Rex Rabbit

We adopted Rex from the House Rabbit Society, a rescue group in Richmond, California that deals exclusively with rabbits. Most people don't realize that rabbits should be treated as house pets and not stuck in a hutch in the backyard. For one thing, this makes them extremely vulnerable to predators. Also, rabbits need attention and care just like cats or dogs. If they're in the house, they get that, as opposed to being ignored and forgotten outside. We have an indoor pen for Rex, where he usually stays, though he also likes to come out and run around. Here's a picture of his "lair":



That's a tube for pouring concrete in the middle - Rex uses it as his "hole." And two litterboxes - yes, rabbits can be housetrained!

If you're thinking of getting a rabbit as a pet, check with your local animal shelter first - lots of people think they want a rabbit, and then give them up when they get tired of them. Also, the House Rabbit Society is an invaluable resource for not only finding rescue groups in your area, but anything you want to know about raising a healthy, happy rabbit!