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I want a rabbit! I asked my parents about 7 months ago and they said no. So this time around I decided to get a ton of info ready in like a packet. I have lots but I don't want to mess this up. I have letters to my parents about why I want one. I have a paper explaining what I would do with my bunny daily, weekends, summer, school days... I also have told them I will hire sometne to take care of my rabbit when I am away. I know I will have to get it altered and I am willing to do that. I cannot pay for it my self but I have gotten a job that I will do over the summer and I am a great saver. I can buy it but not pay for its care by myself. I am willing to adopt. I can't really find a good size cage and I am considering a pen but I am not sure. I don't know if they need bedding. I will keep it inside. My parents are worried about odor, cost, and having a dog too. It would spend tons of time out of the cage. Tell me everything u kno
2007-03-25 13:52:34 · 7 answers · asked by Puddlemere United Fan 6 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I have a cocker spaniel. A grumpy one at that. But I think after a while he might get used to the rabbit and leave it alone.
2007-03-25 14:09:15 · update #1
I had a pet bunny when I was a child. I keep her in a three foot long aquarium with shavings for bedding. Be sure to have a lid because even a mini can jump out. My bunny didn't have a bad odor but I was sure to kep the cage as clean as I could or they would make me give her up. She really wasn't that hard to take care of. As far as having her altered, if she is an only bunny, you could postpone the surgery until you have saved up. She may get a little nippy when she is in heat but other than that you won't notice a big difference. Now is the time to look around because during easter prices drop and bunnies are cheap. Not sure if this helps you any but if you are responsible it shouldn't be hard to keep a bunny. Just remember, its like a child. You have to provide for its every need and it will bond with you and want you around 24-7. Good luck and let me know how it turns out!
2007-03-25 14:00:40 · answer #1 · answered by healthykidnow 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I will give you some tips on saving money, that way they wont be so much $. First thing, adopt one from an animal shelter. They are healthy and cheap cheap cheap ,if not free. They would probably come with a cage too. Also, make your own bedding. Use paper towels or old cloths. I used to put old pieces of towels in my cage so Hairy(my bunny) could shred it and make his own bedding. They are not that smelly as long as you clean their cage. Make sure you keep the rabbit cage ABOVE ground, so he doesn't freak out. It makes them feel safer. GOOD LUCK! They are great pets.
2007-03-25 21:18:50 · answer #2 · answered by animal luva 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You really should get one. I don't see any reason why your parents should have to refuse. It is very easy to take care of a rabbit. Odor isn't really a problem if you're adopting only one, but I suggest you get two though.
'am concerned about your house having a dog though. For some rabbits, a dog bark can be enough to give it a heart attack.
Check out this site: www.rabbit.org.
It has very useful info - feeding, care, rabbit proofing your house, etc
2007-03-25 21:03:04 · answer #3 · answered by doc_cliff 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there is some smell involved. For bedding you can use shaved pine bedding like wood chips, it will also help with the smell. Depending on what kind of dog you have it could be a huge problem for a while until the dog learns it's limits. If your dog is a sporting dog(beagle,lab, etc.) I would recommend against this. If your dog is a small lap dog, then you should be okay. I had two rabbits and my German Sheppard mix ended up killing one of them. Bad deal. Rabbits are pretty much self suffucient, but require plenty of water. You will also be cleaning the cage quite frequently and plan on using plenty of newspaper under the cage if you are going to be indoors. Rabbits defacate a lot.
Good Luck, they are cute to play with, but really quite a hassle.
2007-03-25 21:05:14 · answer #4 · answered by swksmason 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
what's so bad about one your going to clean after it their not. Besides if your a good daughter why wouldn't they help you get one ,I know ask your grandparent's or an uncle maybe other relatives that can help and what can your parent's do ones you have the bunny make you take it back?
I remember when I was a young child where we lived My grandmother was the owner of the property where we use to live and we weren't allowed to have any pet's so one day A friend of my mother's gave us a cute puppy and ones I took it home my grandmother couldn't do anything about it . What a mean grandma ha?not even because she was the owner and i was her gran daughter ,oh well I love that granny.
2007-03-25 21:10:07 · answer #5 · answered by amores 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my dog never bothered my rabbit and a pen will do fine if its high enough otherwise it will jump out and yes get some hay or that yellow stuff in hamster cages will serve as bedding
good luck!
2007-03-25 21:01:19 · answer #6 · answered by suggie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the rabbit i had died after about a month. DONT BATHE IT AND LEAVE IT SOMEWHERE EVEN SLIGHTLY COLD. they do typically need bedding and a litter pan. i was young and i didnt no any better so we were feeding it grass which could have contributed to its death!!! get real rabbit pellets/food
2007-03-25 21:03:11 · answer #7 · answered by aagirly2000 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋