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Hello!



I don't have a rabbit yet, but I am in the process of convincing my mom to let me get one for my birthday, I have done lots and lots of research, it's not a spur of the moment/week/month thing!



So To convince her I wrote her a letter explaining why I want one, and how I want it for my birthday. I wrote down a supply list/ cost thing. & I put pictures of the Holland Lops & Nethies, and the cage that I want!



What else can I do to convince her? I'm giving it to her tonight, i'll be in bed before she gets home, so i'll leave it in her chair for her.



Thanks! :)
 
I would find someway to show her that you have the money to care for the rabbit. While knowing what things cost and approximately how much it will cost a year is nice, having a way to pay is much better. Having a job, even babysitting will give you some money to help pay for things. If you would say that you will pay for things like pellets, hay, veggies and litter, then she might be more willing to let you get one. Even a plan for vet bills will help, like you pay half or will pay her back if the rabbit needs vet care.
There are some topics on here about cost cutting with rabbits, like buying baled hay, or using wood pellet litter. These can help you to be able to afford more on your own without needing her help for it.

Find some places where you would get the rabbit. If you are looking into a breeder, try to find a local one for the breed(s) you want. If you are going for a rescue, find a local rescue and find out what the adoption fee includes. You might be able to find someone rehoming their rabbit, but it is harder to plan ahead for costs if you do that, a breeder or rescue is more consistent for price and what you get for that money.

Have a plan for where the cage could go and bunny proofing the area for letting the rabbit out. If it is in your room, then clean up and set a place for where the rabbit could be, including measuring so a cage could fit. If the rabbit would be in a family area, then propose a spot.
 
I would also have a schedule/plan put together for when you'll do feedings, cleanings, etc. Also, whatwill you do to keep your rabbit from chewing, digging,peeing or pooping in your house.Are you prepared to train the rabbit?Spend time playing with and interactingwith the rabbit so it doesn't get bored and destructive? What about bunny-proofing your home, etc.?

Money is certainly a factor, but I'm sure your mom would appreciate knowing you've got a plan for how you'll care for the rabbit once you have it.

Hope that helps!

Rue
 
**UpDate!**

I gave my mom the letter and all this morning, I included the part you said funnybunnymummy, and I added a schedule of when I would do what.

She emailed me while she was at work, and said that she would think about it within the nxt 1-2 weeks!
 
Yay, I hope you can get one! You seem like you've done loads of research into it. :) Feel free to ask any questions you might have when you get your rabbit.
 
Thanks! I have done TONS of research! When I read my first rabbit book about 2 1/2 years ago, I was hooked! I stopped doing research for a while, but I've read 2 rabbit books, been on this forum a lot, and read lots of articles online!
 
I would give her the link to this website. I think it could show her that you have really looked into rabbit care. Also, it would give her an easy place to get information as well.
 
I really want a Holland Lop or a Netherland Dwarf! I'll probably end up getting a Netherland Dwarf if I get one, and right now it's not looking so good. She was talking to one of her friends, when the friend saw I had a rabbit mag that I bought today, and she said oh do you have rabbits, adn I was like not yet. She was like they live forever and they stink. & My mom was like, and they attract bugs.

So, things really aren't looking to good. I really hope I can though, because I've wanted one for a while, and yeahh. :l
 
Surely that is good if they live for a long time?
They are actually very clean animals, which can be littertrained very easily- this makes cleaning up after them very efficient and easy.
As for smelling...their droppings don't smell foul at all. They are mostly grass/hay, so have very little odour. Nothing like a cat or dog....doodies.

If you wanted a pet that didn't live for a long time, then perhaps consider a rat? They are incredibly intelligent creatures, and easy to handle- they get quite used to their owners quickly, and enjoy the socialising with their owner.

Although I've heard rats are quite smelly....although they make absolutely wonderful pets.
 
Rabbits really aren't that stinky. ;) As long as you keep their cage clean, they keep themselves clean.

And yeah, what's so bad about them living a long time? It's just like with a dog or a cat. ;)

Emily
 
I know! I would want a pet to live a long time, who wouldn't?

So, I guess we'll just have to wait and see. I've been subtly dropping hints here and there!

Wish me luck! :)
 
If she is worried about how long a rabbit may live and what would happen if you go to college or move out, have a plan. Would you try to go to a local college, find pet friendly housing or something else that would allow you to take the rabbit with you. 10 years is a long time, especially if she thinks she might have to care for it when you move out.

Rabbits really don't have much odor. If you use a good litter, and clean it often, then there really isn't a problem. If you had a lot of rabbits in a small area with a litter that isn't very good and poor ventilation, then the ammonia smell can get a bit strong.
 
Show your mom this thread, with all of us saying that they don't smell! They have no bodily smell, they smell nice like hay! :) And they're easy to litter train. Then they will go to the toilet in their litter tray and you just have to empty bit every day, rinse it out, and refill it. It only takes 5 minutes. And if you do that once or twice a day, there is no smell. I don't understand why people say rabbits smell. I guess they've been around a rabbit that wasn't cleaned out, or if they were in an area with no fresh air at all, with lots of rabbits, it would smell if they weren't cleaned out.

Rabbits are lovely pets, and they live about 5-10 years, which is a commitment.

If she really thinks they live too long then maybe consider guinea pigs, they live about 7 years. They're such a nice pet.

Or if that is too long, then hamsters don't live very long.

I hope you can get your rabbit though, you seem to have your heart set on it. If you can't get it now, then remember you have all your life to get lots of rabbits :)
 
My dad would probably take care of it once I move to college, unless I find a place that I can stay with rabbits.

I think my Dad might be working on trying to convince her too!
 
You could always rent an apartment that allows small animals like dogs and cats. If they allow these, they'll probably be more willing to let you have a rabbit, especially since it will be caged, or maybe even free roam with good litter habits.

Emily
 
1. Some rabbits do stink. I had 3 rabbit brothers that smelled like people with B.O. even though they were clean. Most don't stink.
Normal rabbit manure don't stink but you can tell a rabbit is sick because their poop stinks. Urine is a different story.
2. Many apartments do not allow rabbits. My first rabbits were given to me by a person forced by apartment management to rehome them.
3. Not all rabbits make good pets. Just like dogs and cats, each is an individual with different behavior. Many rabbits will bite and scratch no matter what while others never bite nor scratch. I've said lionheads and holland lops are really mellow only to have others here disagree.
4. Most of what you find in your research are written by people who are biased. People who didn't have good rabbit experiences don't bother bashing rabbits.
5. Rabbits can drop death with no obvious reasons. If you miss a symptom, they could die before you reach the vet. They require specialists and not your neighborhood vet. A vet may even refuse to see a rabbit. One of the most common question is "Why did my bunny die?"

6. It's very hard to rehome a grown pet rabbit.
 
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