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Rabbit Litter Training FAQ

By Creative Commons Remixed

Learn how to litter train your house rabbit with ease. Our FAQ covers setup, the best litter boxes and litters to use, and how to prevent accidents—so your rabbit stays clean, comfortable, and confident indoors.

Lionhead rabbit with fluffy mane sitting indoors on a couch

Lionhead Rabbits: Cute, Fluffy, and More Work Than You Think

By Paige K Parsons

Lionhead rabbits are irresistibly fluffy—but that mane takes work. This article explains why their long fur demands daily grooming, how neglect leads to painful matting, and why adoption—not impulse buying—is the kindest choice. Learn what makes these charming rabbits both beautiful and high-maintenance, and how proper care keeps them happy and healthy.

Baby Bunny Basics: What to Know Before You Rescue or Adopt

By Paige K Parsons

Curious about baby bunnies? Learn what’s normal, when to help, and why the best place to get a baby rabbit is through a reputable rescue. This overview explains the stages of rabbit development, the importance of staying with mom for at least eight weeks, and how responsible adoption gives every baby bunny the healthiest start in life.

Petland Chicago: Rabbit Sales & Rescue Impacts — Take Action

By Our Think Tank

Chicago rescues report rising owner-surrenders and hoarding cases tied to retail rabbit sales. Read the facts and help stop rabbit sales.

Rabbit.org Alliance to Stop Rabbit Sales

By Our Think Tank

The Alliance to Stop Rabbit Sales at Petco is a coalition of over 100 independent rabbit rescue and welfare organizations and bunny influencers united to end the sale of rabbits at Petco stores nationwide.

Georgia House Rabbit Society Calls on Petland to End Rabbit Sales

By Our Think Tank

Kennesaw, GA — The Georgia House Rabbit Society (GHRS) has joined over 100 rescues nationwide […]

Coalition Urges Petland to Stop Selling Rabbits | Rabbit.org Foundation Press Release

By Our Think Tank

Coalition of 100+ Rescues Pressures Petland to Stop Selling Rabbits Led by The Rabbit.org Foundation, […]

Rabbits confined in a breeder cage; advocates call for Petland to stop live rabbit sales.

Petland’s Business of Cruelty

By Our Think Tank

National rescues urge Petland to end live rabbit sales and adopt humane practices. Join 5,000+ advocates demanding change.

How Donations Are Used

By Our Think Tank

How Donations Are Used Your generous donations support the operation and maintenance of rabbit.org, as […]

Podcast: Diagnosing RHDV2, and anticipating future strains of the disease with Drs Amanda Jones and Anthony Pilny on “Every Animal Has an Owner”

By Our Think Tank

Author: Our Think Tank Drs. Amanda Jones and Anthony Pilny take an unflinching look at […]

Podcast: RHDV2 with Dr’s Amanda Jones and Anthony Pilny on “Every Animal Has an Owner”

By Our Think Tank

Author: Our Think Tank The recent Medgene podcast, “Every Animal Has an Owner”, reminds us […]

three rescued rabbits on a chair

Updated Rabbit Statistics: How Many Pet Rabbits are There in the USA?

By Paige K Parsons

Roughly one million U.S. households share life with rabbits. Here’s the friendly, footnoted tour through the best current and historical numbers and statistics.

Marinell Harriman in Conversation with Mary Cotter

By Marinell Harriman

One rabbit changed everything. Marinell Harriman’s rescue of a stray bunny sparked a global movement—leading to the House Rabbit Handbook, the founding of House Rabbit Society, and a new philosophy of rabbit care. In this rare conversation, she reflects on the journey that redefined rabbits as companions, not caged pets.

Rabbit Community Events

By San Diego House Rabbit Society

Authors: Our Think Tank, San Diego House Rabbit Society We maintain a global calendar of […]

unhappy rabbit in cage

Peacebunny Cruelty Case: Rabbit.org Condemns Lenient Sentence

By Our Think Tank

Rabbit.org condemns the lenient sentencing of Peacebunny CEO Stephanie Hope Smith after 47 rabbits died and hundreds more suffered under her care.

Veterinarian examining rabbit during RHDV2 vaccine clinic

Single-Dose RHDV2 Vaccine Improves Access for Rabbits

By Our Think Tank

Medgene’s single-dose RHDV2 vaccine expands access, helping more vets protect rabbits from this deadly virus now endemic in the U.S.

Food & Diet

By Paige K Parsons

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

great rabbit-savvy vet examining a rabbit

Resources to Help Pay Vet Bills

By Our Think Tank

We can’t help you pay your vet bills, but we can point you to resources that might help.

great rabbit-savvy vet examining a rabbit

Rabbit Vets Near Me | Find a Rabbit-Savvy Exotic Veterinarian

By Our Think Tank

A comprehensive and up-to-date resources for finding a local rabbit savvy veterinarian near you.

Myxomatosis Case Reports

By Paige K Parsons

Myxomatosis Case Reports

Finding a Home for an Unwanted Rabbit (rehoming)

By Marinell Harriman

Finding a new home for a rabbit (rehoming) is all about preparation and patience.

collaged image of three wild rabbits

Vanishing Relatives: Rabbit Species on the Edge

By Julie Smith PhD

Many rabbit and hare species are on the edge of extinction.

Flying With Rabbits: Your Complete Guide

By Creative Commons Remixed

Planning a flight with your rabbit? Here are all of our resources about flying on a commercial plane with your rabbit.

Gi Stasis – The Silent Killer

By Dana Krempels

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

House Rabbit Care & Behavior Resource Book

By San Diego House Rabbit Society

Downloadable and printable House Rabbit Resource Book from SDHRS

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