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Adopting a rabbit: What you should know

by Ryan Arnt 07/17/2024

If you want a quiet, clean and adorable pet, consider adopting a rabbit. Pet rabbits can make wonderful animal companions for upwards of ten years. While domestic rabbits are relatively easy to care for, there are important factors in determining if they make the right pet for you and your household. 

If you’re planning to adopt a rabbit, make sure you do the following:

Do your research

When considering a rabbit friend, there are some important things to research ahead of time. 

  • Budget: Rabbits need proper housing and supplies to be happy and healthy. Estimate the costs to see if adopting fits into your current budget.
  • Breed: Rabbits have unique personalities, not necessarily related to their breed. However, there are many choices of physical and temperamental characteristics to choose from.
  • Where to adopt: Decide where you will get your new pet. Adopting through a rescue or shelter is often ideal, since rabbits are often litter box trained and socialized before adoption.
  • Medical care: Find a rabbit savvy veterinarian in your area for checkups and help with any health problems.

Have the right supplies

Some key supplies you’ll need for a pet rabbit include:

  • Food (rabbit pellets, grass hay, vegetables) and fresh water.
  • Simple indoor housing like a puppy pen.
  • A litter box and rabbit-safe litter.
  • Toys for exercise and mental stimulation.
  • Heavy food and water bowls.

If you’re unsure what else you might need for your new rabbit, consult your shelter or veterinarian for more ideas.

Prepare your home & household

To rabbit proof your home, consider protecting your furniture and baseboards from chew damage. Wood chair legs are especially susceptible to damage from rabbit’s teeth. You’ll also want to protect or hide any exposed wires or cables within your rabbit’s reach.

Be patient & welcoming

It can take time for a pet to adapt to their new environment. Be patient and sensitive to your rabbit’s needs to make sure they’re not overwhelmed. While they are social creatures, they also like their alone time, so make sure they have a place they can go hide under shelter.

Rabbits can make an excellent addition to your home life. With the right preparation and supplies, you can provide a happy and healthy life for your new furry friend.

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Ryan Arnt

 Having provided award-winning service to my clients for the past 26 years, few other REALTORS are trusted like I am. My clients trust my advice, and they know that I will always look out for their best long-term interests. You can expect, and you will receive, personal service that is second to none. When you hire me as your Agent, you will work exclusively with me. I will personally answer your calls and respond to your messages. My promise to you is that I will not hand you off to another member of my team.

I have called Southwest Michigan home for 40 years. My mother's family ran a local locksmith service, and my father served as the Chief Investigator for the County's Prosecutor and Director of Security for the Whirlpool Corporation office for many years. I love all that this area offers, and I enjoy serving the buyers and sellers who are moving in or out of
Southwest Michigan.

My wife and I have two children, and we would not want to raise them anywhere else. Between the award-winning schools and the plethora of youth activities available in Southwest Michigan, it's a great place to call home. We enjoy spending time with friends at the beach, boating, golfing, hunting, skiing in the North, and fishing.

I give back to the community that has been so good to us. Currently, I serve on the Lakeshore Public Schools Foundation Board (LEF), as Past President of the St. Joe Kickers Sports Club, and as a Rotarian in the Stevensville-Lakeshore Rotary
Club. We donate throughout the year to various local organizations, schools, Fine Arts Programs, and youth sports groups.

I want to leverage my experience and knowledge to benefit you. I have sold over 700 properties and earned the respect of my fellow REALTORS, who have voted me "REALTOR of the Year." I am confident I can earn your trust as well.

Looking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate? Allow me to serve you, and I promise you will not be disappointed.