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CONSIDER ADOPTING A PAIR! "The need for companionship can be met partially by a human, but once you live with a bonded pair or trio you will see that even the most devoted human cannot quite fill the bill. Bonded pairs are rarely out of each other's sight. Humans will never be completely fluent in Rabbit. Rabbits talk to each other constantly, not so much with sounds as with movements. There are large movements such as dancing and grooming, and there are quite small communications of breath and slight shifts in position. You can sense some of this quiet conversation by lying on the floor beside two talkative rabbits. The bond between human and rabbit also can be deep and joyful. In fact, the closer we become to our rabbits, the more clearly do we understand their need for a friend of their own kind."
Please feel free to join us at the Animal Rescue League for our "Hug-A-Bun Sundays". The next one will be held on November 29 from 3-5pm where we let out all the shelter rabbits in the multi-purpose room. This is a wonderful time for those who may be thinking about adopting a house rabbit. The rabbits are set up in large exercise pens so that they can run around and stretch as well as be socialized with other rabbit volunteers, previous adopters, fosters, and those who may be looking to adopt. JOIN US! Two adorable young, black bunnies are waiting to be adopted. Brit and Frenchy are amazing to watch. They love each other so much they will lick, each other, lay on top of each other and be silly with each other. Brit is all black except for some white spots on his paws and chin. When you pet him, he immediately lays down with legs out! Frenchy, the female is fond of people and is not shy about giving bunny kisses! A pair is so much better than a single rabbit. They keep each other company when no one else is around, they comfort each other, they empower each other and they are just plain happier! Contact Denise at 412.417.8839 to meet this gorgeous pair! Please Note Brit & Frenchy will not be adopted as pets "for" children. They deserve to be family members, not treated like toys. They may live for another 10 years or more, so be ready to commit to them for the rest of their lives when placing an application. Didn't do your research on owning a house rabbit? You should! What do you need before taking home a house rabbit? Housing An Exercise Pen that is at least 24"W and 36"H is highly recommended. You can find them at many of your local petstores. Another option is a large-sized dog crate, no smaller than 30"L X 21"W X 24"H Food We highly recommended, and strongly suggest that you feed your rabbits Oxbow Hay and Oxbow Bunny Basics-T (pellets). You can find a retail store near you by clicking on the "store locater" at the top right hand corner of their website, or simply place your order online. www.oxbowanimalhealth.com The papaya tablets make an excellent treat. Giving fruit to rabbits usually ends up upsetting their stomach. Fruit is very high in sugar which rabbits have a very difficult time digesting. Careful on the carrots, as these are very high in sugar as well. Rabbits also require 2-3 cups of fresh, dark leafy green vegetables per day. For a complete list of rabbit-friendly veggies, go to www.rabbit.org/care/veggies.html Litter - NEVER use cat litter, pine or cedar shavings. It is extremely harmful to a rabbit's liver and kidneys and will cause serious health problems. Use litters that are newspaper-based such as Carefresh, Yesterday's News, or Cell Sorb Plus. A few other, and very inexpensive litters you can use, are called Woody Pet or Guardian Horse Bedding Pellets. You cannot find this at your petstore, but rather your feed and garden stores. You may have to ask if they carry it as it is often stored in the back. Locations where we know these litters can be purchased are: Animal Friends/Camp Horne Road; Glenshaw Feed and Garden Center/Shaler; and Wexford Feed and Grain/Wexford, Near North Park. Many farms use Woody Pet and Guardian Horse Pellets in their horse stalls. Price is around $7 for a 40-lb bag. A real bargain! TOYS! Yep, rabbits need their own toys, or they'll find something in your house to play with. Rabbits love cardboard. Take your cardboard boxes and cut some holes in them. Rabbits love to run through, hide in, and even sleep inside them. The cardboard from your papertowl rolls are a big hit. Stuff them with some timothy hay and watch them go town. Have a rabbit that likes to dig? Give them a telephone book. They'll be sure to show you which vegetarian restaurant they'd like to order from! Want to get some special toys for your rabbit? Go to www.busybunny.com Busy Bunny.Your rabbit will be forever grateful for whatever willow items you give them. They are not treated and can be fully consumed. Busy Bunny toys are great fun for rabbits! Other Information - House rabbits live 8 to 12 years and make wonderful pets! They each have individual personalities and can bond with humans quickly. The more time you spend with your bunny, the more personality he or she will develop. A good way to bond with your bunny is regular brushing. Most are very willing to use a litterbox, just like cats. Rabbits require an INDOOR home and running space in a bunny-proofed area. We recommend an exercise pen instead of a cage. They need daily exercise. They love to explore and play in their surroundings. Finding a qualified "rabbit savvy vet" is also very important to the longevity and health of your rabbit. Rabbits need adult caretakers. Not all bunnies will tolerate being held and, therefore, they are not recommended for children under the age of 12. All Animal Rescue League rabbits are spayed and neutered - to prevent reproductive cancers, to minimize behavior problems, and to minimize the creation of more unplanned, homeless bunnies. Rabbits can have large litters of babies every 31 days! CONTACT US! If you think you are ready to adopt an Animal Rescue League bunny, or if you just want to ask some questions, please contact Suzanne at lyonsmuth@cmu.edu (724.766.9399) or Denise at (412.417.8839) denise.schram@comcast.net. Want to dig a little deeper, then go to House Rabbit Society Rabbit Care Guide http://www.rabbit.org
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