Where to get mini lop?

[Toby Da Bunny]

Hey all, I am going to be moving out soon and I am excited to be getting a friend for Toby. I would love a mini lop. I am working a lot and I hate that Toby is lonely at home. Does anyone know anywhere in Miami that I could find a mini lop? Do they have them at shelters?

Thanks

[Cocoa]

Normally they do have some at shelters although you might have to wait to find the right one

[Deleted User]

You should wait until Toby is neutered to get a second rabbit.

Normally buns rescued from shelters come spayed/neutered already, so that’s a plus.

Be mindful that you have to house them separately until they are bonded, so you will need two cages.

Are you familiar with the bonding process? It’s normally several months long. One member here, Dana, has bonded several pairs and even with her experience, shes still working at it months later.

I know you and I don’t have the best track record, but I hope that you’ll still take things into consideration because it’s a huge commitment to try to bond two rabbits

[Sirius&Luna]

You’ll need to get Toby neutered before you can bond him, so it might be worth waiting another couple of months so you don’t have to keep two rabbits separate for longer than necessary.

I also recommend reading the bonding section in bunny info and maybe some threads in the bonding forum so that you get an idea of what bonding is like – it can be long, time consuming and stressful so it’s good to be prepared.

[Harley&Thumper]

I would recommend going to a shelter first but if you can’t find one you like, here is a post from a Holland Lop breeder in Miami Florida
http://www.hoobly.com/VdE1l/holland-lop-bunnies-rabbits.htm

[Toby Da Bunny]

Thanks so much everyone! was not aware Toby had to be neutered first. Thats good info. Ill try to learn more about bonding before I get the second rabbit. I am a new rabbit owner so bare with me!  

[Deleted User]

Get Toby neutered, then take him to a shelter for speed dates to see who he gets along with best so he essentially picks his perfect match. If you get another young bunny (make sure it’s at least 8 weeks old this time and from a reputable breeder) you’ll have to keep them separate until the second one is either spayed/neutered. So if you get a second one it really is best to let Toby choose for himself if possible.

Also, you’ll need a contingent plan for if they can’t bond. Do you have the time, money, and space required for another single bunny. You’ll also need to think about these things while you’re bonding them because they need to be 100% separate at all times unless you’re doing a bonding session. Remember that Toby has been a single bun since he was 3 weeks old, so he could potentially be very territorial towards a new bunny. They probably won’t instantly click. Bonding takes a lot of time and patience. Some bunnies can take up to a year to bond and others take 2 weeks.

And lastly, remember a new bunny could have a very different personality than Toby. From what I’ve seen on insta, Toby is a big loveable sweetheart, and it helps you’ve had him basically all his life. If you end up with a shelter bunny, be mindful that you don’t know much about their background. They could be very shy and timid and not enjoy being pet due to abuse or whatever else in the past. Even if you do get another breeder bunny, they could also be very different. Toby was too young to really be scared of a new environment. He thought of you as that mother figure. A bunny that’s already 8 weeks old and older might take some time to warm up to you. Just continue to be as patient as possible.

[Toby Da Bunny]

Posted By Asriel and Bombur on 4/13/2018 7:00 PM

Get Toby neutered, then take him to a shelter for speed dates to see who he gets along with best so he essentially picks his perfect match. If you get another young bunny (make sure it’s at least 8 weeks old this time and from a reputable breeder) you’ll have to keep them separate until the second one is either spayed/neutered. So if you get a second one it really is best to let Toby choose for himself if possible.

Also, you’ll need a contingent plan for if they can’t bond. Do you have the time, money, and space required for another single bunny. You’ll also need to think about these things while you’re bonding them because they need to be 100% separate at all times unless you’re doing a bonding session. Remember that Toby has been a single bun since he was 3 weeks old, so he could potentially be very territorial towards a new bunny. They probably won’t instantly click. Bonding takes a lot of time and patience. Some bunnies can take up to a year to bond and others take 2 weeks.

And lastly, remember a new bunny could have a very different personality than Toby. From what I’ve seen on insta, Toby is a big loveable sweetheart, and it helps you’ve had him basically all his life. If you end up with a shelter bunny, be mindful that you don’t know much about their background. They could be very shy and timid and not enjoy being pet due to abuse or whatever else in the past. Even if you do get another breeder bunny, they could also be very different. Toby was too young to really be scared of a new environment. He thought of you as that mother figure. A bunny that’s already 8 weeks old and older might take some time to warm up to you. Just continue to be as patient as possible.

Thank you so much as always for your great advice! I will take all of this into consideration before I make the decision to get a second bunny  

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