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hesitant to search for companion rabbit

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Question
Hi Elizabeth,

I have a 1.5-year old neutered, male Lionhead (house rabbit) who has been a dream. He eats well, socializes well and is litterbox trained.

I have read that companion rabbits live happier, longer lives, but I'm hesitant to disrupt our bunny's current lifestyle. Another impediment to finding a match is that our rabbit tends to beat up on a stuffed animal we gave him to play with.  I wonder if he might be this aggressive toward another rabbit, who might actually fight back :)

In your experience, have rabbits suffered from living without a companion?  

Many thanks for your advice,
Adrienne

Answer
Hi Adrienne,
  I do believe that your rabbit is just fine with you as his companion.  Sometimes when you add another,they bond together and become less affectionate with their owner.  I wouldn't change a thing you're doing,sounds like your rabbit is a happy one without another rabbit.  Males actually are much happier as the only one, because they are extremely territorial even neutered. So if there isn't a problem,don't fix it!  :)     take care, Elizabeth