| Rabbits as Pets... | |
Rabbits were first domesticated in the middle ages by monks who started keeping colonies of rabbits for meat in their monasteries. Rabbits started to be kept as pets during the Victorian age where wealthy families kept rabbits as a status symbol, this is also the time when many different breeds started appearing, early breeds included the English angora, silver, English lop and English. Today rabbits are the third most popular pet in the UK, and its easy to see why with their cute, cuddly appearance, easy to care for requirements and an amazing range of personalities there’s a bunny to suit every family. Rabbits make great family pets, they are not suitable as a child's pet where the child is the main care giver, however they make great companions and interact well with children who have been taught how to respect and handle a rabbit. Things to think about before bringing a rabbit home: | |
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- rabbits can live into their teens, they are not a short lived companion, you must be prepared to care for your new pet for its entire life span. - rabbits need stimulation, they cannot be shut up at the bottom of the garden and ignored, they need human interaction and toys to keep them happy. - rabbits are not cheap pets, although the initial set up costs are relatively low compared to some animals, they require regular vaccinations and can require expensive vetinary care should the worst happen. |  |
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If you are prepared to put in the time and effort a rabbit needs you will be rewarded with a loyal, loving companion for many years to come. | |