Patti Henningsen

Your bunny has chosen a mate! The bunny match is over and your rabbit and his new bunny friend are in a cat carrier waiting to be whisked away on their bunnymoon. Now at last the bonding can begin!

Learn the difference between the wild rabbit, whose descendants are our domesticated pet bunnies, and the cottontail hare.

Attending your first bunny match where your rabbit will meet potential bond mates is very exciting and fulfilling. Conducting these bunny matches is an art form.

Finding a friend for your altered (spayed or neutered) rabbit is one of the most rewarding things you can do for both of you. In the wild, rabbits mate for life and in captivity, the same applies. A pair of bonded rabbits are endearing to watch and care for.

House rabbits can live long, healthy lives but may encounter problems with disability along the way. Disability in rabbits can be dealt with humanely and happily.

The origin of keeping rabbits in the hutch came not long after their domestication about three thousand years ago to be a food source for the Romans. Today they have moved from the backyard hutch inside the house and into our hearts.

As a veteran rabbit rescuer, I find the most challenging aspect of rabbit adoption to be convincing the new rabbit caretaker to take their rabbit to a qualified rabbit veterinarian.

The secret to having a well-behaved house rabbit is the same has having a well-behaved house cat or house dog.

How long could your beloved pet rabbit live? The answer is a lot longer than most people realize. With proper care, good sources of information, and qualified veterinary care, your pet rabbit could easily make it into his teens.

Every year as Easter approaches, parents and children alike get the idea that they'd like to bring the Easter bunny in their lives. Unfortunately, they often do this with little or no research or forethought or even the idea that a life is at stake.