r/Rabbits • u/EmilyOnEarth • Apr 26 '25
Bonding How to express preferences politely at a bunny speed date event?
I might get down voted for this, I KNOW this makes me a scum bag but here goes. Please be gentle, I KNOW, I AM AWARE OF WHAT I AM.
My buns and I are looking for a third and are going to a speed date. Something about me is, it's very important to me that I find my animal companions beautiful. My first rabbit was so stunning and I appreciated it about here every single day she was alive (last photo is of her đ!) It's a big part of enjoying a pet for me!
I'm willing to wait for a third bunny that is a good candidate for my babies to bond with AND that takes my breath away (which isn't a high standard, there are plenty out there.)
So, at the event, when there's a good candidate but they aren't for me, what do I say? Animal rescue people can be... Intense. I'm not up for being berated! I bought my rabbits and want to adopt this time now that I have more home to share but dang is it often a more difficult experience.
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u/visionaryredditor Apr 26 '25
I find it impossible for a bunny to be "ugly" đ¤ˇ
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u/ThenEchidna Apr 26 '25
me too. i love them all. ive agreed to adopt bunns without seeing them before
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u/delectable_potato Apr 26 '25
Yeah imo, all bunnies are perfect. If I had the power to permanently turn into a bunny I would. In this life time if I was murder by a bunny then it would be a good ending for me. đđ
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u/Cheilosia Apr 27 '25
It might just be a matter of personal preference. I donât love lion heads, and theyâre incredibly popular. Not that into lops either, really. To me, buns with âupâ ears and more of a sleek, wild shape are the most beautiful. OPs first bun, while objectively cute, is not my cup of tea. And my beloved mutt (more of a meat breed) may not be theirs!
As for advice for OP, I think you should have a description of what youâre looking for in mind, rather than just stating âbeautifulâ. But also be open to other kinds of beauty! My first bun was honestly kind of ugly but as I got to know her I found her uniqueness very charming.
There may be a little awkwardness but youâre allowed to have a preference.Â
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u/as_1089 Apr 26 '25
With bunny speed dating you need to know that the only deciders on who the buns' new friend will be are the buns involved. It would be heartless and selfish to separate buns that formed a bond because you didn't like how the bun looked.
To avoid this, you would need to tell the rescue BEFORE the start of the speed dating which buns you would be okay adopting so they can try and bond your buns with one of their buns from your list, and you should be aware that this could mean there is no overlap between the sets of buns you want to befriend and buns your rabbits want to befriend. You will probably be scrutinised (because from the perspective of a rabbit rescue this could be considered a red flag) and the rescue will probably perform checks to make sure they deem your setup appropriate for 3 buns.
So you need to make sure that you never get to the point where there's a good candidate but they aren't for you. That should not be allowed to happen. Human preferences need to be accounted for before buns start speed dating. You could probably ask the rescue to try certain buns to see if they bond with your buns.
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u/Fluffernutter80 Apr 26 '25
Yeah, when I have volunteered with this, we always ask the adopter if they are okay with trying a bunny before putting the bunny in the pen for a date.
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u/EmilyOnEarth Apr 26 '25
Ok that's REALLY good to know, I didn't realize they'd think about the rabbits they met that day later, I assumed they'd all be thought of vaguely as a threat and we'd just be looking for who has the potential to bond and NOT be seen as a threat later
To be fair, they really SHOULD ask about everyone's setup regardless, the variation in what different rescues ask for in NYC is wild
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u/OscarThePoscar Apr 26 '25
When my mom took my single guinea pig to a shelter to find him a new friend, the rescue showed her three babies and she picked the one she thought looked cutest before he was introduced to my pig. No drama, and it was purely because she didn't like the red-eyed ones. (I was out of the country so I had no input).
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u/ZekeVG Apr 26 '25
i dont think its possible for a bunny to be 'ugly'. and yeah as the other mentioned, its not up to you who your bunnies will like if any! :)
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u/Youreturningviolet Apr 26 '25
I tried to bond two rexes from a rescue that I was fostering. They were both sweet rabbits but I definitely had an aesthetic preference for rexes at the time and wanted the two to work together. They did not like each other and fought viciously. The folks at the rescue took back the one I was less bonded with myself (still very sad) and advised me to let my bunny pick out his own companion next time. I did that a while later and he and his bondmate have been blissfully happy ever since. My stunning purebred otter rex is bonded to a cute little blue eyed white bunny of nondescript breed and I love them both with absolute ferocity.
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u/HeatherJMD Apr 26 '25
I get wanting a cute pet or having breed preferences⌠Iâm personally stuck on rexes. But Iâve never really seen a bun who wasnât cute?
Why do you want a third anyway if the two are happy together?
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u/Creepy_Juggernaut_29 Apr 27 '25
All buns are cute I agree. I got a mini lop because I find their wars adorable. But when I was at the adoption placw, I nearly stole this lionhead (which I thought I wojld never get as they're too hairy). They were not up for adoption apparently and so I got home my mini lop!
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u/xxmidnight_cookiexx Apr 26 '25
If you're willing to do bunny speed dating, then you should listen to what your bunnies want.
If you want a specific breed/color/etc, then I would suggest adopting that rabbit and bond them at home.
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u/astronautdino Apr 26 '25
The companion is not for you to decide, but for your buns. Would you seriously refuse to bring home a rabbit that your bunnies like just because you don't find it beautiful enough?
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u/cptdaveyy Apr 26 '25
Exactly my thinking. It's a bit heartbreaking tbh, especially after everything a rescue bun has gone through. They usually have some trauma, so to deny them a home because they aren't "beautiful enough" is really sad, especially if they are getting on well with OP's buns. I've never ever seen an ugly bun. Period.
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u/te3time Apr 26 '25
pick the bunnies you would consider adopting beforehand and then see if your pair gets along with them?
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u/SimGemini Apr 26 '25
I did speed dating with a rabbit rescue to find a husbun. I was absolutely certain I wanted a black male bunny with straight ears (no lops) because it would be easier to differentiate him from my white bunny. My bunny had 2 black male prospects. They spent about 30 min in an xpen with the rescue owner sitting down with them to monitor them.
Black male #1 was extremely aggressive towards my female. He constantly was chasing her and trying to hump her. He pulled out her fur.
Black male #2 had zero interest in my female. He just laid there. He was a bit too chill. My bun also had zero interest in him.
The rescue suggested a 3rd option which was a mini Rex that was brown and white. I totally overlooked him because I was so dead set on âI need a black oneâ. But I told the rescue letâs try him. He was the perfect balance. Interested in her but was just begging her to groom him. He wasnât trying to hump her. He was really sweet. She would move away from him and he would go right up to her and ask her to groom him. Of course she didnât groom him then though. We brought him home and they love one another now. She still is the boss of him and now every once in a while he tries to hump her but he isnât aggressive at all. He is a sweetie pie.
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u/Passiveresistance Apr 26 '25
Lool I think I prefer the buns you donât find stunning. Up eared rabbits like English spots with big personalities are my favorite. Itâs ok to leave the buns you donât like for someone who will appreciate them more. Just ask to pre meet the bunnies and only select the ones you like for the speed date, so your buns donât bond with an âundesireableâ rabbit and get disappointed.
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u/queentee26 Apr 26 '25
I had a bun that looked like an English spot.. she was the absolute sweetest and loved to spend time with her humans getting pets đĽş. She was also so vocal.
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u/rabbits2k12 Apr 26 '25
Yes! Love English spots. I have one and he is such a cute, goofy, special guy
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u/queentee26 Apr 26 '25
Realistically, your current pair is going to dictate who the third bunny is, not your preference for appearances.
So if you can't unconditionally love a third rabbit, I wouldn't recommend going to a speed dating event.
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u/Youreturningviolet Apr 26 '25 edited Apr 26 '25
Genuine question: are you trying to improve your rabbitsâ lives or your social media presence? Iâve interacted with people who only want âmarketableâ rabbits from the rescue side myself and while theyâre likely to appreciate you wanting to adopt, they will probably roll their eyes at you behind closed doors like we are doing in this thread. Itâs a bit shallow but certainly not unheard of.
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u/EmilyOnEarth Apr 26 '25
WHAT social media presence đ
Partially it's obviously for me and my enjoyment of having more rabbits because they're genuinely the joy of my life, and I'm also trying to have a third so that when one passes, the one left behind might not be AS devastated, and then kind of always have a third or fourth involved for that reason
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u/Youreturningviolet Apr 26 '25 edited Apr 26 '25
Thatâs a fair reason. Sorry, I added more details to my comment for context. I canât relate to finding any rabbits truly aesthetically displeasing (and I actually think an aesthetic mismatch can be fun, like the little Netherland dwarf rabbits who pick out giant breed rabbits as bondmates), but I think youâve gotten good advice about asking for specific rabbits ahead of time.
I do think you need to go into it aware that rescue people are âintenseâ because lives are on the line. They likely have a long waiting list of rabbits needing to be surrendered that they are trying to make space for. Your aesthetic concerns, while something a lot of people do think about to some extent (whether they admit it or not) when acquiring a pet, are going to sound a bit trifling in that context.
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u/keepcalmandgetdrunk Apr 26 '25
Just stick with the two youâve got if you canât unconditionally love another. I hope your babies donât get sick or have injuries that make them no longer meet your high standards if you are only able to love your pets if you are so physically attracted to them they âtake your breath awayâ (wtf)
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u/as_1089 Apr 26 '25
I was trying to give her the benefit of the doubt but with phrases like "enjoying a pet" as if a pet is an item and not an animal, expecting animals to "take her breath away" etc. makes me totally understand why people at rabbit rescues would have very little patience for her. I can imagine it gets hard to give people the benefit of the doubt when you so regularly get people dumping buns on your rescue because they bought a bun from a breeder, realised a rabbit is a very high-maintenance animal and not a decoration, and so then they dumped the bun at your rescue.
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u/Amphy64 Apr 27 '25
All buns are cuties, but most in rescues obviously aren't pedigrees from a breeder, and that's obviously not what OP is requiring either. Pet shops are one of the main angles to keep tackling to reduce the issue of unwanted rabbits, we've been doing great with campaigning getting some shops to at least pause sales over Easter, and some to stop selling rabbits altogether, let's keep going!
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Apr 26 '25
It makes me so sad to read. I have a bunny that looks âbreath takingâ to a lot of people (white teddy widder with some wild pattern, gorgeous blue eyes). I clip him every few weeks, and it makes him look âuglyâ. I donât think he is ugly at all, but Iâm definitely not a pet hair dresser, and it takes away the biggest look of his breed. I donât care; I love him as much as with his glorious hair. But his quality of life, especially with his teeth removed due to malocclusion, is more important than whatever looks he usually has. His looks arenât no concern to him, but his ability to live a happy life together with his bunwife (who also looks different than she used to because she lost her baby hair) is. And Iâm more than happy to provide that to him, regardless of his ââ¨brEAtHtAKiNg aEsTHeTiCâ¨â.
Itâs a bunny, FFSâŚ
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Apr 26 '25
âI know what I amâ
Yeah, but do you know an animal is more than a prop?
You love your pets because of who they are, not because of how they look âŚ
And what about âenjoying a petâ?? What if they get sick, lose an eye? What if they get old???
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u/Mission-Street-2586 Apr 26 '25
Yeah, itâs like only wanting an attractive kid, and I am sure OP wasnât an attractive kid to all. Many people only love what others do for them
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u/MrsSmithAlmost Apr 26 '25
All buns are beautiful
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u/ButDidYouCry Apr 26 '25
Okay, but let's not pretend that some breeds are considered more beautiful or desirable than others. Most people don't want Florida Whites and the like.
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u/afishinaforest Apr 26 '25
This makes me so sad. I adopted my big boy sight unseen and never even asked his breed or size until I was getting his home base ready... found out he's a NZW and so many people pass on them in the shelters because they think they're "ugly."
He is the sweetest boy with such an incredible personality. I might not have picked him first to model for the Easter Bunny photoshoot but he is an incredible pet. I hate that people judge REWs so harshly and choose not to adopt great rabbits because of their looks.
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u/eldritchangel Apr 27 '25
My REWs are the smartest and friendliest rabbits Iâve ever had. Idk what this person is on about
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u/ButDidYouCry Apr 26 '25
Well, some rabbits weren't bred to look cute. Makes them hard to stand out in the pet world against rabbits that were.
Thanks everyone for downvoting me for an inconvenient truth everyone is aware of. đđ˝
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u/DimensionJunior3561 Apr 26 '25
I think Iâd want to âmeetâ the potential bun friends first to see if they have been socialized with humans and would not be overly frightened or aggressive when I am caring for them. Is that a valid concern?
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u/TyrannosauraRegina Apr 26 '25
Rabbits will often behave a lot differently when they are on their own compared to when they are bonded with friends and in a permanent home. They can be a lot more shy alone, or some will be aggressive, or some super clingy with humans because they are so lonely. Meeting them when they're alone doesn't tell you so much about how they'll act in a pair/group.
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u/EmilyOnEarth Apr 26 '25
Of course! I guess I assume when an adoption profile says they're friendly, like to sit in your lap, give kisses, etc. that they aren't lying, but that doesn't mean it never happens!
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u/Youreturningviolet Apr 26 '25
They generally arenât lying, but one thing to consider is that sometimes a rabbit that appears very docile is just frightened/unsure. Foster rabbits that I had no trouble handling at the rescue I volunteered with would sometimes be more willing to fight being held and cuddled when they got used to me and were more comfortable expressing their true personalities without fear of being hurt for it.
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u/EmilyOnEarth Apr 26 '25
That's true, how different for them it is depending on context can be surprising. Cupcake, the brown one, is way more docile than Cannoli, way more accepting of being held and pet. But their first adult vet appointment, Cupcake was FAR more difficult for the vet to handle than Cannoli. But Cannoli may have seemed more docile because he is peak "look at at, it's got anxiety"
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u/garbles0808 Apr 26 '25
As others have said, and as you seem to be aware, it doesn't really matter what you think at the end of the day
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u/ButDidYouCry Apr 26 '25
I pick out what rabbits I'm already interested in before scheduling a date. I am transparent with the shelter about only looking at small to medium size rabbits. If I'm paying $100+ adoption fees and committing to a lifetime of care and vet bills, I'm getting a rabbit both me and my pets like. It's never been an issue before.
My late rabbit was a Polish. My current rabbit are a mini satin and a smaller sized Dutch.
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u/Jadeduser124 Apr 26 '25
Iâm just curious, what would happen if one of your rabbits had a serious medical emergency that screwed up the way they look. Letâs say one of them had to get an eye removed. Or an ear removed. Would you still âenjoy them as a petâ?
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u/Technical-Average316 Apr 26 '25
Definitely tell the rescue which buns you are interested in.
To be honest, I always thought Red-eyed white rabbits were a little creepy. That was until my girl went on a speed date with one. He was the sweetest and most gentle rabbit I ever had. He was great with my kids too.
Let your rabbits pick. Also, trios are VERY difficult to bond. And I say this as an experienced bonder of 20+ years.
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u/Mission-Street-2586 Apr 26 '25
I think calling them ruby-eyed makes them sound exquisite
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u/Technical-Average316 Apr 27 '25
We rescued a rabbit and fostered her for a while. We named her Ruby. Sheâs still available for adoption if anyone is in the NYC area.
https://www.petfinder.com/rabbit/ruby-71278368/ny/forest-hills/all-about-rabbits-rescue-inc-ny1145/
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u/iwantanorangemouse Apr 26 '25
What counts as âuglyâ to you? Just curious! For example would you get a white bunny with red eyes?
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u/EmilyOnEarth Apr 26 '25
I actually really like the red eyed ones! I think, in a rabbit, I like thick fur mainly and a compact body. I'm also partial to serious dewlappage đ I think those things make them look "opulent," I used to tell my rabbit she was a "gift for the queen of Persia." I prefer dark eyes but these days there's so many blue eyed ones that I wouldn't have that criteria
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u/Corporal_Fire Apr 27 '25
Not judging, but from my experience I found putting looks second worked out really well for me. My first rabbit wasnât the one I originally went in to adopt (I was planning to adopt a smaller breed from the same shelter) and his personality was better, so I adopted him instead. I personally find him quite handsome but his adoption pictures really didnât do him justice. When I went to bond him years later, I took him speed dating and came home with a second boy; I didnât even look at the boys assuming he needed a girl, and the one I adopted I almost ignored because he was plain white and I found that âtoo boringâ or something since my first is mostly white. My new guyâs been a great friend and they love each other so much, so Iâm glad I adopted him despite his coat not being as fancy as the others (but heâs a Rex so heâs also hella soft).
Point being, Iâd encourage you to pick based on which bunny your current buns like and which one has the personality you want. Any bun you grow to love will be beautiful to you, even if itâs not the dream coat youâve had in mind.
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u/RottingMothball Apr 26 '25
I think how perfect a rabbit looks honestly depends more on how much you love them.
I considered my rabbits to be the most breathtaking animals on the planet. But in reality... I just loved them. They didn't really look particularly special.
With rescue rabbits, that's often how it is. It's easier to get a sense of their personalities compared to a baby from a breeder. So you're going to meet one that steals your heart, and they're going to be the most beautiful animal you've ever seen because of that- not the other way around.
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u/teddybearuser Apr 27 '25
Hey, I feel the same way. And while many of the commenters are stating that itâs up to your bunny, you are only narrowing down the bond selection options. You arenât going to force your bunny to be with some other bunny. Someone else on here said that everyone gets a pet because itâs one that they like. Thatâs true, and thereâs nothing wrong with that as long as we love and care for our pets.
My local shelter knows weâre looking to bond my bunny, and I get judging stares all the time when I say there isnât a bunny that I like for my girl. It feels bad. People will judge you right away but picking the pet that you like doesnât make you a bad owner or person. You know that you will always make sure your pets are well fed, groomed, have plenty of exercise, and are healthy when youâre a good owner just like youâll care for friendâs pets. But will you give them all the love? Probably not if they werenât your pick. And that isnât fair to the bunny when youâre giving genuine love to some and only an ownerâs affection to the other.
All bunnies are cute, but that doesnât mean you should want them all. Your bunnies are super adorable btw but I wouldnât pick them for my girl if they were options at the shelter, and thatâs okay. I hope you and your bunnies find a fun bond mate that you all love.
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u/Mission-Street-2586 Apr 26 '25
Genuine question: Is no one worried about hemorrhagic disease virus anymore?
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u/EmilyOnEarth Apr 26 '25
I would assume no bunnies for adoption at a speed date are unvaccinated, but you're right, they absolutely should ask if all participants are, and they haven't
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u/looshu Apr 26 '25
The first time I got rabbits I just took whatever the shelter needed to be fostered at the moment and I raised and loved them for 4 and 8 years respectively. But after that I did want to try getting a specific breed from the rescue and I did end up facing a lot of opposition. Thereâs not really a good way of navigating it. You just need to be firm to the organization about what feels right to you after all this will be your multi year obligation. They might be pushy for you to take a diff rabbit but just tell them you arenât sure.
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u/Right_Student_592 Apr 27 '25
Honestly I kind of get it. KIND OF. Iâd prefer my next bunny to be the same breed as the one I have. Sheâs very curious and has a lot of energy so I want a bunny that can match that. Maybe donât take your bunny to a speed dating event and look for bunnies online through pet finder or something lol.
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u/EmilyOnEarth Apr 27 '25
Well there's one that we are going to see specifically, the agency won't just send her with me without seeing if the rabbits hate each other on sight and there'd be a low chance of being able to bond
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u/Scripted-Chaos Apr 27 '25
if youâre getting a pet that you commit to your years, itâs not wrong to want it to be aesthetically pleasing. thereâs nothing wrong with a preference, all that matters is u take care of whatever bunny you pick and give it a good life
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u/FefeWat Apr 28 '25
Hi op, Just giving some backup.. when I was a kid I had lots of pets I loved, but I never got to choose or name any of them. So for me It was very special to be able to see and choose my first "adultlife" pet, because I wanted to "Bond" with It. So I went to some places until I found the one I fall in love with, my little Mushu. Might be judged, anyway, I think people have reasons and that is great you are looking to adopt
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u/FefeWat Apr 28 '25
Hmm, you can say / ask If you will be able to choose what buns yours will see. They will probably ask you First, remember to ask the age and any healthy issues you should be aware so that you are sure you can take Care of the new bunfriend â¤ď¸ Hmm, If he ask about the looks, you can say you are looking for buns similar to yours Maybe? Loops without long hair?
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u/FefeWat Apr 28 '25
Hmm, you can say / ask If you will be able to choose what buns yours will see. They will probably ask you First, remember to ask the age and any healthy issues you should be aware so that you are sure you can take Care of the new bunfriend â¤ď¸ Hmm, If he ask about the looks, you can say you are looking for buns similar to yours Maybe? Loops without long hair?
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u/SignificantStable508 Apr 28 '25
I was nervous about this, too. Luckily my bunny girl fell in love with her hus-bun at first sight and he was gorgeous. She speed dated all types but interestingly heâs a lop with similar coloring; I wonder if she thought he was as pretty as she is.
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u/corinthh Apr 26 '25
This is so off topic but is that a lop Rex mix!?!?
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u/Youreturningviolet Apr 26 '25
Technically yes, the breed was created by breeding together Holland lops, mini lops, and mini rexes. They are recognized as a distinct breed in some countries but not in the US.
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u/EmilyOnEarth Apr 26 '25
He's a mini plush lop! Their fur has the same gene as a rex where there's no top layer of hair
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u/corinthh Apr 26 '25
He looks like a stuffed animal unreal in the cutest way!!!
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u/collateral-carrots Apr 26 '25 edited Apr 26 '25
I don't think it's a big deal to have preferences. I mostly go for large meat breeds over like, lops because I like their look and typical temperament. Usually when setting up for bunny speed dating, you'll be provided with a list of potential matches and will select a few from that list to try your rabbit with. So I would only select rabbits you have an interest in meeting with.
Not sure why you're getting attacked with this one it's honestly a little ridiculous - I think maybe you phrased your post in a way that put people on the defensive. It's not bad to have a preference between a german shepherd and a pug, so why are rabbits any different? At the end of the day, though, as others said, your rabbit will make the choice.
ETA: Be careful adding a third bun though. Oftentimes trios don't work out and sometimes end up fracturing the current bond. Pairs tend to work better - I would consider even adopting a second bonded pair to add to the first rather than a single new rabbit.
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u/EmilyOnEarth Apr 26 '25
Dang, and I tried specifically to phrase it in a way that Wouldn't do that!
I don't either, I was just thinking about dogs! And honestly I think there's bigger fish to fry than people getting from breeders, namely the fact that 99% of people don't know how to take care of a rabbit and most rabbits live in cages and are fed some kind of museli mix. So yeah, I wouldn't say someone selecting a rabbit to adopt that they are excited about is a big deal.
Do you really think a second bonded pair would be easier than a 3rd? I was wondering about that and I'm open to it
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u/No-Turnover-2917 Apr 27 '25
I have a trio (2 females and a male) and itâs awful. The females hate each other and love the male (a real sweetie) so I have to keep them separate and switch the male between them. This situation is definitely not by choice - one of the females showed up loose at my house - I tried very hard to find the owner - took the bunny to be scanned for a chip (none) so I took her in.
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u/EmilyOnEarth Apr 27 '25
Woof, I'm so sorry that's how it is! My male is the one I'm more worried about, my female is very docile. I have more hope for a dominant female so she can be above my current female and the male won't compete with her since she's a level removed!
I told the agency that, if it doesn't work out, I'm willing to foster until an adopter is found
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u/No_Result1959 Apr 26 '25
All bunnies are beautiful, even the âugly onesâ. Great creatures that choose their own partners based on their own little preferences in their walnut sized brain. Just let your bun choose
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u/Creepy_Juggernaut_29 Apr 27 '25
There is no such thing as ugly bunnies. Now, there might be ugly HUMAN BABIES, but never buns
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u/leahcars Apr 27 '25
You could always give something like you are especially fond of lop eared buns but at the end of the day it's whatever bunny that your bun's preference is. I think the fluffballs such as angora rabbits are especially cute but that doesn't matter, the bunny I got from the shelter to acompany the rescue lion head I found outside is a Holland lop and both of them are as cute as can be and I love them both. Plus they bonded so quickly and perfectly
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u/ExplorerAmbitious395 Apr 27 '25
I've done bunny bonding a few times as I tend to adopt older buns as my original lop bunny got older. I had a preference for uppy eared as I liked having one of each because they do things differently. However, after losing my old boy and bonding his at the time buddy, I have two uppy eared as there was no suitable lops. The rescue was always fine with the request.
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u/PaleontologistNo4320 Apr 26 '25
I fully support this. You could easily have the take that you want a particular type/look and go to a breeder but youâre still trying to rescue. A bunny who needs a home finding a home is a win. Iâm so over these judgy, self-righteous, overbearing bunny rescue groups.
Millions of people choose their pets because they like the way they look and prefer certain breeds. Get over it. Sheâs still ADOPTING and taking great care of her pets from what it looks like.
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u/DisembarkEmbargo Apr 26 '25
Nah, I get it. If my rabbit wasn't cute I wouldn't like him. I got him because he is cute. If I were you, I would ask to see pictures of the bunnies first and if you didn't think they were cute then tell the rescue you don't want to try bonding at this time. They will definitely get more rabbits in the next month when people realize that their Easter rabbit takes effort.Â
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