puddle and cuddle and enjoy the obvious love for life that each one of them shows in a unique way.

In other words…darn they are cute! And sweet! And soft! And so much easier (in my opinion) to care for than a cat or dog with less liability involved. (You don’t have to worry that they are going to get off their lead and go bite someone who will then sue you…nor will they prowl the neighborhood in the middle of the night and eat your neighbor’s prize chicken.)

Don’t get me wrong. I love my dogs and cats. But had I known just how wonderful my life could be with bunnies in the first place…I’d have a warren full by now I suppose!

Okay, my reason is a bit weird, but I know everyone here can do better than me…go! *waves starter flag*

 

[KytKattin]

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.

[sgregory]

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.

[BunnyLiz]

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

[RabbitPam]

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.

[LizzieKnittyBun]

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!

[LizzieKnittyBun]

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

[Sage Cat]

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

[Moonlight_Wolf]

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!

[wendyzski]

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.

[bunnytowne]

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

[LittlePuffyTail]

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!

[bunnycutie]

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

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