They must be housetrained . The house must be bunny-proofed , or Thumper will chew electrical cords, rugs, books, and furniture. They must be spayed or neutered , or they will mark your house with feces and urine. They must live indoors , as members of the family. Predators abound, not only in rural areas but in urban and suburban locations as well.
Outdoor rabbits become bored and depressed from isolation.
To consign these sensitive, intelligent, social animals to life in a hutch is to miss all the joy of sharing your life with a rabbit. Unless he's part of your daily routine, you will not have the opportunity to really get to know his subtle personality . If you think you are one of those rare individuals who would enjoy sharing life with a rabbit, please visit your local animal shelter or rabbit-rescue group . As rabbits have increased in popularity, they are suffering the same fate as our other companion animals - abandonment. It's a sad fact that no matter where you live, you are within 10 miles of a rabbit who needs a home.