I find it so frustrating when I've spoken to people who want rabbits, given them the low down, told them what to expect/not expect, and pointed them to the rabbit rehome website/list of rabbit rescue centres, and the next thing you know, they've reserved some baby bunnies from a breeder over the opposite side of the country to them!
Why is it that people who are usually normal, sane and rational seem to have this filter which translates "a rabbit would not be a good present for a 6 year old, it probably won't like being picked up and cuddled, it needs a companion, lots of space, neutering, vaccinating, and there are plenty in rescues for you to choose from - adults would be great as you already know their personality" into "oh yes, rabbits would just love to be cuddled by a 6 year old, why not go to a breeder miles away and get a baby one, they cost hardly anything to keep and hardly need any looking after".
AAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHh.
Rant over, sorry.
Why is it that people who are usually normal, sane and rational seem to have this filter which translates "a rabbit would not be a good present for a 6 year old, it probably won't like being picked up and cuddled, it needs a companion, lots of space, neutering, vaccinating, and there are plenty in rescues for you to choose from - adults would be great as you already know their personality" into "oh yes, rabbits would just love to be cuddled by a 6 year old, why not go to a breeder miles away and get a baby one, they cost hardly anything to keep and hardly need any looking after".
AAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHh.
Rant over, sorry.