We are going to say something that might be unpopular in the rabbit community: most bunny social hours are not for the rabbits. They are for the humans.

We understand the appeal. A room full of binkying bunnies is objectively delightful. The photos are adorable. The concept sounds wholesome. But what is actually happening in that room - from the rabbits' perspective - depends entirely on why the event exists and how it is run. And most of the time, the answer to both of those questions is not good enough.

Pet insurance for rabbits is not like pet insurance for dogs and cats. There are not ten companies to compare. There are not rabbit-specific plans with wellness add-ons and dental riders. In California, there are two insurers that cover exotic pets including rabbits: Nationwide and MetLife.

We are writing this article because our bravest mama rabbit died.

She was one of sixteen bunnies we fostered from a hoarding situation. The most resilient girl, she gave birth and nursed 18 babies across two litters. She was bonded to her daughter Venus. She was loved by the BCB and the community.

She was murdered by a dog.

We are not writing this to make anyone feel guilty. We are writing this because the rabbit community has been too polite about this topic for too long, and politeness will get rabbits killed. So here is the honest answer - the one we wish more people took to heart before it was too late.

If you've ever Googled "how much space does a rabbit need," you've probably seen answers ranging from "a large cage" to "at least 4 square feet." Both of those answers are outdated - new guidelines from the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) published in 2025 make that clearer than ever.

The short version: rabbits need a lot more space than most parents provide, most commercially sold housing is inadequate, and the gap between what rabbits actually need and what they're typically given is, as the ASV itself put it, "dauntingly wide."

Here's what the research actually says and what it means for your rabbit at home.

Catching a dumped rabbit feels urgent and heroic - and it is. But the moment that rabbit is in your hands, the real work begins. Where do they go tonight? Who's paying for the vet visit they almost certainly need? What happens if they’re sick? What if they’re pregnant? What if you're allergic, your landlord doesn't allow pets, or your dog is too interested?

A wrangle without a plan is just transferring the rabbit from one precarious situation to another.

If you've ever said "my rabbit is indoor only, so it's fine" - we hear you. And we're still going to make the case for spaying or neutering anyway, because this decision matters more than most rabbit parents realize.

It's not just about babies.

Going to your rabbit's first RHDV-2 vaccine appointment can feel intimidating, especially if you're not sure what to expect. Here's a straightforward walkthrough of the whole process so you and your rabbit can walk in confident.

Rabbits are still second-class citizens in the pet world. That is not an exaggeration - it is the reality of how the shelter and rescue system treats them, how they are housed, how they are assessed, and how quickly they are overlooked in favor of dogs and cats who have more resources, more advocates, and more public sympathy.

We are not writing this to discourage you from the shelter system. We are writing this because the more you understand how it actually works - and where it falls short - the better advocate you can be for the rabbit in front of you.