Rabbits and Humans

The pet shops sell baby rabbits that are soft, fluffy and pliable, but when the rabbit reaches three to four months of age, they develop their personalities and most find being handled terrifying.

Rabbit Proofing your home will prevent damage, protecting your rabbit and providing safe chewing alternatives for your pet.

Find out how to do Infant Rabbit Care: hand rearing baby rabbits from our eBook

80% of rabbits surrendered to Rescue is because the rabbit was purchased for a child. Young children can lose interest within a week of purchase, with older children it is often when they reach their teenage years and want to spend time pursuing hobbies and friends.

The pleasures of outdoors including fresh air, sunshine, and freedom to run, chew and dig must be balanced against rabbit viruses, predator attack and weather.

Rabbits like routine and this forms an important part of preparing them for their new homes. Also having a routine allows us to pick-up if a rabbit is unwell.

We consider that few classroom environments can meet the many needs of rabbits as a home environment could. If you are considering a classroom rabbit, we hope we can convince you that it is not a good idea or in the best interest of the animal's welfare.

Can you house your bunnies safely indoors to protect them from predators and viruses?

You do not need to give up your pet if you are in a rental property.  Find out about your rights if you are renting in Victoria.