09/21/2025
Thinking about bringing home a rabbit from the fair? ✨
Bunnies can make amazing companions, but they’re often a bigger commitment than people realize. Here are a few things to keep in mind before you decide:
🐇 They live a long time – Rabbits can live 10+ years, so they’re a long-term part of the family.
🐇 Specialized vet care – Rabbits need exotic vets, which can be harder to find and can cost more than a typical dog or cat visit.
🐇 Lots of cleaning – Rabbits p**p 200–300 times a day! Their litter boxes need regular cleaning to keep them (and your home) healthy.
🐇 Space to thrive – A hutch or small cage isn’t enough. Rabbits need room to hop, stretch, and explore every day.
🐇 Curious chewers – Wires, furniture, and baseboards can all become chew toys if a home isn’t bunny-proofed.
🐇 Allergies & life changes – The most common reasons bunnies end up surrendered are allergies, kids losing interest or not helping with care, or when kids head off to college and the rabbit is left behind.
💡 What families can do instead if you fall in love with fair bunnies:
✨ Visit a local rabbit rescue to meet adoptable bunnies and learn what caring for them is really like.
✨ Consider fostering — many rescues provide supplies and guidance, and it’s a great way to learn if a rabbit is the right fit.
✨ Spend some time researching together as a family so that when the time is right, you’ll be fully prepared to welcome a bunny home.
Rabbits are sweet, silly, and rewarding pets when their needs are met. The best gift you can give a bunny is making sure you’re ready for the commitment before bringing one home. ❤️🐇