Happy Wildout Whiskers Wednesday, Missians!
I hope all of you had an awesome and safe Fourth of July--and hopefully, you remembered to keep your pets indoors, and away from any firecrackers and food scraps. We have to work together to keep our furry family members safe and healthy. Okay, coming off my soapbox now...
I guess it must be synchronicity that I saw a rabbit in my yard yesterday evening, and today's post is about rabbits, (this post was already planned before I saw my yard bunny). That's right--this is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month! Sidebar: Let me just say, that on most sites, they have February, as Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month, but it was also listed as a July holiday, on my go-to site, Holidays and Observances. I also saw it listed in July on one other site, so it's likely that it's celebrated in both months, (I know there seems to be a lot of the same cat holidays in different months). But either way, it doesn't really matter what month we celebrate it in--it just needs to be celebrated!
We always hear about adopting dogs or cats, but what about rabbits? When we think of shelter animals, rabbits don't usually come to mind. But did you know that rabbits are the third most surrendered animals to shelters, after dogs and cats? With this in mind, here are ten great reasons to adopt a rescued rabbit. Information courtesy of Pet Finder.
https://www.petfinder.com/pet-adoption/other-pet-adoption/pet-adoptionotheradopt-a-rescued-rabbit-month-html-2/
10 Reasons Rescued Rabbits Rules
http://rabbit.org/adopt-a-rabbit-month-2/
The benefits of adoption often include:
• Already spayed/neutered and microchipped
• Socialized by shelter volunteers or in a foster home
• Personality profile developed by people who know the rabbit well
• Already litter box trained
• First Veterinary exam done
• Post-adoption support provided by the shelter or rescue
• Dating and bonding assistance to help you find a great friend for your bunny
Hope this post inspired some of you to consider adopting a rescued rabbit, and giving them a good home. PS, this does not mean, trying to catch a wild rabbit like the one in my yard, and trying to make it a pet! Please, don't do that.
Now back to our regularly scheduled programming...lol.
Until our next post,
This is your host J, signing off...
I hope all of you had an awesome and safe Fourth of July--and hopefully, you remembered to keep your pets indoors, and away from any firecrackers and food scraps. We have to work together to keep our furry family members safe and healthy. Okay, coming off my soapbox now...
I guess it must be synchronicity that I saw a rabbit in my yard yesterday evening, and today's post is about rabbits, (this post was already planned before I saw my yard bunny). That's right--this is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month! Sidebar: Let me just say, that on most sites, they have February, as Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month, but it was also listed as a July holiday, on my go-to site, Holidays and Observances. I also saw it listed in July on one other site, so it's likely that it's celebrated in both months, (I know there seems to be a lot of the same cat holidays in different months). But either way, it doesn't really matter what month we celebrate it in--it just needs to be celebrated!
We always hear about adopting dogs or cats, but what about rabbits? When we think of shelter animals, rabbits don't usually come to mind. But did you know that rabbits are the third most surrendered animals to shelters, after dogs and cats? With this in mind, here are ten great reasons to adopt a rescued rabbit. Information courtesy of Pet Finder.
https://www.petfinder.com/pet-adoption/other-pet-adoption/pet-adoptionotheradopt-a-rescued-rabbit-month-html-2/
10 Reasons Rescued Rabbits Rules
- Rabbits are the perfect pets for those who may not have time for daily walks, but still seek the social quality of a dog-like companion. And, like cats, rabbits can be litter box trained very easily. Best of both worlds!
- Many people who are allergic to dogs and cats are not allergic to rabbits.
- Rabbits are uniquely talented comedians. Binkies (little hop-spins and kicks they do when they’re happy), bunny flops (flopping over and playing dead) and bunny 500s (think the Indy 500, but with bunnies) are just some of the quirky and amusing habits of the house bunny.
- Rabbit schedules match up with people schedules. Our furry friends are crepuscular, meaning they are most active at dawn and dusk, which corresponds well with the times most of us are starting our day or getting home from work and ready for some couch snuggling or binky watching.
- Rabbits help you get healthy. As herbivores, rabbits mesh well with vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. Generally speaking, though, having a pet who encourages you to stock your fridge with fruits and vegetables is good for everybody — vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
- Rabbits make great pets for city dwellers. They happily stay in large cages or puppy pens during the day when you’re gone and love to come out to romp around in rabbit-proofed rooms when you’re home.
- Rabbits have long lifespans compared to other small animals. They can live 10-12 years if provided with a proper diet and care.
- Rabbits are heroic. In the wild, rabbits communicate with each other about perceived dangers by thumping their back legs; astute house bunnies will provide you with a similar security system. Who needs a German Shepherd when you can have a fierce guard bunny? (Clearly I’m joking on this one, but there are many stories of rabbits alerting their people to danger. In 2008, an Australian pet rabbit alerted his people to a house fire in the middle of the night and undoubtedly saved their lives. The lesson — never underestimate a bunny!) (Read our blog post: Hero bunny saves his family.)
- Rabbits are great listeners (just look at those ears!). They also make excellent snugglers with their extra-soft fur and loving nature. What more could you ask for from a friend?
- Rabbits need homes too. Perhaps one of the best reasons to adopt a bunny is that there are so many waiting for forever homes. In fact, after dogs and cats, rabbits are the third most abundant adoptable pet, with more than 4,800 listed for adoption on Petfinder. Search Petfinder to find some bunnies at a shelter or rescue group near you!
http://rabbit.org/adopt-a-rabbit-month-2/
The benefits of adoption often include:
• Already spayed/neutered and microchipped
• Socialized by shelter volunteers or in a foster home
• Personality profile developed by people who know the rabbit well
• Already litter box trained
• First Veterinary exam done
• Post-adoption support provided by the shelter or rescue
• Dating and bonding assistance to help you find a great friend for your bunny
Hope this post inspired some of you to consider adopting a rescued rabbit, and giving them a good home. PS, this does not mean, trying to catch a wild rabbit like the one in my yard, and trying to make it a pet! Please, don't do that.
Now back to our regularly scheduled programming...lol.
Until our next post,
This is your host J, signing off...
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