We're starting to really think permanency in jolly ole England. As we get more and more into a routine, I think more and more of staying for more than just a couple years. Especially since this year has just flown by. It still feels strange to have my second time around in a season. But as we think permanency we think animals. I'm a big dog lover and desperately wanted one since I left the faithful Maltese when I was 18. Since then, the Maltese has passed away and I still want a dog - but maybe (no definitely) a bit bigger. But - coming across some shelters - it's rabbits that are left in the cold more often than not. As they can be fully house-trained and you need two to keep each other company but you don't have to take them outside and they require less room in a home - it's now become an option. Anyone owned a rabbit and can provide advice or a yay or 'dear g*d no'.
I can't do cats because I'm allergic. I'm not sure about the hamster idea. Nocturnal (I'm not) and stuck in a cage (I hate that)....
I can't do cats because I'm allergic. I'm not sure about the hamster idea. Nocturnal (I'm not) and stuck in a cage (I hate that)....
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I've lived with a few rabbits when I was living with my parents what seems like many years ago. I think they actually made fantastic pets. We only ever had one at a time (I'd never heard about having 2 before), but they can be really affectionate, and a lot of fun. (They're curious creatures & like exploring places as well). You do have to watch for anything they can chew - because they will, guaranteed. That includes things like wall corners, carpets, rugs, papers, couches, even power cables, so you have to be very careful how you hook up your electronics - 240V is a lot for a little rabbit to take in one go if you know what I mean.
Other than that, rabbits (in my experience) crave consistency, like being fed at the same time every day, being let out to play at the same time every day, and can even get angry if you go away for a weekend.
There's just off the top of my head. There's the argument that it's cruel to keep rabbits in cages but I don't think you can let one just run around unsupervised in an apartment without fear of destruction to both rabbit and flat. And rabbits you find in shelters probably wouldn't be capable of looking after themselves in the wild anyway. (Just my opinion)
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