Parents: My family wants to get rid of my pet rabbit?

Question

She's a holland lop. My grandma got her for me while I was at her housein the summer, and when I came back with a rabbit, they were pretty mad. Understandable; getting a rabbit without telling them was unbelievably stupid, I knew they were going to get pissed. Anyway, I've had her for over a month and we've already bonded and I'm litter training her. I take good care of her, I give her as much fresh food and water as she needs, and I take her out of her cage to play with her for hours daily. She's a well behaved rabbit and she loves everyone in my house, including the 2 cats. It all seems like the perfect situation since she isn't a burden on anyone in the house. I take care of her. No one else. Yet my family keeps calling people I don't even know to seeif they can take her home! it breaks my heart, not only because I won't be able to keep her but because my rabbit is so well adjusted with me and in my home, and she might be traumatized with the shock of another owner. Also there's really no way to tell whether or not this new owner will take adequate care of the rabbit. And this all seems so unneccessary. Why would my family want to do this? Is it because of the fact that I got the rabbit wiithout their consent and they're still angry about it? If so that seems kind of petty since that was a month ago...maybe I'm just being naive, but if everyone loves the freaking rabbit and she isn't a burden in our home, then WHY do I have to get rid of her??? Sorry this is so long. Can you help me understand?

Answer 1

It sounds like you are becoming a great pet owner, but obviously your parents were not prepared to add another pet to the household.  Bunnies can get sick and need vet care (which can be expensive) just like any other pet, so maybe they cannot afford to be responsible for medical care if the need should arise.  If things are going as well as you say though, hopefully everyone will fall too much in love with her to be able to give her away. You really can't blame your parents for not wanting to keep a pet you obtained without their consent, though.

For reference, a great website about pet rabbit care/socialization, etc. is http://www.rabbit.org

Answer 2

Well not my first option but i guess humane society

Answer 3

Explain to your parents sensibly that it was your fault for bringing home the rabbit without asking, so why punish the Rabbit?

Ask why they are trying to get rid of the rabbit and what you can do to change their mind.

They may also not want the rabbit do to the finaciall obligation of owning an animal. Such as spaying and neutering, check-ups, food and litter.

Kudos to you though for litterbox training and trying to do the right thing by your new bunny.

Go here for more info: http://www.sandiegorabbits.org/

Answer 4

Try to reason with them , offer to do chores and pay for everything. You shouldn't have to get rid of it.Try giving a sad puppy dog face, it might work. Could you by chance leave it at your grandparents house, or do they live far away? My parents are the same way about my rabbit, and I had permission to get it. She is one bad rabbit.

Answer 5

If you've already had her for a month it would be cruel for your parents to get rid of her.  She's use to your home and you - and you're attached to her.  Try reasoning with them - they have to understand!  My sister brought home a hamster once and my parents were upset but they let us keep it.  If nothing works try crying haha.  Hey, it could work.