When people think of pets, they usually think of dogs and cats primarily. But what about bunnies? Bunnies are such an overlooked pet, and Jesse is here to tell you why they actually make great companions. Jesse Denyer tells us about her quarantine-inspired love for bunnies. This is a bunny-soft story. She might convince you to get a bunny, too! – Editor Abigail Horwitt

By Jesse Denyer, Bunny Enthusiast 

Over quarantine I found myself feeling rather lonesome. My parents and I all worked in separate rooms of the house and would only see each other on random outings to the refrigerator. My dogs would roam the house and the yard all day long, but I feel as though my dogs were almost as bored as we were. I decided to start looking into smaller pets. I looked into hamsters, guinea pigs, turtles, basically all the animals you can get at PetSmart for $10. I stumbled upon rabbits as an idea but quickly dismissed them as they just seemed like “too much work.” A few days later, I was scrolling through Instagram and happened upon a lady who breeds Holland Lop rabbits. As I began to scroll, the cuteness of her baby bunnies was undeniable, and I decided that any animal was going to be a lot of work. I should invest in a pet bunny. I got my bunny Clover in July of 2020, and now, having had him for two years, these are some of the reasons why I think bunnies make the best pets. 

First and foremost, and probably the biggest fear I had with keeping a small pet like that in my room, I feared his cage would smell. However, it is quite the opposite. Believe it or not, rabbits can be litter box trained. When he was a baby, I introduced the box to him, and he began using it in no time. Rabbits are very clean animals and do not like their space being dirty. So emptying his litter box once a day is super easy and keeps his cage perfectly scentless. 

Second, they make almost no noise. Physically, the only sound I’ve ever heard my rabbit make is when he sneezes, which is a really cute squeaking noise. Besides that, the only noise my rabbit makes is when he bangs around the cage when he is scared, which only happens once in a blue moon. Besides that, they are completely silent. 

Lastly, they are just so fun! They are unlike any other animal in their mannerisms and behaviors, and I find constant joy in seeing what my rabbit comes up with next. He is always happy and loves nothing more than to hop up on my bed and take a nap with me. He loves hopping all over the house, and he even goes for walks in my yard on a leash! He is so funny to watch. 

Bunnies are perfect for people of all ages as they are easy to take care of, prove to be of little to no inconvenience at all, and are always happy and easy to handle. Getting my rabbit over quarantine and getting to raise him from a baby is one of the best things I have ever done, and I highly recommend everyone consider a bunny next time they want a new pet.