To get another rabbit or not.

Hi everyone. I have a rabbit who I have had for 2 years. In January I got a second rabbit as a companion who has sadly died and broke my heart I immediately wanted to get another one as I worried my boy would be lonely but actually, he seemed really happy after he died. I am not sure whether this is actually a sign he would be better off on his own. He is currently meeting a new rabbit at the rspca and she's being really dominant and bossy and the lady said wesley doesn't seem too happy. I am not really sure what to do. I prefere to have two rabbits as I worry he is lonely but the signs are telling me he isn't. What would you do?

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oliviaandwez said:

Hi everyone. I have a rabbit who I have had for 2 years. In January I got a second rabbit as a companion who has sadly died and broke my heart I immediately wanted to get another one as I worried my boy would be lonely but actually, he seemed really happy after he died. I am not sure whether this is actually a sign he would be better off on his own. He is currently meeting a new rabbit at the rspca and she's being really dominant and bossy and the lady said wesley doesn't seem too happy. I am not really sure what to do. I prefere to have two rabbits as I worry he is lonely but the signs are telling me he isn't. What would you do?

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I am sorry that you lost Wesley's companion Generally speaking Rabbits should be kept in pairs/groups. In certain circumstances having a single House Rabbit can be appropriate. Personally I would never keep an outdoor Rabbit as a singleton.

Maybe Wesley could be introduced to some other potential partners. Just because one bonding is not going well does not mean that there will not be another Rabbit whom would make a good companion for him.

oliviaandwez said:

Hi everyone. I have a rabbit who I have had for 2 years. In January I got a second rabbit as a companion who has sadly died and broke my heart I immediately wanted to get another one as I worried my boy would be lonely but actually, he seemed really happy after he died. I am not sure whether this is actually a sign he would be better off on his own. He is currently meeting a new rabbit at the rspca and she's being really dominant and bossy and the lady said wesley doesn't seem too happy. I am not really sure what to do. I prefere to have two rabbits as I worry he is lonely but the signs are telling me he isn't. What would you do?

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Hi there :wave:

I'm really sorry you lost your rabbit. It is truly heartbreaking, I know

I am pleased that he's been given another chance at love, as rabbits are far better with members of their own species unless they are a house rabbit and the owner has lots of time to devote to them.

Perhaps Wesley can be tried out with another doe? I'm sure there are others to choose from. You don't want him in an unhappy marriage so it's important to find a good match for him.

Good luck xx

Thanks for your replies He is a house rabbit and has a large area to run around. I used to have much more time for him when I was at university but do have less now which is what makes me worry about him. My family think he's way happier single but it's so difficult as It could be so many things.
Yes I am not sure this bunny is the right match for him, I think he needs one with a chilled but confident attitude. I think because he would be comfortable on his own, it's even more important it's the right lady for him as I would hate to get one and he be unhappy. Sadly there are hardly any rabbits in rescues around near me. I am going to try another rescue in January but I have to wait until then as there has been a break out of rhd2 there!

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Robin is a single house rabbit and he seems happy.
However I'm in alot and he's always around me

I'm going through the same dilemma at the moment. My bunny lost his brother of 6 1/2 years last week. He seems to be coping better than me!! I asked Pets at Home for their advice but they said because of his age (8 1/2 years) they wouldn't recommend getting a new friend for him. I can see his point as it could be in a ward time is have to find another bunny and having to bond them all over again.