r/Rabbits • • Sep 25 '21

PSA Important Rabbit PSA index

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Since the subreddit only has two spots available for public announcements, this will be a new index post for important PSAs for easy reference that we can sticky to only use up one spot.

You can also find the whole collection in the sidebar menu on the Reddit re-design when you open one of the PSA posts.


r/Rabbits • • May 17 '22

PSA I found a rabbit outside - what should I do?

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This is the time of year for many people to find both domestic rabbits and wild rabbits outside due to Easter and baby season.

For a comprehensive overview on stray domestic rabbits, please see the wiki article here: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Feral_and_stray_rabbits

For a comprehensive overview on wild rabbits, please see the wiki article here: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Wild_rabbits

Is the rabbit I found wild or domestic?

It can be very difficult for the average person to tell the difference between a wild and domestic rabbit, especially if they are a baby and/or a common agouti brown.

In general, if the rabbit has long hair or does not have brown fur, it is most likely domestic - although there are exceptions. Please note that wild cottontails in North America cannot breed with our domestic rabbits, but wild rabbits in the rest of the world (e.g. Europe, Australia) can.

Please see the wiki article here for more specific tips on distinguishing domestic and wild rabbits, especially in North America: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Wild_rabbits#Is_the_rabbit_I_found_wild_or_domestic?

I found a domestic rabbit! What should I do?

Please do not hesitate to contact your local rabbit rescue for volunteers to help you catch a stray domestic rabbit.

For more tips and resources on how to catch a stray rabbit, please see the wiki: http://bunny.tips/Stray#Catching_a_stray_rabbit

For tips on how to house and care for rabbits indoors in an emergency, please see the wiki: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Feral_and_stray_rabbits#What_do_I_do_when_I_find_a_rabbit.3F

I found a baby wild rabbit! What should I do?

If you find a baby wild rabbit that is not injured, please leave it alone. It is most likely not abandoned unless you know for a fact that their mother was killed. Rabbits return to feed their young only once or twice a day for a few minutes, usually at night. Just because the babies have been by themselves for 5 minutes does not mean that they have been abandoned. The mother is typically gone from the nest to eat and draw attention away from the nest.

A detailed image guide to whether a baby cottontail rabbit is in need of help.

If it is old enough to be exploring outside of its nest and has no injuries, please put the baby rabbit back under a bush near where you found it. It does not need any additional care or feeding.

As Rainbow Wildlife Rescue writes,

There is a 90% mortality rate with orphaned baby rabbits in human care, especially cottontails. This number increases if the rabbits are very young and their eyes still closed. They are extremely hard to "save". There is little substitute for the nutrients their mother's milk provides.

Baby wild rabbits can survive on their own at a surprisingly young age. In most countries, it is illegal to possess and take care of wildlife without proper permits. Wild rabbits also do not do well in captivity due to the possibility of fatal stress because of their high-strung and flighty nature.

If you find a baby wild rabbit because your dog picked it up but you can't find the nest, try putting a leash on your dog and quietly following them to see if they will lead you to the original nest. If you absolutely cannot locate the nest, you may keep the rabbit in a dark and quiet box and contact your closest wildlife rehabilitator that accepts rabbits

If you find a baby wild rabbit because your cat found it, please take it to a rabbit-savvy vet or wildlife rehabber as soon as possible, especially if it was carried in the cat's mouth. Cats have very lethal bacteria in their saliva, and contact can easily be fatal for a baby rabbit in 48 hours.

What do I do if I am positive that the mother was killed or the baby rabbit is injured?

If you are positive that this is an orphaned baby rabbit, it is best to just keep the rabbit quiet and warm until they can be transferred to an experienced wildlife rehabilitator ASAP. Baby rabbits will do fine overnight without food or water as they are usually only fed once a day by their mothers.

Inappropriate care can be fatal to baby rabbits - see this story from Blue Ridge Wildlife Center as an example: https://twitter.com/BRWildlifeCtr/status/1420472056139984896?s=20

Please hand off the baby rabbit to a local wildlife rehabilitator as soon as possible.

How should I keep a baby rabbit until I can get it to a rehabber?

To keep a baby rabbit overnight, please leave it in a quiet dark box with no food or water. You can provide a heat source such as a microwaved sock filled with rice and beans or an electric heat pad on low placed under half the box. Do not handle the rabbit more than necessary to prevent deadly stress.

How can I find a local wildlife rehabilitator?

If you need help locating a local wildlife rehabber: https://bunny.tips/Wild#Wildlife_rehabilitator_listings

How can I protect a wild rabbit nest from bad weather and dogs, cats, and other predators?

Keeping your pets indoors while the babies grow up is generally the best option, but if this is impossible, you can protect the nest a few different ways.

Please see the wiki article here for more specific information: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Wild_rabbits#How_can_I_protect_a_wild_rabbit_nest_from_dogs,_cats,_and_other_predators?


r/Rabbits • • 10h ago

SHE ROUND

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Edit: I promise she’s actually a very healthy weight! She is half Holland Lop and half New Zealand, which has resulted in a naturally round shaped booty 🤣


r/Rabbits • • 50m ago

i put a fountain pen on her head

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it went shaky shaky shaky xD


r/Rabbits • • 2h ago

Does my bun understand that even though it looks sunny outside, it's actually freezing cold

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We've been keeping him inside all day recently, instead of letting him out for a few hours. I can tell he's asking me to take him out, when he gets into his "ready to pick me up" position. And I feel bad, but I know he's not gonna enjoy it outside.

Do rabbits understand the concept of sunny ≠ warm? Do they know that inside temperature can be different to outside?


r/Rabbits • • 13h ago

When your favourite mat has been freshly washed and tumbled dried

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800 Upvotes

Extra cosy Runie 🥰


r/Rabbits • • 11h ago

RIP ❤️‍🩹 Stratus, I love you.

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Stratus was hospitalized on 10.23.26 to be treated for symptoms of a sudden infection.

On 10.24.2026 I took my other bun Nimbus to visit her. For over an hour they munched on orchard grass while I pet them. Stratus ate well, drank water from a bowl I offered her, and tried to groom Nimbus’ ears.

On 10.25.2026 I woke up to a phone call at 7:32am. Stratus didn’t make it through the night. I brought Nimbus with me to the clinic so we could give her a final goodbye.

I’ve been sobbing on and off since. The only reason I stop is because I keep becoming too dehydrated to keep producing tears. I feel as though my heart was torn from chest. It’s as if part of my very soul has been forever lost.

Stratus was a wonderful rabbit. 🐇 She was a hilarious combo of mischievous and curious. She LIVED to told “Stratus, No!” in an exacerbated voice; every time she got scolded she’d binky away in delight.

She was the boss bun of my duo. Stratus had such a big personality. One minute she’d lay her head down on the floor and brux sweetly while you stroked her head, the next she’d yank your phone from your hand because she was insistent that you focus on NOTHING else but her!

This house is so empty without her. I’m completely shattered. I loved her so much. She was almost 6. I would give almost anything to have another few years with her. ❤️‍🩹🐇❤️‍🩹

Binky freely through the clouds, Stratus. Every hour without you is excruciating, but I know you’re somewhere peaceful and safe. Nimbus and I will see you on the other side. ☁️🐇✨


r/Rabbits • • 17h ago

Behavior Why does my bunny dig in my side like this?? 🥹

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My bunny Salem is 5 months old. She isn’t spayed yet! She will be getting spayed when she turns 6 months old. Is she trying to tell me something by digging in my clothes? She will run up to me when I sit down, wait a few minutes and just start digging in the closest fabric. I will move because I think I’m in her way, but she will follow me so she can dig again. Doesn’t matter if it’s shirt or pants. She doesn’t do this to anyone else. She’s a very sweet bunny and likes to groom my head, be pet and sit on my legs but I’m super confused why she likes to dig in my clothes! 🥹


r/Rabbits • • 8h ago

Care Moving my bunny from Japan to Germany

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I am finding out that there are no airlines that I can find that allow rabbits in to be in Cabin on the way to Europe. I am wondering if anyone can offer solutions to the situation. I see the shortest flight would be to Finland but that is still over 13 hours in cargo which makes me super worried.
Are there better solutions or services that I would be able to take? My bun is a 3yo Netherland dwarf and he is a healthy bunny.

Does anyone have experience with this?

Thank you very much!!!


r/Rabbits • • 15h ago

Little cuties

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It's been so lovely watching Kairo and Eisa's bond strengthen over the last couple of weeks. They are so sweet together. They had a few bickers at the start but now well and truly happy together. 💕

Runa hopefully will eventually bond to them too but for now she is her happy goofy self bonded to us hooms 😍


r/Rabbits • • 11h ago

Bonding Should I get my old bunny a new friend?

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My little guy, Buford (first picture), is about 8 years old (he might be older, he was adopted and the shelter wasn't sure of his age). My other bunny, Goomey, passed 2 years ago when he was 10, so Buford has been alone for 2 years. He seemed sad for a few months after Goomey passed but doesn't show any signs of distress anymore.

I've recently become more financially stable and have been thinking of getting another bunny but I'm wondering would this just cause Buford more stress than happiness? It took a while to get Buford and Goomey to like each other but once those first couple weeks of acclimation passed they were absolutely in love.

Since Buford is getting old, would introducing a new, younger bunny stress him out? I remember him and Goomey fighting and having to be separated during their initial meeting. Or would having a pal be worth it for when I can't spend time with him, as he's alone while I'm at school or work?


r/Rabbits • • 14h ago

Husbun and wife

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The bonding process between them was absolutely dreadful but seeing them like that now makes it all worth it ❤️


r/Rabbits • • 1h ago

Usually Ruby is the brave one but she got startled last night.

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She doesn't seem to understand that she's too big to effectively hide behind her friends.


r/Rabbits • • 6h ago

RIP Saying goodbye to our boy, Luca

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A big thanks to everyone in this community who encourage, educate, and advocate for these beautiful buns. After 8 years and 9 months, yesterday we said goodbye to our beautiful boy Luca. This photo was taken two days ago, and even though the vets called him an old man, he still looked like a baby to us!
We are very lucky to live near the Rabbit Doctors in Melbourne, Australia who gave our boy such special care over the last few months as he faced some health troubles with his kidneys and weakening back legs. I highly recommend researching a rabbit friendly vet near you ahead of time, so you know where to go when issues strike.
Give your buns and extra pat for me tonight ❤️


r/Rabbits • • 11h ago

Just pure love.

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r/Rabbits • • 13h ago

Bruce and Fiona Update

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Nothing wrong. You guys just haven’t seen them in a while and it isn’t fair to you.


r/Rabbits • • 7h ago

Breed ID Any guesses?

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Hello! I hail from the frigid north (Anchorage) and I have recently acquired a bun. I adopted her from the humane shelter where they said she was a Rex mix. We have a feral bunny population here and she was a baby rescue so no breeding information. I have been learning too much about bunnies lately and I noticed her hairs look longer and shorter (which means not rex I think). I have included some pictures and would appreciate any guesses. The colors look harlequin-like, but I don’t know if that color can show up anywhere?


r/Rabbits • • 1d ago

Morning line up commencing

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r/Rabbits • • 13h ago

Baby Coco celebrated his 7th bday this weekend

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142 Upvotes

They both got apples to celebrate but Reddit won’t let me post the video :(


r/Rabbits • • 10h ago

Dump because I love them

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r/Rabbits • • 18h ago

Feeling their lil purrs vibrating through their lil skull 🥰🥰🥰

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396 Upvotes

Safana is the best and worst of a bnnuy. Cuddly and affectionate and destructive and stubborn. My lil old princess 🧡


r/Rabbits • • 8h ago

Care Industrial air filter doing wonders for shedding season

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I can get away with vigorously patting her with all the hair getting sucked to the filter. Once I’m done I vacuum the front of the filter. Worth the $500 lol


r/Rabbits • • 22h ago

Loaf to Baguette scale

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Previous post came out weirdly formatted.

Inspired by the cute art by taiga_15 / 大賀一五 posted here last week (more here!).

I figured I'd transpose Choco in each stage of his transformation from Loaf to Baguette!


r/Rabbits • • 10h ago

Mary flopped down next to me for the first time!

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56 Upvotes

I’m so happy that I think I’m going to cry


r/Rabbits • • 18h ago

Puppy dreams

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198 Upvotes

I get home from work, he sleeps. I think its time he gets a job.