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My Heart and Soul Pet – Contributed Rabbit Story

Story Contributed by Suzie from bunnysreview.com "I have heard that everyone has that one certain pet they love. They have to have, they only want that one type of pet and nothing Read More »

“Do I Buy an Easter Bunny?” – An article to share with your friends

Article written and submitted by Sandra Lee from Wheek Wheek Thump So it’s pretty much that time of year again - When people begin to realize that bunnies DO exist as Read More »

Winner! “Bunny Lovers” Valentines Rabbit Picture Contest – 2013

First of all, I would like to apologize for the late announcement of the winner of this contest. We had family things pop up and just could not spare the time to Read More »

Voting Open! “Bunny Lovers” Valentines Rabbit Picture Contest – 2013

Voting is open!! We received almost 100 bunny lover submissions to our contest and we narrowed that down to only 12 finalists! The photos below are the 12 we have chosen. I Read More »

“Bunny Lovers” Valentines Rabbit Picture Contest – 2013

Contest time! We are giving away one of our Bunny Lovers Gift Basket with over $35.00 worth of toys to the "Cutest Couple" House Rabbit picture! Get a great pic of Read More »

Are Rabbit Cages Cruel?

Are rabbit cages cruel? I know that I will most likely get some very strong opinions about this from rabbit owners all across the world. However, it is time we sit Read More »

Top 11 Best Gift Ideas for You and Your Rabbit – 2012 Holiday Season

Bunny Holiday Gift Idea #1 Crazy Christmas Tree Rabbit Toy We decorate our own trees with ornaments that remind us of our favorite things, and many times the ornaments Read More »

House Rabbit Halloween Photo Contest 2012 – Winner!!

And the winner is……… Jenn Kahill and Benjamin the Pirate! Benjamin received the most votes out of the more than 4,000 votes cast! Watch the video below Read More »

House Rabbit Halloween Photo Contest – 2012

Contest time! We are giving away one of our Bunny Gift Baskets with over $35.00 worth of toys to the cutest House Rabbit Halloween Photos! Check out the rules below and we Read More »

My Heart and Soul Pet – Contributed Rabbit Story

Story Contributed by Suzie from bunnysreview.com "I have heard that everyone has that one certain pet they love. They have to have, they only want that one type of pet and nothing Read More »

Christmas for Homeless Bunnies – 2012 Toys for Hops Drive

This year many rabbits will be enjoying Christmas with their families. They will get gifts and lots of love and kisses on Christmas morning. Unfortunately there will be many more bunnies sitting Read More »

Working Rabbits in Eureka Springs Arkansas

Would you drive hours from home just to visit a store that employees rabbits? Well it appears some people are going the distance to visit East by West in Eureka Springs AR. Read More »

Rabbit Survey Results

Last week we had a survey for both our Rabbit Blog (this one) and our Rabbit Toy Website (see it here). We had over 300 respondents and a TON of great Read More »

Essential Oils – The Hidden Dangers For Well-Meaning Rabbit Lovers

As our country starts paying attention to organic products and natural healing, more and more people are learning about aromatherapy. Rabbit owners by far pay much more attention to adverse affects of Read More »

Goodbye to a Pet Bunny

Our pet bunny, Tinkle Toes, passed away this morning. Even though we were expecting his death, the reality of the inevitable did not diminish our sadness. Thankfully, our pet seemed to die Read More »

What is a Rabbit?

If you have a house rabbit there may be several behaviors you don't understand. I found this video on YouTube that asks the question "What is a Rabbit" and answers it Read More »

Little Girl in North Haven Being Told to Get Rid of Her Rabbit Due to Old Ordinance

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Homeless Man Saves Pet Rabbit from Liffey River in Ireland

How far would you go to save your bunny from a life threatening situation? The following news article is over a year old but I just recently found it. I Read More »

Stories Rabbits Tell: Review

Misconceptions About Rabbits Explained We have come across many times where references to rabbits have been probed and in most of the occasions, society refers to rabbits in a negative way. However, Read More »

Video: Stress Free Nail Trimming for Rabbits

Do you have a hard time trimming your bunnies nails? If you have the patience the technique in the video below is a low stress way to both trim your buns nails Read More »

Realistic Rabbits in Children’s Literature

By Emily Allgeyer Pat the Bunny is a children's classic. But what if the bunny doesn't want to be patted? My bunnies are writing a book called Stop Trying to Pat Me and Read More »

“Do I Buy an Easter Bunny?” – An article to share with your friends

March 12, 2013 Admin 1 Comment

Article written and submitted by Sandra Lee from Wheek Wheek Thump

So it’s pretty much that time of year again -

When people begin to realize that bunnies DO exist as pets…decide they need one… for their children… because a bunny is like a hamster….. right? Wrong!

Wake up and smell the fresh air. Bunnies are living, breathing animals. Not only do they need to be cared for properly but almost always by an adult. You want your child to be responsible? Bring them to volunteer at your local Humane Society with the bunnies! Before making the decision to bring a pet rabbit into your home for good. As they are called Forever Homes for a reason!

Number One: Baby Bunnies do grow. They may seem cute, adorable, and fluffy – BUT are you going to think they’re still cute, adorable, and fluffy when those awful things called hormones start kicking in? And they will. Your little adorable fluffball can turn into a monster overnight. Marking territory, tearing and chewing everything in site. That’s just the beginning. Are you going to be able to afford to get this little terror neutered or spayed? If not, then stop right there. Female rabbits need to be spayed. With an 80% chance of developing uterine cancer before the age of four – it is a must to keeping your baby happy and healthy. Those horrible habits of a hormonal bunny are not going to stop until they are neutered… so don’t be surprised when your 4 month old baby starts acting like a lunatic. Expect this.

Just like you expect your teenage child to act like a rebel – your bunny is a living, growing, maturing animal and this happens. Luckily for you, spaying/neutering almost always does the trick. Another point to your bunny growing – they grow. What is a 1 lb. baby when you take him home can be anywhere from 2lbs. to 20 lbs. full-grown. Again. expect this. If you can’t handle or don’t have the room for a 20 lb. bunny then you need to do your research and find a bunny that fits your requirements and home arrangement.

Number Two: Bunnies have sensitive tummies. very sensitive tummies. And need a very strict diet to remain healthy. Understand this. And realize YOU as the parent need to keep this diet regulated and on track – because the child you just bought this baby bunny for probably won’t understand this. Or will forget. As kids do. But your new furbaby needs this diet to remain healthy and strong. If you get a baby bunny – they need unlimited alfalfa hay, unlimited alfalfa pellets, water, and will need to be slowly introduced to different kinds of veggies when they hit about 3 months old.

If you get a adult bunny – they will need unlimited timothy, orchard grass, or oat hay and they will need about 2 cups of veggies (recommended veggies, yes there’s a specific list on the House Rabbit Society website that is AMAZING! BTW, Carrots are not on this list.) per 6 lbs. daily, they will need between 1/4-1/2 cup pellets per 6 lbs. of body weight daily (not alfalfa pellets but timothy pellets), and unlimited hay and water.

Introducing vegetables is tricky. If you’re not sure what your adult rabbit has been previously fed, you will need to re-introduce everything. You do this by introducing one new recommended vegetable a week. Then you must monitor his poos to ensure his body isn’t reacting negatively to the vegetable. If he is, you must eliminate that veggie and put it on a no-list. (Don’t expect your child to do this either).

Treats are to be very monitored. Treats like Craisins and Nibble Rings are great as are small pieces of recommended veggies or fruits on the House Rabbit Society List. Most of the treats you can buy at pet stores are filled with CRAP and shockingly, horrible for a rabbit. So stick to the House Rabbit Society List!

Number Three: Bunnies need check-ups. Your bunny should be receiving a vet visit as soon as you bring your furball home. Bunnies are very good at hiding health issues so a perfectly healthy bunny may become lethargic and need emergency care within only a few hours. So this vet visit IS important. Especially if your bunny comes from a pet store. Pet stores are known for their bad care of rabbits – so if you do impulsively buy one from a pet store then vet right away. Your vet will also be able to help you determine the diet your bun bun should be on – so if the information above was overwhelming – your vet can help with this!

Bunnies, although very cute, can also be prone to many different problems. Smushy face breeds tend to have prominent teeth issues while loppy-eared buns are known for ear infections. Expect this and work it into your monthly budget in case an emergency pops up and your bunny needs medical help.

Care Credit is also a GREAT credit card to apply for – you can use it to help pay your bill if you don’t have the money and they have a great system in place so you can make monthly payments with no interest rates. For example, we had a $500 vet bill – we used the Care Credit and paid a certain amount per month for 6 months with no interest charges. It was perfect and can be perfect for those emergencies you just aren’t expecting. So expect them – and make a savings or get a Care Credit (or another) credit card.

Also, expect a yearly check-up. Your child gets one. Your bunny gets one. That’s just the way of it is when you make the decision to bring a living, breathing being into your home.

Number Four: Bunnies are fragile. In big bold letters. FRAGILE. Rabbits are sensitive in just about every way possible. Small bones. Very skittish. Don’t expect your bunny to like to be held. So your child and family needs to understand this. No holding the bunny. If he wants attention, he will come up to you and ask for it. Bad scenario of child picking up the bunny: child picks up bunny, bunny kicks, bunny kicks hard, bunny kicks so hard he snaps his spine. Yes, this is possible. Be aware of this. If there is a reason that your bunny absolutely needs to be picked up – there are special ways to do this. Bunny Burrito. Google it. Works wonders.

At all times bunny legs need to be supported and held close to your body so they can’t kick. Bunnies are prey animals. Being picked up is almost the same feeling as being picked up to be eaten. It freaks them out. And if you have researched your new little ball of joy – you know a rabbit freaking out is stressful. And stressful bunnies can become lethargic and sick. Keep bunny feet on the ground!

Number Five: Bunnies do not live in pet-store cages. Contrary to the belief, a pet-store sized cage is NOT big enough for a rabbit. Even the XXXXL ones. Not big enough. An easy solution to this is an x-pen or to build a bunny condo. Google it – very easy, cheap, and you can make a really adorable happy home for your new family member. Again, do not give this chore to your child. As the parent you need to be in charge of this.

Bunny should be able to stand on his back paws and stretch up without touching the top of the cage. He should have adequate room to move around in. I’m going to say 6X6 is a good starting point. 4X4 is the bare minimum. As you can image, the bigger the bunny the more space he needs. Do not put a 4X4 enclosure around a Flemmie (20 lb. rabbit). It will not work. And you will have a very angry bunny who is always trying to escape. And escape they will. Rabbits are little escape artists. So be sure to rabbit-proof.

Number Six: Socialization. Bunnies are extremely social creatures. Granted they do sleep a lot during the day and their most active times are in the morning and late night-time. But they are social, social, social. You will need to give your bunny attention. He needs interaction. Even the most unsocial bunny needs interaction. So don't say your bunny does not like company and leave him in his pen. Bunnies will become curious about you even if you just sit in their area and talk to them or even just read a book without forcing yourself on them.

Most bunnies hate love being forced on to them. So find ways to interact that your bunny enjoys. He doesn’t like pets but maybe he likes when you give him a ball and he throws it and you give it back and he throws it again. Maybe he would like to learn how to do a trick for a treat. A healthy treat. Just because your bunny may not like to be held or pet (some do, some don’t) doesn’t mean interacting with him is impossible. Get down on his level and let him get to know you. Find things he enjoys and then use those things to get closer to him.

Number Seven: Aggression. I heard someone say something the other day and it explained my feelings on rabbits and aggression fully. “I’ve never met an aggressive rabbit.” Aggression is usually fear. A rabbit gets aggressive, it’s most likely because something you did is making him nervous or fearful. (Or hormonal – NEUTER/SPAY THOSE BUNNIES!!). If something upsets your bunny – find a way to do it differently. A good reason your child should not be given the task of handling the bunny – until you as the parent can figure out what upsets the bunny. If you have a bunny that doesn’t like you inside his condo (very common problem) then learn to get your bunny out with a treat or play time and close the door so the bun doesn’t become aggressive of his area.

Bunnies can become aggressive of areas because these are the places they feel safe. When they are scared, they will find comfort in their homes. When someone else messes with it – it can take away the feeling of it being their “safe place”. You need to respect this. As prey, they need a place to feel safe and secure. A huge part of having a bunny is understanding their behavior and why they do the things they do. Research!

Number Eight: Litter-Training. Bunnies are easily litter-trained. But baby bunnies are almost impossible to litter train as soon as those hormones start to kick in. So be prepared for this. Your four-month old isn’t using the potty – it’s not his fault. Just like it’s not your bunnies fault that his hormones are ranging and he’s doing what bunnies do! SPAY/NEUTER. This will make litter-training SOOOOO much easier. Rabbits almost always find one place to do their business. Figure out this spot and put a litter box there.

Accidents? Throw poos in the litter box so they get the hint and when they urinate – swipe up with a paper towel and throw the paper towel in the box. Then thoroughly clean the area with something strong like vinegar. (Side note: Vinegar is great on rabbit urine. It comes out of my carpet immediately and you can’t see a thing – and I have cream colored carpet so it works.)

Another mistake new bunny parents make – lining their area with bedding and litter in the litter box. Nope. The bunny will think the bedding is litter too! Lay down a few towels if you want your bun to have something comfortable to lay on. But putting down bedding like CareFresh outside the litter box will only confuse your bunny. Make sure it stays IN the litter box!

Number Nine: ADOPT! Adopt a bunny. I don’t just say this because rescuing is a great thing to do. I say this for a number of reasons. I say this from experience and horror stories I have heard from others. Pet stores. Big no-no. I can honestly say I’ve never been into a pet store selling a bunny that had good conditions or was the bunny in spectacular health. I have been in numerous pet stores where the bunnies are not even fed hay, a staple of a bunnies diet. They are caged in small houses where they can barely move. Or put in a small area with a ton of other baby bunnies looking for homes. As adorable and as cute as they are – they are usually sick.

One of the pet stores I went into had a bunny with a horrible upper-respiratory infection. No one on the staff seemed to care. I called Animal Services. Someone else I know bought all three of her babies from a pet store. Two of them died. And she was terrified and heart broken that the third would also. Thankfully, the third one is still doing very well but it is heart-breaking.

And yes, you may say you want to buy from there to save the bunny and give him a good home and if this is the way you would like to go then go about it a different way – call your local rescue and have them go in and get the animals surrendered to them. A rescue almost always has a vet that can access these babies and get them the care they need faster than you as an individual and inexperienced bunny owner may be able to do. And in this scenario you are hopefully saving them all and not just one.

Once they have cleared the bunny you were interested in – then adopt your new baby from the rescue. Go about buying a bunny the responsible way is all I ask. Buying a bunny from a pet store – will ultimately just get another bunny bought from a rabbit mill and stuck in his place.

Breeders. I have my reservations about this. I will honestly admit three of my bunnies came from one breeder when we got our first three – the Tans. I love my babies and would not give them up for anything. But I was new to bunnies (had done very little research) and thought I wanted a baby I could raise from birth. While this is all good and dandy – and I expect a lot of people think this – I didn’t expect even a 1/4 of what a bunny was when my first rabbit came home. Especially a baby. Not at all. My baby was A LOT more work and effort than I ever thought possible.

Breeders do things differently. And a lot of times the bunnies are kept in horrible conditions. Thankfully, my bunnies came from a breeder that is very open about everything she does with her rabbits and you can tell they have a better life than most in breeding operations. But I would not advocate getting a bunny from a breeder – ever. They are usually kept in horribly small cages with no run-time and are used only for breeding and showing where they live horribly stressed lives and die very young. And most of these rabbits end up in rescues anyways.

There is no excuse for advocating for breeders. Rescues are over-populated with bunnies as it is – adopt. You say you want a baby? Tons of rescues have babies!! Find a baby and adopt! Rescues get one-on-one personal with these bunnies – they can tell you their personalities and behaviors and help you find a bunny that fits you and your home perfectly. Bunnies of all sizes, breeds, ages, ect. are all over these shelters and need good homes. ADOPT. ADOPT. ADOPT. (A side benefit of adopting – I’ve never heard of a rescue ever letting a baby go home without you signing a contract saying you will bring it back at 6 months of age to be spayed/neutered. FREE SPAY/NEUTER?! How could you really say no?) Adopt!

I really do have to add: My fourth bunny Simba was adopted from a rescue. He had been found as a stray, had surgery, and was sent to a foster home. Seeing my baby boy run around binkying and happy was one of the greatest feelings of my life. Knowing my new little boy will never have to worry or fear for his life again and will always have food, water, and people who love him really makes me tear up in happiness. ADOPT! It is a wonderful feeling.

If you’ve read this – and are still considering thinking about a bunny – WHOOP!! Bunnies all over the world need good homes who have done research and are willing to still open up their hearts to them. If you’re a parent wanting to buy an Easter bunny – try making it a family pet rather than your childs responsibility. You can teach your child responsibility while ensuring that they learn everything they need and the bunny is getting everything he needs to be happy and healthy.

Don’t forget – ADOPT!

Article written and submitted by Sandra Lee from Wheek Wheek Thump

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Winner! “Bunny Lovers” Valentines Rabbit Picture Contest – 2013

February 27, 2013 Admin No comments

First of all, I would like to apologize for the late announcement of the winner of this contest. We had family things pop up and just could not spare the time to come back here and announce the winners when we should have. I apologize to everyone for the delay. These contests look easy but actually take a lot of time to put together and even to put together a "Winner" page. This is why we do not have contests very often since we are an extremely busy family and still have to put food on the table Read more... (617 words, 13 images, estimated 2:28 mins reading time)

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Voting Open! “Bunny Lovers” Valentines Rabbit Picture Contest – 2013

February 12, 2013 Admin 10 Comments

Voting is open!!

We received almost 100 bunny lover submissions to our contest and we narrowed that down to only 12 finalists! The photos below are the 12 we have chosen. I picked four, my husband picked four, and my 11 year old daughter picker her favorite four!. All the finalists where chosen according to each of our own preferences so a wound up with a wide variety! Read more... (650 words, 12 images, estimated 2:36 mins reading time)

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“Bunny Lovers” Valentines Rabbit Picture Contest – 2013

February 08, 2013 Admin 2 Comments

Contest time!

We are giving away one of our Bunny Lovers Gift Basket with over $35.00 worth of toys to the "Cutest Couple" House Rabbit picture! Get a great pic of your bunnies snuggling, playing, sleeping, etc and you could win! Valentine's themed pics a plus but not required.

Check out the rules below and we look forward to receiving your pics!

1. Post your pictures to our special "I Love My House Rabbit Photo Contest" Facebook page. We will be accepting entries from now until end of the day Monday Feb 11th. The link is below. Read more... (280 words, 1 image, estimated 1:07 mins reading time)

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Are Rabbit Cages Cruel?

January 30, 2013 Admin 18 Comments

Are rabbit cages cruel? I know that I will most likely get some very strong opinions about this from rabbit owners all across the world. However, it is time we sit down and have a candid conversation about this subject.

First of all I want to be very, very clear. This article doesn't have anything to do with the issue of whether a rabbit should be living outside in a tiny hutch. The name of this website is "I love my house rabbit" and I think we can all agree that if you are going to bring a rabbit into your family, it is best to have it inside. Read more... (2086 words, 6 images, estimated 8:21 mins reading time)

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Top 11 Best Gift Ideas for You and Your Rabbit – 2012 Holiday Season

November 12, 2012 Admin No comments

Bunny Holiday Gift Idea #1

Crazy Christmas Tree Rabbit Toy

We decorate our own trees with ornaments that remind us of our favorite things, and many times the ornaments are simply miniature toys!

The Crazy Christmas Tree took this same idea and applied it to your bunnies favorite things, toys! This toy is shaped like a Christmas tree with Rabbit Toy pieces tied with sisal all over. Great for heavy chewers and to give your bunnies home a festive look during the holiday season!

Lola LOVES hers!!

Start shopping here: http://www.pet-rabbit-toys.com

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House Rabbit Halloween Photo Contest 2012 – Winner!!

October 25, 2012 Admin 13 Comments

And the winner is………

Jenn Kahill and Benjamin the Pirate! Benjamin received the most votes out of the more than 4,000 votes cast!

Watch the video below for a slideshow of all the entries to the contest (played to some seriously serious music)

See the 12 finalists and voting results below:

We received almost 100 submissions to our contest and I narrowed that down to over 30 finalists! Alas we could only 12 finalists so I had to make some really tough decisions. The photos below are the 12 I finally came down to. All the finalists where chosen at my discretion and my own tastes. I looked for creativity, beauty, cuteness, and composistion. Read more... (490 words, 15 images, estimated 1:58 mins reading time)

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House Rabbit Halloween Photo Contest – 2012

October 17, 2012 Admin 2 Comments

Contest time!

We are giving away one of our Bunny Gift Baskets with over $35.00 worth of toys to the cutest House Rabbit Halloween Photos!

Check out the rules below and we look forward to receiving your pics!

1. Post your pictures to our special "I Love My House Rabbit Photo Contest" Facebook page. We will be accepting entries from now until end of the day Wednesday October 24th. The link is below. Read more... (265 words, 2 images, estimated 1:04 mins reading time)

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My Heart and Soul Pet – Contributed Rabbit Story

October 17, 2012 Admin 3 Comments

Story Contributed by Suzie from bunnysreview.com

"I have heard that everyone has that one certain pet they love. They have to have, they only want that one type of pet and nothing else. Well, for me that pet is a bunny. I love them heart and soul. Not just because they are cute and unusual, they are more than that to me. Once upon a time a black rabbit named Midnight was there for me in more way than any human could possible think.

I do not remember a time I have not loved bunnies. I remember growing up and having a small kit (baby rabbit) as a pet for the day. Yes, I do mean day. When my dad would cut the first cutting of alfalfa hay, he would jump off the tractor and capture me a wild rabbit to hold. However, at the end of the day I had to let that little furry baby go. I could not keep the rabbit past sundown. It was hard letting that little rabbit go, but I knew that I could not keep it and if I did, it would probably die. My grandfather told me that I just could not keep something wild as a pet. He explained that something wild just could not live confined in a cage or on human terms. At the time I truly did not understand, however I learned as I grew up.

As I got older, became a teenage and young adult, I did not think about bunnies much. I was too busy doing anything I could just to have some fun. Growing up on a farm, I felt like I missed out of so much. But I now realize that I had the good life compared to other kids my age at the time.

After I got married, my husband got me a bunny to help me feel better. I was suffering from depression from a bi-lateral hysterectomy. For some strange reason the hormonal medicine made me have severe manic depression. Doctors kept increasing the hormonal medicine and I kept going downhill, they added more drugs to combat the depression but it really did not help.

My first bunny was Floppy. He was a gray and white bunny that loved to attack my legs. Every time the fridge would open, he would hop in to get his carrot or lettuce and run off. It was a funny site to see. Floppy would race around the house so fast, sadly he ran to fast one day and on slick hardwood floors he slammed into the wood baseboard. It broke his back and he did not live long after that.

Shortly after losing Floppy, my husband brought home Midnight. He was working a 2nd job at a gas station. One of the customers was trying to get rid of a black rabbit she did not want. It was an Easter present. He came home that night and gave me a moving box. I opened the moving box and saw this little black lop eared bunny and it was love at first site. In my depressive state, I thought that bunny hung the moon. No matter what I did or where I went in my house, he was always there. Midnight would sleep with me all the time. During the winter, he would allow me to hold him in my arms. When it was warm, he would sleep above my head and groom my hair. The love that bunny gave me was something I could not find.

Midnight offered something that the doctors and my family could not seem to understand I needed. Midnight offered me unconditionally love. I would be sitting crying over who knows what and Midnight would be in my lap to catch my tears. I could be sitting at the computer and he would be at my feet keeping them warm. Midnight was always there no matter what.

He was obsessed by sweet tea. If I had a glass of tea, he would have to drink from it every time I would take a drink. I do not know what he was thinking except he wanted the sweetness. He spilled more glasses of tea than a child spills glasses at the supper table. No matter where I sat the glass he would always find a way to get his drink.

Midnight loved water. He would jump in the shower when I would wash. I do not know why but he enjoyed splashing in the water. Sadly, his playing in the water was his downfall. Bunnies are not water creatures. Yes, they can swim but they only need water to drink. They do not and should not have a bath like a dog. They are fine with grooming them self. Midnight lived with me almost 5 years before he left me for the Rainbow Bridge. He got the sniffles from playing in the water. I still grieve for my heart pet today even though it has been over 10 years. I buried him in my rose garden and visit him often.

I love and miss you Midnight. You will always be my heart and soul bunny."

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Suzie's Bio Box - I am a slave to two bunnies. CupCake and Coale. CupCake is a black and white dutch mix while Coale is a black mini lop. I blog about books and bunnies at bunnysreview.com

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Christmas for Homeless Bunnies – 2012 Toys for Hops Drive

October 08, 2012 Admin 2 Comments

This year many rabbits will be enjoying Christmas with their families. They will get gifts and lots of love and kisses on Christmas morning.

Unfortunately there will be many more bunnies sitting in rescues and shelters on Christmas morning with no family to love them. These bunnies are very well taken care of by the rescues who saved them, but funds are tight and many times only the necessities can be provided.

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Working Rabbits in Eureka Springs Arkansas

September 18, 2012 Admin 2 Comments

Would you drive hours from home just to visit a store that employees rabbits? Well it appears some people are going the distance to visit East by West in Eureka Springs AR. Yume Tolle Leavell has been "employing" rabbits in her shop since 2000. Read below for her unique story.

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"What puts East by West on the map: the rabbits are not just store mascots, but actually wait on customers at the counter. Leavell has trained them to give customers back their credit cards, give out change in dollar bills, and pass pens, packages and receipts. They take the items from her hand and, turning their heads, putting the items in front of the customer. And they are fast.

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Rabbit Survey Results

September 11, 2012 Admin 1 Comment

Last week we had a survey for both our Rabbit Blog (this one) and our Rabbit Toy Website (see it here).

We had over 300 respondents and a TON of great ideas! But before I give you some of the results of the survey and the winners of our Drawing and "The Best Idea", I would like to say a few things.

First of all, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! It always touches me that our customers and readers care enough to give us a helping hand when we ask for it. We where really lost as to what direction we should be taking and the survey gave us a much clearer vision. Read more... (2189 words, estimated 8:45 mins reading time)

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Essential Oils – The Hidden Dangers For Well-Meaning Rabbit Lovers

September 04, 2012 Admin 1 Comment

That is why I felt the need to share the article I found below. While many of us are moving away from "man made chemicals", too many of us feel that the natural oils found in aromatherapy products are not harmful at all. In fact, many times the opposite is true. Read more... (1490 words, 1 image, estimated 5:58 mins reading time)

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Goodbye to a Pet Bunny

August 28, 2012 Admin 11 Comments

Tinkle Toes was a small, black, Lionhead bunny. We got him when he was about six weeks old. CB went into the mall for new glasses and the pet store was right next door. The litter of bunnies was just too tempting and we both returned the next day to add another pet bunny to our household. Read more... (936 words, 2 images, estimated 3:45 mins reading time)

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What is a Rabbit?

August 22, 2012 Admin No comments

If you have a house rabbit there may be several behaviors you don't understand. I found this video on YouTube that asks the question "What is a Rabbit" and answers it with an interesting discussion on wild rabbit anatomy and behavior. Understanding these natural instincts and behaviors could help your rabbit live a happier life inside you home! Watch the video here:

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Little Girl in North Haven Being Told to Get Rid of Her Rabbit Due to Old Ordinance

August 13, 2012 Admin 1 Comment

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Homeless Man Saves Pet Rabbit from Liffey River in Ireland

August 06, 2012 Admin 6 Comments

How far would you go to save your bunny from a life threatening situation?

The following news article is over a year old but I just recently found it. I am amazed by the dedication of this man to his animals and the true love they share!

From the Bestfriends.org website:

"John Byrne doesn’t claim to possess much in life — he has been homeless for more than two decades and has no job — but at least he has his pets, his beloved possessions: two dogs and Barney, his bunny. Read more... (296 words, 1 image, estimated 1:11 mins reading time)

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Stories Rabbits Tell: Review

June 18, 2012 Admin 1 Comment

Misconceptions About Rabbits Explained

We have come across many times where references to rabbits have been probed and in most of the occasions, society refers to rabbits in a negative way. However, in the book, “Stories Rabbits Tell” writers Susan Davis with Margo Demello has removed this misconception to a decent extent. She has brought out different aspects of the rabbits’ intrinsic qualities and created a unique opinion in the minds of her readers. She has strived to expose all the finer qualities of rabbits and usher in the changed notion of these animals as a intelligent creatures that deserve our respect. Read more... (289 words, 1 image, estimated 1:09 mins reading time)

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Video: Stress Free Nail Trimming for Rabbits

June 12, 2012 Admin 2 Comments

Do you have a hard time trimming your bunnies nails? If you have the patience the technique in the video below is a low stress way to both trim your buns nails and actually start click training your bun too! Watch how excited the bun is at the beginning of the video, does your bunny get that excited about nail trimming time???

For more information about clicker training your bunny check out the book "Getting Started: Clicking with Your Rabbit"

To find a great pair of clippers check these out on Amazon.

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Realistic Rabbits in Children’s Literature

June 06, 2012 Admin 1 Comment

By Emily Allgeyer

Pat the Bunny is a children's classic. But what if the bunny doesn't want to be patted? My bunnies are writing a book called Stop Trying to Pat Me and Give Me a Craisin.

Children's books are loaded with bunny rabbits. Some of them are anthropomorphized humans, some of them are bunny-esque and some of them are just plain silly. Read more... (834 words, 5 images, estimated 3:20 mins reading time)

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