Bunnies and Rabbits!! They are so cute and lovable! But, are they for you and your family? What does it mean to own a bunny? I honestly, do not know for I have never owned a bunny. My brother, Mike, owned a white rabbit, which he adored! I am the oldest in the family and had moved out when he decided to get a rabbit.
I will be interviewing Teresa Lewin on Bunnies and Rabbits, starting March 12. The pod cast will be posted March 13. My questions are coming from somebody that is thinking about owning a bunny, but I have no idea what it means to own a rabbit. I have Chester, the mini poodle, and Sammy, the Maine Coone, who also rules the house! Trust me, she puts Chester in his place, so he knows who the boss is, too! I take Chester for walks, play games, etc. Sammy, we play and she climbs under the covers at night, for she like to sleep below my butt. What games can I play with a bunny? Can I teach her tricks? I see harnesses for rabbits, does that mean, I can take her for a walk in the yard? What would I do if I brought a bunny into my home? How do I introduce Chester and Sammy to the bunny? I don’t know if this is a silly question, but can they play together? Do I always keep the bunny in a pen, so that Chester and Sammy can not get to her or him? Can the bunny jump over the pen? What do I feed her? Do I have to pick her up a certain way? What shots do they get? Does it matter what vet I go to? I have no idea and that is why I never had a bunny!
The Rabbit pod casts will be very educational and we will run a series. Easter is right around the corner and so many people so out and get a bunny for their child or themselves, but do not understand what it means to own a bunny. This is the perfect time to talk about bunnies and rabbits! When I lived in New Jersey, there were so many places, even some groomers, that sold bunnies! But some of the bunnies ended up in the shelter and a few were put in an outdoor rabbit cage. The lucky ones were keep inside the home. The pod casts will help people like myself, understand what it is we need to know before bringing home a bunny. What is the pet care required? How to bond them and more! From the pod casts, families can make an educated decision as to whether to bring a bunny into their home, or not.
As you can tell, I have a lot of questions for Teresa! What questions do you have for Teresa? For the experienced bunny owners, what would you like to share for the new bunny owners?
New to be bunny owners, do not forget to rescue!! Please do not go to a store to buy a bunny! There are some stores that bring in bunnies from shelters and that is fantastic. You can ask the store where they get their bunnies from. If it is not from a shelter, then go to a shelter to find your new furry friend. There are so many in shelters, that need homes. Trust me, after Easter, there will be many more! If you find that owning a rabbit is not for you and your family, why not donate to a rabbit shelter? They could use help caring for them until they can find homes.
Send us your photos! I created a flickr group called Chesters Pet Friends where you can post your photos. I will include them on the Rabbit Pod Cast blog or rather Ed will show me how to do this.
Pet Sitting, Pet First Aid Classes and More Services
To provide a full service to my customers in and surrounding Portsmouth, NH area, I have started Chesters Pawfessional Pet Services. Services I offer are listed below. The website should be up by 3/24/10 with the rates. You will be able to block out the time you need my services, before it is taken on-line. I am a member of PSI, IPDTA and APDT.
If you have any questions, please email me at chesterspetshoppe@gmail.com