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Wild Baby Bunnies: Are They Orphaned?

By Margie Wilson | December 20, 2023

Wild baby bunnies are usually not orphaned. Despite good intentions, attempting to rehabilitate them can be illegal and harmful.

Feeding & Caring For Orphans

By Margie Wilson | December 20, 2023

Sometimes domestic or wild rabbits are truly orphaned. This document is meant to help in that dire situation.

Rabbit People: How we define ourselves 

By Marinell Harriman | December 20, 2023

To be a true rabbit person you must be more concerned that your bunnies are happy in their environment than you are with how well they meet your demands.

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RHD

By Paige K Parsons | December 19, 2023

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease is a highly contagious and lethal virus affecting both wild and domestic rabbits.

How to Find a Good Rabbit Veterinarian

By Kathleen Wilsbach | December 19, 2023

Don’t wait till you have an emergency to start looking for a rabbit-savvy veterinarian.

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What Do Rabbits See?

By Dana Krempels | December 19, 2023

How a rabbit’s unique vision system shapes his word.

Gi Stasis – The Silent Killer

By Dana Krempels | December 18, 2023

It’s an all too familiar story. “My bunny stopped eating, and then she just died.”

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Herman: The House Supervisor

By Marinell Harriman | December 18, 2023

Barging into our lives uninvited, Herman changed everything we ever thought about rabbits.

Core Beliefs

By Paige K Parsons | December 17, 2023

Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that rabbits are intelligent and social animals who deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

The Story of FooBar

By Paige K Parsons | December 17, 2023

Over three decades ago we learned all about having a house rabbit the hard way.

Rabbit Care Videos

By Paige K Parsons | December 16, 2023

Videos Actress and comedian Amy Sedaris and rabbit educator Mary Cotter teamed up with Howcast to […]

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Top 10 Reasons Rabbits Are Abandoned

By Mary Cotter | December 16, 2023

This data was compiled from the author’s personal experience at the intake desk of a […]

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Vegetables and Fruits: A Summary

By Paige K Parsons | December 16, 2023

A list of bunny-friendly vegetables and fruits.

Spay-Neuter is a Win-Win

By Amy Espie | December 16, 2023

A spay-neuter prevents or solves all the most common behavior problems facing rabbits who live with humans.

Food & Diet

By Paige K Parsons | December 15, 2023

Adult rabbits need a balanced diet of unlimited hay, fresh greens, and a few pellets.

Missy Ott

By Paige K Parsons | December 15, 2023

1954—2022 Missy Ott Port Richey, Florida passed away September 9, 2022 in her sleep. She […]

Mental Health

By Bob Harriman | December 14, 2023

A broken leg, a missing ear, partial paralysis from a puncture wound —these conditions are […]

house rabbit looking antisocial

Socializing the Antisocial Rabbit

By Marinell Harriman | December 14, 2023

Did Sinbad’s socialization subdue his vigorous spirit?

When Bunnies Use Biting Words

By Marinell Harriman | December 14, 2023

If you understand why bunnies bite, you can avoid being bitten.

a senior rabbit with assisted living needs

Assisted Living: Quality care for disabled bunnies

By Marinell Harriman | December 14, 2023

When rabbits lose their mobility, upright posture, or ability to reach and groom their extremities, they will need assistance with hygiene and their other daily tasks.

Myxomatosis Case Reports

By Paige K Parsons | December 14, 2023

Myxomatosis Case Reports

Our Authors

By Paige K Parsons | December 14, 2023

Our Authors

Choosing A Rabbit

By Marinell Harriman | December 3, 2023

While you consider what you want in a rabbit, consider also what you have to offer in yourself. Would your new bunny choose you?

Stories

By Our Think Tank | December 3, 2023

Learn about the world of rabbits through our authors’ compelling narratives.

Newcomers

By Paige K Parsons | December 2, 2023

Diet, housing, and behavior articles for new bunny guardians.

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