Do Rabbits Make Good Pets?

Katie can't take it when our cat coughs up a hairball, do you think she will be able to clean up after rabbits. Katie does not like rats, in particular their tails. She is kind of funny like that. She likes cats more than dogs but she hates to clean a litter box. She said she might go to the local animal shelter to volunteer to see what it is like taking care of rabbits, I think that may be a good idea. I just do not want to end up caring for yet another cast away pet. Thanks for your input.

it's a good idea. I love rats tails, they're so soft and warm. I like stroking my rats tails, because they curl around your fingers, and they're warm and snuggly. rats are so affectionate.

I agree that rats make great pets. You could also adopt rats from the shelter. I used to foster rats myself. They can live over 5 years though, so definitely still a commitment, as any pet would be. Rabbits use a litterbox too, is she going to be okay with cleaning that? Don't forget that their will be money involved as well with vet visits and the initial spay or neuter as well (very important for rabbit's health, behavior, and litterbox training).

Thanks for the best response! I'm happy to be able to help. And that is so great that you live next to a shelter and can foster. That actually works out perfectly when you don't know what you're going to end up doing next because fostering is fairly temporary (usually anywhere from 2 weeks to about 6 months, sometimes longer but not usually). I have 2 rabbits of my own, but currently I have 6 foster guinea pigs. It works out well because I know I'll be moving in the near future, so I wouldn't want to adopt any more pets for myself at this point. But I'll still be here for probably another year, so I enjoy caring for the pets but don't have to worry about their entire lives. Plus it really helps out those animals. Of the 6 guinea pigs I'm fostering, 2 were at the shelter about to be put to sleep, then they came here, the one gave birth to 4 babies, and now I'm fostering 6. But once the babies are ready to leave their mom (at 3 weeks old), they all get to be adopted and then I'm no longer responsible for this many. I used to foster rabbits myself before I fostered guinea pigs and it was cool because I got to see all sorts of different personalities and different types of rabbits. Definitely a good experience. I didn't adopt any of my fosters either surprisingly. My 13 year old rabbit came from a girl who left for college (when the rabbit was 4 years old) and my 3ish year old rabbit was one I found roaming the streets. It was nice to see the foster rabbits find good forever homes. I hope your daughter will enjoy the experience as well.

Thank you, Pigglies, for you helpful input. I am passing this info over to Kate; sounds like a solid plan to foster especially since we live near a selter.