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Did when I was a kid,they make great house pets. We had a cat at the same time,the rabbit would kick the snot out of the cat which surprised the heck out of me.
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I have had indoor house rabbits in the past. They are wonderful pets. They do need a bit more watching and some careful house arranging but they are fun to have around the house, especially when they are spayed/neutered.
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Yes, rabbits make great pets (although not necessarily for children)! They take some getting used to, because they're very different from cats and dogs, but once you're in the routine they're just as easy to look after. Rabbits are often available at humane societies, and many cities have rabbit rescue organizations. Rabbits shouldn't be purchased from breeders. There are a lot of good websites with loads of info. about caring for house rabbits, like http://www.rabbit.org/. Everyone should research rabbits before getting one (or any animal, for that matter: we aren't born with innate knowledge on animal care, and what we learnt as children is often abysmally wrong). You should never give a rabbit (or any pet) as a present, because chances are it will be abandoned or neglected. Some main things to know about rabbits: - You have to spend time rabbit-proofing your home. This means keeping dangerous things out of reach (like electrical cords or anything bad he might eat), and keeping the rabbit entertained with appropriate toys/games so he doesn't "play" with your furniture, clothing, floorboards, etc. - You have to take care what you feed your rabbit. Most rabbits die from digestion problems. Rabbits need high-quality pellets, fresh vegetables, water, and tons and tons of grass hay every day. - Rabbits should see a vet. specially trained in rabbits regularly, at least once a year. They should be fixed, especially if they're gonna come into contact with other animals (which they'll only fight/breed with if they're not fixed), and especially if they're female (they'll develop cancer almost surely if they're not fixed). - A small wire-bottomed cage is not appropriate for a rabbit. They need room to stretch out and stand up in, in addition to the room necessary for food/water dishes and a litter box. Yes, most rabbits will litter train, if given the chance (and those wire-bottoms can really hurt their feet). They also need at least a few supervised hours a day outside of their home to run around and cuddle with you. - Rabbits do not like being picked up. Many rabbits don't like sitting on laps, either. Especially at the beginning, you'll have to spend a lot of time on the floor, on the rabbit's level. Once he knows you he may be more comfortable beside you on the sofa, on your lap or in your arms; or, he may never be. Rabbits have a natural fear of heights and non-solid footing. - Rabbits have delicate bodies. Their bones break and their skin tears surprisingly easily. They must be handled in very specific, careful ways. This is why they are not always good with children, although they love to be petted.
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