Exceptions not the norm Of approximately 200 rabbits that I've fostered in the past five years, most have learned to enjoy human companionship in varying degrees. When she arrived at our front door, she was snoozing on her back in Dave's arms. It would be an unfair projection of the exceptional, if we expected all rabbits to behave in a similar manner. Meeting additional needs If you have an outgoing child who likes to perform, you look for a theater group where he can express himself . An artistic child might be enrolled in a painting or a ceramic class.
Parents try to find activities for their children that satisfy their needs.
Because animals, too, have varying personalities, their needs have to be assessed individually. Most rabbits are quite content to stay at home with one or two human companions, an animal friend, and a variety of toys and places to play. A small percentage might welcome additional human socializing. To find out if your rabbit has additional needs, observe his reactions to social situations. If he is stressed by strangers you needn't insist that he make new acquaintances.