Before You Adopt...
Please consider the following:
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Which adults in the family will be the primary caretakers? |
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Are you prepared for a possible 10-year commitment to this rabbit? |
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Does everyone in your family want a rabbit? |
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Are you prepared to provide proper veterinary care including the spay or neuter of your rabbit and any necessary vet visits? |
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Do you have a appropriate cage and supplies ? |
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Is your home and/or yard "bunny-proofed" |
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Do you have animals that could endanger the
rabbit? (Rabbits can die even when only frightened by a predator.) |
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Have you had a rabbit before? Where is it now? |
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Will you be able to supervise any children around this rabbit? |
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Are you allowed to have rabbits in your house/apartment? |
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If you move, get married, have a baby, or if the kids lose interest, are you prepared to keep your rabbit? |
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Please make a list of questions you have regarding care and handling of rabbits. Make sure all your questions are answered by knowledgeable people prior to adopting your rabbit. |
Always adopt from your local animal shelter or the House Rabbit Society.
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PO Box 13371, Sacramento, CA 95813-0371
(916) 863-9690