Christmas Bunny - Are You Sure You Want A Christmas Bunny?

Christmas Bunny buying has been almost like a tradition and has been done by people from all over the world and from all walks of life.This kind of present can sure make your child happy.But have you really taught about it?See some shoking facts about getting a bunny for christmas.

It is important to get documented as much as possible before you decide to get a Christmas bunny. Talk to anybody who has worked in a animal shelter and they will tell you that they are getting an alarming number of rabbits a month or two after Christmas is over.

Young children often get desapointed that the rabbit would not play with them like a dog would play and may loose interest. It is too much to expect from a child to give proper care to a pet rabbit. It is you, the parents, who are going to have to take care of the little bunny.

If you really love animals and the whole family agree to get a pet rabbit, consider that it is a big commitment. Rabbits can live up to 10 to 12 years just like cats or doga and need to be spayed or neutered.That is an extra veterinarian expense to consider after getting a baby rabbit.

So if you want a Christmas bunny, why not adopting one at your local animal shelter rather that buying one at a pet store?Most rabbits at shelters are older, easier to handle,already spayed or neutered and litter trained, wich is a good help in?the house.

Too many people are buying their rabbit at a pet store on a impulse but have not done any research on the rabbit first.As a result many of them are left at a animal shelter a few months later.A rabbit is not just a cute little thing that can live in a cage.

So get as much information before making the decision of getting a Christmas Bunny.And should decide to get one, please visit your local animal shelter first. They always have a lot of very sweet rabbits there in need for good homes.